14 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.Rovinj Islands Boat Tour with Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 164 reviews · 4 hours · from $41

Spend four hours on a wooden boat from Rovinj’s northern port, passing the Old Town before swimming at Sv. Ivan and Dvije Sestrice. You’ll have 1.5 hours at Sv. Ivan, a shorter turquoise-sea stop, canapés, drinks, fresh fruit, and views of Red Island and Zlatni Rt. English, Italian, and Croatian are offered.

“Het was erg leuk om de eilanden van dichtbij te zien. De gids vertelde af en toe wat informatie over de eilanden en ze bracht lekkere hapjes rond en drankjes. Zeker een aanrader!”

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8.Day Cruise to Rovinj, Lim Fjord, and Red Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 156 reviews · from $82

Spend a full day aboard Orion-Ariete, cruising from Pula past the Brijuni archipelago to medieval Rovinj, Lim Fjord, and Red Island. You get a guided Rovinj walk, 2.5 hours of free time, Mediterranean lunch on board, and 2.5 hours for swimming or relaxing. English, German, and Italian service is available.

“We really enjoyed our trip. It was easy going with amazing views. The crew on the boat were very kind. The food was very good. We really enjoyed being able to get to Rovinj and the island for some swimming!”

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9.Lim Fjord and Pirate Cave Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 133 reviews · 4h 30m · from $35

Join Boat Excursions Tonka from Rovinj’s north port for a 4.5-hour cruise to Lim Fjord and Pirate Cave. Expect coastal views, drinks on board, free time for swimming or lunch, and a cave café stop when open. Hosts speak English, Italian, and Croatian.

“Contact met de organisatie was goed, tijdig gehoord dat we met een andere boot gingen maar de inhoud hetzelfde zou blijven. Drankjes genoeg en vriendelijk personeel. Uiteindelijk was de piratengrot dicht, dit was niet gecommuniceerd. Er bleef een boottocht en een stop van 60 min (lim fjord) over.”

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10.Rovinj half-day cruise: swim stops, drinks & brunch included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $45Top rated

Join Stupica Boat Excursions for a four-hour morning cruise from Villas Rubin, running from 10:00 to 14:00 when scheduled. You’ll see Rovinj from the water, stop twice for swimming, and enjoy sandwiches, seasonal fruit, beer, wine, and soft drinks. The English-speaking crew keeps this family-friendly outing relaxed and easy.

“This was the best boat trip that we have been on. The family who ran the trip were amazing, so friendly and informative, they made everyone feel so welcome. The areas where we were able to swim were perfect and we saw so much in the 4 hours. Also the food and drink that was provided was so much more than we were expecting, they had thought of everything. Would definitely recommend and take this trip again. Thanks”

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11.Sunset Ride Opatija on Madonnina Boat Tour

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

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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12.Day Cruise to Poreč with Lunch and Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 35 reviews · from $57

Sail from Umag along Istria’s west coast to Poreč, where you get about 1.5 to 2 hours to explore the old town and Euphrasian Basilica. Lunch, water, wine, and a welcome schnapps are included. The return route adds a 45-minute swim and snorkeling stop at Beach Kastanija.

“Food was nice, guides were very friendly. Was worth the money !”

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13.Boat Trip to Rovinj and Lim Fjord

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 27 reviews · from $40

Board Boat Sveta Ana in Vrsar for a five-hour coastal trip to Rovinj and Lim Fjord. You get an English-speaking host, drinks, two hours in Rovinj, and about 40 minutes for the pirate cave or a swim. The $40 price is strong value, though the guiding may be light.

“Staff very friendly came around several times with drinks went to lim fjord 1st saw the pirate cave and stunning scenery then on to Rovinj for a couple of hours. absolutely stunning place then travel back to Vrsar would recommend 100%.”

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14.Boat tour to Rovinj with lunch and drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · from $59

Board the Ship Manon in Poreč for a day trip to Rovinj with M.R. lines d.o.o. You get about three hours to explore Rovinj or swim, then enjoy fish, chicken, or vegetarian lunch with drinks on board. The return route includes a panoramic pass through Lim Fjord and past Pirate’s Cave.

“The food was very good👍. What bothered me was that we left Rovinj 2 minutes before 2 pm. Otherwise, it was a very nice trip for us.”

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