Charter Operator
Sparus Boats

Member since June 2019 Split, Croatia
Background
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.
Techniques
When I was young, I preferred fishing with gillnets, trammel nets, longlines, and traps. Now, I mainly prefer bottom fishing, trolling, deep sea fishing, and vertical fast and slow jigging.

Hey, it's Sparus Boats

Split, Croatia
Background
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.
Techniques
When I was young, I preferred fishing with gillnets, trammel nets, longlines, and traps. Now, I mainly prefer bottom fishing, trolling, deep sea fishing, and vertical fast and slow jigging.

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(31 reviews)
Split
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Trips from US $753
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(35 reviews)
Split
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $637

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 66 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (52)
Super leuke vistrip
Super leuke vistrip
Super leuke vistrip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
79%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
81%
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Jordan E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishy fun all morning

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on June 3, 2026
Our family of 3 had a private fishing trip with Ivan as our skipper and it was such a joy. He was prompt and so friendly. He...
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Lennart S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

100% top ๐Ÿ˜

VERIFIED   Full Day fishing experience to Vis on May 28, 2026
I booked the big tour for 1000โ‚ฌ alone and I had an incredible day. I learned a lot and experienced a lot. Everyone knows...
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Paul B.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Super leuke vistrip

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 17, 2026
Onze vistrip van 7.00 tot 12.00 uur was echt geweldig! ๐ŸŽฃ Vanaf het begin kregen we van Ivan een duidelijke uitleg over de...
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Lovisa C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 7, 2026
fantastic morning out at sea. caught several fish but got a little too hot the last hour so we went for a swim. A little too...
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Brenda M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Outstanding!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 20, 2025
Our fishing trip with Sparus Boats was fabulous. Skipper Ivan was the best - very knowledgeable and experienced and a joy to...
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