Dolphin Watching Boat Tour Stari Grad with Lunch & Drinks

Four hours: open sea, dolphins in their habitat, lunch at sea, and a slow return through the bay

A dolphin watching boat tour from Stari Grad Harbor takes you into the Adriatic Sea to observe wild dolphins for nearly an hour, then returns with a panoramic cruise through Stari Grad Bay. The boat carries a professional crew speaking English and Croatian. Lunch (choice of fish or meat) and unlimited wine, soft drinks and water are served on board. The tour runs four hours total.

Step-by-step itinerary

Dolphin watching and boat cruise

• Board boat at Stari Grad Harbor
• Cruise into Adriatic Sea searching dolphins
• Observe dolphins for 45–60 minutes
• Enjoy panoramic cruise through Stari Grad Bay
• Have lunch with fish or meat menu
• Drink unlimited wine and soft drinks

The experience

The boat departs Stari Grad Harbor after a brief introduction, then heads into open water. After roughly an hour of sailing, you'll have 45 to 60 minutes to watch for dolphins in their natural habitat while the crew keeps watch and the boat moves slowly through the feeding grounds. The Adriatic here is deep and clear. Sightings are not guaranteed, but the crew knows where to look.

On the return, the pace slows. You'll cruise back through Stari Grad Bay on a scenic route while lunch is prepared and served on deck. Choose between fish or meat, and wine and soft drinks come to the table without limit. The combination of movement, food and the bay's shoreline makes the return feel like a different journey from the outbound leg.

What’s included

• Dolphin watching experience in the open Adriatic.
• approximately one hour of scenic sailing to the feeding grounds.
• 45–60 minutes observing wild dolphins in their natural habitat.
• panoramic cruise through Stari Grad Bay on the return.
• lunch with a choice of fish or meat.
• unlimited wine (for guests 18 and over), soft drinks and water.
• professional crew.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Jun 2027

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Child (3 to 17 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 35

Live guideEnglish and Croatian

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 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Hvar Dolphins tour- Galeb

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying on Hvar without a car. The boat departs from Stari Grad Harbor within walking distance, and the four-hour round trip fits a morning or afternoon slot without consuming your whole day.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Croatian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 17 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.

How long do you actually spend watching for dolphins?

After about an hour of sailing out, you'll have 45 to 60 minutes to observe dolphins while the boat stays in the open Adriatic. The crew watches for activity and positions the boat to give you the best view.

What's included in the lunch, and are there options?

Lunch is a choice between fish or meat, prepared fresh on board. Wine and soft drinks are unlimited and served to the table. Water is also included.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the harbor?

The tour departs from Stari Grad Harbor. Public transportation options are available nearby if you're staying elsewhere on the island or need to reach the port.

Is this tour safe for infants or pregnant travelers?

Infants must sit on an adult's lap during the tour. The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers due to the boat movement and sea conditions.