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Istria: Oysters, Truffles & Hidden Wine Gems

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Round trip from Pula, Croatia
Duration
8 days, 7 nights
Price
From 1,550 EUR per person/week
Max guests
Up to 10

About the route

The Istria region is famed not only for its colorful houses and stunning panoramas but also for being a gastronomic mecca. Travelers come here to enjoy the atmosphere of homelike coziness and taste the best wines, extra virgin olive oil in the world, truffles, prosciutto, and honey. This cruise in Croatia also features some of UNESCO's World Heritage sites.

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Boats & prices

Price Quotes for July 11-18, 2026

We book only fresh and nicely equipped boats from proven charter companies. Choose a sailboat or a catamaran depending on the group size, budget, and other preferences.
  • Lagoon 46 - 4 + 2 cab. - 2025Early-bird

    Lagoon 46 - 4 + 2 cab. - 2025

    The spacious teak cockpit includes a fridge for chilled drinks and an outdoor shower for rinsing off after swimming in crystal-clear coves. A powerful generator keeps you comfortable with air conditioning and heating. Inside, the clean modern interior offers electric fans, four electric toilets, and all the essentials for a relaxed voyage.

    Specs & highlights +

    Charter type: Bareboat
    Built year: 2025
    Cabins: 4 + 2
    Heads: 4
    Fuel tank: 1040L
    Water tank: 600L
    Main sail: Full batten

    Highlights:

    • Teak cockpit
    • Air-conditioning
    • Generator
    • Coffee machine
    • TV & WiFi unlimited
    • Dinghy with 25HP outboard engine
    €5270€13184

    Pay 50% deposit · Save €2640 in total

    Book now
  • FP 44 Quatuor - 4 + 2 cab. - 2026

    FP 44 Quatuor - 4 + 2 cab. - 2026

    The FP44 is your perfect home on the water for exploring with family or friends. Stay comfortable with a generator powering your AC, dishwasher, and morning coffee machine. Relax in the teak cockpit with cold drinks from the fridge, while the warm oak interior and thoughtful details make you feel right at home.

    Specs & highlights +

    Charter type: Bareboat
    Built year: 2026
    Cabins: 4 + 2
    Heads: 4
    Fuel tank: 700L
    Water tank: 700L
    Main sail: Full batten

    Highlights:

    • Teak cockpit
    • Oak interior
    • Air-conditioning
    • Generator
    • Dishwasher
    • Cockpit fridge
    • Cockpit grill
    • Coffee machine
    • Electric WC x4
    • TV & WiFi unlimited
    • SUP x1
    €4990€11700

    Pay 50% deposit · Save €1695 in total

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  • Lagoon 50 - 6 + 1 cab. - 2022

    Lagoon 50 - 6 + 1 cab. - 2022

    The onboard watermaker means unlimited fresh water, while the 2000W inverter keeps everyone's devices and kitchen tools charged. Ready for adventure? Grab one of the two complimentary stand-up paddleboards to explore secluded bays, or dive in with the underwater scooter to discover vibrant marine life beneath the surface.

    Specs & highlights +

    Charter type: Bareboat
    Built year: 2022/Genoa 2025
    Cabins: 4 + 2
    Heads: 4
    Fuel tank: 1040L
    Water tank: 800L
    Main sail: Full batten

    Highlights:

    • Teak cockpit
    • Flybridge hard top
    • Air-conditioning
    • Generator
    • Watermaker
    • Cockpit fridge
    • Electric WC x4
    • TV & WiFi unlimited
    • SUP x2
    • Underwater scooter
    • Premium bed linnen and towels
    €6535€17200

    Pay 50% deposit · Save €3440 in total

    Book now

What's included

What's Included

The final price quote depends on the season, desired amenities, and services on board. Send a request now!

Mandatory Expenses

  • Travel Expenses

You are responsible for arranging and paying for all transportation costs to Croatia, including flights and any other travel expenses.

  • Charter Fee

We offer only trusted and equipped with modern navigational, safety, and comfort amenities. The price is directly dependent on the season, year of production, dimensions, and technical equipment. Early-bird and last-call bookings may help you save 20-30% off the average price.

  • Transit Log

A document permitting sea passage. Also, charter companies add the cost of final cleanup and comfort package to this price. It varies from 170 to 400 euros depending on the boat choice.

  • Tourist Taxes

On average, those are 1,33-1,40 euros per tourist per day.

  • Refundable Yacht Insurance

Upon arrival at the chartering company office, you should provide a security deposit, payable by cash or credit card. The skipper is only responsible for damages directly resulting from his (her) mistakes.

  • Water & Fuel Consumption

You should refill the fuel tanks to the original level upon return.

Optional Expenses

  • Skipper Services

All our skippers are certified local professionals who grew up in the area. They happily share their knowledge about Croatia and sailing tips. The price depends on the boat's dimensions, and the charter company's tariffs or a personal arrangement, ranging from 200 to 280 euros a day, plus food.

  • Hostess or Chef Services

A sea vacation runs smoothly when there is some help on board. The hostess's duties include cooking breakfast and lunch, cleaning the cabins, looking after the children, and booking a restaurant, etc. If you want a restaurant-level menu three times a day, a chef would be your best bet. A hostess's daily fee is 200 euros, while a chef requires 250 euros per day, plus food.

  • Advanced Provisioning Allowance

It ensures the smooth handling of day-to-day expenses during your charter and covers operational costs, such as fuel and water consumption, mooring fees, and other shared group expenses. Your crew will report on costs and return any unused funds to you at the end of the week. The APA is about 25-30% of the charter fee.

  • Sports & Fishing Equipment

The most popular equipment is a SUP board (from 100 euros/week), a kayak (from 150 euros/week), fishing rods (from 50 euros/week), snorkeling masks and fins (from 10 euros/week). Many charter companies include various entertainment options in the charter fee.

We had a wonderful experience for 1 week of sailing. Alexandra gave 100% of her attention & skills to make our sailing experience a once-in-a-lifetime experience!!! Such a wonderful chef & 1’st mate.
Thanks so much Alex!

— Bill D. from the USA

Day by day

Preliminary Itinerary

Gourmet experience and breezy sailing in the historic and agricultural region of Croatia.

  1. Day 1 | Saturday

    Pula (marina)

    Arrival at the Pula airport. Transfer to the marina. Check-in after lunch. Familiarization and safety briefing.

    Pula — Kamenjak

    We will start our sailing tour from the passage to Cape Kamenyak. The longest part of Istria has an incredibly indented coastline. Within 4 km you will encounter 30 bays, and there are 11 uninhabited islands out in the sea.
  2. Day 2 | Sunday

    Kamenjak

    After breakfast, we are going to explore the archipelago. The unique flora and fauna, and geological findings of dinosaur footprints — this is our goal for the first part of the day.

    Kamenjak — Rovinj

    We are setting our sails towards Rovinj. This colorful town with narrow streets is distinctly different from all the rest of Croatia. Rovinj's location was so favorable that it changed ownership multiple times over the centuries. It holds many mysterious legends and is the only place to hear a unique dialect called Rovignese.
  3. Day 3 | Monday

    Rovinj — Limski Fjord

    In the morning we are going to leave Rovinj and head for Limski Fjord. This wonderful place is surrounded by forests. We will go to one of the oyster farms for a tour and lunch.

    Limski Fjord — Poreč

    Later, we will moor in another iconic town — Poreč. It is famous for the Euphazian Basilica, included in the UNESCO heritage list. Many architectural monuments and masterpieces have been preserved here, setting a spectacular scenery for a pleasant afternoon walk and dinner.
  4. Day 4 | Tuesday

    Poreč — Novigrad

    This day we will spend in Novigrad and around. The town is located on the west coast of the Istrian peninsula between the cities of Umag and Porec. A beautiful walk around Novigrad may be continued at your option in Motovun or Livade.

    Motovun

    A small village situated in сentral Istria. Motovun is located in an ecologically clean area, with no manufacturing facilities or factories nearby. Some famous Croatian vineyards and truffle productions have a home here, too.

    Livade

    The most known production of Istrian truffles, Zigante is located in Livade. Dishes with fresh black truffles are offered throughout the year, while the one with the rare white truffle is prepared solely between October and December.
  5. Day 5 | Wednesday

    Novigrad — Umag

    Today, we will sail to another famous town on the coastline of the Istria region. For going ashore, we would suggest visiting a few more "best of Croatia" places.

    Buje

    The village is located atop the mountain offering breathtaking bird's views over Istria. It is home to a few well-known wineries which produce fabulous wine for the whole of Croatia and the rest of Europe. We are in for a walk in the old town and a visit to one of the vineyards: Сoronica, Kozlovic, Kabola.
  6. Day 6 | Thursday

    Umag — Vrsar

    We invite you to spend this day relaxing on the deck of our yacht swimming in small bays on the way to Vrsar. The town is surrounded by a picturesque archipelago consisting of 18 islets.

    We are also in for a visit to the Sculpture Park Dzanonja, which collects works of one of the most distinguished artists in Europe.

    In the afternoon, we are set to moor in the Vrsar marina and have a tour around. It boasts excellent viewpoints overlooking the local islands, islets, bays, and inlets. The town preserved many monuments; for example, the Vrsar Castle is a former residence of the bishop of Porec, who ruled Vrsar from the 6th century until 1778.
  7. Day 7 | Friday

    Vrsar — Brijuni National Park — Pula

    We set off towards Brijuni National Park. Veli Brijuni is the most famous of 14 archipelago islands because of many cultural and historical monuments dating back to the 1st and 2nd centuries AD and numerous dinosaur footprints.

    The whereabouts of Marshal Tito's residence received visits by not only statesmen, politicians, and diplomats but also many public and cultural figures such as Elizabeth Taylor, Sophie Loren, and Gina Lollobrigida.
  8. Day 8 | Saturday

    A delicious breakfast spiced up with friendly jokes will conclude our trip. At 9 a.m., we will check out, hug each other, and fly away with warm memories in tow until the next time onboard.

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