Sunset dolphin watching tour from Poreč: See them swim

Two hours scanning open water for dolphins, then the Poreč Riviera from the sea

A sunset dolphin-watching tour from Poreč takes you two hours out to open sea in the late afternoon, where you scan for dolphins in their natural habitat and watch the coastline from Novigrad to Rovinj from the water. A live guide in English, Italian, German or Croatian leads the boat. Welcome drinks are included. The tour is shared, and you help spot the animals by keeping watch at the rail.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset dolphin watching tour

• Set sail from Poreč in late afternoon
• Look out to sea for dolphins
• Admire dolphins in natural habitat
• Enjoy views of Istrian coast

The experience

The boat leaves Poreč in the late afternoon and heads away from the coast into open water, where dolphins are more likely to appear. You'll be asked to help look for them: the more eyes scanning the sea, the sooner the guide can steer toward them when they surface. Seeing them swim close in their natural habitat is the whole point of the trip, and the guide will point out sightings and explain what you're watching.

Between dolphin sightings, you get views of the Istrian coast stretching from Novigrad to Rovinj. The boat stays out for the full two hours, so there's time to watch the light change over the water as the sun sets. Welcome drinks (wine, water or soft drinks) are included, and you can order extra food and drinks at checkout if you want them.

What’s included

• Welcome drink with wine, water or soft drinks included.
• live guide in English, Italian, German or Croatian.
• extra food and drinks available to order at checkout.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 May 2027

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AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 80

Live guideEnglish, German, Italian and Croatian

Audio guideEnglish, German, Italian 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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Victoria Tours

Is this one for you?This is a shared boat tour where you help spot the dolphins by keeping watch at the rail, so it suits anyone who wants to be part of the search rather than sit back and let the guide do all the work. The two-hour window and late-afternoon departure fit a half-day plan in Poreč without eating into a full day of other activities.

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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 (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3).

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.

Do I need any experience to spot dolphins on this tour?

No experience is needed. The guide will tell you what to look for and where to focus your attention, and the more people watching, the better the chances of finding them. It's a shared responsibility that makes the search more effective.

What's the view like from the boat?

From the water, you see the Istrian coast from Novigrad to Rovinj, which looks very different from land. The late afternoon light and the angle from the sea make it worth the trip even if dolphins don't appear.

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

You stay on the boat the entire time, so swimming ability doesn't matter. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, and you're never in the water.