Sunset dolphin search: trip by boat Matek from Novigrad

This page describes an evening dolphin search trip by boat Matek from Novigrad (Istria). No swimming stops or leaving the boat are planned.
By clicking the "Online booking" button, an application will open showing available dates. You can continue the process to complete your booking. In the same application, you can also check the exact departure time, which changes during the year depending on the sunset. The trip starts between 17:00 and 17:45 and lasts about two hours. If you have any other questions, contact us.

Trip details

  • Departure from Novigrad port around 17:00. Boarding address: Porporela ul. 6, 52466, Novigrad. Meet the crew.
  • Dolphin search while cruising along the coast towards Poreč, Vrsar and the Lim Fjord. The goal of the trip is not a panoramic cruise, but finding dolphins. This means that if dolphins are found near Novigrad, the trip may last less than two hours. If dolphins are not found earlier, the cruise continues towards the Lim Fjord, so the trip may last more than two hours.
  • After finding dolphins, you will have time for photos of dolphins, sunset and the scenery.
  • Return to Novigrad port.

Book your trip

  • The price is 30,00 € for adults, 15,00 € for children up to 14 years, and free for children up to 7 years.
  • The price includes a guide and a welcome drink at the bar (wine or juice).
  • Matek is a wooden boat, 18 meters long. More information about the boat.
  • During the trip, all drinks can be purchased at the bar.

Videos from the trip

Watch 2 videos recorded by drone during this trip in summer 2025. Special thanks to Dalibor Jureško, captain and owner of the boat Matek, for sharing this video.