Celic Boat at Šibenik harbour
Family Business · Est. Šibenik

Celic Boat

A family business rooted in Šibenik. We don't run a tourist company — we share the place we call home.

Our Story

Born in Šibenik. Built on the Sea.

Celic Boat started the way most good things do — from a family that loved the sea and wanted to share it. Our home is Šibenik, one of Croatia's oldest and most beautiful cities. Our backyard is the Šibenik archipelago: dozens of car-free islands, hidden coves, and turquoise channels that most tourists never find.

We built something simple: a small family operation where every guest is treated as a personal guest. Captain Andrija knows every bay by heart. His sister Nina handles every booking personally. Our family's konoba on Zlarin island is where guests eat lunch — not a restaurant, but our actual home.

Rated #1 boat agency in Šibenik on TripAdvisor with a perfect 5.0 score across 95+ reviews, we remain what we've always been: a family that goes to sea.

5.0

TripAdvisor

95+

Reviews

#1

In Šibenik

100%

Family-run

Zeljan boat with guestsAerial of boat in turquoise bayFamily lunch on ZlarinZlarin island
The People

Meet the Family

Andrija Celić

Andrija Celić

Captain & Founder

Born and raised in Šibenik, Andrija has been navigating these waters his entire life. As the captain of Zeljan, he combines expert local knowledge with genuine warmth — guests consistently mention him by name in their reviews.

Nina Celić

Nina Celić

Tours & Guest Experience

Andrija's sister and the warm face behind every reservation. Nina ensures every group feels like family from the first WhatsApp message to the last wave goodbye at the harbour.

When guests leave Zlarin, they always say the same thing — they feel like they visited a friend, not a tour operator.

— The Celić family

Our Fleet

Three Boats. One Family.

Every vessel departs from Šibenik harbour — Obala hr. mornarice 1. No anonymous charter company. You always know whose boat you're on.

Flagship
Zeljan

Zeljan

Traditional Wooden Vessel

Up to 50 guests

Our flagship. A classic Dalmatian wooden boat with two decks and a shade canopy — used for all group excursions, island tours, and team building days.

Prkos

Prkos

Open Motorboat

Up to 20 guests

Fast, agile, and perfect for the taxi boat service and smaller private groups. Named after a streak of stubbornness — it always gets you there.

Premium
Otac Niko

Otac Niko

Cabin Cruiser

Up to 50 guests

Named after the family patriarch. The most comfortable vessel for longer crossings and VIP private tours. Full cabin, shade, and speed.

What Guests Say About Us

The attention to detail, the personal involvement of the family — this is not a tourist company, it's a family sharing their home.

Becky C.

July 2024 · TripAdvisor

Captain Andrija and his sister Nina gave us such a warm welcome. Authentic island experiences. We'll be back every summer.

Anastasija V.

August 2024 · TripAdvisor

One of the most wonderful days I can remember. A meal at the captain's home on Zlarin. The team is still talking about it years later.

Liz B.

May 2018 · TripAdvisor

Ready to Meet Us?

Contact us directly — Andrija or Nina will respond personally.