Snorkeling in Pula: Private boat to Blue Cave & Brijuni

Swim into the Blue Cave while your boat waits outside

A private boat tour from Pula takes you through Brijuni National Park to the Blue Cave, where you snorkel inside a hidden beach the boat cannot reach. The 4-hour journey includes snorkeling equipment, welcome drinks, a live English-speaking guide and skipper. You can also jump from 15-meter cliffs or stop at nearby islands to explore on foot.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private boat tour of Brijuni islands

• Enjoy welcome drinks on board
• Visit Brijuni National Park coastline
• View historical and modern monuments
• Explore hidden beaches and caves
• Swim through Blue Cave to hidden beach
• Optional cliff jumping from 15m spots
• Visit nearby islands and navy ruins

The experience

The boat leaves Pula with just your group and a skipper who knows the coastline. You'll cruise past the 46.8 kilometers of Brijuni's island shores (the most indented are Veliki Brijun and Mali Brijun) seeing monuments, hidden beaches and caves as you go. The real draw is the Blue Cave: boats can't enter it, so you put on the snorkeling gear provided and swim through the opening into a hidden beach inside the cave itself. The water is clear enough to see the rock formations around you.

After the cave, the route continues to nearby islands where you can see Austrian-Hungarian navy ruins and more of the landscape. You can stop at some islands and walk around if you want, or stay on the boat and take in the views. If you're after adrenaline, there are cliff jumps up to 15 meters high for anyone brave enough to try. The whole experience is tailored to what you want. The skipper will adjust the route if you have specific wishes.

Everything is handled for you: fuel, the boat, the guide, snorkeling equipment and welcome drinks are all included. The 4-hour window is long enough to hit the main sights without feeling rushed, and because it's a private boat, you're not sharing the experience with strangers or waiting for a group to get ready.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• welcome drinks.
• fuel surcharge.
• skipper and live English-speaking guide.
• access to Brijuni National Park and the Blue Cave.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 13:30

Book up to2h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Alba boat tours Istria

Is this one for you?Book this private boat if your group wants the Blue Cave and Brijuni without sharing the boat or waiting for other travelers: the skipper adjusts the route to your pace and preferences, and you can stop at islands to explore on foot or try the cliff jumps if you choose.

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Top questions

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 exactly is the Blue Cave and how do you get inside it?

The Blue Cave is a sea cave on the Brijuni islands where boats cannot enter. You snorkel through the cave opening and emerge onto a hidden beach inside. The cave's rock walls surround you as you swim.

Is snorkeling equipment provided, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkeling equipment is provided and included in the tour price, so you don't need to bring any.

Can you actually jump off cliffs on this tour?

Yes, there are cliff jumps available up to 15 meters high if you want to try them, but they're optional. You can skip them and stick to snorkeling and exploring instead.

How long does the tour actually take, and what's included in that time?

The tour lasts 4 hours total, including the boat ride through Brijuni, time in and around the Blue Cave, stops at other islands, and the return to Pula. Fuel, the skipper, snorkeling gear and welcome drinks are all included.

Is this tour suitable if I'm not a strong swimmer?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You'll have snorkeling equipment and can stay in the boat or snorkel at your own pace. The skipper and guide are there to support you.

What if I want to customize the route or skip certain stops?

The skipper will tailor the route to your preferences, so you can request specific stops, skip activities like cliff jumping, or adjust the itinerary to match what you want to see.