13 Dolphin Watching Trips in Pula to Build a Day Around

1.3hours all inclusive Sunset&Dolphin Tour from Medulin on Sandra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,130 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54Our pick

Set sail from Medulin with hosts including Ricardo, Ilya, Monica, Diana, Ana, or Vitali. You’ll cruise past Kamenjak and Porer lighthouse, search for dolphins, watch the sunset, and eat a simple fish, chicken, or vegetarian dinner with drinks included. Dolphin sightings are possible but never guaranteed.

“Hello, we had a fab time on our boat trip . we did see dolphins 🐬🐬 . they even came quite close to the boat , which was lovely. All staff were very attentive , really helpful with our friend who was in a wheel chair 😎 Special thanks to Ana & Riccardo for all there information and knowledge , and of course the skipper ty Alison ❤️”

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2.Dolphin Watching & Sunset Boat Tour With Dinner and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,075 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $66

Sail from Pula for three hours aboard the Europa, passing all 14 Brijuni islands, Tito’s former residence, historic forts, and Pula Bay. Your guide explains the area and dolphin behavior while the crew serves grilled fish, chicken, or vegetables with unlimited wine and soft drinks. Dolphin sightings are possible but never guaranteed.

“A wonderful ride on the sea, but you have to take a jacket because of the wind. Very nice staff and a lot of interesting information about the islands around. We've seen dolphins, but not so many, because that depends on the wild life. You can't plan that. But the captain tried very hard to find some and didn't chase them as the other boats did. We were very satisfied.”

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3.National Park Brijuni Island Visit & Dolphin Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 788 reviews · 5h 30m · from $76

Join Korkyra Tour for a 330-minute cruise from Pula around Brijuni National Park. Guides including Mario and Larissa share island stories in several languages. You get about 2.5 hours on St. Jerolim for swimming and walking, then enjoy drinks, a meal option, sunset views, and a dolphin search before returning past Pula Arena.

“We had such a wonderful time at the boattrip to Brijuni Island and the dolphin watching! Our tourguide was very knowledgeable and she easily switched between languages. She kindly made sure everyone on the boat was comfortable. The food options were communicated clearly beforehand as well as the chance of seeing dolphins that day! We were delighted to actually see them which made this tour complete for us.. The island you visit is also quite beautiful with lots of flowers, birds and butterflies. And of course the peacocks! It is wise to wear a warm sweater or something on board as the wind might make it a bit chilly. But…”

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4.Brijuni Sunset Dolphin Cruise with Dinner & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 764 reviews · from $62

Spend three hours cruising from Pula toward all 14 Brijuni islands while a multilingual guide shares stories of the park and its wildlife. Watch for dolphins at sunset, then enjoy grilled mackerel, chicken, or vegetables with bread and coleslaw. The Europa boat has shaded decks, an air-conditioned lounge, toilets, a bar, and Wi-Fi.

“This was a gift to my daughter and family - which they loved so no changes here 😊”

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5.Fantastic DOLPHIN & SUNSET TOUR with dinner ( Pula-NP BRIJUNI )

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 618 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $66

Sail from Pula toward Brijuni National Park on a three-hour evening cruise with grilled fish or meat, salad, bread, wine, juice, and water included. Look for wild dolphins near the islands, pass Tito’s former residence and Fort Minor, then return past Pula’s illuminated Lighting Giants. The boat has WiFi and outdoor seating.

“Great experience on a comfortable ship with friendly staff, delicious food and we saw plenty of dolphins swimming”

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6.Brijuni National Park Sunset, Dolphins & Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 607 reviews · 3 hours · from $64

Spend three hours on a traditional wooden boat from Pula, cruising past the harbor and Brijuni Islands National Park. The crew serves mackerel, chicken, or a vegetarian dinner, with unlimited water, orange juice, and white wine. Dolphin sightings are likely but never certain. Bring a jacket for the open sea.

“It was awesome! Sea and dinner was great, dolphins too. Staff was very nice and pleasant. Totally recommend”

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7.Dolphin Watching Tour – 85% Chance – Drinks & Dinner Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 575 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54

Sail from Medulin toward Kamenjak National Park and Porer Lighthouse at sunset, then search for dolphins while dinner and unlimited beer, wine, water, and juice are served. The boat carries up to 50 people, with Wi-Fi onboard. Dolphin sightings are never guaranteed, and the atmosphere can feel more like a lively party cruise than a quiet wildlife trip.

“We saw plenty of dolphins. The return trip was rather cold due to the wind and early season. Otherwise - perfect.”

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8.Guided Dolphin Watching Sightseeing Cruise at Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 522 reviews · from $34Best value

Join a Croatian, English, or German-speaking guide aboard the pet-friendly Kristina, a comfortable boat for up to 50 people. From Fazana, cruise into Brijuni National Park at sunset, search for bottlenose dolphins, and enjoy a soft drink while the captain follows sightings. Dolphin sightings are advertised at over 90 percent, but wildlife is never guaranteed.

“The cruise generally met our expectations. The highlight was the beautiful views of the sunset over the sea, which were truly unforgettable. Unfortunately, we didn't get a chance to see any dolphins, but the presence of a pleasant and funny guide more than made up for it. The free drink described turned out to be water or Coke served from an open 1.5L bottle into a plastic cup. Considering the price of the cruise, it would be a nice touch to offer small cans or bottles of beverages—just a suggestion for the future. Despite these minor remarks, the cruise was an enjoyable experience and I can definitely recommend it.Read more”

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9.Dolphin Sunset Cruise to Brijuni with Dinner & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 511 reviews · from $58

Sail from Pula on the spacious Ananda catamaran, pass the Roman Arena and Uljanik’s glowing cranes, then search for dolphins near Brijuni National Park. Selma and the multilingual crew share information about the islands while you enjoy fish, meat or vegetarian dinner, unlimited wine and soft drinks, and a sunset over the Adriatic.

“The ride itself was wonderful and the crew was really nice. We got to see some dolphins which was actually really amazing but my disappointment was the dinner and drinks: I had fried chicken which was served with a cabbage salat and bread, no real side dish, and only alcoholic drinks available were red wine and beer- the description of the tour advertised a bigger variety of drinks.”

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10.National Park Brijuni Dolphin Cruise with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 423 reviews · from $67

Sail from Pula along the coast toward Fažana and Brijuni National Park while guides explain the area and help you spot dolphins. Dinner includes fish, meat, or vegetarian dishes, with unlimited white wine, mineral water, Coca-Cola, and Fanta. Expect a relaxed sunset cruise with binoculars and a route map provided onboard.

“It was really great boat tour! We saw many dolphins and had tasty dinner onboard with drinks included. Guide told us about places we saw on the way. Lovely!”

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11.3hours Dolphin Sunset watching with unlimited drinks +dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 401 reviews · from $45

From Medulin, join the Sandra boat for a three-hour evening cruise around Cape Kamenjak. Guide Monica and the crew provide commentary in several languages while you search for wild dolphins, view Porer lighthouse, enjoy fish, meat, or vegetarian dinner, and watch the sunset with beer, wine, soda, and water included.

“Wonderful experience with very friendly staff. Will go again next year for sure. If you like fun, watching dolphins and watching sunset, this tour is for you.”

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12.Dolphin Watching Sunset Cruise with Dinner & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 351 reviews · from $65

Board the Orion Travel boat Ariete in Pula harbor 30 minutes early for a three-hour sunset cruise toward Brijuni National Park. The captain searches for dolphins while you enjoy mackerel, pljeskavice, or a vegetarian dinner, unlimited wine, water, and soft drinks, plus views of Pula’s amphitheater and the Lighting Giants.

“It was the best experience, really. We saw around 20 dolfins jumping out of the water, we were so lucky. But even if we hadn't seen dolphins, the trip would have been worth it, because the sunset was very beautiful. It was very enjoyable after a very sunny day, that we could travel in a boat with wind and very great weather. Also, the food was very delicious. It's not worth missing it, if you're in Pula.”

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13.Dolphins Watching in the National Park Brijuni from Pula

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 233 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $56

Sail from Pula at 5:30 pm for a three-hour sunset cruise near Brijuni National Park. A guide explains the islands, dolphins, and sea life while you watch from the deck or use the onboard binoculars. Dinner, white wine, mineral water, and soft drinks are included. Dolphins are common but never guaranteed.

“The boat doesn't guarantee you will see dolphins so we were pleased that we saw 5 at a distance. They did what they could to get as close as possible without distrubing the dolphins The vegetarian option was nice (fried corgette and aubergine with salad) and the meat option was two burgers. The tour guide was multilingual and informative but did spend significant amounts if the trip smoking. I would reccomend if possible sit on the left side of the boat as they got much better views of the islands.”

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