Yacht & Sailboat Water Taxi
Anchored near Hvar? We come to your boat - pickup, transfer or full tour.
About this tour
Anchored in the area on a yacht or sailboat? We bring the speedboat to you. Our water taxi service in Hvar picks you up directly from your vessel and takes you wherever you need - Hvar Harbour, a restaurant on the islands, a quiet swimming bay, or the starting point of any MareBoats tour. This is the easiest way to enjoy Hvar when your boat is moored offshore. No tender hassle, no long swims to land, no waiting for a marina slot. We coordinate everything by WhatsApp: you send your coordinates and arrival time, we confirm the pickup window and a clear meeting plan with your skipper. Pricing is on request - every pickup is different depending on your location, group size and whether you combine it with a tour. Message us on WhatsApp with your coordinates and we send a transparent quote during the season. The same service works in both directions. We can take you ashore for dinner in Hvar town and bring you back to your yacht later that evening, or transfer you to one of our recommended restaurants on the Pakleni Islands and back. If you want to combine the taxi with a full tour - Blue Cave in the morning, lunch on an island, sunset cruise - just tell us when you message and we will plan the whole day around your boat. Our skippers know the anchorages, the wind patterns, and the smaller bays around Hvar, Vis, Brač and the Pakleni archipelago. We are licensed for Croatian waters and we communicate clearly in English, Croatian, German, Italian and Spanish (when Fede is on board), so the handover from your charter crew to ours is always smooth. The water taxi runs on available capacity around our tour schedule. Afternoon slots, once the day tours are back, usually have the most room. Message us the morning of with your coordinates and time window and we reply on WhatsApp within the hour. If you are searching for a private water taxi in Hvar, a yacht transfer or a sailboat pickup, this is the service. Message us with your boat name, your coordinates and the time window.
What's included
- •Pickup from anchored yacht or sailboat
- •Drop-off at Hvar Harbour or any agreed destination
- •Local skipper familiar with anchorages around Hvar
- •WhatsApp coordination with your charter crew
- •Can connect directly to any MareBoats tour
Not included
- •Restaurant or marina fees
- •Charter boat fuel or mooring costs (handled by your captain)
What to bring
- •Your exact coordinates and pickup time on WhatsApp
- •Cash or card for any onshore stops (restaurants, marina)
Dogs are welcome on board. Let us know when you book.
Frequently asked questions
How does the pickup from an anchored boat work?
Send us your boat name, GPS coordinates and a time window on WhatsApp. Our skipper comes to you in a MareBoats speedboat - no tender needed on your end. We dock alongside, you board, and we take you wherever you need to go.
How much does the water taxi cost?
For yachts anchored near Hvar, the rate is €50 for up to 5 people, then €10 per extra person up to 8. For pickups in the Pakleni Islands, it is €100 for up to 5 people, then €20 per extra person up to 8. Both directions are priced separately. Share your location on WhatsApp and we send a clear quote.
How many people can the water taxi take?
Up to 8 guests per boat.
How much notice do we need to book?
Same-day is fine if we have capacity. Send us your coordinates and time window on WhatsApp and we reply within the hour. A few hours' notice helps if you have a specific departure time in mind.
On board a MareBoats Hvar speedboat
Shade on every boat
Every MareBoats Hvar speedboat has a sun canopy over the main seating area. The canopy provides shade from the moment you leave Hvar Harbour to the last stop of the day. All four boats in the MareBoats Hvar fleet carry it as standard.
Room to move
MareBoats Hvar speedboats are licensed for up to 12 guests but each boat is capped at 8. At 8 guests there is room to settle in and shift positions during the day, and the full group can be in the water at the same time. Groups of 9 to 16 travel on two MareBoats Hvar speedboats sailing together.
Open deck, no assigned seats
There are no assigned seats on a MareBoats Hvar speedboat. Guests choose where to sit at each stop and can move between the shaded seating area and the open sun during the day.
Cold water, all day
Every MareBoats Hvar speedboat carries a cooler with ice. Bottled water is included in the tour price and stays available throughout the day.
Music and snorkel gear
All MareBoats Hvar speedboats have a sound system on board. The playlist has been built over years from what has worked best with guests from every corner of the world. During the tour, guests can join a Spotify Jam and add their own music — you need the Spotify app on your phone. Snorkel masks are included on every tour. No need to bring your own.
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Ready when you are
Book the Yacht & Sailboat Water Taxi
Send us your date and group size on WhatsApp. We confirm availability fast - usually within the hour during the season.
Looking for a private boat rental in Hvar?
We offer speedboats with skipper included or self-drive for licensed captains.
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