Boat trip Matek from Novigrad to Rovinj and Lim Canal

Boat description

The Matek boat is 18.10 m long and 5 m wide. It has two toilets, a bar and a kitchen. The maximum speed is 11 knots. A large upper sun deck stretches across almost the entire width and length of the boat and can be covered with a light awning. The boat is built from high-quality oak, ash and teak and represents a fine example of traditional wooden shipbuilding in Croatia.

Trip itinerary

Departure from Novigrad at 9:00. A panoramic cruise along the coast of Lanterna, Poreč, Funtana and Vrsar without disembarkation. Upon arrival in Rovinj, lunch is served followed by sightseeing or free time. The break lasts about two hours. The journey then continues to the Lim Canal, including a stop and disembarkation at the Pirate Cave. Swimming or relaxation at the café is possible. The stop lasts between 45 and 90 minutes, depending on weather conditions. Return to Novigrad is around 17:30. This is the only boat trip from Novigrad or Umag that includes a stop in the Lim Canal.

Guide

A licensed professional guide is standard on this trip and provides commentary about the coastline and islands during the cruise. During the stop in Rovinj, a guided walking tour of the old town is offered after lunch for interested passengers. The tour leads to the Church of St. Euphemia. Rovinj is rich in cultural landmarks. Required languages are Croatian, English, German and Italian. Entertainment such as music or dancing may be organized on the return journey, depending on passengers’ wishes.

Food and drinks included in the price

Lunch is prepared and served on board, most often upon arrival in Rovinj, and consists of grilled mackerel and chicken, bread and cabbage salad. A vegetarian option is also available. Lunch includes unlimited wine, mineral water and soft drinks.
The trip price is 50.00 € per adult. Children aged 0–6.99 are free of charge, and children aged 7–13.99 pay half price. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pets are allowed on request.

How to get to the boat?

Guests can reach the excursion either on their own or by using organized transport.

For guests arriving on their own, the address is: Mandrač 9, 52466, Novigrad. The pier is located behind the building at this address. Parking at this location is not possible from June 15 to September 15 each year.
Organized transport is also available at a price of 5 € for adults, 2.5 € for children aged 6 to 13.99, and free of charge for children aged 0 to 6.99. Standard departure times are: Umag at 8:10, Park Umag campsite at 8:20, and Mareda campsite at 8:30. Here is the list of all shuttle bus departure points .
Guests who are not staying near Novigrad should know that similar excursions are also organized from other towns in Istria .

How to book?

• You can send an inquiry by e-mail. We will respond with an offer allowing you to pay the full amount or a deposit in advance, with the remaining balance paid in cash at the boat departure.
• You can send your first and last name, mobile phone number, and address in Croatia and pay the full amount at departure. The agency will verify the address and then confirm the reservation.
• You can use our online booking system to check availability and make a reservation:

For passengers arriving independently at the port of Novigrad, the adult price is 50.00 € and includes lunch with drinks and a guide.

In the version with shuttle bus transport to the boat, the adult price is 55.00 € and includes the bus, lunch, and guide.

Travel tickets (vouchers) can be printed or presented in electronic form. For your preferred excursion date or a larger number of available seats, you can send an inquiry.
All final prices and schedules will be sent in response to your request.