4 Dolphin Watching Trips in Croatia to Build a Day Around

1.Dolphin Watching Boat Tour including Drinks

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

Meet the Lidija Tours crew by La Rosa 2 in Vrsar for a two-hour sunset cruise along Istria’s coast and islands. You’ll search for dolphins in the wild, enjoy wine, juice, or water, and return to port after scenic views, sea air, and a relaxed ride.

“staff was very friendly let us sit and the helm and get a picture. free selected drinks were available but more selection at the bar saw about 20 dolphins so definitely worth it 100% would recommend.”

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

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

Spend about three hours aboard the Europa, cruising from Pula through all 14 Brijuni islands. Guides such as Laura and Noah share local stories while the crew searches for bottlenose dolphins. Dinner, unlimited wine and soft drinks, and sunset views are included.

“Excellent experience, staff very friendly food amazing and I seen the dophins. Everything was amazing I will definitely recommend!”

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3.Dolphin&Sunset Cruise in Brijuni with Dinner&Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,010 reviews · 3 hours · from $64

You’ll cruise around Brijuni National Park aboard Europa, a spacious double-deck boat with open-air seating and a heated, air-conditioned lounge. Guides such as Lucia, Laura, and Dominik share local stories while the crew searches for dolphins. Dinner, wine, water, and soft drinks are included.

“The boat was a good size, which for us meant it handled any slight waves quite well. The crew were very friendly. The food was simple, well cooked and very tasty. We did get to see some dolphins along the way, so all in all an enjoyable excursion.”

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4.Evening Boat Trip to Discover Dolphins

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

Board the classic Kristofor at Poreč’s main port for an evening search for dolphins along Istria’s west coast. You’ll have wine and water, music, friendly English- and German-speaking crew, and sunset views. Dolphin sightings are likely but never guaranteed, and extra drinks and snacks cost more.

“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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