Brijuni sunset cruise from Pula: Dolphins, dinner & open bar

Watch for dolphins as the sun sets over the Brijuni Islands.

A 3.5-hour sunset boat tour departing from Pula's port toward Brijuni National Park, with a live guide in English, Italian or German, grilled dinner (fish, pork or vegetarian), and unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks from the open bar. The boat passes through Pula's historic harbor before heading into open water where dolphins are often spotted. Dinner is served as you watch the sun dip into the sea.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset cruise with dinner and drinks

• Depart from Pula port
• Pass by Brijuni Islands
• Listen to guide about islands
• Watch for dolphins near boat
• Enjoy freshly prepared dinner onboard
• Drink unlimited beverages from open bar
• Relax and watch sunset at sea

The experience

The boat leaves Pula's port in the late afternoon, captained by Milan, an experienced multilingual sailor who narrates the journey through the harbor's historic sites and out toward the Brijuni Islands. The route takes you past the untouched coastline of Brijuni National Park, and dolphins frequently appear in the water near the boat. The guide will alert you when they're spotted. The whole experience runs 3.5 hours, timed so you're on deck for the sunset.

Dinner is prepared fresh on board and served while you're underway. You choose between grilled mackerel (the operator's top recommendation), grilled pork, or a vegetarian plate, each one plated with cabbage salad and bread. The open bar runs throughout the cruise: white wine, red wine, Coca-Cola, iced tea, Fanta, and mineral or natural water are all unlimited. There's no fixed seating or formal service. You eat and drink at your own pace, moving between the deck and the cabin as the light changes.

The tour suits families with small children (strollers and prams are welcome) and anyone at any fitness level. The boat does the work, and you simply sit or stand on deck. Service animals are allowed aboard. Public transportation reaches the Pula port if you're not driving, and the departure time is set so you can plan the rest of your evening around it.

What’s included

• Grilled dinner with three menu options (fish, pork or vegetarian), each served with cabbage salad and bread.
• unlimited open bar with white wine, red wine, beer, soft drinks and water.
• live guide in English, Italian or German.
• the 3.5-hour cruise route through Pula's harbor and past Brijuni Islands.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 May 2027

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Youth (14 to 15 years) · Child (3 to 13 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 40 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish, German 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.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Kika excursion -Brijuni delfin & sunset tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're traveling as a couple, a family or a small group and want an evening on the water without the need to arrange your own transport or food. The fixed departure time and the 3.5-hour length mean it fits easily into a single evening, leaving your day free for other plans in Pula.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 15 years); Child (3 to 13 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 are the Brijuni Islands like, and how close does the boat get to them?

Brijuni National Park is an untouched archipelago off the Istrian coast. The boat passes by the islands and the guide describes their history and natural features as you cruise past. You stay on the water rather than landing ashore.

How often do dolphins actually appear on this cruise?

Dolphins are often seen swimming near the boat along the route, though sightings are not guaranteed. The guide will watch for them and let you know when they're in the water.

Can I choose what I eat and drink, or is the menu fixed?

Dinner comes in three options (grilled mackerel, grilled pork, or vegetarian), and you pick one when you book or board. The open bar includes wine, beer, soft drinks and water, all unlimited throughout the cruise.

What time does the boat depart, and when do we return to Pula?

The tour is timed for sunset, so departure is in the late afternoon. The 3.5-hour duration means you're back at Pula's port after dark. Exact departure time is confirmed at booking.