Istrian Coast boat tour from Poreč: Rovinj, Lim fjord, Vrsar

A wooden boat carries you past the pirate cave where Captain Morgan once hid.

A full-day wooden boat tour from Poreč along the Istrian coast visits Rovinj for two hours of walking time, sails through the Lim fjord to see the pirate cave, and stops in Vrsar for swimming or exploring before returning. The tour includes a fish, meat or vegetarian lunch with salad and bread, wine and water, and a live guide who speaks English, Italian, German and Croatian. You can book with lunch included or without it, and buy extra drinks on board if you want them.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Istrian Coast and Towns

• Depart from Poreč by wooden boat
• Visit romantic Rovinj for 2 hours
• Sail through Lemme canal and see pirate cave
• Stop in Vrsar for 1.5 hours
• Swim or visit Vrsar town
• Enjoy fish, meat, or vegetarian lunch onboard
• Return to Poreč

The experience

The boat leaves Poreč and heads toward Rovinj, passing lagoons and rocky bays along the way. Once you reach Rovinj, you have two hours to walk through the town's streets on your own: enough time to see the waterfront, climb to the church, or sit at a café. After Rovinj, the boat sails into the Lim fjord, where the guide points out the natural park and the pirate cave, a medieval refuge that once sheltered Captain Morgan.

The next stop is Vrsar, where you have an hour and a half to either explore the town or swim from the beach. Lunch arrives on board during the journey: your choice of fish, meat or a vegetarian plate, served with salad, bread, wine and water. If you booked the tour without lunch, you can buy food and drinks separately. Extra drinks cost between 2 and 7 euros. The guide travels with you the whole time, explaining what you're seeing as the boat moves between stops.

The full day runs six hours from departure to return to Poreč. Service animals are welcome on board, and the boat works for all fitness levels, though the operator notes the tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers. Infants travel free but must sit on an adult's lap.

What’s included

• Wooden boat tour with a live guide.
• two hours in Rovinj.
• passage through the Lim fjord and the pirate cave.
• one hour and a half in Vrsar.
• fish, meat or vegetarian lunch with salad and bread, wine and water (if you choose the lunch option).
• welcome drink.
• extra drinks available to buy on board for 2 to 7 euros.

Options for this experience

2 options

Tour without lunchGuide in 4 languages · Available from 14 Apr 2027

Tour that includes lunchGuide in 4 languages · Available from 14 Apr 2027Lunch is served on the boat during the trip, and you can choose the fish, meat, or vegetarian menu

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 14 Apr 2027

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 80

Live guideEnglish, German, Italian and Croatian

Audio guideEnglish, German, Italian 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 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Victoria Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the tour with lunch included if you want a full meal and drinks handled for you. Pick the option without lunch if you prefer to buy food in Rovinj or Vrsar instead. Either way, the two-hour stop in Rovinj is long enough to explore the town properly, and the Vrsar stop gives you the choice between swimming and sightseeing.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, German, Italian and Croatian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 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 much time do I actually spend in Rovinj?

Rovinj gives you two hours to walk through the town, visit shops and restaurants, or sit by the water. That is enough time to see the main streets and the harbor without rushing.

What is the pirate cave and where is it?

The pirate cave is a natural cave in the Lim fjord that served as a refuge for Captain Morgan in the Middle Ages. You see it from the boat as you sail through the fjord. The guide explains it as you pass.

Can I swim during the tour?

Yes, at Vrsar you have an hour and a half to either visit the town or swim from the beach. It is your choice how to spend that time.

Is lunch included, and what are my options?

Lunch is included if you choose that option at checkout. You can pick fish, meat or a vegetarian plate, all served with salad, bread, wine and water. If you book without lunch, you can buy food and drinks on board instead.

How long is the whole tour?

The tour runs six hours from start to finish, including travel time between Poreč, Rovinj, the Lim fjord and Vrsar.