Brijuni Boat Tour with Lunch, Drinks & Swimming Stop from Pula
by Pula Boat Tours Adventures
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The main highlight of this five-hour boat tour is a 2.5-hour break at Fažana Beach, where guests can swim in clear waters, sunbathe on the pebble shore, or walk along the waterfront with its cafés and taverns. The tour departs from Pula aboard the Europa, a fully equipped boat with free Wi-Fi and multilingual guides who provide commentary about the area. While cruising the Adriatic, passengers enjoy unlimited drinks including red and white wine, cola, fanta, sprite, water, and iced tea. A freshly prepared lunch with options of fish, meat, or vegetarian dishes - also available gluten- and lactose-free - is served on board. The route begins by sailing around the 4.5-kilometer-long Pula Bay, passing several historic Austro-Hungarian forts such as Muzil and Štinjan that still remain in natural condition. The boat then continues toward the Brijuni National Park islands, including views of the Peneda lighthouse at the park’s southernmost point, the island of Vanga with the White Villa residence of former Yugoslav president Josip Broz Tito (visible only from the boat due to restricted access), and Mali Brijun island where the Fort Brioni Minor stands. This fort, built in 1895 as part of Pula’s defensive network, now hosts the summer Ulysses Theatre. Further sights include Kupelwieser's Peace building, a symbol of the island’s transformation into an exclusive resort at the end of the 19th century under Paul Kupelwieser. Veliki Brijun, the largest island, shows a mix of lawns, landscaped parks, and preserved native vegetation typical for western Istria. Parts of Veliki Brijun are still used by the Croatian government for official residences. The cruise also passes the Bronze Age Hillfort (Gradina) with its preserved walls, entrance, and necropolis north of Verige Bay. After the sightseeing, the boat stops at Fažana Beach for swimming and relaxation before returning to Pula. Drinks or food ordered at the beach bar during the stop are not included in the tour price.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Pula
The boat will pass along the entire Pula Bay, which stretches 4.5 kilometers. Pula, the largest city and port in Istria, is located on the shores of the Gulf of Pula. This gulf served as the main port for the Austro-Hungarian Navy. Along the route, several forts including Muzil and Štinjan, built by Austria to defend the bay and port, can be seen in their original state.
Brijuni Tour with Swim Break
The tour lasts five hours and covers Brijuni National Park from Pula on the ship Europa. The group will view sights such as Vanga Island, Small Brijuni with the Minor fortress, and Big Brijuni. Lunch and unlimited drinks are included. There is a 2 to 2.5 hour stop for swimming at the hidden coast of Štinjanska uvala, where the Lost bay beach bar is located. The break is included, but drinks or other orders at the bar are not.
Brijuni National Park
After leaving Pula port, the Brijuni islands come into view. The boat passes the Peneda lighthouse, the southernmost point of Brijuni National Park. The route continues toward Vanga Island and the White Villa, the former residence of Yugoslav president Josip Broz Tito. These sites remain strictly protected and guarded, allowing viewing only from the boat.
Ulysses Theatre
The excursion proceeds toward Mali Brijun, the second largest island in the Brijuni group. The boat passes Fort Brioni Minor, the largest fort on the Adriatic coast, built in 1895 as part of Pula's defense system. The fort was under military control until 2001 and now hosts the summer theater Ulysses.
Kupelwieser's Peace, Np Brijuni
During the cruise, several buildings from different historical periods are visible. The island's transformation began at the end of the 19th century with Paul Kupelwieser’s arrival. He developed Brijuni into an exclusive summer resort and a meeting place for aristocratic, cultural, scientific, industrial, and economic elites.
Brijuni National Park
Veliki Brijun is the largest island in the Brijuni group. It features a landscape combining lawns and parks with preserved native vegetation typical of western Istria. The island contains valuable architectural remains. Although open to visitors, part of Veliki Brijun is managed by the Croatian Ministry of Defense and serves residential purposes for the President and Government of Croatia.
Hillfort (Gradina), NP Brijuni
This stop shows a fortified settlement from the Bronze Age located on a hill north of Verige Bay. The site includes preserved walls, an entrance, and a necropolis.
Fazana Beach
At 2.5 hours into the tour, there is a stop at Fažana Beach, a seaside village with a pebble beach and clear waters. Visitors can relax by sunbathing, swimming, or walking along the promenade lined with cafes and taverns. The stop offers views of the Brijuni Islands and an authentic Istrian atmosphere.
150 min
Meeting point
In the Pula Harbour under the Amphitheater. Please come at least 20 minutes before departure on meeting point. Please look for our Boat named "Europa". Please come at least 20 minutes before Departure
End point
In the Pula Harbour under the Amphitheater. Please come at least 20 minutes before departure on meeting point. Please look for our Boat named "Europa". Please come at least 20 minutes before Departure
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Brijuni Boat Tour with Lunch, Drinks & Swimming Stop from Pula
by Pula Boat Tours Adventures
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€71.50Overview
The main highlight of this five-hour boat tour is a 2.5-hour break at Fažana Beach, where guests can swim in clear waters, sunbathe on the pebble shore, or walk along the waterfront with its cafés and taverns. The tour departs from Pula aboard the Europa, a fully equipped boat with free Wi-Fi and multilingual guides who provide commentary about the area. While cruising the Adriatic, passengers enjoy unlimited drinks including red and white wine, cola, fanta, sprite, water, and iced tea. A freshly prepared lunch with options of fish, meat, or vegetarian dishes - also available gluten- and lactose-free - is served on board. The route begins by sailing around the 4.5-kilometer-long Pula Bay, passing several historic Austro-Hungarian forts such as Muzil and Štinjan that still remain in natural condition. The boat then continues toward the Brijuni National Park islands, including views of the Peneda lighthouse at the park’s southernmost point, the island of Vanga with the White Villa residence of former Yugoslav president Josip Broz Tito (visible only from the boat due to restricted access), and Mali Brijun island where the Fort Brioni Minor stands. This fort, built in 1895 as part of Pula’s defensive network, now hosts the summer Ulysses Theatre. Further sights include Kupelwieser's Peace building, a symbol of the island’s transformation into an exclusive resort at the end of the 19th century under Paul Kupelwieser. Veliki Brijun, the largest island, shows a mix of lawns, landscaped parks, and preserved native vegetation typical for western Istria. Parts of Veliki Brijun are still used by the Croatian government for official residences. The cruise also passes the Bronze Age Hillfort (Gradina) with its preserved walls, entrance, and necropolis north of Verige Bay. After the sightseeing, the boat stops at Fažana Beach for swimming and relaxation before returning to Pula. Drinks or food ordered at the beach bar during the stop are not included in the tour price.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Pula
The boat will pass along the entire Pula Bay, which stretches 4.5 kilometers. Pula, the largest city and port in Istria, is located on the shores of the Gulf of Pula. This gulf served as the main port for the Austro-Hungarian Navy. Along the route, several forts including Muzil and Štinjan, built by Austria to defend the bay and port, can be seen in their original state.
Brijuni Tour with Swim Break
The tour lasts five hours and covers Brijuni National Park from Pula on the ship Europa. The group will view sights such as Vanga Island, Small Brijuni with the Minor fortress, and Big Brijuni. Lunch and unlimited drinks are included. There is a 2 to 2.5 hour stop for swimming at the hidden coast of Štinjanska uvala, where the Lost bay beach bar is located. The break is included, but drinks or other orders at the bar are not.
Brijuni National Park
After leaving Pula port, the Brijuni islands come into view. The boat passes the Peneda lighthouse, the southernmost point of Brijuni National Park. The route continues toward Vanga Island and the White Villa, the former residence of Yugoslav president Josip Broz Tito. These sites remain strictly protected and guarded, allowing viewing only from the boat.
Ulysses Theatre
The excursion proceeds toward Mali Brijun, the second largest island in the Brijuni group. The boat passes Fort Brioni Minor, the largest fort on the Adriatic coast, built in 1895 as part of Pula's defense system. The fort was under military control until 2001 and now hosts the summer theater Ulysses.
Kupelwieser's Peace, Np Brijuni
During the cruise, several buildings from different historical periods are visible. The island's transformation began at the end of the 19th century with Paul Kupelwieser’s arrival. He developed Brijuni into an exclusive summer resort and a meeting place for aristocratic, cultural, scientific, industrial, and economic elites.
Brijuni National Park
Veliki Brijun is the largest island in the Brijuni group. It features a landscape combining lawns and parks with preserved native vegetation typical of western Istria. The island contains valuable architectural remains. Although open to visitors, part of Veliki Brijun is managed by the Croatian Ministry of Defense and serves residential purposes for the President and Government of Croatia.
Hillfort (Gradina), NP Brijuni
This stop shows a fortified settlement from the Bronze Age located on a hill north of Verige Bay. The site includes preserved walls, an entrance, and a necropolis.
Fazana Beach
At 2.5 hours into the tour, there is a stop at Fažana Beach, a seaside village with a pebble beach and clear waters. Visitors can relax by sunbathing, swimming, or walking along the promenade lined with cafes and taverns. The stop offers views of the Brijuni Islands and an authentic Istrian atmosphere.
150 min
Meeting point
In the Pula Harbour under the Amphitheater. Please come at least 20 minutes before departure on meeting point. Please look for our Boat named "Europa". Please come at least 20 minutes before Departure
End point
In the Pula Harbour under the Amphitheater. Please come at least 20 minutes before departure on meeting point. Please look for our Boat named "Europa". Please come at least 20 minutes before Departure
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.