Our 9 Best Porec Dolphin Watching Tours

1.Poreč: Evening Boat Trip to Discover Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 909 reviews · from $35Our pick

Join the Kristofor at Poreč’s main port for an evening cruise along Istria’s west coast. The crew searches for dolphins while you enjoy wine, water, music, sea views, and sunset colors. Dolphin sightings are not guaranteed, but the relaxed boat ride and friendly English- and German-speaking crew make this a pleasant family outing.

“The crew were very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. They made the whole trip relaxed and fun at the same time. Highly recommend.”

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2.Poreč: Dolphin Spotting Cruise with Included Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 255 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Meet the English-speaking guide at Poreč port and board the wooden Fjera for a two-hour cruise along the Poreč Riviera and West Istria. You will search for dolphins in the open sea while enjoying unlimited wine and water. Sightings are not guaranteed, and weather can change the schedule.

“Byla to naprosto úžasná zkušenost! ❤️ Kapitán i celá posádka byli neuvěřitelně milí, ochotní a profesionální – od začátku až do konce se starali o to, abychom si plavbu užili na maximum. Servis na lodi byl skvělý, všechno probíhalo s úsměvem a příjemnou atmosférou. A ten největší zážitek? Delfíny jsme zahlédli už po prvních 20 minutách plavby! 🐬 Bylo nádherné sledovat je tak zblízka v jejich přirozeném prostředí. Moc děkujeme celé posádce za krásný den na moři, určitě doporučujeme každému, kdo chce zažít něco výjimečného.”

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3.From Poreč: Evening Dolphin Cruise with Welcome Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 93 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Join Victoria Tours in Poreč for a two-hour evening cruise aboard a traditional wooden boat. Sip a welcome drink, watch the Istrian coast from the water, and search for dolphins near Poreč and Rovinj. A captain uses local experience to find the animals, and a second sailing is offered free if no dolphins appear.

“We saw dolphins and a lovely sunset as we came back. I think we could have done with the trip being a little later to get full sunset. The first welcome drink was just a bottle being placed on a table, it was unclear that you were supposed to help yourself. Some of the people on our tour left their manners at home but that isn't the fault of the tour operator, however sadly does impact on overall experience.”

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4.Private boat trips in Porec: dolphin watching, panoramic views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 2 hours · from $68Top rated

Set out from Poreč on a private two-hour boat ride for up to 10 people. Guide Markus takes you past the port and Sveti Nikola Island before searching for dolphins at sunrise or sunset. Choose 5 a.m. for the fishing-boat scene, when dolphins often gather near lifted nets. Drinks, skipper, fuel, and hotel-jetty pickup by arrangement are included.

“Het was geweldig! Markus was een hele aardige man. hij wist ook veel te vertellen over allerlei zaken. er was drinken aan boord. De boot was perfect, we waren met 5 personen op de boot. dus eigenlijk gewoon een privé trip. Hele fijne zitplaatsen en natuurlijk dolfijnen gezien. Markus bedankt het was erg leuk😉! Groetjes Karin en familie”

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5.Poreč: Sunset Dolphin Safari with Dinner and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 37 reviews · from $59

Sail from Poreč aboard the Ship Manon for a three-hour sunset cruise along Istria’s west coast. Watch for dolphins, enjoy grilled mackerel, chicken, or vegetables with drinks, and return to view Poreč by night. The crew speaks English, Croatian, German, and Italian.

“Superschöner Ausflug! Total netter Guide, der sogar auf uns gewartet hat, weil wir zu spät gekommen sind. Delfine haben wir gesehen. Preis-Leistung-Verhältnis war auch sehr gut. Essen hat gut geschmeckt, war ausreichend und unser Sohn konnte sogar beim Essen noch Delfine und Möven beobachten.”

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6.Romantic Boat Trip with Dolphin Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $35

Set out from Obala Maršala Tita 13A in Poreč for a late-afternoon search for dolphins in the open sea. You will help scan the water while enjoying views from Novigrad to Rovinj. Wine, water, and soft drinks are included, and the boat returns to the starting point after about two hours. Dolphin sightings are not guaranteed.

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7.Private Family Dolphin Tour in Poreč

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4 reviews · 2h 30m

Take a private 150-minute boat trip from Poreč for up to seven people. Guides including David, Davy, and Robert share facts about dolphins as you search the open water, enjoy the Poreč and Vrsar coast, and listen to your own music. Daily morning and evening departures, drinks, fuel, and pickup from an agreed nearby port are included.

“Es war wunderschön , mal schnell, mal langsam in den Sonnenuntergang zu fahren,, das Gefühl am Boot ist unbeschreiblich schön, Freiheit pur!”

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8.Porec Sunset Shared Cruise on Speedboat with Dolphin Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $52

Join a 90-minute evening speedboat cruise from Poreč with local skipper Donato or a fellow local captain. The route changes to seek the best dolphin views, then circles Sveti Nikola Island and Poreč’s old town as the light fades. The boat holds up to six people, making this a quiet, personal outing.

“We had a great experience with our captain Donato! We were with friends and 4 teenagers so in total 8 personen. We had our own boat and went off to see the dolphins. It was amazing because we saw about 5 family ‘s so around 30 in the Read more”

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9.Dolphin Watching around Poreč Riviera with Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Join Danijel Cerovina’s team at Poreč’s main port for a two-hour cruise aboard the wooden boat Fjera. Look for dolphins along the Poreč Riviera and West Istria while enjoying included wine, schnaps, soft drinks, water, ice tea, and onboard WiFi. The boat returns to the same meeting point.

“Our boat operator, the owner of the boat, and his staff were wonderful and made the trip so much fun! They served us a drink to toast the start of the voyage and were friendly. After seeing a couple of dolphins 🐬, we were surprised when a fast speed boat circled us. The boat operator said they were pirates and made us laugh. He also moved the boat to ensure we were able to view more dolphins . I would highly recommend this tour!”

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