Snorkeling Istrian Coast: Private Boat from Pula with Blue Cave

Two and a half hours to swim, jump and snorkel on your own schedule

A 2.5-hour private boat snorkeling trip from Pula along the Istrian Coast, with skipper and fuel included. You swim and snorkel at the Blue Cave and a hidden beach, jump from cliffs up to 15 meters high if you want the adrenaline, explore nearby islands, and see the remains of Austrian-Hungarian navy fortifications. The boat is yours alone, so the stops and the pace bend to what you want to do.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour with swimming and snorkeling

• Pass by Brijuni islands
• See historical and modern monuments
• Swim and jump from cliffs
• Anchor at Kotež island for snorkeling

The experience

The boat leaves Pula and passes the islands of the Brijuni national park before reaching your first swimming stop, where the water is clear and the cliffs rise high enough for jumps up to 15 meters. You decide whether to jump, swim, or float and take in the views. The skipper anchors and waits. From there you head to Kotež island, where the boat stays for the rest of the trip and you can snorkel, swim, or wade ashore and walk around the island itself.

The Blue Cave is the centerpiece: a hidden beach tucked into the rock where the water changes color and the space feels removed from the rest of the coast. You get time to snorkel here and explore on your own. Along the way you'll pass monuments (both the historical Austrian-Hungarian navy ruins and the modern ones) without the narration of a larger group tour. The whole outing is 2.5 hours, which means you can fit it into a morning or an afternoon and still have the rest of your day free.

What’s included

• Private boat with skipper.
• fuel.
• swimming and snorkeling at Blue Cave and hidden beach.
• access to nearby islands and Austrian-Hungarian navy ruins.
• cliff jumping spots up to 15m high.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00

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GroupPrivate

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 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Alba boat tours Istria

Is this one for you?At 2.5 hours, this fits into a morning or afternoon and leaves the rest of your day open. The private boat means you set the stops and the pace instead of following a fixed itinerary, so if you want to linger at the Blue Cave or spend more time jumping, the skipper stays with you.

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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.

Can I jump from the cliffs if I'm not a strong swimmer?

Jumping is optional and happens at your first swimming stop, where the skipper anchors and you're in control of what you do. The cliffs reach up to 15 meters high, so you can jump, swim, or stay on the boat. It's your choice.

What is the Blue Cave like when we get there?

The Blue Cave is a hidden beach set into the rock with water that shifts color in the light. You snorkel and swim there, and the boat stays anchored so you have time to explore at your own pace without rushing to the next stop.

How much of the 2.5 hours is travel time versus time in the water?

The itinerary passes the Brijuni islands and stops at two main swimming and snorkeling spots: your first stop with the jumping cliffs and your second at Kotež island, where the boat anchors for the rest of the trip. The exact split depends on conditions and what you want to do at each stop.

Is there a guide who explains the history of the ruins we pass?

The skipper operates the boat and includes fuel as part of the trip. The Austrian-Hungarian navy ruins are visible along the route, and you can ask the skipper about them. The experience is personalized to what interests you.

Do I need snorkeling experience to book this?

The trip is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You snorkel at the Blue Cave and hidden beach, but you set your own pace and can swim instead if you prefer: the skipper tailors the stops to what your group wants to do.