MareBoats Hvar crew at Hvar Harbour

About MareBoats

Behind the Wheel

The people, the boats, and the reason we do this.

The story

Born in Hvar

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 RIBs from Hvar Harbour, May through September. Tours can be fully private — your group, your boat, your pace — or shared, departing when the boat fills up.

MareBoats speedboat at Hvar Harbour

How we work

Private or shared — your call.

  • Private charter

    Your group only. You set the stops, the timing and the pace. The boat waits for you.

  • Shared departure

    Pay per seat. The boat fills up and departs. Great for solo travellers and small groups.

  • Local skippers

    Nikola and Josip grew up on these waters. They know every cave, bay and when to avoid the crowds.

  • Any group size

    RIBs from 8 to 12 seats. For larger groups, multiple boats depart together.

The team

Who you'll meet at the barrel

  • Nikola — founder of MareBoats Hvar

    Nikola

    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

  • Josip — head skipper at MareBoats Hvar

    Josip

    Nikola’s brother. Has worked every season on the water since he was a kid — Hvar is home. Lived in England for a few years, so he connects easily with guests. One of the most beloved skippers on the island.

    Speaks: Croatian · English

  • Federico — marketing at MareBoats Hvar

    Federico

    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

During peak season additional skippers join the team. Language availability may vary — let us know when booking if it matters.

MareBoats speedboat on the Adriatic near Hvar

The fleet

Built for the Adriatic

  • Semi-rigid inflatable boats (RIBs), 150–300 hp
  • 8 to 12 passengers per boat depending on the vessel
  • Sun canopy, music system and cooler on board
  • Snorkel gear and masks included for every guest
  • Large groups: multiple RIBs depart together

Licensed & insured

Every trip runs under a valid Croatian maritime licence

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

Want to meet us on the water?