Best of · CROATIA FJORD TOURS
The Limski kanal is a drowned karst valley rather than a glacial one, warm enough to swim in and cheap enough to do on a whim. The 13 below cover the boats out of Vrsar, Rovinj and Porec, priced with the swim stop and the lunch made clear.
Join Boat Sveta Ana in Vrsar for a relaxed cruise through 10-kilometer Lim Fjord. Sip wine, lemonade, or water, then spend 50 minutes swimming and exploring Pirate's Cave. The host and crew speak Croatian, with a German audio guide available. Bring cash for the €1 cave entry and water shoes.
Start in Poreč and spend two hours exploring Rovinj before boarding a traditional wooden boat for Lim Fjord. Enjoy a welcome drink, optional grilled fish, meat, or vegetarian lunch, and a wine stop at a pirate cave. Finish with beach time or a walk in Vrsar. English, German, Italian, and Croatian support is available.
“It was a nice day out with plenty of time at each stop to explore the area. Staff were all very friendly and welcoming.”
Spend a full day aboard Orion-Ariete, sailing from Pula past Brijuni National Park to medieval Rovinj. Walk Rovinj with an English, German, or Italian-speaking guide, eat lunch while cruising Lim Fjord, then swim or sunbathe on Red Island. The $82 price includes the boat, lunch, Wi-Fi, and all three stops, but drinks cost extra.
“Absolutely wonderful experience. The entire staff was so nice and accommodating. We were able to see dolphins multiple times. This trip could not have been more perfect and I could not recommend this trip more!”
You’ll cruise from Rovinj’s north port along the coast to Lim Fjord, with drinks served aboard. At the fjord, enjoy about 90 minutes of free time for swimming, the beach, or a traditional restaurant, then visit the Pirate Cave café before returning.
“The journey was very interesting with beautiful views of the mainland. The guide was very pleasant and willing to answer all questions. The refreshments provided were very modest.”
Join a full-day boat trip from Baška with multilingual guides, a covered seating area, and stops around Rab, Grgur, Goli, and Zavratnica. You get free time in Rab, a hotel buffet lunch, and roughly two hours to swim beside a WWII shipwreck beneath the Velebit Mountains. Drinks cost extra.
“Nel suo genere di gita potenzialmente affollata, l'organizzazione è curata, la sequenza delle visite pensate con cura e tempi rilassati, nonostante la necessità di tradurre tutto in quattro lingue, permettendo anche due ore per il bagno in un piccolo fiordo molto bello. Al rientro la sorpresa dei delfini ha convinto ad una piccola, graditissima deviazione. Il pranzo a buffet in un ottimo posto era assolutamente adeguato (ma le bevande, a parte, molto costose). Le guide a bordo e a terra molto gentili e preparare. Quello che non mi è piaciuto è la musica, continua e ad alto volume, anche nelle zone in cui si cercava di avvicinarsi alla fauna.Read more”
Meet guide Ilija near Poreč or Vrsar, transfer about 25 minutes to Lim Bay, and spend roughly four hours kayaking through the Croatian fjord. Equipment and snacks are included, with time for swimming and a drink at a local beach bar. The English-language tour welcomes up to 14 people, with a maximum of 18 listed elsewhere.
“We had a great time on this kayak tour. It was a lovely way to enjoy nature. Ilija was a fantastic guide - friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the area. Highly recommend!”
Board Boat Sveta Ana in Vrsar for a five-hour coastal trip operated by Dolphin Travel. You’ll sail to Rovinj for two hours of free time, then cruise into Lim Fjord for about 40 minutes near Pirate’s Cave. English, German, and Croatian hosts are available. A welcome drink is included, but lunch and snorkeling gear are not.
Start in Vrsar at 11:00 for a five-hour boat trip to Rovinj and Lim Channel. You get about two and a half hours in Rovinj, a shorter cruise along Lim Channel, optional swimming, Wi-Fi, and included wine, water, Fanta, and rakija. The group can reach 100 people, so expect a social boat outing rather than a quiet private cruise.
“Per la grotta dei pirati è un po' monotona per chi non si bagna A Rovigno è una bella città e molto vivace”
Set out from Poreč at 9:30 a.m. with Victoria Tours for a six-hour boat trip along Istria’s coast. You’ll have two hours in an old town, pass Lim Fjord and the pirate cave, then spend 90 minutes in Vrsar for swimming or sightseeing. Lunch includes fish, meat, or vegetarian options.
“The voyage was smooth, the boat was quaint and clean, very weel kept. Erika the "Admiral" was phenomenal. She dealt with all the travelers on board, handled the boat ropes, served lunch, made sure everyone was comfortable and on time. The destinations were fabulous and enough time was provided to be able to visit them. We would certainly recommend this service to others interested in enjoying the Istrian coast from the sea, certainly much better than simply going by car.”
From Marina Funtana, Andrea’s turquoise boat takes you along the Istrian coast toward Lim Fjord. You get swimming time near Pirate’s Cave and in a sheltered bay, with boat jumps, music, shade, and free wine, lemonade, and water. The boat holds fewer than 20 people, but snorkeling gear is not guaranteed, so bring your own.
“Leuke boottocht door het Limfjord. Er is een langere zwemstop en een stop bij de Pirate’s Cave. Die grot stelt niet super veel voor, maar laat dat je niet weerhouden om deze tour te boeken. Je vaart namelijk op een kleine boot, waardoor het al snel als een privétour aanvoelt. Ik zou de tour zeker aanbevelen!”
Take a private half-day speedboat trip from Rovinj or Vrsar with a professional skipper such as Valentino, Matthias, or Martin. Cruise past Rovinj, Lim Fjord, Red Island, and St. Ivan Island, stopping to swim, snorkel, cliff jump, or relax. Drinks and snorkeling gear are included, while tubing costs extra.
“We really enjoy the boat trip with Valentino. I recommand this activity !”
Spend about four hours on a private speedboat from Rovinj, cruising past the old town to Lim Channel, Sveti Andrija, Figarola, and Sturag or Sveti Ivan. Guides such as Nikola and Mateo provide flexible stops for swimming, snorkeling, cliff jumping, drinks, and coastal views. Pickup is available, and drinks and equipment are included.
“Great communication in advance on WhatsApp. Easy meet up. Nikola was a great guide, kept us very comfortable. Nice swimming spots all to ourselves in shoulder season. Relaxed. Do what you want. Nikola happy to take us where we wanted, offer advice, etc.”
Spend eight hours with a private skipper exploring Rovinj’s islands, Lim Fjord, hidden coves, and old town waterfront. Swim at Figarola, Red Island, Two Sisters, and St. Ivan, try cliff jumping or tubing, and stop for seafood lunch if you wish. Drinks and snorkeling gear are included, but lunch and the €50 tube cost extra.
“We had a wonderful day out on the water visiting all of the local beaches for a swim. Our boat and guide were perfect!”
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