Boat tour around Poreč: 20 islands and Vrsar coast

Drift past 20 islands on the Poreč Riviera without leaving the boat

A two-hour boat tour departing from Poreč port navigates the Istrian west coast past 20 islands on the way to Vrsar, returning with views of Poreč's peninsula. The boat passes by each island rather than stopping. Welcome drink and wine, water and ice tea are included for adult passengers. A guide speaks English or German.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour around Poreč islands

• Start at Poreč port
• Boat ride along coast to Vrsar
• Navigate through 20 islands
• Watch for dolphins
• Return with panoramic Poreč views

The experience

The boat leaves Poreč port and heads south along the coast toward Vrsar, passing 20 islands scattered across the aquatorium. You stay aboard the whole time (there are no landings), so the pace is set by the water and the captain's route. The islands themselves are the draw: rocky outcrops and small peninsulas that break up the Adriatic horizon, and the operator notes that dolphins sometimes appear alongside the boat.

Two hours covers the run to Vrsar and back. On the return leg, Poreč's old town and its peninsula come into view from the water, a different angle than the departure. A guide narrates in English or German. Welcome drink (schnaps) and a choice of wine, water or ice tea come with the ticket for passengers 18 and over.

What’s included

• Welcome drink and a choice of wine, water or ice tea.
• a guide speaking English or German.
• the two-hour boat ride past all 20 islands.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 2 Apr 2027

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 80

Live guideEnglish and German

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 28 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Danijel Cerovina

Is this one for you?This is a shared boat tour with a set schedule and route, so you move at the captain's pace and cannot choose which islands to linger near. It suits anyone who wants the panorama without the planning (you board, sit and watch the coast unfold), and it works for mixed groups since the guide speaks two languages and the boat accommodates families with children (though alcohol is for adults only).

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the boat tour from Poreč?

The tour runs two hours total, departing from Poreč port and returning to the same spot after passing the islands and reaching toward Vrsar.

Does the boat stop at any of the 20 islands?

No. The boat passes by the islands on the way to Vrsar and back. There are no landings or time ashore on any of them.

What drinks are included in the tour price?

A welcome drink of schnaps and your choice of wine, water or ice tea are included for passengers 18 and older.

Is this tour suitable for someone with heart or circulation concerns?

The operator does not recommend this tour for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Consult your doctor before booking if you have concerns.