7 Boat Trips in Rovinj Worth Booking

1.Dolphin Watching Boat Tour including Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,227 reviews · 2 hours · from $29Our pick

Join Lidija Tours in Vrsar for a two-hour sunset cruise along the Istrian coast and nearby islands. The captain and multilingual crew take you toward dolphin areas while you enjoy wine, water, or orange juice. The boat is wheelchair accessible, dogs are allowed, and a smaller wooden boat may be used. Dolphins are wild, but the stated sighting rate is 97 percent.

“It was a very nice experience. We saw lots of dolphins and beautiful views!”

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2.Sunset Cruise with Swim Stop, Drinks, and Fruits

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 944 reviews · from $36

Join the family-run Stupica boat at Villas Rubin near Rovinj for a relaxed sunset cruise along the Istrian coast. You will have included alcoholic and soft drinks, seasonal fruit, a swim and jump stop, and a chance to spot wild dolphins. The boat returns to the same dock after roughly three hours.

“Great friendly staff! Very good snacks on board! Beautiful views! Highly recommended!”

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3.Sunset Boat Trip with Dolphin Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 644 reviews · 1h 30m · from $35

Set out from Valdibora with guides speaking English, Italian, and Croatian. Cruise past Rovinj and nearby islands, enjoy a welcome drink, then look for dolphins before sunset. The 90-minute outing suits families and couples, though the sea can feel cool and windy, and dolphin sightings are never guaranteed.

“Great fun on a nice boat with friendly guides. Highly recommended.p”

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4.Dolphin Watching Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 425 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Meet the Pirate Boat Sveta Ana in Vrsar for a two-hour dolphin-watching cruise on the Adriatic. Your captain and crew track dolphin movements while you enjoy complimentary drinks, panoramic views of town, and Istrian white wine. Staff speak English, Croatian, German, and Italian, and dogs are welcome.

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5.Sunset Cruise with Dolphin Spotting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 382 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Join Finsa Cruising in Umag for a two-hour sunset boat trip along Croatia’s northern coast. You’ll receive local schnapps on departure, search for dolphins in their natural habitat, pass Savudrija lighthouse, and finish with Istrian white wine as the sun drops over the Adriatic.

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6.Lim Fjord, Rovinj, and Vrsar Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 276 reviews · from $47

Set out from Poreč with a friendly Victoria Tours crew for a full day on Istria’s west coast. Explore Rovinj for about two hours, eat grilled fish, meat, or vegetarian food aboard a traditional wooden boat, sip wine along Lim Fjord, stop at a pirate cave, and swim or wander in Vrsar before returning around 4:30 pm.

“Was just a fabulous day out, from start to finish. Lovely scenery, plenty of time available to spend in Rovinj (2hrs 15 mins) and Vrsar. Plenty of nice food and wine, a fab day out !”

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7.Sunset Ride Opatija on Madonnina Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $38Top rated

See Opatija from the water on a small traditional wooden boat limited to seven people. Your guide covers St. Jacob’s Church, Villa Angiolina, the Lungomare, Volosko, and the Maiden with the Seagull statue, with local Malvazija wine and one Polaroid photo per couple included.

“We had a wonderful time with Vladimir tonight. He's local, and had so many interesting stories about Opatija and the history of this area. Excellent wine as well!”

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