Day trip to Venice
Passport / EU ID required! Please check all travel conditions. Since there is no direct boat connection from Novigrad to Venice, we first take a shuttle bus to Poreč, Umag or to Piran, Slovenia. The road distance is from 15 to 35 km, so that the bus ride takes about from 15 to 45 minutes. The catamarans are Prince of Venice and Anđela. Starting points for the transfer are: Hotel Maestral, transfers from Mareda and Dajla can also be arranged. For exact times and starting points of the bus shuttle, click on the "Availability and Booking" button. For all trips, children up to 11.99 pay half price and children up to 2.99 go free. The tourist tax for entering Venice is not included in the price.
Included in the price: Bus shuttle and tour guide. If you book this trip online by us, you have to send us the voucher number that you received in your e-mail and for all passengers, please: Names and surnames, dates of birth, nationality, gender, number of your travel document (passport or ID). Please book at least 48 hours before the trip.
Venice via Poreč
Planned itinerary for a round trip:
- 06:00 Bus departure to Poreč.
- 07:00 Entry check (Check-in at Poreč port).
- 07:30 Departure of the ship.
- 10:30 Arrival in Venice and free time.
- 16:00 Entry check (Check-in at Terminal San Basilio - Venice).
- 16:30 Departure of the ship from Venice.
- 20:00 Arrival at Poreč port.
- 21:00 Bus transfer to Novigrad.
The price for an adult for trips in the low season (from 8.5. to 28.6. and from 1.9. to 2.10.2025) is €95.00. Trips are scheduled on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays. In the high season (from 29.6. to 31.08.), the price is €105.00. The best price for this trip is available upon arrival at Poreč port. Here is a list of all shuttle bus departure locations.
Venice via Umag
Planned itinerary for a round trip:
- 06:25 Bus departure to Umag port.
- 07:00 Entry check (Check-in at Umag port).
- 07:30 Departure of the ship.
- 10:30 Arrival in Venice and free time.
- 16:00 Entry check (Check-in at Terminal San Basilio - Venice).
- 16:30 Departure of the ship from Venice.
- 20:00 Arrival at the port.
- 20:30 Bus transfer to your hotel.
For trips with organized transport to the ship, the price is €100.00. Trips are scheduled every Wednesday, from 2.7. to 27.8.2025. The best price for this trip is available upon arrival at Umag port. Here is a list of all shuttle bus departure locations.
Venice via Piran
Planned itinerary for a round trip:
- 06:00 Bus departure to Piran.
- 07:30 Entry check (Check-in at Piran port).
- 08:15 Departure of the ship.
- 11:00 Arrival in Venice and free time.
- 16:30 Entry check (Check-in at Terminal San Basilio - Venice).
- 17:00 Departure of the ship from Venice.
- 20:00 Arrival at Piran port.
- 20:45 Bus transfer to Novigrad.
For trips in the low season (from 19.4. to 28.6. and from 1.9. to 4.10.2025), the price for adults is €100.00. In the high season (from 29.6. to 1.9.), the price for adults is €110.00. Trips are scheduled every Saturday. Here is a list of all shuttle bus departure locations.
Fish picnic to Rovinj by Lozna
Departure at 08:45 am. Boat Perla or Lozna. Welcome drink. Drive along the Istrian coast near small towns on the coast. From Lanterna in the north, through Poreč, to Funtana in the south, between tiny islands and finally through Limski Kanal to the Pirate's Cave. A short break near the cave, without landing, is followed by a boat ride to Rovinj, sightseeing of the historic center and lunch (2 hours). The next stop, Vrsar, (1 hour) provides a chance for swimming or snorkeling.
Also, you can visit the old town, with a monastery on the hilltop.
Return at 6:00 pm.
Price for adults: €50.00. Price includes: Welcome drink, guide and lunch with drinks.
Fish picnic by the boat Matek
Departure at 09:00 am. Cruise along the coast, directly to Rovinj. 2 hours break for sightseeing of the historical center and lunch. Then, boat ride in Lim Kanal up to the Pirate's Cave. 1 hour swimming next to cave. Return at 5:30 pm. More details about boat trip by Matek.
Departure from the port
Price for adults: €50.00 and includes: Guide and lunch with drinks. Please arrive approximately half an hour before boarding.
Bus transfer to the ship
In the variant with bus transfer, price for adults: €55.00. Here is a list of all shuttle bus departure locations.
Seeking dolphins at sunset
Departure at 18:00. Boat Lozna. Boat ride along the coast and to Lim Kanal where dolphins are often sighted. The whole trip lasts about 2 hours. Return at 20:30.
Be sure to bring your camera.
The trip is very good for the children (although finding dolphins is not 100% successful).
The price for adults is €30.00 and includes welcome drink. The departure time varies depending on the date.
Half-Day Trip Novigrad–Poreč–Vrsar–Novigrad, Private Charter (not active)
Departure from Novigrad port around 9:00 AM. Scenic boat ride towards Poreč and Funtana. Swimming and jumping off the boat near the island of Sv. Grgur close to Vrsar.
Lunch and return to the starting port around 3:00 PM. Maximum number of passengers: 12.
The charter price is €0.00 and includes a welcome drink, lunch, and beverages. Here is a detailed description of this boat trip.
Dolphin Search at Sunset, Private Charter (not active)
Departure from Novigrad port around 4:00 PM. Boat ride to Porto Busola beach near Poreč. Swimming and jumping off the boat for about 45 minutes.
Dolphin search. Dinner and return to the port around 8:00 PM.
This trip is suitable for families with children, although dolphin sightings are not 100% guaranteed. Maximum number of passengers: 12.
The charter price is 0.00 and includes a welcome drink, dinner, and beverages. Here is a detailed description of this boat trip.
Influence of the weather on the boat trips
The most sensitive are the boat trips of the fish picnic type. In the case of the strong wind from the south (Jugo) and especially, from the southwest (Garbin), it is not recommended to take this trip. In Novigrad, the harbor is not very sheltered, so large waves can be seen even before departure. Interestingly, any northeasterly wind (and despite the name: Bura), no matter how strong, ensures calm seas along the coast and favorable conditions for navigation. If the weather forecast is not good, you can try a bus trip.
Bus trip to Plitvice Lakes
Very long (250 km) but beautiful trip. More about trip to Plitvice Lakes. From 2025, the arrangement can be made as a group or individual trip and may include: a professional guide, transport (tourist bus, van, or car), lunch, and entrance to the national park.