Where to Go: the 9 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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5.Sunrise Dolphins & Fishermen at Work Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 32 reviews · 1h 45m · from $93

Leave Rovinj 45 minutes before sunrise for a small-group speedboat ride to working fishing boats offshore. Watch dolphins gather around the nets, often close to the boat, while guides such as Antonio, Nikola, Valentino, and Loris explain the action. Drinks, fuel, insurance, and a free return trip if no dolphins appear are included.

“Es war ein unfassbar toller Ausflug. Super netter Guide Antonio . beeindruckend zu Sehen wie geangelt wurde und so viele Delfine. pünktliche Abholung. ganz viele Informationen wurden auch weitergegeben. absolute Empfehlung!!!!!! war ein unvergessener morgen für uns und unsere Kinder ❤️”

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6.Dolphin Sunrise Adventure with Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Leave Vrsar around sunrise on a small speedboat limited to 10 people. Your English-speaking guide takes you toward fishing boats where hungry Adriatic dolphins often gather. Expect 1 to 2 hours on the water, a sunrise view, dolphin watching, and a close look at local sea life.

“Der Guide war sehr nett, wir haben sehr viele Delfine gesehen. Man hatte Zeit genug es zu genießen und tolle Fotos zu machen. Das frühe Aufstehen hat sich definitiv gelohnt.”

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7.Dolphin Watching Sunset Speedboat Tour with Drinks in Rovinj

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Join a small speedboat tour from Rovinj for about 90 minutes of dolphin watching, complimentary drinks, and a sunset return past the old town. Your skipper shares facts about dolphins, Rovinj, and the Adriatic, while the boat carries no more than 10 people. Pickup is offered, with service in English.

“It was an amazing experience ! The skipper was very Nice with us ! The boat is amasing! It would have been a wonderful experience Even if we wouldn t have șerb the dolphins … But we did SEE them ! Wonderful night ! Thank you !”

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8.Sunrise Dolphins & Fishermen at Work speedboat tour in Rovinj

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $93

Leave Rovinj before dawn in a speedboat shared by no more than 10 people. After 20 to 30 minutes, you reach fishing boats hauling in their nets, where dolphins often gather, along with tuna and seabirds. Skippers such as Martin and Valentino explain the scene before you return past Rovinj’s old town.

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9.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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