Croatia · DOLPHIN WATCHING
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These are the 15 best dolphin-watching trips in Croatia at the moment: what each costs, how long it runs, and the kind of traveller it suits. Start at the top, it is there for a reason.
A 2-hour sunset boat cruise from Vrsar to watch dolphins in the wild, with wine, juice, and water included.
“Everything was as planned. The Dolphins are adorable. Recommendations for this trip!”
3-hour Medulin sunset and dolphin cruise with onboard drinks, dinner, and chances to spot dolphins near Kamenjak. From $54.42.
“Very friendly personal. They explained everything in great detail and gave me tipps for the upcoming days. The Food was delicious. All in all a great adventure!”
Pula to Brijuni on the Europa ship: watch dolphins, sail at sunset, and enjoy a 3-hour dinner with unlimited Istrian wine.
“Seeing dolphins isn’t guaranteed but we did see two pods briefly twice. Staff were really helpful though and in the lookout at all times. Boat spotlessly clean but if on top deck you need a cushion as the benches are a little uncomfortable after a bit. Great time and would do it again”
Evening dolphin-watching cruise from Poreč on Kristofor, with wine, sunset color over Istria, and a fun, dolphin-respectful crew.
“Amazing! Saw dolphins within the first half hour and then continued to see them throughout. The guide was amazing and the drinks were readily available. More than moneys worth!”
Cruise from Pula to Brijuni National Park and Sveti Jerolim for swimming, snorkeling, and a chance to spot dolphins with unlimited drinks.
“Commentary about the islands and the scenery, in 3 different languages, was outstanding! Food was terrific. Swimming time was perfect. The sunset magnificent! We did not see any dolphins, but the captain was looking….not their fault. Truly wonderful!!”
Sunset dolphin cruise from Pula to Brijuni National Park with dinner and unlimited drinks, plus Wi-Fi, toilets, and great views.
“It was a Nice boat tour, we saw some dolphins, the food was basic but very tasty. I liked it that they came with more food around. A great evening activity! (Beautiful sunset)”
90-minute Rovinj sunset boat trip from Valdibora with panoramic views, a welcome drink, and a chance to spot dolphins in the Adriatic.
“We went on this boat ride in early October. The sunset wasn’t great, but we saw lots of dolphins. Word of advice—no matter how warmly you think you are dressed, add at least another layer or two because it will be cool and windy out on the water. Also, be sure to arrive early, because the meeting place is a little difficult to find.”
90-minute speedboat sunset dolphin watch from Vrsar, Istria, with a strong dolphin-spotting guarantee and expert guide skippers.
“the Tour was beautiful, Yvan was a good Skipper and very lovly and respectful with the Delphine. thank you an we support this Trip”
3-hour dolphin cruise from Pula to Brijuni at sunset, with dinner and drinks included, plus onboard WiFi and the Lighting Giants cranes at night.
“The weather was perfect. Our hostess was very accomplished in 3 languages and accomadating in every way. We spotted a few dolphins even this late in the season. I would recommend the fish dinner. Coming back into the harbor the lighting cranes were impressive as was the amphitheater. This tour delivered all it advertised and we would do it again.”
Pula Brijuni sunset dinner cruise with wild dolphins, a wooden-boat ride, and mackerel, chicken or vegetarian meal plus drinks.
“guys are sooo good. we saw dolphins. they really try to find them and we saw them and so many 🤣 the fish was delicious 🤣 the best cruise ever ❤️”
Sunset boat from Medulin to Kamenjak and Porer Lighthouse, with drinks and dinner included, plus a 50-50 shot at dolphins.
“We saw plenty of dolphins. The return trip was rather cold due to the wind and early season. Otherwise - perfect.”
Guided sunset cruise from Fazana into Brijuni National Park waters, with a strong chance to spot bottlenose dolphins and catch golden-hour photos.
“brilliant! an amazing sunset and we even got to see the dolphins! incredible experience”
Pula dolphin sunset cruise to Brijuni on the Ananda catamaran, with dinner, unlimited wine, and golden-hour views. From $58.
“Our activity was good and it was our fault that we didn't arrive at a "good" time and get better seats on the boat. But after a while you could walk around and see some of what the trip has to offer. The staff was fantastic even though some passengers were a "pain in the ass" when they wanted to see dolphins or the view. Maybe with less people in the bow in the future so that everyone can have a chance to see dolphins at sunset. The food was delicious. But because of our fault and some other people then it will be a small minus that you can't…”
Vrsar dolphin watching on the Adriatic with Captain-led spotting, panoramic views, complimentary drinks, and a 2-hour boat ride.
Sunset cruise from Pula to look for dolphins near Brijuni National Park, with onboard dinner and an open bar included.
“Lovely trip, nice food, helpful guide. Saw dolphins right up close”
