Brijuni National Park cruise: Dolphins, lunch & swim
Boat through the islands, stop to swim, return with the Pula Arena in view
A full-day cruise from Pula explores Brijuni National Park by boat with a live guide, stopping at St. Jerolim Island for a 2.5-hour beach break. You'll spot dolphins and wild animals along the way, enjoy a Mediterranean lunch of fish, meat or vegetables, and drink unlimited wine, mineral water and soft drinks. The tour ends with a view of the Pula Arena on the return to port.
What’s included
- Unlimited white wine, mineral water, Coca-Cola and Fanta.
- first-class Mediterranean lunch with a choice of fish, meat or vegetarian dishes.
- entrance ticket to Brijuni National Park.
- transportation by comfortable ship with captain and guide.
- 2.5 hours of free time at St. Jerolim Island.
Times
Next departure: 1 May 2027
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Operated by PECO TOURS
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The experience
The ship leaves Pula carrying you and a guide out to Brijuni National Park, one of the Adriatic's largest protected areas. As you cruise around the islands, your guide points out the wild animals that live there (dolphins often follow the boat to feed on the large fish population), and shares the history of the islands and their former owners. This part of the tour runs about three hours, with the boat doing the work while you watch from the deck.
Midway through, the ship stops at St. Jerolim Island, where you have 2.5 hours to do as you please. The island has a beach, a shower and a restaurant. Most people swim or walk the shoreline, though you can stay on the boat if you prefer. Lunch (a choice of first-class fish, meat or a vegetarian assortment) arrives while you're there or on the water, paired with unlimited white wine, Coca-Cola, Fanta, mineral water and juice. The ship returns to pick you up at the set time.
On the way back to Pula, you'll see the Pula Arena, the Roman Amphitheater that sits at the city's edge. The whole outing takes 5.5 hours from start to finish.
Is this one for you?The tour departs from Pula by ship, so you don't need a car or arrange separate transport to the islands. The boat is your transport and your base for the whole day. If you're staying in the city or arriving by public transit, this is how you reach Brijuni National Park and the Adriatic's best swimming without driving.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Czech, Croatian, Polish, Hungarian and Dutch.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 16 years); Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3).
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 animals might I see on the Brijuni cruise?
Dolphins are the most common sighting. They follow the boat to feed on the large fish population in these waters. The guide will also point out other wild animals that live in the national park as you cruise around the islands.
Can I swim during the tour?
Yes, at St. Jerolim Island. The ship stops there for 2.5 hours, and the island has a beach and shower facilities. You can swim, walk the shore, or stay on the boat if you prefer.
What's included in the lunch?
A first-class assortment of Mediterranean dishes (you choose fish, meat or vegetarian) served with unlimited white wine, Coca-Cola, Fanta, mineral water and juice throughout the day.
Does the tour include entry to Brijuni National Park?
Yes, the entrance ticket to Brijuni National Park is included. You explore the islands by boat with your guide rather than landing on them.
Brijuni National Park cruise: Dolphins, lunch & swim
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