Dolphin Watching Tours in Pula: 12 Days Worth the Detour

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

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

From Medulin Harbor, cruise past the archipelago and Kamenjak National Park while the crew searches for dolphins. You’ll have a welcome drink, music, sunset views, and a simple dinner with fish, chicken, or vegetarian choices. Crew members such as Monica, Diana, Ana, Riccardo, Ilya, and Vitali have been praised for friendly service, though dolphin sightings are never guaranteed.

“We really enjoyed the sunset boat trip and we saw lots of dolphins along the way. The crew were very friendly and approachable and did not hold back on the refreshments!”

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

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

Spend about three hours aboard the Europa, sailing from Pula through all 14 Brijuni islands. Your live guide may be Laura or Noah, with commentary on dolphins, Tito’s former residence, forts, and island history. Choose grilled mackerel, chicken, or vegetables, with unlimited wine and soft drinks. Dolphin sightings are possible but never guaranteed.

“Awesome crew, loved seeing dolphins. The view, sunset and staff were amazing. The staff was very personable.”

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

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

Set out from Medulin at 5:30 pm for a three-hour sunset cruise toward Kamenjak National Park and Porer Lighthouse. You receive a welcome drink, dinner with fish, chicken, or vegetarian choices, and beer, wine, water, juice, and Wi-Fi. Dolphin sightings are never guaranteed, so treat the sunset cruise as the main event.

“I don’t know why they bother with food. It’s not dinner. Piece of chicken and a small amount of cabbage. They may as well skip the food and reduce the cost.”

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4.Fazana: Guided Dolphin Watching Sightseeing Cruise at Sunset

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

From Fazana’s main pier, you’ll cruise into Brijuni National Park at sunset aboard the pet-friendly Kristina boat. A guide in Croatian, English, or German helps you spot bottlenose dolphins, while the captain slows the boat for photos and wildlife watching. The trip lasts 1.5 to 2 hours and includes a soft drink and onboard restroom.

“Everything was fine. The captain is very routine. Seagull feeding is a favorite of the children.”

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5.3hours Dolphin Sunset watching with unlimited drinks +dinner

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

Meet Siniša by the Sandra boat in Medulin for a three-hour sunset cruise around Kamenjak. You’ll search for wild dolphins, view Porer lighthouse, enjoy fish, meat, or vegetarian dinner, and have beer, wine, soda, and water included. The crew speaks five languages, and Monica is one of the welcoming guides.

“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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6.Pula: Dolphin Watching Sunset Cruise with Dinner & Drinks

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

Board Orion Travel’s Ariete boat in Pula harbor for a three-hour sunset cruise toward the Brijuni archipelago. Your evening includes dolphin spotting, a choice of mackerel, pljeskavice, or vegetarian dinner, unlimited wine, water, and soft drinks, plus views of Pula’s amphitheater and the Lighting Giants.

“Very lovely! Delicious food and we got to see the dolphins”

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7.Sunset Dolphin Cruise with Dinner – Medulin Archipelago

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 157 reviews · from $45

Sail from Medulin Harbour through the archipelago with a Croatian, English, or German-speaking crew. Look for wild dolphins, pass Cape Kamenjak and Porer Lighthouse, watch the sunset from a sea viewpoint, and eat a freshly prepared fish, meat, or vegetarian dinner. Wine, beer, water, and juices are included.

“That was amazing journey. Unfortunately we didn't saw any dolphins, but the service, food and views deserve 5 stars”

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8.From Fazana: Dolphin watching sightseeing cruise at sunset

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 21 reviews · from $40

Join Natasa Boat Tours at Fazana’s main pier for a two-hour sunset cruise around Brijuni National Park. A live guide speaks Croatian, English, German, or Italian while the crew searches for wild dolphins. You’ll have upper-deck views, free drinks, a restroom, and a stable traditional wooden boat that welcomes wheelchairs and pets.

“Unfortunately we didn't see any dolphins, but that wasn't the crew's fault. They made a lot of effort, they went to all the places where you would expect to see the animals. But you can't just order animals to go to one place. We would book it again straight away and do the tour again. The crew was very friendly and accommodating. That's what makes it fun.”

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9.From Fazana: Private sunset dolphin tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 17 reviews · 1h 30m

Meet your skipper at Fazana’s main pier for a private 90-minute sunset cruise toward Brijuni National Park. The crew searches several positions for feeding dolphins, then slows down for careful viewing and photos. English is offered, and past guests especially praised skipper Josip for his friendly explanations.

“Průvodce byl skvělý, plavba také, jen jsme neviděli delfíny, což bylo pro děti, které se už půl roku těšily, smutné :(”

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10.Pula: Private Dolphins & Sunset Tour With Dinner & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · 3 hours

You’ll cruise from Pula’s harbor to Brijuni National Park on a private Croatian boat for up to 12 people. A chef prepares fish, chicken, or a vegetarian dinner while you watch for wild dolphins, enjoy unlimited water, orange juice, and white wine, then return past illuminated Pula Arena. Guides speak English, Croatian, German, and Italian.

“Es war traumhaft und alles super organisiert. Baden mit Sprüngen von Boot ins superwarme Wasser, sehr leckeres Essen + Verdauungsschnaps :-) und zum Abschluss eine Delfinfamilie. Danke für diesen wunderbaren Tag”

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11.From Fazana: Dolphin watching and snorkeling in Blue Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 3 hours

Set out from Fažana in a private speedboat for snorkeling at Seagull’s Rocks, swimming near Brijuni National Park, and an open-sea dolphin search. The cave itself is closed for safety, but you can swim near its entrance. English-speaking guides such as Andrea and Lucia have led this flexible, pet-friendly trip.

“Nice trip, friendly skipper. We had a lovely day”

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12.Pula: Dolphin-Watching Cruise at Sunset with Dinner & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · from $62

Sail from Pula Harbour toward Brijuni National Park on the boat Ana. You’ll view all 14 islands from the sea, eat grilled fish, meat, or a vegetarian meal, and watch for dolphins in their evening feeding area. English, German, and Italian guiding is available, with wine, orange juice, and water included.

“celá plavba lodí neměla žádnou chybu, personál příjemný, loď čistá, jídlo výborné a hlavně zážitek s delfíny byl nezapomenutelným”

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