Perfect Sailingtrip. We could jump into the sea, use a SUP, got very delicious tapas and Aperol Spritz. The team showed very warm hospitality! Sunset in the boat has been very beautiful and we even saw some dolphins 😊





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We are a couple, John and Romy, passionate about travels, nature and people. In love with hosting and receiving guests on board. Romy, born and grown in the lovely town of Rovinj, deeply connected to the sea ever since. Daughter of a father with 6 decades of sailing experience, he thought her all the secrets of sailing and nowadays she is a professional skipper. João or better know as John, Brazilian, warm hearted and open minded man, who has followed the path of love and adventure. He has joined family tradition enthusiastically and made this dream come true. Nowadays John is the captain of sailingpulpa. The boat is handcrafted. Franco, Romy’s father, well known as Pulpa, started building the boat in 1990 as a hobby. He patiently and determinedly worked on the boat for 13 years until it's completion. Today, Pulpa is still well preserved and has been taken care with love and passion. What we offer is not just a tour, but it’s a unique and memorable experienc! @sailingpulpa
Unique Sailing Experience lasts about 1 hour.
Prices start at $875 per person for this Rovinj experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup points include MEET_AT_DEPARTURE_POINT, CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-o0AXGEKPN4wJ9sIG0RAn5BCvcenMlh0pgeucdaAvZR+KLR4ylotYMzuEt6Hh6AVD.
The experience is available in PT, EN, HR, IT.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Perfect Sailingtrip. We could jump into the sea, use a SUP, got very delicious tapas and Aperol Spritz. The team showed very warm hospitality! Sunset in the boat has been very beautiful and we even saw some dolphins 😊
Excellent sailing experience during sunset, one of the best we’ve ever had thanks to the warm hospitality of Romi and Jo. Both of them made our family feel relaxed and at ease. Small touches like the bean bag at the front of the boat helped us to make the most of our time. The boat was perfectly positioned to capture the best of the stunning sunset, our family enjoyed the snorkelling stop and the snacks. Thank you Romi and Jo!
What an incredible afternoon sailing with João & Romy. 🤩 They were so friendly & helpful, took wonderful care of us, and we really enjoyed the chilled, relaxed atmosphere on their boat. It was a perfect day sailing, swimming in the crystal clear water, enjoying a few glasses of tasty wine & delicious Istrian tapas. João even took some stunning drone footage for us in this beautiful location. Sailing Pulpa was definitely the highlight of our trip. Highly recommend & I will definitely be back.
Fantastic days sailing with Romy & Jo. The hosts are most welcoming and friendly, a days sailing around the beautiful coast line of Rovinj, taken time for a swim and enjoying the lovely taps and home made wine… the perfect day with our two teenage boys.. would recommend a trip with them.
Without a doubt, the top experience we had while visiting Istria! Jo and Romy crafted the best day for our family. From coordination of boarding at the dock, to the sharing knowledge of the area and sailing, and finally, finding the perfect spots to swim and snorkel in the beautiful Adriatic, Jo and Romy are wonderful hosts. They felt like new friends! Their boat is beautiful and the local tapas they presented were delicious, including their family’s wine! Such a treat! Would highly, highly recommend this tour as it was small (just our family on the boat), personalized, and everything was so relaxing.
Sailing with Jo and Romy was a highlight of our trip! We loved every part of it, from anchoring and snorkeling at an island, to the amazing Istrian tapas and their own production of local wine, to lounging in the bean bag on the bow while underway. Perfection.
We had an absolutely wonderful day aboard the Pulpa, a beautiful and perfectly sized sailing boat for a family or couple. Based at Delfin Pier in Rovinj, this private sailing excursion was a highlight of our holiday. Our hosts, Jo and Romy, are a lovely couple; warm, welcoming and incredibly attentive throughout the day. Sailing with them was relaxing and felt special. We had the chance to stop at two different locations, where we enjoyed swimming in the crystal-clear, warm sea and made use of the paddle board. Lunch on board was a real treat with local wine and a delicious tapas with homemade and regional specialities. Everything was fresh, flavourful and beautifully presented. This excursion is everything you could hope for from a day on the water in Istria. We would strongly recommend it to anyone looking for a unique and memorable experience. Thank you!
Amazing couple Jo & Romy! Experienced in hosting on a high quality level on their lovely yacht “Pulpa”. The day tour was really fantastic, leaving beautiful Rovinj behind us, taking the right sail. Enjoyed the swimming and diving. Last but not least their Tapas served on board are the best. We, my wife and all three kids really enjoyed the good vibes and relax mood on board! They start liking sailing. Mission completed. Thanks to Jo & Romy
Thank you so much to Romy and Jo. We had the best time on your beautiful boat. We took the half day sailing tour on a hot summers day to a quiet cove for swimming and paddle boarding followed by a delicious tapas lunch with home cooked local produce. Jo and Romy couldn’t have been more accommodating and friendly…. Fabulous hosts and with lots of local information for us. We would highly recommend you take this tour
Brilliant day out with Sailing Pulpa. Romy and Jo were great hosts and skilled sailors. Jo took his time to teach the kids, both skilled dinghy sailors, about sailing this class of boat. The trip was super relaxed, the swimming and snorkelling was awesome too. The Tapas and Pulpa wine were lovely. Thank you!!
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Unique Sailing Experience | 1 hour | 5.0 (182) | $875 | |
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