Sunset Dolphin Cruise in Brijuni National Park from Pula
Description
Cruise through the stunning clear waters of Brijuni National Park on a 3.5-hour sunset tour, where the chance of dolphin sightings exceeds 90%. Sail around all 14 islands while enjoying breathtaking views of the Adriatic Sea at sunset. Capture memorable photos of dolphins in their natural habitat, as the captain navigates to find them. This tour is designed for a maximum of 100 participants, ensuring a comfortable experience aboard a spacious boat with amenities including 2 restrooms and complimentary non-alcoholic drinks. Perfect for families and nature enthusiasts seeking a unique marine adventure. - Duration: cca 3 hours - Departure from Pula with a scenic route around Brijuni National Park - High probability of dolphin sightings (95%) and stunning sunset views - Comfortable boat with free drinks and a live guide for an enriching experience
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Itinerary
Sailing from the old port of Pula you will see: - The Pula Arena is a Roman amphitheatre located in Pula, Croatia. It is the only remaining Roman amphitheatre to have four side towers entirely preserved. It was constructed between 27 BC and AD 68, and is among the world's six largest surviving Roman arenas. The arena is also the country's best-preserved ancient monument. - Uljanik was founded in 1856, in the carefully selected bay of Pula as a shipyard of the Austro-Venetian Navy (from 1867 to 1918 Austro-Hungarian Navy). The foundation stone was laid on December 9 by Empress Elisabeth of Austria so, this date is celebrated as the anniversary of the shipyard, one of the oldest operational shipyards in the world. It was named after an islet on which there used to grow olive trees while at present the steel and hull fabrication workshops are situated there. One olive tree has been preserved as a symbol. - Many objects from Austro-Hungarian Navy (military) - New marina Polesana
Explore magnificent clear waters of Brijuni national park and spend time observing dolphins playing and eating in the time around sunset. Make some incredible pictures of this beautiful marine mammals from the boat. You will enjoy your tour on nice comfortable tour boat for 100 persons. Trip starts from main pier in Pula and takes you in the waters of Brijuni national park where captain searches for dolphins. When we find them the boat slows down and you start the main part of this excursion. Probability of seeing dolphins is over 90 percent. You can make many great photos with dolphins and sun setting on the horizon. The tour is around 3 hours long, depending how far captain needs to sail to find dolphins and the time when we find them.
On the way back from the dolphin tour, take out your cameras and get the magnificent photo of illuminated Arena Pula from the boat (left side or portside).
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(40)
Pros: The sights were stunning, sadly no dolphins, but still beautiful. The host was lovely and warm and came over to each group pointing out the sights. The food we weren't expecting but it was delicious home cooked fresh fish and very appreciated for the long journey we ended up taking... Cons: Finding the meeting point was difficult as there are many dolphin tour organisations in the same spot all yelling at you and it was unclear which one we had actually booked with (the name Plain Sailing doesn't match the Martinella branding on the boat). We ended up asking several people and getting flustered as we were running late. Which brings me onto my next point... We got a message on the viator app a few of days before telling us to be at the meeting point an hour before the trip as they had to make an extra stop. However we only saw this a couple of hours before the trip when we downloaded the app to get our tickets ready and had to rush around to get there on time. When we got there (after the confusing check in) we boarded with a small group of others and the crew just started sailing – it wasn't clear where to sit, what direction we're going in, what were gonna be doing, etc. One lady climbed the ladder to get to the top deck and was told she (or any of us) couldn't go up there as the group we were making an extra stop for were a private party of 50 and the top was reserved for them. But this info was only shared when we asked directly was what going on and what was the plan. Overall: We did have a nice time but with the extra stop the trip was an hour longer than expected (lucky we ate) and we were very drained by the end. It would have been good to have more info (the size of the private party and what areas were closed to us) communicated to us more clearly, imo viator could send an email. If we'd known that information ahead of time we might have booked for another day. The host said it was her first day and it was the first trip of the season so there's bound to be some things to work out. I feel that having an opening greeting where the plan is laid out to us as soon as we board would be helpfil, things like where we're going, where the toilets are, where we can sit, where the drinks are, the fact that we could pay to have a meal. I would recommend this to a friend but only once these start of season problems are worked out.
It was an unforgettable experience. At the port they welcomed us kindly, the operator speaks five languages, was very courteous. The equally prepared guide, explains the whole route well. Fabulous sunset with dolphin views!!!
This was a perfect holiday experience. Staff on board are very friendly and we had a smooth experience from booking the tour with Andrea to the trip around the Brijuni Islands with Alida, Luka and Blaž. Dinner and drinks were served on board and we saw dolphins during sunset. Would recommend. :)
Superb cruise, very friendly , I highly recommend this excursion, with very advantageous Price quality ratio
It was very nice we saw many dolphins There was great informative information in different languages. The guide was very friendly and helpful and the children enjoyed it
This is already my second time going on a trip with the Martinabela. As always, it was a great excursion by boat around the Burinje Islands with free drinks and a view of many dolphins! The crew and the tour guides are very friendly and pleasant – I definitely recommend it! Thank you to Martinabela Dolphin Tour! 👍🏽😊🐬 See you next time!
This is the second time I've taken the Martinabela. It was once again a great boat trip around the Burinje Islands with free drinks and a view of many dolphins! The crew and tour guide are very friendly and sympathetic, I definitely recommend it! Thanks to Martinabela Dolphin Tour! 👍🏽😊🐬 see you next time
A truly unique experience with interesting explanations and super dear care for "seasickness". I highly recommend the tour.
so great! sunset is unforgettable, great experience great memories, seen 3 times dolphins. Would have liked to have seen some more but nobody influenced:)
Beautiful tour, they really tried their best to get close to dolphins and we saw them a couple of times, everybody is pleasent and welcoming.
