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.

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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.
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My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(29 reviews)
Split
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Trips from US $696
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(32 reviews)
Split
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Trips from US $603

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 61 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (41)
Half-day fishing July 4, 2025
Half-day fishing July 4, 2025
Great day!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
80%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
79%
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Carol E.
Split, Croatia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6 hour trip with Captain Dario

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on August 3, 2020
Great 6 hours, which flew by.ย  We didnโ€™t catch many fish but still enjoyed it immensely.ย  Only criticism would be that...
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Duje B.
Croatia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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All day trip with captain Dario

10 Hour Trip on October 28, 2020
If you are looking for something different and like fishing, this is the tour for you. Amazing guides, amazing experience,...
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Mr J.
London, United Kingdom
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 18, 2022
A friendly trip for some simple fishing with the option for swimming also. Very friendly crew
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Tea K.
Teltow, Germany
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Trip (morning) with Marin

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on September 23, 2021
Had a great trip with Marin and had a lot of fun. The day began with a stonefish double drill which was very funny - unfortunately,...
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Verena H.
Braunschweig, Germany
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Trip with Captain Dario

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Mackerel Fishing on July 30, 2020
Spent a great time on water for family-fishing. Next time weโ€˜ll have a full day trip. We truely recommend Sparus Boats and...
Verena H. recommends Sparus Boats Split
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