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Brijuni from Pula – How to Get There by Boat

TWO WAYS TO BRIJUNI

Brijuni National Park lies just off the coast north of Pula, and there are two ways to visit Brijuni from Pula. You can travel to Fažana and take the national park’s own boat to Veliki Brijun, or join a boat trip from Pula harbour that cruises around the islands. Which one suits you best depends on what you want to see.

Here is how each option works.

OPTION 1: PARK BOAT FROM FAŽANA

Veliki Brijun, the largest island, can only be visited with the national park’s own boats. They leave from the jetty in the centre of Fažana, a small fishing town just north of Pula, and the crossing takes about 15 minutes. Fažana is easy to reach by car from Pula, and road signs show the way to the Brijuni Islands.

Tickets must be bought before boarding, online or at the park office in Fažana, next to the main pier. You board at the time printed on your ticket. The park is open every day except in January and February, when visits are arranged for groups only.

The guided excursion takes about three and a half hours. It includes the boat to Veliki Brijun and back, a one-hour tourist train ride, a walk with a guide, the Safari Park and the museum exhibitions. Children under 7 enter free and children from 7 to 18 pay half price. There are no shops or ATMs on the island, but the tap water is safe to drink.

OPTION 2: BOAT TRIP FROM PULA

If you would rather stay in Pula and spend the day on the sea, our Swim & Snorkel Brijuni Tour starts right in the city. We leave Pula harbour daily, past the Uljanik shipyard, and cruise around the islands of the national park: the harbour of Veliki Brijun, the north coast with the Safari Park, the strait between Veliki and Mali Brijun, the islet of Vanga and Tito’s villas.

The cruise ends at the island of Sv. Jerolim, where you have about two and a half hours to swim, snorkel and explore. On our wooden boat “Lucija” we serve lunch and drinks, and on the boat “Emilio” drinks only. The tour lasts five hours and runs from 1 June to the end of September.

This tour does not stop on Veliki Brijun. You see the main island from the sea and spend your free time on Sv. Jerolim.

WHICH ONE TO CHOOSE

Choose the park boat from Fažana if you want to walk on Veliki Brijun, see the Safari Park up close and visit the museum. Choose the boat trip from Pula if you want a relaxed day at sea with a swimming and snorkeling stop, lunch on board and no need to travel to Fažana.

GOOD TO KNOW

Our boat “Lucija” waits at the Riva in Pula, across from Tito’s Park. Please be there at least 30 minutes before departure, as the boat leaves on time. The national park fee for Sv. Jerolim is not included in the ticket and is paid in cash directly to the park. Bring a swimsuit, towel, sun hat and sunscreen.

Want to know more about the islands? Read our guide to Brijuni National Park.

FROM FAŽANA
National park boat to Veliki Brijun, about 15 minutes. Tickets online or at the park office in Fažana.

PARK EXCURSION
About 3.5 hours with tourist train, guided walk, Safari Park and museum.

FROM PULA
Swim & Snorkel Brijuni Tour from the Riva in Pula, daily, about 5 hours.

ON THE TOUR
Cruise around the Brijuni islands and about 2.5 hours on Sv. Jerolim.

SEASON
Boat trip from Pula from 1 June to the end of September.

MEETING POINT
Boat “Lucija” at the Riva, across from Tito’s Park. Arrive 30 minutes early.

PARK FEE
Not included in the boat trip ticket. Paid in cash to the national park.

Cancellation Policy

Brijuni Swim & Snorkel & Dolphins at Sunset

Up to 24 hours before departure – change the date or time of your trip as many times as you like, subject to availability, or cancel with a 100% refund.
Less than 24 hours before departure – no refund is available and the date can no longer be changed.
No-show – if you do not show up for your trip, no refund is available.

If we cancel a trip because of weather, sea conditions or safety reasons, you can choose another date or a full refund.

For private tours, the cancellation conditions are set out in the written offer. Bookings made through our partners (for example GetYourGuide or Viator) follow the cancellation terms of the partner through which the booking was made.

To change or cancel your booking, send us an email or a WhatsApp message. Full details are in our Terms & Conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

1.How long do the boat tours take?The Brijuni Swim & Snorkel tour takes about five hours and Dolphins at Sunset about three hours, from check-in until we are back in the harbour. Sea and weather conditions can sometimes change this a little.

2.How many people can you take on a tour?Our wooden boat "Lucija" takes up to 70 guests and "Emilio" up to 40. All tours need a minimum number of passengers to run.

3.What kind of people go out on your tours?Couples, families, groups of friends and everyone who simply loves the sea. What they have in common is a good mood, and our crew takes care of the rest!

4.Is there an age limit?There is no age limit on our excursions. Both of our boats are safe and fun for all ages.

5.Do we need a reservation?Our boat tours sell out quickly and seats are limited, so to be sure of your place we recommend booking in advance.

6.How do we book a tour?Booking is simple! Book online on our website, or send us a request using our booking form or by email and we'll get back to you within 24 hours. For last-minute bookings simply give us a call or send us a WhatsApp message at +385 951 629 222.

7.Can I pay cash or is it all by credit card?When you book online, you pay by card through our secure booking system. Cards are not accepted on the spot – on board we accept cash only.

8.Are private tours available?Yes, we often run private tours for groups who want a boat just for themselves. For larger groups, up to 130 people, we can take both of our boats. To ask about a private tour, please send us an email.

9.What type of boats do you have?Our boat "Lucija" is a traditional wooden boat, 16 meters long and 4 meters wide, completely renovated, with room for up to 70 guests. "Emilio", our first boat, named after the grandfather who started building it, takes up to 40 guests.

10.Do your boats have shade?Yes, both of our boats have a hard top that gives shade.

11.Where does the boats depart from?Both of our boats depart from the Riva, across from Tito's Park, where they are moored side by side. If you have any trouble finding us, our crew will meet you in front of the monument in Tito's Park.

12.Is there parking available?Yes, there is Parking Karolina (between the Arena and the Riva) which is open 24/7 with EV charging station. Hourly parking rate: € 4,00.

13.How early should we arrive before departure?Arriving 30 minutes early gives us plenty of time to check you in and get you on board.

14.What if we arrive late? Can you wait for us?If the other guests are already on board, we have to respect their time and cannot delay the departure by more than 5 minutes. If you're running late, please call the crew at +385 951 629 222. Depending on the circumstances, we may be able to wait for you.

15.What language do you speak on the boat?All tours can be done in English, German and Italian.

16.How fast do you go? We do all our boat tours at relaxing and slow pace.

17.Can we bring our dog(s)?Dogs, cats and other animals are allowed on our tours.

18.How should we prepare and what should we bring?We recommend comfortable clothes depending on the weather and the season — we’ll take care of the rest!

19.Can we stow anything on the boat? Yes, we provide a dry area for your personal belongings, but there is a limited amount of room, so please only bring what you need.

20.Are there food and drinks available on board?Yes! During the cruise we serve ice-cold soft drinks, water and wine, and on "Lucija" a lunch or dinner freshly prepared on board: fish, meat or a veggie meal with salad and bread. On the DRINKS-ONLY option aboard "Emilio", food is not included.

21.Can we bring our own food?You're free to bring anything you would like to eat or drink as long as the amount is small and personal.

22.Is there a toilet on board? Yes, both of our boats have clean toilet facilities on board.

23.Is smoking permitted on the boat?Yes, smoking on the boat is permitted.

24.Are life jackets provided?Life jackets are part of our safety equipment and are for emergency use only.

25.Will we get seasick?Not likely. We stay close to the coast and in the summer months the sea is usually very calm. Our boats are in motion most of the time, though, and the last thing we want is for anyone to feel sick, so if the weather is too rough we will move the trip to another day.

26.What is your season, when do you run your tours?Dolphins at Sunset runs from April and the Swim & Snorkel Brijuni Tour from the beginning of June, both until the end of September. Outside the peak months, tours depend on demand and sea conditions. During the peak (July & August) we run up to 3 tours a day.

27.Do you have a weather cancellation policy?A trip may be cancelled because of severe weather. Tours usually run in light rain and other moderate conditions. We may cancel up to an hour before departure if the weather is severe or unsafe. If we cancel, you can choose another date (subject to availability) or a full refund.

28.What is your cancellation policy?You can change the date or time of your trip as many times as you like, or cancel with a 100% refund, up to 24 hours before departure – just send us an email or a WhatsApp message. Within 24 hours of departure no refund is available and the date can no longer be changed. If you do not show up for your boat trip, no refund is available. If the minimum number of passengers (5) is not reached, the trip may be cancelled; in that case we'll contact you to choose another date or a full refund. Please check our Terms & Conditions for more details.

If you have any questions that are not answered here, please contact us.

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