Top 11 Dining Experiences in Croatia

1.Dolphin Watching & Sunset Boat Tour With Dinner and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,075 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $66Our pick

Cruise from Pula aboard the Europa through all 14 Brijuni islands, watching for bottlenose dolphins and Tito’s former island residence. Guides such as Laura and Noah share local stories, while you enjoy fish, meat, or vegetarian dinner, unlimited wine and soft drinks, and a sunset over the Adriatic.

“Amazing tour! We spot the dolphins 2 times, the staff was friendly and I had an amazing time, the driver was great and the route was calm. Amazing views, food, drinks and staff, recommended 100%”

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2.Brijuni Sunset Dolphin Cruise with Dinner & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 764 reviews · from $62

Sail from Pula toward Brijuni National Park on the Europa boat, with a multilingual guide, grilled fish, chicken, or vegetables, and unlimited wine, soft drinks, and water. Look for dolphins near all 14 islands, then return past Pula’s famous lighting giants.

“The activity is quite good. We spotted 3,4 dolphins couple of times. The crew were extremely professional and advised me to visit the place in September as many dolphins could be spotted then. Overall it’s a good experience with good food.”

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3.Fantastic DOLPHIN & SUNSET TOUR with dinner ( Pula-NP BRIJUNI )

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 618 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $66

Set sail from Pula Harbour at 6 pm for a three-hour cruise past all 14 Brijuni Islands. Enjoy grilled fish or meat, salad, bread, wine, juice, and water while watching for wild dolphins near the no-fishing zone. Return after sunset with views of Pula’s illuminated shipyard cranes.

“Easy to book and locate. We got to see dolphins and the food was what is O be expected on tours like this. Definitely would go with the fish. They had plenty to drink and the staff were friendly and informative. Note you may be sat with other groups at the same table. The tables seat up to 8.”

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4.Brijuni National Park Sunset, Dolphins & Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 607 reviews · 3 hours · from $64

Set sail from Pula on a traditional wooden boat for a three-hour evening around Brijuni National Park. Search for wild dolphins, watch the sunset, and enjoy mackerel, chicken, or a vegetarian dinner with unlimited water, orange juice, and white wine.

“Was a lovely 3 hour cruise staff were attentive and the food was great, would have liked to have been on the upper deck but you had to get onboard early, we were early but the booking lady told us to go get a coffee, got back half hour later and the boat was already full, we should have just stayed and get to be first in.”

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5.Dolphin Watching Tour – 85% Chance – Drinks & Dinner Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 575 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54

Sail from Medulin toward Kamenjak National Park at sunset, pass Porer Lighthouse, and search for dolphins. Dinner includes fish, chicken, or vegetarian options, with beer, wine, water, juice, and onboard Wi-Fi. Expect a shared boat, music, and a possible party atmosphere rather than a guided nature cruise.

“A fantastic trip. Great views. We managed to see the dolphins. Staff were friendly and welcoming. The views were gorgeous. Would highly recommend. A memorable experience. Thank you all. 😊”

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6.Dolphin Sunset Cruise to Brijuni with Dinner & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 511 reviews · from $58

Sail from Pula on the spacious Ananda catamaran, passing Pula Arena and the Lighting Giants before reaching Brijuni National Park. Guide Selma helps explain the area as you search for dolphins, enjoy fish, meat, or vegetarian dinner, and watch the sunset with unlimited wine and soft drinks.

“Our activity was good and it was our fault that we didn't arrive at a "good" time and get better seats on the boat. But after a while you could walk around and see some of what the trip has to offer. The staff was fantastic even though some passengers were a "pain in the ass" when they wanted to see dolphins or the view. Maybe with less people in the bow in the future so that everyone can have a chance to see dolphins at sunset. The food was delicious. But because of our fault and some other people then it will be a small minus that you can't…”

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7.National Park Brijuni Dolphin Cruise with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 423 reviews · from $67

Join Korkyra Tour for a half-day sunset cruise from Pula along the coast toward Fažana and Brijuni National Park. Guides speak English and other languages, and you get binoculars, a route map, dinner, unlimited white wine, water, and soft drinks while searching for dolphins.

“This is a lovely excursion, the fish dish was gorgeous, lots of wine & soft drinks, the jaunt is really relaxing on the boat & seeing the Dolphins was a bonus, its a great excursion to do in Pula”

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8.3hours Dolphin Sunset watching with unlimited drinks +dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 401 reviews · from $45Best value

From Medulin, Sandra boat takes you around the Kamenjak nature park to search for dolphins, view Porer lighthouse, and watch sunset. Dinner includes fish, meat, or vegetarian food, plus unlimited beer, wine, soda, and water. Guides speak five languages, and Monica is among the welcoming crew members.

“Wonderful experience with very friendly staff. Will go again next year for sure. If you like fun, watching dolphins and watching sunset, this tour is for you.”

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9.Dolphin Watching Sunset Cruise with Dinner & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 351 reviews · from $65

Join Orion Travel Pula aboard the modern boat Ariete for a three-hour sunset cruise from Pula. The captain searches for dolphins near Brijuni National Park while you enjoy a Mediterranean dinner, unlimited wine, water, and sodas, English audio commentary, and views of Pula’s amphitheater and Lighting Giants.

“This is our 2nd year in a row doing this trip and both have been different, despite being the same! Dolphins were seen both times, though that is purely down to if they are wanting to show themselves. This time around the display was better than ever! Last year's sunset was stunning, this year we had a bit of cloud though the sky was still really pretty to see. Boat staff and food still very good, just like last time. For a 3 hour trip, it is enjoyable and good value for money.”

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10.Sunset Dinner Cruise around the Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 254 reviews · 2 hours · from $91

Board the white Slavija at Dubrovnik’s Old Port for a two-hour sunset cruise past the City Walls and Lokrum Island. A family team, including hosts such as George or Igor, serves local snacks, wine, and traditional Popara, often with fresh fish and potatoes. Routes may change in rough seas.

“We had the best time!!! The dinner was cooked on board and was an old family recipe which was so delicious. The crew was very lovely and generous - the wine was really good and plenty. ;) Seeing the city at sunset from the water was really unique. We would do it again in a heartbeat.”

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11.Dinner in the Sky Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 188 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $137

Meet your English-speaking host at Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik, then rise above the Adriatic for a 90-minute to two-hour meal. Choose lunch, dinner, or a four-region Croatian tasting menu, with unlimited local wine, a cooking show, rotating views, and help from hosts such as Mario, Toni, and Matus.

“Chef was amazing! The views absolutely incredible and the whole experience was a fun filled night.”

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