The 5 Best Rovinj Island Hopping Tours

1.Rovinj Islands Boat Tour with Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 164 reviews · 4 hours · from $41Our pick

Set out from Rovinj’s northern port on a wooden boat, pass the Old Town, and stop at Sv. Ivan for swimming and cliff jumps. After canapés and drinks, continue to Dvije Sestrice for snorkeling and a second swim. The return route passes Red Island and Zlatni Rt. English, Italian, and Croatian are spoken.

“Het was een kleine groep waardoor je alles goed kon zien op de boot en het eiland. De omgeving was fantastisch en de verzorging onderweg was top! Wij hebben echt genoten van deze boottocht!”

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2.Luxury Island Hopping with Swimming & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 25 reviews · 2 hours · from $74

Spend two hours with a skipper such as Valentino, Valentina, or Martin exploring Rovinj’s Red Island archipelago. Swim and snorkel at Sveti Ivan, try an optional cliff jump near Katarina, pause at shady Figarola, and return past Rovinj’s old town. Groups are capped at 10, with drinks, gear, fuel, and several pickup points included.

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3.Rovinj Archipelago and South Coves Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 4 hours Top rated

Spend four hours aboard a private speedboat exploring Rovinj’s old town, Red Island, St. Ivan, Katarina, Two Sisters, and quiet southern coves. Your English-speaking skipper can adjust the route for swimming, snorkeling, cliff jumping, or tubing. Drinks and snorkel gear are included, while tubing costs €50 extra.

“Guide exceptionnel! Bons moments. À refaire avec du beau temps 😅”

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4.Half-Day Kayak Tour in Vrsar Archipelago

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $65

Paddle from Vrsar marina around the islands of the Vrsar archipelago with a licensed guide. You receive a kayak, safety gear, and a briefing before setting out. The tour includes a small-island beach break, hotel pickup options, and time for a drink at a local beach bar. Guide Ilja may also suggest a Lim Fjord route when conditions suit.

“Unser Guide Ilja schlug uns einen Tour Wechsel vor. Ziel Lim Fjord.”

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5.Luxury Speedboat Island Hopping with Swimming & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $75

Set out from Rovinj at 10:00 a.m. with a local skipper and a maximum of eight people. Cruise past the old town, walk to Red Island’s castle tower, swim or snorkel near Sveti Ivan, pause at Figarola, and return along Golden Cape. The boat has a sun canopy, sundeck, Bluetooth sound, and an onboard shower.

“Very fun experience on a sped boat. The group was small. Only 8 of us which made it very enjoyable. It was a great way to swim in the Adriatic!”

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