Pula: Rt Kamenjak Boat Tour with Swim & 3-Course Lunch

Sunlight cuts through the water as your boat glides past limestone cliffs and into a bay where nobody else is anchored.

You board a small boat at Pula's Port Bunarina and spend five hours cruising the caves, islands, and bays of Cape Kamenjak, with a three-course lunch cooked onboard and served while you're anchored. Swimming and snorkeling gear are included, as are cold drinks and local wine. The boat's glass-bottom section lets you watch the reefs without getting wet, and the crew keeps the group small enough that you're never fighting for space or attention.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour with swimming and sightseeing

• Meet crew at Port Bunarina pier
• Board boat and check glass-bottom area
• Cruise past Fratarski and Frašker islands
• Admire Banjole panorama and Red Cliffs
• Anchor at Cape Kamenjak bay
• Swim and snorkel with masks and flippers
• Enjoy 3-course lunch with drinks
• Visit Kolombarica Cave
• Snorkel, cliff jump, or relax on deck
• Enjoy open bar with local drinks
• View and photograph Porer Lighthouse
• Return to Port Bunarina

The experience

Port Bunarina fills with the usual morning noise (fishermen, tourists, the smell of diesel and salt), but your crew is waiting at the far end of the pier, at the last boat on the right. The vessel is smaller than the commercial ferries that pack tourists shoulder-to-shoulder, and that's the whole point. You board at noon sharp, and within minutes you're past the harbor mouth, heading south toward the Fratarski islands. The glass-bottom section lets you watch the reefs slide past underneath without getting wet, which matters if you've got kids or just want to see what's down there before you jump in.

The route takes five hours total and hits the real highlights of South Istria in one trip. You cruise past three local islands (Fratarski, Little Frašker, Big Frašker), where the water is so clear you can see the bottom from the deck. Then the boat drops anchor in a secluded bay at Cape Kamenjak, and that's when things shift. Your crew is already in the galley preparing lunch: a proper three-course meal (fish, meat, or vegetarian) cooked fresh in the boat's kitchen and served at an actual dining table while you're still anchored in the bay. Cold beer, local wine, and Pašareta (the sparkling Istrian drink that tastes like nothing else) flow without counting. You swim and snorkel in the crystal water, masks and flippers included, and come back to eat when you're ready.

The second stop is Kolombarica Cave, where the water is deep enough to snorkel inside the cave itself or jump from the rocks if you're that kind of person. The sun-protected lounge area keeps you from burning out, and the open bar keeps running. After that, the boat heads out toward the Porer Lighthouse: built in 1833, sitting on its own islet, the kind of thing that stops you mid-conversation because the light is hitting it just right. You're back at Port Bunarina by evening, and the whole day has the feeling of a private boat trip, except you didn't have to arrange any of it.

What’s included

• Your five-hour day includes pickup at Port Bunarina at noon, a three-course meal (fish, meat, or vegetarian) prepared fresh in the boat's kitchen and served at the dining table, unlimited drinks including local beer, wine, and Pašareta, snorkeling masks and flippers, swimming and snorkeling time at Cape Kamenjak and Kolombarica Cave, glass-bottom boat viewing, and views of the 1833 Porer Lighthouse.
• The boat has a sun-protected lounge area and a private restroom.
• You return to Port Bunarina in the late afternoon.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Monday and ThursdayDeparts at 12:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Italian

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Rio Boat Pula

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the best of South Istria's coast in one day without renting a boat or coordinating separate lunch and transport: the small group size and onboard kitchen mean you get personalized attention and fresh food at anchor, not a crowded ferry schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): 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.

What time does the boat leave Pula?

Departure is at 12:00 PM sharp from Port Bunarina. You should arrive a few minutes early to board and get oriented.

Is the lunch included in the price?

Yes. A three-course meal (fish, meat, or vegetarian) is cooked fresh onboard and served at the table. Drinks (beer, wine, water, and local Pašareta) are unlimited and included.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes the three-course meal, all drinks (beer, wine, water, Pašareta), snorkeling masks and flippers, and the five-hour boat trip with all stops.

How long is the tour?

Five hours total, from noon departure until return to Port Bunarina in the late afternoon.

Do I need to know how to snorkel?

No. Snorkeling gear is provided, and you can choose to swim, snorkel, or simply relax on deck at each stop. The crew will show you how to use the equipment.

Is there a restroom on the boat?

Yes, there is a private restroom onboard.

What if I don't eat fish or meat?

A vegetarian option is available for the three-course meal. Let the crew know your preference when you board.

How many people are on the boat?

The boat is designed for small groups to ensure plenty of space and personalized attention from the crew. Exact group size varies by departure.

Is the boat ride rough?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health. The boat operates in open water, so some motion is normal, but the route is sheltered and the pace is leisurely.