Discover the wonderful sea life at the tip of the Istrian peninsula and explore underwater caves right next to Pula, in Croatia!
Discover the wonderful sea life at the tip of the Istrian peninsula and explore underwater caves right next to Pula, in Croatia!
You don't need to be a seasoned snorkeller, this tour will prepare you for the basics of snorkelling so that you can explore the sea filled with various types of fish, sea cucumbers, anemones, starfish, sea snails, and crabs. Organized in small groups of 8 people maximum, this snorkelling tour will leave you in awe.
Starting at Valovine Beach, a peaceful location which is one of the best beaches in Pula, you will immediately feel the call of the sea. After leaving behind Seagull’s Rocks Beach and the historical port, you will have an extensive safety briefing where you will get acquainted with all the equipment and how to use it properly. As you take your first steps into deeper waters, simply let the sea relax you while listening to the gentle sounds of the waves. You will also get a chance to enter the Blue Cave and see the colourful corals at its entrance.
Your snorkelling guide will ensure that you leave with long-lasting memories as they will take photos of you while you continue to explore and enjoy this unique location.
To complete the tour, you will make your way back to Seagull’s Rocks Beach. As you arrive at the shore, you will have some time to share the experience with the guide and each other. This is the perfect daytime adventure to get to know Pula's marine life.
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Practical information
- Meet & Greet at Valovine Beach, at Pula Outdoor KAYAK & SUP beach rental centre
- You will start by heading out from Seagull’s Rocks Beach, just 50 metres from the interesting Austro-Hungarian Fort.
- Put on ABC equipment (ABC equipment includes masks, snorkels and fins) and learn how to snorkel comfortably, safely and responsibly.
- You will make your first snorkelling steps in the shallow water. After everyone is comfortable breathing, it’s time to swim/snorkel.
- Snorkelling and exploring the 30-metre-long Blue Cave
- Pause to take some underwater photos
- Return to Seagull’s Rocks Beach
Tour Overview
The adventure begins at Fort Ovine (Fižela 12A, 52100, Pula), which was built in the 19th century as a part of a defence system in Pula. We will have a brief introduction of around 15-20 minutes where we will get to know each other, talk through the safety rules, and prepare our equipment for the tour.
Get Started
We then head out from Seagull’s Rocks Beach, just 50 metres from the Fort. This peaceful location is one of the best beaches in Pula to become familiar with snorkeling. You’ll learn everything you need to know about ABC equipment (ABC equipment are masks, snorkels, and fins) and how to snorkel comfortably, safely, and responsibly.
Tryout The Shallow Water
We’ll make our first snorkeling steps in the shallow water. After everyone is comfortable with breathing, it’s time to swim/snorkel on.
Exploring While Floating
Snorkel and admire the underwater world filled with fishes, sea cucumbers, anemones, starfish, sea snails, and crabs. Let the sea relax you while listening to the gentle sounds of the sea. We will then enter the 30-metre-long cave and see the colourful corals at its entrance. Pose for some wonderful underwater photos your snorkeling guide will take while you continue to explore and enjoy this unique location.
Back To Seagull’s Rocks Beach
To complete the tour, we will make our way back to Seagull’s Rocks Beach. We’ll arrive at the shore and have some time to share the experience with the guide and each other. The experience will leave you wanting to snorkel every day!
All participants must know how to swim to take part in this activity.
A minimum number of 2 participants is required to run this activity.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour begins so you can find a parking spot in the area and dress for the activity.
This activity is not suitable for people with vertigo, heavy asthma and similar health issues.
Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
This activity is suitable for the ages 8 to 70.
Once your booking is confirmed, please contact your instructor if you have a language preference for German, Italian or Dutch.
- Mask
- Snorkel
- Fins
- Shor/long wetsuit (optional)
- Lifevest (on request)
- Underwater photos
- Transfers
- Gratuities
- Water bottle
- Swimwear
- Towels
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Shorts
- Snacks