Private Trips from Novigrad: Dinner with Dolphins and Half-Day Swimming Excursions (excursions are currently not operational!)

This page describes short boat trips for small groups (up to 12 people) aboard the Garibaldi 2 from Novigrad (Istria). Most passengers are families or small groups. The trip is offered as a private charter, meaning a single client books the entire boat for a selected time slot. Clicking the "Online Reservation" button launches an app that displays available dates. You can complete your booking through the same process.

Sunset with Dolphins, Swimming and Dinner

This evening excursion lasts around 4 hours and includes swimming, dolphin watching, and dinner.

Trip Plan

  • Departure from Novigrad harbor around 4:00 PM
  • Panoramic ride along the coast to Porto Busola bay, near Poreč
  • Swimming and jumping from the boat (approx. 45 minutes) and searching for dolphin
  • Dinner at sunset
  • Return to Novigrad harbor around 8:00 PM

Book Your Trip

Trip price: €600 per group (up to 12 people), including dinner and drinks. Dolphin sightings are not 100% guaranteed.

Half-Day Trip: Novigrad – Poreč – Vrsar – Novigrad

This trip lasts about 6 hours and includes a panoramic boat ride, swimming, and lunch.

Trip Plan

  • Departure from Novigrad harbor around 9:00 AM
  • Panoramic ride along the coast, passing Lanterna, Poreč, Zelena Laguna, and Funtana to Vrsar
  • Swimming and jumping from the boat near the Island of Sv. Juraj, close to Vrsar (about 1 hour)
  • Lunch on board and return
  • Arrival back in Novigrad harbor around 3:00 PM

Book Your Trip

Trip price: €500 per group (up to 12 people), including lunch and drinks.

What’s Included in the Evening or Day Trip Price?

The dinner or lunch menu includes: grilled fish, Swiss chard with potatoes, salad, and unlimited consumption of red and white wine, beer, mineral water, and soft drinks. For children, a hamburger is typically served, and for adults who don’t eat fish, a meat option is available.

Private Trips Tailored to Your Preferences

Private cruise slots are available from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (dolphin tour). Please send us your inquiry, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your request depending on availability.

The Garibaldi 2 Boat

The boat is 9 meters long and 3 meters wide. It is equipped with a toilet and refrigerators. Maximum cruising speed is 6 knots. The maximum group size is 12 people. The quality of the food (fish specialties), the crew’s friendliness, and guest satisfaction are all reflected in the photo gallery below.