Where to Go: the 4 Best Speedboat and RIB Dolphin Trips in Croatia

1.Dolphin-Watching Sunset Adventure with Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 624 reviews · 1h 30m · from $29Our pick

Set out from Vrsar with an English-speaking skipper such as Peter, Ivan, Dino, or Aleks, then search the Adriatic for wild dolphins. You watch from a respectful distance while the guide explains dolphin behavior and local sights. The 90-minute speedboat trip includes sunset views, pets, and a full refund if no dolphins appear.

“Ivan was a great guide! The most important for him was the safety of the dolphins (not like other guides from other companies). Luckily we saw plenty of dolphins and some of them were 10 meters from us. Great experience, thanks a lot!”

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2.Dolphin Sunset Adventure with Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30Top rated

Meet at 6:00 pm in Vrsar for a shared 90-minute speedboat search for wild Adriatic dolphins. Your English-speaking skipper, possibly Peter or Matteo, looks for a pod, explains dolphin behavior, and keeps a respectful distance. The trip ends back at the same dock, often with sunset views over the water.

“Really good trip. We had some wind and therefore a somewhat troubled ride. In no way something we became unsure about. It just gave an extra dimension. Spent a really long time sailing back and forth to find dolphins. Successfully after 1.5 hours to find some... The sunset and sailing saved us not to see "many" dolphins.Auto-translated”

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3.Dolphin Watching Sunset Speedboat Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 189 reviews · 1h 30m · from $74

Join Andana Sea Tours for a 90-minute sunset cruise from Rovinj, limited to 10 people. Skippers such as Loris and Nikola look for dolphins away from crowded boats, cut the engine near them, and share drinks, dolphin facts, and views of Rovinj’s old town. If no dolphins appear, you can return on the next available tour free.

“This trip was exactly what we hoped for. The sunset was gorgeous and the guide found multiple pods of dolphins. the boat was very comfortable (just be prepared for some spray if you sit in the front :)). Our kids (8 and 10) absolutely loved it!”

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4.Sunset Speedboat Tour with Dolphin Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 89 reviews · from $35

Join Boat Excursions Tonka from Villas Rubin for a small-group sunset ride along Rovinj’s coast. You’ll see the old town from the water, pass nearby islands, enjoy a welcome drink, and search for dolphins with an attentive skipper. The boat returns to the same pier, and the tour is offered in English, Italian, and Croatian.

“war alles tiptop, schon nach 10min die ersten Delfine”

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