Croatia · TOURS IN PULA
Istria is the truffle and olive-oil half of Croatia, with a Roman amphitheatre in the middle of Pula holding it together. The 15 below cover the arena, the dolphin boats out of Vrsar and Fažana, and the inland hill towns, each priced and timed.
Use your prepaid ticket at Pula Arena and explore one of Croatia’s best-preserved Roman monuments at your own pace. Walk through the ancient seating and arena, then visit the underground exhibition on Istrian olive oil and wine production. QR information points help you self-guide, while audio guides are separate and not included.
“Great value! Well preserved amphitheatre which submerses you in the atmosphere of the roman empire times.”
Set out from Medulin with crew members such as Ilia, Vitalii, Artur, and Mido for a five-hour cruise along Kamenjak. Swim into Golumbera Cave when sea conditions allow, see the Porer lighthouse, enjoy grilled fish, meat, or vegetables with drinks on board, then spend about two hours at Ceja Island.
“We loved the trip. The crew was very nice, we spent enough time at every stop. Beautiful views and good lunch at a great price. We would take it again some other time.”
Set out from Medulin for a 5 to 6 hour boat trip around Kamenjak National Park. Swim to Golumbera Cave, pass Porer Lighthouse, enjoy Croatian lunch with draft drinks, and spend up to two hours on sandy Levan Island. Guides including Tini help keep the day friendly and easygoing.
“Moai tochie veur weinig, eten goed! Bier, fris onbeperkt We zijn met weinig tevreden dus vonden wij het hartstikke leuk…. Johny @ tiny”
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 ❤️”
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.”
Paddle from Zelenika Beach along Pula’s coast, stopping to swim, snorkel, and try a small cliff jump. Guides such as Eric, Jonas, Lino, and Aljoša are praised for patient instruction and great photos. Wetsuits are supplied off-season, drinks are included, and GoPro footage arrives by WeTransfer a few days later.
“I loved the access to kayaking, swimming, cave exploration with and without the kayaks and snorkelling. This was one of the best excursions activities I have ever done. The guide Eric, was incredible helpful, really funny and nice to be around too.”
Set out from Marina Polesana with Pula Kayak for a three-hour small-group sea trip around the Muzil peninsula. After a safety briefing and boat ride, you’ll paddle through rocky passages, visit a cave and hidden beach, snorkel, and try cliff jumps. Guides such as Suad, Sule, Denis, Theo, and Matija provide instruction, local stories, and activity photos.
“Mathius and Deano were our guides. They were very friendly and helpful. I thoroughly recommend taking this excursion, it was the highlight of our holiday!”
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…”
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 😊”
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”
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”
Cruise from Pula along Fažana and around every Brijuni island with a live guide in Croatian, English, German, or Italian. Stop at St. Jerolim for swimming and free time, watch for dolphins and exotic animals, and enjoy unlimited wine, water, and soft drinks. Food is ordered separately, and the island charges a cash entrance fee.
“It was amazing. The Island was beautiful, the boat manager was very kind and he did extra stop to see the dolphins as an bonus.”
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.”
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”
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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