Where to Go: the 4 Best Vrsar Dolphin Watching Tours

1.Dolphin Watching Boat Tour including Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,227 reviews · 2 hours · from $29Our pick

From Vrsar’s Lidija Tours, you’ll cruise north along the Istrian coast and nearby islands while the captain searches for wild dolphins. The two-hour trip includes wine, water, or orange juice, sunset views, and a relaxed deck ride. Boats can be wheelchair accessible, dogs are welcome, and a smaller wooden boat may sometimes be used.

“It was a great trip, the kids loved it and the captain was respectful of the dolphins not getting too close. It was also nice that the boat wasn’t packed out so you had a bit of space on board. Would definitely recommend.”

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2.Dolphin-Watching Sunset Adventure with Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 624 reviews · 1h 30m · from $29Top rated

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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3.Dolphin Watching Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 425 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Meet the crew at the Pirate Boat Sveta Ana for a two-hour cruise from Vrsar. An experienced captain tracks likely dolphin routes while you enjoy Adriatic views, complimentary drinks, and a glass of Istrian white wine. Staff speak English, Croatian, German, and Italian. Dolphins are possible, not guaranteed.

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4.Dolphin Watching Boat Tour including Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 41 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

From Vrsar harbor, you’ll cruise with Excursions Mikela into the Adriatic in search of wild dolphins. The crew provides drinks, snorkeling equipment, and a swim stop in a clear bay. Guides speak Croatian, German, Italian, and English. Dolphin sightings are likely, but the animals remain wild and may stay at a distance.

“es war ein tolles Erlebnis,der Captain hat sich viel Mühe gegeben uns immer bestmögliche Sicht auf die Delfine zu verschaffen.Es hat viel Spaß gemacht und es war nette Stimmung auf dem wirklich schönen Schiff.”

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