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.

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
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
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
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