Pula: Kamenjak Boat Tour & Snorkeling with Cliff Jumping

The Kamenjak cave's interior and the reason behind its two-toned water color

You board a twelve-person boat skippered by its owner, motor to protected coves and caves at Cape Kamenjak that larger ships can't enter, snorkel with provided gear, and swim or jump from rocks in water clear enough to see the color change inside the cave. Soft drinks and snacks are included. The tour runs about four to five hours from a 10am or 2pm start, with timing flexible if weather shifts.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour to Cape Kamenjak

• Drive to Bay of Premantura
• See Porer lighthouse
• Explore Kamenjak natural park
• Visit Kamenjak cave
• Swim, jump, and snorkel
• Feed fishes

The experience

The boat leaves the dock at 10am or 2pm, and within the first twenty minutes you're past the noise of Pula and into the kind of water that makes you stop talking. The Coastworker holds twelve people maximum: the skipper and his wife run it themselves, which means no script, no hurrying between stops, just the two of them and whoever shows up that day. You're heading south to Cape Kamenjak, the southernmost point of Istria, where the Premantura peninsula stretches ten kilometers out into rock and cove and protected landscape that larger tour boats can't reach.

The cave is the thing people remember. You motor into it, actually inside the rock, and the water shifts color in front of you: blue on one side, green on the other, both at the same time. The skipper, who dives, knows where the sea creatures are and points them out without the usual tour-guide patter. You get snorkeling gear (mask included), time to jump from the rocks if you want to, time to feed the fish if you don't. There's a natural jumping area, a lighthouse visible from the water, ice bays the skipper takes you to just because they're there. The whole thing runs four to five hours depending on the weather and how long you linger at each stop.

Soft drinks, coffee and snacks come with it. The boat can shift departure time by thirty minutes earlier or later if weather turns or the day fills differently. They'll call you before you leave Pula to confirm. If you're traveling with a dog, you'd need to book a private tour and email ahead, but for the standard group departure it's just you, the water, and whoever else decided that morning that the cave was worth the drive.

What’s included

• Your tour includes the boat, skipper guidance, snorkeling mask, soft drinks, coffee and snacks.
• You'll have time to swim, snorkel, explore the Kamenjak cave, see the Porer lighthouse and visit ice bays.
• The boat accommodates up to twelve passengers and operates from Pula with departures at 10am or 2pm.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 17 May 2027

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AgesAdult (19 to 60 years) · Senior (61 to 79 years) · Youth (8 to 18 years) · Child (3 to 7 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, German and Italian

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.

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Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Pula Boat Excursions

Is this one for you?Right for swimmers and snorkelers who want small-group access to caves and coves that bigger boats can't reach. Expect four to five hours on the water with stops for swimming and snorkeling. The boat's small size is what makes the narrow cave and protected bays possible.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (8 to 18 years); Child (3 to 7 years); Infant (under 3): free.

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 far is Cape Kamenjak from Pula?

About twenty minutes by boat from Pula. The Premantura peninsula extends ten kilometers, and the tour reaches the southernmost point at Cape Kamenjak.

Is snorkeling gear provided?

Yes. Snorkeling masks are included. You bring your own swimsuit and towel.

Can you jump from cliffs on this tour?

There's a natural jumping area in the Kamenjak cave and around the rocks. It's optional. You can swim and snorkel instead.

What's included in the price?

Skipper-led boat tour, snorkeling mask, soft drinks, coffee and snacks. Entry to the natural park is included.

How many people go on the tour?

Maximum twelve passengers plus the skipper and his wife. Small groups mean the boat can access narrow coves larger tours can't reach.

What time does the tour start?

10am or 2pm. Departure can shift thirty minutes earlier or later depending on weather or schedule.

Is this tour suitable for weak swimmers?

Moderate physical fitness is recommended. The tour involves swimming, snorkeling and time on a boat. Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.

What if the weather is bad?

The skipper will contact you before the tour to confirm or reschedule if conditions change. Departure times can shift by thirty minutes depending on weather.