Croatian Dolphin Boats: The 15 Best Sailings

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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2.3hours all inclusive Sunset&Dolphin Tour from Medulin on Sandra

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

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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3.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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4.Evening Boat Trip to Discover Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 909 reviews · from $35

Meet the Kristofor crew at Poreč’s main port for an evening cruise along Istria’s west coast. You’ll search for dolphins, enjoy wine and water, listen to music, and watch the sunset from the boat. Sightings are not guaranteed, but the relaxed crew, open-water views, and return to the same port make this an easy evening outing.

“The crew were very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. They made the whole trip relaxed and fun at the same time. Highly recommend.”

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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.Dolphin-Watching Sunset Adventure with Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 624 reviews · 1h 30m · from $29

Set out from Vrsar Marina on a 90-minute speedboat ride with an English-speaking skipper such as Peter, Ivan, Dino, or Aleks. Search for wild Adriatic dolphins, watch them from a respectful distance, and enjoy sunset views. The tour takes up to 15 people, allows pets, and offers a full refund if no dolphins are found.

“Amazing!! Small group, fast boat, best skipper Peter. We saw many dolphins, they came next to our boat. Peter had a lot of interesting facts for us. Best tour so far in istria. thx”

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9.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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10.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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11.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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12.Guided Dolphin Watching Sightseeing Cruise at Sunset

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

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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13.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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14.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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15.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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