Brijuni All-Inclusive Boat Tour with Lunch, Drinks & Swim Stop





Description
Escape the crowds on a relaxing all-inclusive boat tour from Pula around the Brijuni archipelago. Enjoy panoramic views of Brijuni National Park while your local guide shares stories about its history, wildlife and Roman heritage. Relax on board Europa with unlimited wine, water and soft drinks, plus a freshly prepared lunch with a choice of fish, chicken or vegetarian meal. The highlight is a 2.5-hour stop in Fažana, where you can swim in crystal-clear water, relax on the beach or explore the charming waterfront. Sail with a local family-run crew with more than 50 years of tradition at sea. Europa offers shaded and open-air seating, toilets, a bar and an air-conditioned and heated indoor lounge. The boat cruise, freshly prepared lunch, unlimited drinks and 2.5-hour stop in Fažana are all included in the price.
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Itinerary
You will pass the entire Pula Bay, which is 4.5 kilometers long. On the shores of the Gulf of Pula, is located Pula, the largest city in Istria and the largest port of Pula in Istria. The Gulf of Pula was the main port of the Austro-Hungarian Navy. You will pass by several forts ( Muzil & Štinjan ) that are still in their natural form today, which were built by Austria to protect the bay and port.
Join us on a five-hour tour of the top attraction Brijuni National Park from Pula. From our luxury ship " Europa ", your group will see many sights of the Brijuni National Park, such as the island Vanga from Tito, Small island Brijuni with the Minor fortress, Big island Brijuni. During this cruise, enjoy lunch and unlimited drinks served by our friendly crew, all included in the excursion price. After comfortable transportation, your group will stop for a break from 2-2.5 hours for swimming on the hidden coast of Štinjanska uvala. Visit the hidden beach bar Lost bay, which is located at the very bottom of Štinjanska uvala. Hidden in the shade of the vegetation of the sandy beach, Lost bay gives us everything we want from summer - relaxation, swimming or a favorite cup of coffee and cocktails. A break in Štinjanska uvala is included in the price, drinks and other orders at the Lost bay beach bar are not included in the price of the trip.
After exiting the port of Pula, you can see the Brijuni islands. You will pass by the "Peneda" lighthouse, which is the southernmost point of the Brijuni National Park. The excursion continues in the direction of the island "Vanga "and the "White Villa" residence of former president of Jugoslavia Josip Broz Tito. The island "Vanga" and the "White Villa" residence where Tito received his favorite guests are still today strictly protected facilities, under the strict supervision of state authorities and guarded by well-armed soldiers. So you have a unique opportunity to see the island Vanga and the residence from Tito ex president only from our boat.
The excursion continues in the direction of the island "Mali Brijun", which is the second largest island of the Brijuni Islands. You will pass the "Fort Brioni Minor", which is the largest fort on the Adriatic coast. It was built in 1895. and is part of the defense belt that surrounded Pula. Until 2001, the fort was under military protection, and from then until today, the summer theater "Ulysses" is held there.
This is one of several buildings you will pass during this cruise. The rich and diverse architectural heritage dates back to different historical periods. At the end of the 19th century, the island would flourish with the arrival of Paul Kupelwieser, when the transformation of Brijuni began. Thanks to Paul Kupelwiesser, Brijuni became a gathering place for the aristocratic, cultural, scientific, industrial and economic elite when he turned Brijuni into an exclusive summer resort.
"Veliki Brijun" is the largest, most beautiful and most visited Brijuni island. This island is an exceptional example of harmony achieved by the intertwining of nature and the human touch. Veliki Brijun is partly cultivated into a harmonious landscape of lawns and landscape parks, and besides exceptionally valuable remains of architectural heritage, it contains preserved vegetation types typical for the western Istrian climate. Although open to the public, a part of the island is managed by the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Croatia. Part of the Veliki Brijun has a special function and is used for residential purposes of the President and Government of the Republic of Croatia.
This is a fortified settlement from the Bronze Age with preserved walls, entrance and necropolis. It is located on the hill of the same name, north of the bay of Verige.
Stop at (2.5 Hour): Fažana Beach, a charming seaside village with a beautiful pebble beach and crystal-clear waters. This stop offers the perfect blend of relaxation and local flavor – sunbathe, swim, or take a stroll along the scenic promenade lined with cafes and taverns. Enjoy the stunning views of the Brijuni Islands while soaking up the authentic Istrian atmosphere.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(192)
Nice boat tour with a well-maintained and large boat (incl. restroom). The tour guide said a few sentences about the history and there were unlimited drinks. Unfortunately, the lunch was disappointing; lackluster and nothing special for the amount of 20 euros..
We had a great experience! The boat ride was relaxing and scenic, and we enjoyed exploring Fazana. We opted to bring our own lunches but enjoyed the complimentary drinks onboard the boat. We felt the timing was perfect for the stop at Fazana. On our ride back we had additional passengers as their boat had some issues. Despite this, we were still able to enjoy the scenic views as we returned to Pula. The guides were great however I think it would’ve been helpful if there was a speaker of some sort as sometimes it was hard to hear them over the wind.
It was a good trip, however whenever the guide explained the points to look out for in English, those that didn’t speak English just carried on talking loudly which meant you couldn’t hear what the guide was saying.
Great staff and service, we saw dolphins, a beautiful sunset, and had good wine and company. Recommended for a chill end of the day!
We‘ve seen many dolphins in the water at the middle of the trip.
Nice staff, beautiful boat and views.
Really nice boat tour for a day. Food and drinks on the boat were good. Staff were very friendly and informative. We had Mina as host and she was very good.
Very interesting tour and pleasant tour guide.
It was a nice trip along the islands.
Good food. Alcohol not bad. Swimming rather fine. Fazana is rather picturesque.



