Sunset over Brijuni with dolphins: boat trip Melisa from Pula

This page describes the evening dolphin-search boat trip with Melisa from Pula. There are no planned swimming stops or disembarking on Brijuni.
By clicking the "Online booking" button, an online application opens showing available departures. You can continue the process and book the trip. Through the same application you can also check the exact departure time, as it changes throughout the season based on the time of sunset. The trip starts as early as 17:00 and as late as 18:00, and lasts about 3 hours. If you have any further questions, contact us.

Tour details

  • Departure from the port of Pula at 18:00. Boarding address: Ulica Riva 8, 52100 Pula. Meet the crew.
  • Dolphin search around the Brijuni archipelago. The aim of the trip is not a full panoramic cruise around all the islands, but finding dolphins.
  • After the dolphins are found, there is time for taking photos.
  • After photographing the Brijuni archipelago and the sunset, a freshly prepared dinner is served.
  • After about three hours of cruising, the boat returns to Pula port.

    • Advantages of this tour compared to other providers

  • Organised free transfer to the boat and back.
  • The boat is large and stable. When dolphins are found, passengers move to the side of the boat where the dolphins can be seen. The boat does not rock significantly (which could scare the dolphins), so it is possible to come closer to them.
  • The wheelhouse is high, so the captain has an excellent view of the open sea.
  • The captain has 40 years of experience sailing the sea around Istria.
  • Spotting dolphins is not 100% guaranteed. However, in the summer of 2025, dolphins were seen on every trip in calm sea conditions. In rough sea conditions the results are much poorer.
  • In case of unfavourable weather conditions, the captain may cancel the trip.

Disadvantages of this tour compared to other providers

  • Drinks are free only during dinner time.
  • For guests looking for a trip with very few people, this is not the best choice.
  • No disembarkation or swimming is planned during this trip.

Book this tour

  • Price for adults: 45.00 €, 25.00 € for children up to 14 years, and free of charge for children up to 7 years.
  • The price includes dinner with drinks.
  • The price includes shuttle transfer to the boat and back.
  • Dinner: mackerel or grilled chicken (or turkey) breast, cabbage salad, bread. The food is prepared on the grill on board just before serving.
  • Drinks (unlimited during dinner): white wine, mineral water and orange juice.
  • The vegetarian menu consists of seasonal grilled vegetables and bread.
  • Melisa is a wooden boat, 30 metres long and 7 metres wide.
  • The upper deck, behind the wheelhouse, is covered with a canopy that protects from the sun.
  • The boat has a total of 4 toilets.
  • There is a bar on board during the cruise with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, but bringing your own drinks and snacks is also allowed.

For trips departing from Pula port, the price is 45.00 €.

For trips with shuttle transfer to the boat, the price is (also) 45.00 €.

Photo gallery

  • The gallery shows sunsets photographed from different locations, at different times of year and day, and under different weather conditions.

For more, call Renata at +385989485604 or Nenad Heinrich at +38598232083 or send email to: EXCURSIONS AND SERVICES HEINRICH, HR-AB-01-21010132257, tourist agency, Supleti 3, 10000 Zagreb, OIB37850354303, IBAN: HR5323600001102402185. General conditions of excursions are here.