Snorkeling in Cape Kamenjak: Kayak, caves & cliff jumping

Paddle into sea caves, snorkel under towering cliffs, jump if you dare

Snorkel in Cape Kamenjak near Pula on a 5-hour kayak activity with a licensed guide: paddle 8.5 km along the coast, enter the blue cave at Kolombarica beneath 15-meter cliffs, swim and explore open-sea caves, and finish with lunch and a drink at Safari Bar. You'll have snorkeling gear, a kayak with seat and lifejacket, and the option to cliff jump if you want the adrenaline. Children from age 6 can join if they can swim on their own.

The experience

The day splits into two hours of paddling and three hours in the water. You'll kayak out from Cape Kamenjak (a water paradise 10 km south of Pula) toward the caves of Big and Small Kolombarica. The blue cave sits under 15-meter cliffs. You'll snorkel inside it with a mask and snorkel provided, and a licensed guide in English or Croatian leading the way. If cliff jumping appeals to you, the cliffs at Kolombarice are there for it. The pace is built around swimming and exploring, not racing through stops.

After the caves, you'll head to Safari Bar for lunch and a drink: your choice of sardines, gyros or čevapčići, and lemonade, iced tea, sangria, beer or soft drinks. The bar sits on the water, so you're still in the landscape. You'll also get a waterproof bag to keep things dry, a comfortable kayak seat, and underwater GoPro photos and videos of the snorkeling. A packed lunch (water, power bar, apple) comes along for the paddling part of the day.

The route covers 8.5 km of coastline and reaches the southernmost point of Istria. Weather can shift the start time if the morning is windy. The guide will move it later once the wind drops. High season (mid-July to mid-August) brings crowds to Cape Kamenjak because of its popularity, so expect company on the water then. Extreme weather or rough seas can cancel or reschedule the day.

What’s included

• Kayak, paddle, waterproof bag and lifejacket.
• snorkeling mask and snorkel.
• comfortable kayak seat.
• licensed guide in English or Croatian.
• underwater GoPro photos and videos.
• packed lunch with water, power bar and apple during the paddle.
• lunch with a drink at Safari Bar (choice of sardines, gyros or čevapčići, and lemonade, iced tea, sangria, beer or soft drinks).

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Child (6 to 17 years) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 20

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 11 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Jistra Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this if you're comfortable in the water and want a mix of paddling, snorkeling and time to float and explore at your own pace. The shared group means you'll have company and a guide, but the rhythm is relaxed. You're not rushing between stops. Cliff jumping is there if you want it, but the day works just as well if you skip it and focus on the caves and swimming.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Croatian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 17 years). Under 6: they can't be included in the booking.

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.

Can I snorkel in the cave if I'm not a strong swimmer?

You must be able to swim on your own to enter the blue cave at Kolombarica. Children under 6 are not allowed inside the cave at all. Children 6 and older can join if they meet the swimming requirement and are accompanied by a paying adult.

What's included in the 5 hours, and how much time do I actually spend paddling?

You'll paddle for about 2 hours and spend roughly 3 hours swimming, snorkeling and relaxing in the water. The kayak, paddle, lifejacket, snorkeling mask and snorkel are all provided. Lunch with a drink at Safari Bar is included, along with a packed lunch for the paddle out.

Is cliff jumping mandatory, or can I skip it?

Cliff jumping is optional. The cliffs at Kolombarice are there if you want to try it, but you can snorkel and explore the caves without jumping.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my booking?

If the morning is windy, the guide will delay the start time until the wind drops. Extreme weather like strong wind and heavy rain can cancel or reschedule the activity. The tour runs in cloudy or sunny conditions, but not in dangerous sea or weather conditions.

Do I need to bring water shoes, or are they provided?

Water shoes are not included in this activity. You can choose to bring your own if you prefer them for entering the water or walking on rocks.

How far is Cape Kamenjak from Pula, and how do I get there?

Cape Kamenjak is 10 km south of Pula. Public transportation options are available nearby, though transport to and from the meeting point is not included in this activity.