St. Jerolim & Brijuni Islands Sunset Cruise: Swim & Dolphins
Dolphins hunt in the same waters where you'll swim and dine as the sun sets over the Adriatic.
A 5.5-hour afternoon cruise from Pula aboard Boat Ana combines swimming at St. Jerolim Island with a panoramic tour of all 14 protected Brijuni National Park islands, where wild dolphins often appear. You'll have 2.5 hours to swim and relax at the beach bar, then enjoy grilled fish, meat, or a vegetarian dinner on deck as the sun sets, before returning to Pula past the illuminated Uljanik shipyard cranes.
Step-by-step itinerary
Brijuni Island cruise and sunset dinner
- Depart from Pula Harbor aboard Boat Ana
- Swim and relax at St. Jerolim Island
- Cruise around all 14 Brijuni Islands
- Spot wild dolphins in natural habitat
- Enjoy onboard grilled fish, meat, or vegetarian dinner
- Watch Adriatic sunset while dining
- Cruise back to Pula past illuminated Uljanik cranes
What’s included
- Friendly captain and crew.
- multilingual guide in English, Italian, German, and Croatian.
- swimming time at St. Jerolim Island with access to the beach bar.
- panoramic cruise around all 14 Brijuni National Park islands.
- dolphin watching in their natural habitat.
- three-course dinner with your choice of grilled fish, meat, or vegetarian menu.
- wine, Fanta, and mineral water throughout the cruise.
- sunset views on the Adriatic.
- return journey past the illuminated Uljanik shipyard.
Times
Next departure: 1 Jul 2027
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Operated by ANA BOAT TOURS (Pula)
Prices and times updated 16 days ago
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The experience
Boat Ana departs Pula Harbor in the afternoon and heads straight to St. Jerolim Island, where you'll have 2.5 hours to swim in the clear Adriatic water, lie on the beach, or order a drink at the beach bar. The island is part of Brijuni National Park, a protected marine zone, so the water stays clean and the shoreline undeveloped. After your swim time, the boat moves on to cruise around all 14 islands in the park: a route designed to maximize your chances of spotting wild dolphins in their natural habitat, though sightings are never guaranteed.
As the sun drops toward the horizon, dinner arrives on deck: you choose between grilled fish, grilled meat, or a vegetarian plate, served with wine, Fanta, or mineral water. The captain and crew speak English, Italian, German, and Croatian, so the commentary flows in your language. The return journey to Pula passes the Uljanik shipyard's illuminated cranes and the harbor lights at night: a different view of the city than most visitors see.
The whole experience runs 5.5 hours from departure to return. Good weather is essential. If conditions force a cancellation, you'll be offered an alternative date or a full refund. A multilingual guide is included, as are all drinks and dinner. The only cost beyond the ticket is the 7-euro national park entrance fee for adults (4 euros for children), which you pay separately.
Is this one for you?The guide speaks your language (English, Italian, German, or Croatian), so you follow the commentary about the islands and wildlife without translation gaps. Book this if you want the route and the meal handled for you, and you're comfortable with a shared boat where the departure depends on meeting a minimum group size.
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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 (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): 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.
What are the chances of seeing dolphins on this cruise?
Brijuni National Park is a protected marine zone where wild dolphins live, and the 14-island route is designed to give you the best opportunity to spot them. Sightings are possible but not guaranteed, as dolphins move freely in their natural habitat.
What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my cruise?
The cruise requires good weather to operate safely. If conditions force a cancellation, Boat Ana will offer you a different departure date or a full refund, with no additional charge.
Do I need to pay anything beyond the ticket price?
The ticket includes the captain and crew, dinner, drinks, and the guide in your language. The only separate cost is the Brijuni National Park entrance fee: 7 euros for adults and 4 euros for children, paid when you board.
Is the dinner included, and can I choose what I eat?
Yes, dinner is included. You choose between grilled fish, grilled meat, or a vegetarian option, all served with wine, Fanta, or mineral water included in the price.
St. Jerolim & Brijuni Islands Sunset Cruise: Swim & Dolphins
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