Transparent Kayak Rental in Pula: Paddle Stoja Bay

Paddle your own transparent kayak and watch the seabed pass beneath you

Rent a transparent kayak for a 1.5-hour self-guided paddle through Stoja Bay near Pula, where you control the pace and route along rocky coastlines and calm coves. The kayak hull lets you see straight down into the Adriatic. A 15-minute briefing covers paddling technique and local highlights. Transparent kayak, paddle, life jacket and waterproof bags for your phone and valuables are included. A live English-speaking guide is on hand at the center.

Step-by-step itinerary

Transparent Kayaking at Stoja Peninsula

• Arrive at Stoja Peninsula center
• Receive kayak equipment and safety gear
• Store belongings at adventure center
• Begin self-guided transparent kayak tour
• Explore rocky coastlines and hidden coves
• Admire underwater marine life through kayak
• Return kayak to adventure center

The experience

What makes this different from a regular kayak is the transparent hull. The floor of your kayak is clear, so as you paddle through Stoja Bay you're looking down at the rocky seabed, fish, and whatever else lives in the shallow Adriatic. The water here is calm enough that you can actually see it clearly, and the bay itself is ringed by pine-shaded cliffs and hidden coves. You paddle at your own pace for 1.5 hours, which means you can spend time hovering over a particular spot or move along the shore as fast as you want.

Before you launch, you get a 15-minute briefing on paddling technique and the highlights of the area: enough to know what you're looking at and how to handle the kayak. All the gear is provided: the transparent kayak itself, paddle, life jacket, and waterproof bags to keep your phone and belongings dry. You can leave anything you're not taking on the water at the Transparent Kayak Adventures center at the campsite, so you paddle light.

Stoja Peninsula sits just a short distance from Pula's center but feels like a different world: rocky, quiet, and built around the water. The calm bays and coves mean you're not fighting currents or waves. The point is to move slowly and look down. Children from age 1 are welcome (infants sit on an adult's lap). Public transportation runs to the area, so you don't need a car to get there.

What’s included

• Transparent kayak with clear hull.
• paddle.
• life jacket.
• waterproof bags for phone and personal items.
• 15-minute briefing on paddling technique and area highlights.
• storage for belongings at the center.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 23 Jun 2027

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AgesAdult (22 to 71 years) · Senior (72 and older) · Youth (12 to 21 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 5 years): free

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Transparent Kayak Adventures Croatia

Is this one for you?This is a self-guided rental, so you paddle at your own pace and choose where to explore along the bay: ideal if you want to linger over underwater views or move freely without following a guide's schedule. Shared equipment means you're paddling alongside other renters, but each kayak is independent and you set your own route.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 21 years); Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 5 years): 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 do I see underwater through a transparent kayak?

The floor of the kayak is made of clear material, so you're looking straight down through it as you paddle. Stoja Bay's shallow, crystal-clear Adriatic waters mean you can see the rocky seabed, marine life and underwater features without leaving the kayak.

Do I need kayaking experience to rent a transparent kayak in Stoja?

No. A 15-minute briefing covers paddling technique and the area's highlights before you launch. The rental is self-guided, so you set your own pace and route along the calm bay.

What's included with the transparent kayak rental?

The kayak, paddle, life jacket, and waterproof bags for your phone and valuables are all included. You also get the 15-minute briefing on technique and local highlights.

Where do I leave my belongings while I'm paddling?

You can store everything at the Transparent Kayak Adventures center at the campsite. Waterproof bags are provided for anything you want to bring on the water, like your phone.

How long is the transparent kayak rental?

The paddle lasts 1.5 hours. You control the pace and route through Stoja Bay, so you can spend time exploring particular spots or cover more distance along the coastline.