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Sparus Boats Split 

4.8
(38 reviews)
 Trumbićeva obala, Split, 21000, Croatia–
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Sparus Boats Split 

Split, Croatia
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27 ft
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4.8
(38 reviews)
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Sparus Boats will take you out on a trip of a lifetime exploring the Dalmatian coast out of Split. Captain Dario is an experienced angler who will take you to the best fishing grounds in no time. You'll be in very good hands, so your trip to the Adriatic Sea is bound to be productive!

Enjoy the area on his brand-new Marlin 27 feet ribboat. It can accommodate up to 4 anglers, so bring your friends and have a nice day on the water. Capt. Dario brings a go pro camera on every trip, so you can make some lasting memories. There's also a bimini for shade, a fridge, and a shower on board for your convenience.

Capt. Dario will provide you with all the equipment you need, including top-notch Okuma and Shimano rods and reels. You'll be primarily fishing closer to shore and around the nearby islands. Live bait will be prepared in advance, so you can get straight on the fish! For some more adrenaline, take a peek underwater using the snorkeling equipment on board.

Expect to explore the beautiful Croatian waters targeting a variety of fish that call this area home. You'll reel in creatures like Bonito, Dentex, Seabream, Common Pandora, John Dory, Mackerel, Seabass, and Bluefish. Capt. Dario will be happy to clean and fillet your catch, so you can take it straight to the table!

You'll find snacks, soda, and beer on the boat, so you'll be able to relax, refresh, and fully enjoy your day. All you need to bring is a hat, sunglasses, and some sun protection, and everything else is up to your captain.

Come enjoy the rich Adriatic waters on the Dalmatian coast, and have a fishing adventure you'll remember!

Sparus Boats will take you out on a trip of a lifetime exploring the Dalmatian coast out of Split. Captain Dario is an experienced angler who will take you to the best fishing grounds in no time. You'll be in very good hands, so your trip to the Adriatic Sea is bound to be productive!

Enjoy the area on his brand-new Marlin 27 feet ribboat. It can accommodate up to 4 anglers, so bring your friends and have a nice day on the water. Capt. Dario brings a go pro camera on every trip, so you can make some lasting memories. There's also a bimini for shade, a fridge, and a shower on board for your convenience.

Capt. Dario will provide you with all the equipment you need, including top-notch Okuma and Shimano rods and reels. You'll be primarily fishing closer to shore and around the nearby islands. Live bait will be prepared in advance, so you can get straight on the fish! For some more adrenaline, take a peek underwater using the snorkeling equipment on board.

Expect to explore the beautiful Croatian waters targeting a variety of fish that call this area home. You'll reel in creatures like Bonito, Dentex, Seabream, Common Pandora, John Dory, Mackerel, Seabass, and Bluefish. Capt. Dario will be happy to clean and fillet your catch, so you can take it straight to the table!

You'll find snacks, soda, and beer on the boat, so you'll be able to relax, refresh, and fully enjoy your day. All you need to bring is a hat, sunglasses, and some sun protection, and everything else is up to your captain.

Come enjoy the rich Adriatic waters on the Dalmatian coast, and have a fishing adventure you'll remember!

Sparus Boats
Charter Operator
Sparus Boats
19 years of experience
responds within an hour
What this charter offers
Fishing license
Live bait
Pickup included
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
What this charter offers
Fishing license
Live bait
Pickup included
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
5 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Nov 1
Seabream (Gilt-head)
Mackerel (Atlantic)
Common Pandora
Scorpionfish
+1
US $608
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day fishing experience to Vis
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Oct 31
Amberjack
Dentex
John Dory
Scorpionfish
US $1,072
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Rating

4.8
38 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (26)

What anglers say

90%
Great experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
95%
Recommended
84%
Caught fish

Reviews (38)

  • Lennart Schikulla
    Lennart Schikulla
    de
    Germany
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    100% top 😍

    Full Day fishing experience to Vis on May 28, 2026 • 1 adult

    I booked the big tour for 1000€ alone and I had an incredible day. I learned a lot and experienced a lot. Everyone knows that there is not always fishing, even if there are desired fish, but we still caught well and I had the opportunity to drill fish that I have not seen in real life in my life 😍 The only disadvantage was that we unfortunately didn't have a big pliers because they were probably lost 😅 but we still managed. I can only thank you from the bottom of my heart and next time I will definitely be there !! Marin was my captain and fishing buddy the day just once again a very special thank you! You showed me places and that fishing on the sea was really great! Thank you I hope we will see each other again next year !! Marin thank you from my heart!!

  • Paul Bon
    Paul Bon
    nl
    Netherlands
    Member since 2026
    4.0
    Verified

    Super leuke vistrip

    5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 17, 2026 • 4 adults

    Onze vistrip van 7.00 tot 12.00 uur was echt geweldig! 🎣 Vanaf het begin kregen we van Ivan een duidelijke uitleg over de trip en wat we konden verwachten. De schipper was enthousiast en wist ontzettend veel over vissen. Hij gebruikte verschillende soorten haken en aas, afhankelijk van de vissen die voorbij kwamen. We hebben uiteindelijk mahi-mahi, makreel1en een nog een soort waarvan we de naam vergetenzijn gevangen. 🐟🎣 Na het vissen was het heerlijk om nog even te zwemmen en af te koelen. Een superleuke en ontspannen ervaring voor het hele gezin. Zeker een aanrader!

  • Jacek Dziedowicz
    Jacek Dziedowicz
    pl
    Poland
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    BEST fishing experience EVER!

    5 Hour Trip (AM) on September 4, 2026 • 3 adults

    It started innocently enough and ended with over 20 fish caught! A well-planned trip. Ivan, our captain, was always there to help us, always smiling and welcoming. We caught mahi mahi.

  • Jim B
    Jim B
    Repeat angler
    fi
    Finland
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Half-day fishing July 4, 2025

    5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 4, 2025 • 4 adults • 1 child

    Fishing trip started out well, Darius was really nice and did his best to help us catch fish. Our captain was knowledgeable in techniques and fishing spots around the Adriatic sea. We caught fish and had a great time. I would recommend Sparus Boats for an awesome fishing experience. All in all we had a great fishing guide in Croatia.

  • Susanne Spengler
    Susanne Spengler
    de
    Germany
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    If you want to catch Fish this is your Chance

    5 Hour Trip (AM) on May 23, 2024 • 2 adults

    We had a really great Fishingtrip. Everything was just Perfect and after 5 Hours we catched 20 Fish. On the way back we enjoyed Snacks, which were on the Boat. All in All: It was a more than amazing Day with lots of Fish. Thanks to Marin for this awesome Day.

  • Panu Laine
    Panu Laine
    fi
    Finland
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Half a day with Dario - a great captain!

    5 Hour Trip (AM) on June 3, 2023 • 1 adult

    Started at sunrise, further out to catch bigger fish. He really knew the places, had everything arranged, good equipment and created a great spirit. Nice chatting along the way, sharing experiences and tips. Got 5 different species of fish - some I haven't ever seen! Absolutely wonderful!

  • Birgitta Af Geijerstam
    Birgitta Af Geijerstam
    se
    Sweden
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great fishing tour!

    5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 11, 2024 • 4 adults

    Great fishing tour, guide and boat. Thanks a lot for very good fishing! Magic surroundings!☀️

  • Elise Klemberg
    Elise Klemberg
    ee
    Estonia
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Josip

    5 Hour Trip (AM) on September 3, 2023 • 2 adults

    Very good day and captain was friendly, helpful and kind. The day was perfect without wind and also all was fantastic. Thank u again Josip for give us a very good day with fishing.

  • Marco Hoogendoorn
    Marco Hoogendoorn
    nl
    Netherlands
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Half a day trip

    5 Hour Trip (PM) on October 30, 2022 • 4 adults

    We had a great experience with skipper Josip. Great guy with allot of knowedge of the sea and fishing.

  • Verena Höft
    Verena Höft
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    Half Day Trip with Captain Dario

    5 Hour Trip – Mackerel Fishing on July 30, 2020 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Spent a great time on water for family-fishing. Next time we‘ll have a full day trip. We truely recommend Sparus Boats and Captain Dario! Thank you for the nice experience!

FAQs about Sparus Boats Split

Sparus Boats Split offers the following trips to customers:
  • €550 per group - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • €970 per group - Full Day fishing experience to Vis (10 hours)
When you book a trip with Sparus Boats Split, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Refrigerator
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Sparus Boats Split include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Xzoga, Lemax, Okuma, and more.)
  • Live bait (Caught before the trip.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Filleting and cleaning are included in the price.)
  • Snacks (Light snacks like chips and dry fruits.)
  • Drinks (Water, soda, and beer.)
  • First mate (Tips are appreciated but not required.)
  • Fishing license (Daily fishing license)
Sparus Boats Split offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (The furthest fishing location is approximately 50 miles from Split, which takes about 2 hours by boat.)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Sparus Boats Split offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Handline
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Sparus Boats Split include:
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Bonito
  • Common Pandora
  • Dentex
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • John Dory
  • Mackerel (Atlantic)
  • Scorpionfish
  • Seabream (Gilt-head)
  • White Seabream

Your operator

Sparus Boats
Sparus Boats
Split, Croatia
70 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2019
Hi, my name is Dario! It's hard for a foreigner to understand the bond the Croats have with the sea. My love for the sea, especially fishing, existed ever since I was a little kid. As I grew up, it made me explore further and I got to find many secret places, caves and pristine beaches. After my studies at Marine Fisheries, I got a job at Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries here in Split and that's when my dreams come true. The next big step was, of course, combining my experience and expertise to create a company for custom made tours and excursions. My goal is the individual approach and a tour with enchanted exclusivity for my guests of any taste and preference. An introduction to the marine environment and the various fish fauna while enjoying a scenic cruise to the beautiful Dalmatian islands would then sound like a perfect summer escape.
Sparus Boats
Sparus Boats
70
reviews
2019
member since
~1h
response
Hi, my name is Dario! It's hard for a foreigner to understand the bond the Croats have with the sea. My love for the sea, especially fishing, existed ever since I was a little kid. As I grew up, it made me explore further and I got to find many secret places, caves and pristine beaches. After my studies at Marine Fisheries, I got a job at Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries here in Split and that's when my dreams come true. The next big step was, of course, combining my experience and expertise to create a company for custom made tours and excursions. My goal is the individual approach and a tour with enchanted exclusivity for my guests of any taste and preference. An introduction to the marine environment and the various fish fauna while enjoying a scenic cruise to the beautiful Dalmatian islands would then sound like a perfect summer escape.

The fish you can target

Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bonito
Bonito
Common Pandora
Common Pandora
Dentex
Dentex
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
John Dory
John Dory
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Scorpionfish
Scorpionfish
Gilt-head Seabream
Gilt-head Seabream
White Seabream
White Seabream
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bonito
Bonito
Common Pandora
Common Pandora
Dentex
Dentex
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Real catches by this captain

  • An angler proudly displaying a vibrant Mahi Mahi while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Jacek D.
    Jacek D.
    It started innocently enough and ended with over 20 fish caught! A well-planned trip. Ivan, our captain, was always there to help us, always smiling and welcoming. We caught mahi mahi.
  • A bucket filled with freshly caught Mahi Mahi on the deck of a fishing boat, showcasing the day's catch.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Paul B.
    Paul B.
    Onze vistrip van 7.00 tot 12.00 uur was echt geweldig! 🎣 Vanaf het begin kregen we van Ivan een duidelijke uitleg over de trip en wat we konden verwachten. De schipper was enthousiast en wist ontzettend veel over vissen. Hij gebruikte verschillende soorten haken en aas, afhankelijk van de vissen die voorbij kwamen. We hebben uiteindelijk mahi-mahi, makreel1en een nog een soort waarvan we de naam vergetenzijn gevangen. 🐟🎣 Na het vissen was het heerlijk om nog even te zwemmen en af te koelen. Een superleuke en ontspannen ervaring voor het hele gezin. Zeker een aanrader!
  • Angler proudly displaying a vibrant Red Snapper while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful catch in clear blue waters.
    Fish 1
    Pink Snapper
    Lennart S.
    Lennart S.
    I booked the big tour for 1000€ alone and I had an incredible day. I learned a lot and experienced a lot. Everyone knows that there is not always fishing, even if there are desired fish, but we still caught well and I had the opportunity to drill fish that I have not seen in real life in my life 😍 The only disadvantage was that we unfortunately didn't have a big pliers because they were probably lost 😅 but we still managed. I can only thank you from the bottom of my heart and next time I will definitely be there !! Marin was my captain and fishing buddy the day just once again a very special thank you! You showed me places and that fishing on the sea was really great! Thank you I hope we will see each other again next year !! Marin thank you from my heart!!
  • An angler proudly displaying a freshly caught fish while aboard a boat in calm waters.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Jim B.
    Jim B.
    Fishing trip started out well, Darius was really nice and did his best to help us catch fish. Our captain was knowledgeable in techniques and fishing spots around the Adriatic sea. We caught fish and had a great time. I would recommend Sparus Boats for an awesome fishing experience. All in all we had a great fishing guide in Croatia.
  • Angler casting a line while enjoying a sunny day on the open water, showcasing a relaxed fishing experience.
    Birgitta A.
    Birgitta A.
    Great fishing tour, guide and boat. Thanks a lot for very good fishing! Magic surroundings!☀️
  • A bucket filled with several freshly caught fish, likely from a recent fishing trip, resting on a deck.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Mullet Snapper
    Susanne S.
    Susanne S.
    We had a really great Fishingtrip. Everything was just Perfect and after 5 Hours we catched 20 Fish. On the way back we enjoyed Snacks, which were on the Boat. All in All: It was a more than amazing Day with lots of Fish. Thanks to Marin for this awesome Day.
  • Two adult anglers display a long, slender fish aboard a recreational fishing boat on calm open water with a mountainous shoreline in the background.
    Fish 1
    European Conger
    Elise K.
    Elise K.
    Very good day and captain was friendly, helpful and kind. The day was perfect without wind and also all was fantastic. Thank u again Josip for give us a very good day with fishing.
  • A scenic view of the boat's wake during a sunset cruise, showcasing the tranquil waters and distant mountains.
    Fish 1
    Horse-eye Jack
    Started at sunrise, further out to catch bigger fish. He really knew the places, had everything arranged, good equipment and created a great spirit. Nice chatting along the way, sharing experiences and tips. Got 5 different species of fish - some I haven't ever seen! Absolutely wonderful!
  • Solo angler proudly holds a large roosterfish aboard a small fishing boat on open coastal waters.
    Marco H.
    Marco H.
    We had a great experience with skipper Josip. Great guy with allot of knowedge of the sea and fishing.
  • A well-equipped boat interior featuring a basket of fresh fruits and a couple of hats, ideal for a comfortable fishing trip.
    Verena H.
    Verena H.
    Spent a great time on water for family-fishing. Next time we‘ll have a full day trip. We truely recommend Sparus Boats and Captain Dario! Thank you for the nice experience!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
27 ft
Year built
2023
Boat manufacturer
Marlin
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Honda
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
42 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Handline
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling equipment
Refrigerator
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Xzoga, Lemax, Okuma, and more.
Live bait
Caught before the trip.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Filleting and cleaning are included in the price.
Snacks
Light snacks like chips and dry fruits.
Drinks
Water, soda, and beer.
First mate
Tips are appreciated but not required.
Fishing license
Daily fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Split to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
The minimum age requirement for the fishing tour is 3 years old.
You keep catch
Crew keeps catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
 Cash
 PayPal

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