Discover the scenic beauty of sea and landscapes that will leave you breathless!

Rab is the ideal starting point for excursions along the Croatian coast and visits to its stunning national parks and UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Plitvice Lakes National Park, the country's most visited national park, is located on the mainland several hours' drive from Rab, and will enchant you with the magnificent scenic beauty of its sixteen lakes and their calming emerald green and blue colour.

If you choose one of the half-day or all-day boat trips, you'll discover the fantastic nearby islands of Sveti Grgur and Goli, the coastal village of Baška on the island of Krk, or Zavratnica on the mainland, one of Croatia's most stunning coves.

Valamar Experience Concierge helps guests find local experiences, private tours and top attractions

Rent a Boat Rab

a city on the water

Staying in Rab and tempted by hidden beaches only accessible by boat? Awaken your adventurous spirit and take the helm! We offer a fleet of boats to explore with your chosen company. No boat permit? No problem! Hire a skipper to navigate your desired route, from Rab's hidden beaches to nearby islands like Pag, Lošinj, Cres, or Krk.

Book an excursion


Boat trip along the coast of the island of Rab to the islands of Grgur and Goli

Hop on board a boat and enjoy the panoramic ride along the Barbat Channel to the stunning cove of Zavratnica on the mainland, and then northwards to the islands of Grgur and Goli. In the period after World War Two, the island of Goli hosted one of the most notorious communist prisons in Europe, the so-called 'Croatian Alcatraz'. After a tour of the island, take the opportunity to swim on the island of Grgur and then enjoy a ride along the coast of the island of Rab and the Suha Punta and Frkanj peninsulas and Kandarola Cove, where King Edward and his wife Wallis Simpson once bathed.

Book an excursion

an aerial view of a city

Glass-bottom catamaran to Baška on the island of Krk

a tank with fish in it

Don't miss the attractive glass-bottom catamaran trip, which starts from the harbour of San Marino in Lopar. Enjoy exploring the sea bottom and the panoramic views of the Lopar peninsula, and then continue to the island of Krk where you'll discover the picturesque fishing village of Baška, located on the famous sandy Vela Plaža Beach. Take a swim on the beach, and then visit Baška Aquarium and acquaint yourself with the fascinating Croatian underwater world with 100 fish species and 400 shellfish and snail species.

Book an excursion


Fishing boat trips

If you'd like to experience traditional island fishing, take a boat trip in the waters off the island of Rab to a site suitable for fishing. Learn to fish according to local customs, and then enjoy a lunch prepared with freshly caught fish.

Book a excursion

a boat is parked at a dock