Honesto Maena Fishing Charters 

4.7
(73 reviews)
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 Ulica Zadarskog Mira 1358. 24, Zadar, 23000, Croatia–

Honesto Maena Fishing Charters 

Zadar, Croatia
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29 ft
8
4.7
(73 reviews)

Honesto Maena Fishing Charters specializes in putting their clients on top of the biggest fish of the Adriatic Sea. It's as simple as that and it can't go any better.

Whether you are a complete beginner who has never held a fishing rod in their life or a hard-core angler in search of a hunt of a lifetime, look no further. With Honesto Maena, there is something for everyone.

Venture out to the open sea and leave the shore behind. Enjoy the finest deep sea action and get your hands on Bluefin Tuna. While targeting the big boys, you will get a chance to land Mahi Mahi and Seabream.

Once you're done catching, you will return back to shore with a catch of the day. It's possible to have some parts of your catch prepared for dinner later. The crew could take you to a special place where you could enjoy your catch with your family and friends. All of that is at no extra cost at all!

All of that magic happens aboard a 29' Luhrs offshore sport fishing boat. It comes powered by a pair of 130 HP Volvo Penta engines and can cruise at a top speed of 24 knots. The boat can comfortably take put to 6 anglers to fish in comfort and style.

There is a full range of top-notch navigational and fish finding electronics by Raymarine. The boat has all the comfort of home, including a lady-friendly toilet, a bed, a shower, and many amenities to cater to your comfort.

The trips are all-inclusive. You will only need to discuss your snacks and drinks preferences before the trip.

Honesto Maena Fishing Charters specializes in putting their clients on top of the biggest fish of the Adriatic Sea. It's as simple as that and it can't go any better.

Whether you are a complete beginner who has never held a fishing rod in their life or a hard-core angler in search of a hunt of a lifetime, look no further. With Honesto Maena, there is something for everyone.

Venture out to the open sea and leave the shore behind. Enjoy the finest deep sea action and get your hands on Bluefin Tuna. While targeting the big boys, you will get a chance to land Mahi Mahi and Seabream.

Once you're done catching, you will return back to shore with a catch of the day. It's possible to have some parts of your catch prepared for dinner later. The crew could take you to a special place where you could enjoy your catch with your family and friends. All of that is at no extra cost at all!

All of that magic happens aboard a 29' Luhrs offshore sport fishing boat. It comes powered by a pair of 130 HP Volvo Penta engines and can cruise at a top speed of 24 knots. The boat can comfortably take put to 6 anglers to fish in comfort and style.

There is a full range of top-notch navigational and fish finding electronics by Raymarine. The boat has all the comfort of home, including a lady-friendly toilet, a bed, a shower, and many amenities to cater to your comfort.

The trips are all-inclusive. You will only need to discuss your snacks and drinks preferences before the trip.

Ivan Horžić
Captain
Ivan Horžić
11 years of experience
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3/4 Day Trip – Dorado Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
US $408
Shared tour: 2 people
Extended Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
US $536
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip – Tuna (Private)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $796
Entire boat: 2 people
Overnight Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 8:00 PM
Tuna (Bluefin)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
US $1,024
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.7
73 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (72)

What anglers say

92%
Great experience
82%
Family friendly
98%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
90%
Recommended
73%
Caught fish

Reviews (73)

  • Rene Tomaschitz
    Rene Tomaschitz
    at
    Austria
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    September fishing trip

    Full Day Trip – Tuna (Private) on September 7, 2026 • 2 adults

    Kapitän Ivan ist einfach der perfekte Guide für einen Angelausflug in Kroatien

  • Jordan Connelly
    Jordan Connelly
    gb
    United Kingdom
    •
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Tuna fishing

    Full Day Trip – Tuna (Private) on July 6, 2025 • 2 adults

    Myself and my girlfriend had a great day aboard Ivan’s boat gave us breakfast lunch and dinner accompanied by plenty of freezing cold beers and juice,water etc Ivan has great knowledge of the area and the islands and the nature reserves were stunning, unfortunately we never landed one but we seen plenty and was plenty showing on the finder just wasn’t our day that’s why it’s called fishing and not catching tho can’t have it good all the time, all in was still an amazing trip and would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Croatia 🇭🇷 🔥🎣🫶🏻

  • Jalmari Salmiranta
    Jalmari Salmiranta
    fi
    Finland
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    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing booker

    Full Day Trip – Tuna (Private) on August 26, 2025 • 2 adults

    Very nice captain, professional and we fished 2-tuna. Awesome Day.

  • Andreas Stempfhuber
    Andreas Stempfhuber
    de
    Germany
    •
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Full Day with Ivan

    Full Day Trip – Tuna (Private) on September 9, 2023 • 4 adults

    It was just a perfect day. We caught 2 tunas and a few other fishes which we could take home for dinner. Ivan was the perfect guide, he was very patient and also cooked for us. It was absolutely delicious! All the best for you and your family! Hope to see you next year again!

  • Kerstin Schnakenberg
    Kerstin Schnakenberg
    de
    Germany
    •
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    A great trip

    Full Day Trip – Tuna (Private) on October 7, 2024 • 2 adults

    We had a great fishing trip with Ivan. It was a perfect day, we caught 2 tuna.

  • Rene Stieger
    Rene Stieger
    de
    Germany
    •
    Member since 2022
    4.3
    Verified

    Full Day Tuna Trip

    Full Day Trip – Tuna (Private) on July 28, 2022 • 2 adults

    Der Trip mit Ivan war sehr schön. Er war jederzeit bemüht den Tuhnfisch zufinden und in Beisslaune zu bringen. Zwischenzeitlich haben wir uns mit angeln auf Doraden das Abendessen verdient ;-)! Neben Doraden und Knurrhahn gingen auch Hornhechte an den Haken. Den ersehnte Tuhnfisch hatten wir dann leider nur auf dem Echolot aber nicht am Haken. Alles in allem ein gelungener Trip für meinen Sohn und mich! Wir würden jederzeit wieder mit Ivan rausfahren, er ist sehr erfahren und gibt entsprechend auch Empfehlungen zur Ausfahrtszeit auf Grund seiner Erfahrung und Kontakten. Für das leibliche Wohl an Bord war ausreichend gesorgt! 4 Sterne für den gelungenen Tag, den 5. Stern gibt’s dann beim nächsten Mal, wenn der Tuhnfisch dann an Deck liegt ;-) ! Vielen Dank Ivan

  • Stefan Viererbe
    Stefan Viererbe
    de
    Germany
    •
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    Tuna Trip mit Ivan

    3/4 Day Trip – Dorado Fishing on August 17, 2020 • 2 adults

    Es war einfach toll! Ivan hat uns im Vorfeld super beraten welches Paket wir als erfahrene Norwegen Angler nehmen sollen. Auch sein Vorschlag in der Nacht zu starten um die Chancen auf einen Thunfisch zu vergrößern gingen voll auf ! Er hat sich permanent bemüht uns jeden Wunsch von den Lippen abzulesen. Das war Service pur ! Dank seiner Erfahrung ist es uns auch gelungen einen ca. 50 kg schweren Thunfisch zu fangen. Es war einfach nur großartig! Ich werde ihn definitiv weiterempfehlen und auch nochmal buchen! Danke Ivan

  • Stuart Haswell
    Stuart Haswell
    gb
    United Kingdom
    •
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day trip with Captain Ivan

    3/4 Day Trip Late start (NEW) on May 23, 2022 • 2 adults

    Had a great time,Ivan really tries to find fish,very experienced skipper, and a great cook to.recommend to experienced anglers and novices alike, great day .

  • Billy Silva
    Billy Silva
    nl
    Netherlands
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    Member since 2019
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing Half Day Boat Trip

    3/4 Day Trip – Dorado Fishing on May 2, 2019 • 3 adults

    Our boat adventure with Ivan was amazing! We started early at 7 am and were immediately welcomed by Ivan with a lot of hospitality, and finished a bit later than 1 pm. Ivan took us out to the best fishing spots, with all the gear, tips and equipment needed for a good time. We ended up catching Red Snappers, Dorado and 2 other species in the same trip. Ivan even went above and beyond to arrange a restaurant that could prepare and cook the fish we caught. Overall, if you are looking for an experienced captain and a great fishing trip out on the sea with personnel advise we would definitely recommend Ivan!

  • Martin Machač
    Martin Machač
    cz
    Czechia
    •
    Member since 2019
    5.0
    Verified

    Tuna fishing with captian Ivan

    Full Day Trip – Tuna (Private) on August 22, 2019 • 2 adults

    It was our first experience with big game fishing the trip was amazing, we did not catch anything but atleast we saw dolphins and beatifull islands. Ivan took best care of us the whole trip and we were happy. Next time we are definitely going to catch some big tuna. Only problem was when i gave Ivan wrong adress so next time i will check it properly but it was my fault. Othervise our captian was very friendly and ansvered every question we had. I can definitely recomend this trip but watch out for sea sickness ?

Rating

4.7
73 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (72)

What anglers say

92%
Great experience
82%
Family friendly
98%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
90%
Recommended
73%
Caught fish

All reviews (73)

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Mikko Nissinen
Mikko Nissinen
fi
Finland
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Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Unforgettable night fishing tuna and other fish
Full Day Trip – Tuna (Private) on July 15, 2026 • 2 adults

We had an amazing night fishing with Captain Ivan. We searched for tuna in multiple locations throughout the night and also took some time bottom fishing while waiting for the tuna to activate. Early in the morning the wait and search was rewarded with a very nice tuna! Captain Ivan and Aleksei took good care of myself and my son and really went the extra mile to find the fish. Night trip is quite rough, so be perpared, but it is also exciting and rewarding in many ways.

Reported catch:
Bluefin Tuna
Ivan Horžić
Response from Captain

👍

Rene Tomaschitz
Rene Tomaschitz
at
Austria
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
September fishing trip
Full Day Trip – Tuna (Private) on September 7, 2026 • 2 adults

Kapitän Ivan ist einfach der perfekte Guide für einen Angelausflug in Kroatien

Ivan Horžić
Response from Captain

👍

Manuel Prodinger
Manuel Prodinger
at
Austria
•
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Perfect Day with Captain Ivan
Full Day Trip – Tuna (Private) on October 16, 2025 • 1 adult

Had the best fishing day i ve ever had today . Captain Ivan did such a great job, such a friendly and skilled guy. Tought me a lot about big game boating and fishing overall, we cought many fish - highlight was a tuna we could land

Reported catch:
Bluefin Tuna
Ivan Horžić
Response from Captain

💪💪

Karol Jasik
Karol Jasik
us
Washington State, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
great experience!
Extended Half Day Trip on August 13, 2026 • 2 adults

we had a great time fishing with Aleksey!

Ivan Horžić
Response from Captain

Thanks 👍

Fabian Vogl
Fabian Vogl
de
Germany
•
Member since 2017
4.7
Verified
Super Tag
Full Day Trip – Tuna (Private) on June 28, 2026 • 2 adults

Ivan Horžić
Response from Captain

👍

FAQs about Honesto Maena Fishing Charters

Honesto Maena Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • €179 per person - 3/4 Day Trip – Dorado Fishing (5 hours)
  • €470 per group, additional €110 per person after 2 guests - Extended Half Day Trip (5 hours)
  • €699 per group, additional €140 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip – Tuna (Private) (8 hours)
  • €899 per group, additional €150 per person after 2 guests - Overnight Trip (10 hours)
When you book a trip with Honesto Maena Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Marine head
  • Air conditioning
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS Raymarine Axiom pro
  • Fishfinder Raymarine ES98
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia system
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna tubes
  • Ice box
  • Radar Raymarine Quantum
Trips booked with Honesto Maena Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Snacks (Discussed before the trip.)
  • Drinks (Discussed before the trips.)
  • Fishing license
Honesto Maena Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Virsko more)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Honesto Maena Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
  • Handline
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Honesto Maena Fishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Bonito
  • Dentex
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • John Dory
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Rockfish
  • Seabream (Gilt-head)
  • Swordfish
  • Tuna (Bluefin)

Your captain

Ivan Horžić
Ivan Horžić

Zadar, Croatia

4 Fishing Reports
73 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since January 2018

Captain Ivan Horžić specializes in extreme Croatian adventures and knows the waters like the back of his hand. Ivan has been guiding professionally for almost a decade now. A proud father and a husband, Capt. Ivan is patient and passionate. *Honesto Maena fishing charters does not charge additional fees for fuel *Gratuities are customary and appreciated

Ivan Horžić
Ivan Horžić
4
reports
73
reviews
2018
member since
~1h
response
Captain Ivan Horžić specializes in extreme Croatian adventures and knows the waters like the back of his hand. Ivan has been guiding professionally for almost a decade now. A proud father and a husband, Capt. Ivan is patient and passionate. *Honesto Maena fishing charters does not charge additional fees for fuel *Gratuities are customary and appreciated

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Bonito
Bonito
Dentex
Dentex
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
John Dory
John Dory
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Rockfish
Rockfish
Gilt-head Seabream
Gilt-head Seabream
Swordfish
Swordfish
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Amberjack
Amberjack
Bonito
Bonito
Dentex
Dentex
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
John Dory
John Dory

Real catches by this captain

  • Fishing booker
    Jalmari S.
    Jalmari S.
  • A great trip
    Kerstin S.
    Kerstin S.
  • Tuna did not bite
    Delfin V.
    Delfin V.
  • Full Day with Ivan
    Andreas S.
    Andreas S.
  • September fishing trip
    Tom G.
    Tom G.
  • Half day trip with Captain Ivan
    Stuart H.
    Stuart H.
  • Best fishing experience
    Andrei G.
    Andrei G.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
8 persons
Boat length
29 ft
Year built
1992
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
Luhrs precision 2800 sport fish
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Volvo Penta TAMD31B
Powered by
2 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
24 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
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Handline
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Marine head
Air conditioning
Fighting chair
GPS
Raymarine Axiom pro
Fishfinder
Raymarine ES98
Bed
Flybridge
Snorkeling equipment
Live bait well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Multimedia system
Outriggers
Tuna tubes
Ice box
Radar
Raymarine Quantum
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Snacks
Discussed before the trip.
Drinks
Discussed before the trips.
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 agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child friendly
8+
Crew keeps catch
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible

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

What’s biting in Zadar right now

AmberjackAmberjack
BonitoBonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)Little Tunny (False Albacore)
SwordfishSwordfish
Tuna (Bluefin)Tuna (Bluefin)

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