About MareBoats
The people, the boats, and the reason we do this.
The story
MareBoats was built by Nikola, born and raised on the island, and someone who has spent his whole life on these waters. The idea was simple: offer real boat tours from Hvar, run by people who actually know the place.
Today we run a fleet of speedboats from Hvar Harbour, April through October. Tours can be fully private (your group, your boat, your pace) or shared, departing when the boat fills up.
How we work
Your group only. You set the stops, the timing and the pace. The boat waits for you.
Pay per seat. The boat fills up and departs. Great for solo travellers and small groups.
Nikola and Josip grew up on these waters. They know every cave, bay and when to avoid the crowds.
Speedboats fit up to 8 guests. For larger groups, multiple boats depart together.
The team
In Hvar, tour operators work from wooden barrels on the harbour. On the day of your tour, come find us there and we'll take you to the boat.
Founder
Born and raised in Hvar. Runs all operations: logistics, scheduling, fleet. Knows the island inside out, every bay, every season. Occasional skipper, but his real job is making sure every tour runs without a hitch.
Speaks: Croatian · English
Co-Founder & Head Skipper
Nikola’s brother. Has worked every season on the water since he was a kid, Hvar is home. Lived in Germany for a few years, so he connects easily with guests. One of the most beloved skippers on the island.
Speaks: Croatian · English · German
Manager & Marketing
Argentine. Grew up sailing, started at 6 in an Optimist, competed internationally at South American and World Championships. Trained sailors as head coach for the Ecuadorian Sailing Federation. Worked with the 69F class, classic regattas and cruising boats up to 90ft. Handles marketing for MareBoats. Occasionally on board as skipper.
Speaks: Spanish · Italian · English
Design & Guest Experience, Skipper
From Córdoba, Argentina. Runs the barrel, the first face guests meet, explaining and closing tours. Also a skipper on the water. Behind the scenes, she's the eye for MareBoats' design. Triathlete for years, loves the sea and being outdoors. Speaks Spanish, English and Italian.
Speaks: Spanish · English · Italian
Skipper
From Zagreb. Friendly and easygoing, always up for a chat. His favourite stop on the tour is Žarače. Plays football semi-pro back home when he's not on the water.
Speaks: Croatian · English
Skipper
From Buenos Aires. Speaks Spanish and English, loves to travel. Ask him about Calma Bay. It's his pick for the best way to end the day, and guests always agree. Loves chatting with guests and taking it easy.
Speaks: Spanish · English
Chef & Crew
From Buenos Aires. Cooks and connects with the sea with heart, not by the book. Passionate about good food, nature and life at sea.
Speaks: Spanish · English
During peak season additional skippers join the team. Language availability may vary. Let us know when booking if it matters.
The fleet
Full-size speedboats, small groups. We don't fill them to the limit. That's the whole idea.
Licensed & insured
Boat and passenger insurance included on all tours and transfers.
Licensed
Croatian maritime authority
Insured
Boat + passenger cover
5★ on Google
Happy guests across seasons