Top 11 Marine Park Boat Trips in the World

1.Pula: National Park Brijuni Island Visit & Dolphin Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 788 reviews · 5h 30m · from $76Our pick

Spend about five and a half hours cruising Brijuni National Park from Pula, with a 2.5-hour stop at St. Jerolim for swimming and snorkeling. Guides such as Mario and Larissa explain the islands in several languages. Dinner is available to order, drinks are unlimited, and dolphins are a lucky bonus.

“Great day on a boat. Beautiful island Sveti Jerolim. Lunch was alright. We saw a lot of dolphins. Crew was very nice and helpful. Trip was comfortable.”

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2.From Port Arthur: Tasman Island Wilderness Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 704 reviews · 3 hours · from $127

Spend three hours on a fast wilderness boat along Tasmania’s Tasman Peninsula, with guides such as Tim, Damo, Andrew, and Hamish pointing out cliffs, caves, seals, dolphins, seabirds, and seasonal whales. Covered tiered seating helps, but bring serious layers, gloves, and a warm hat.

“We loved this tour! It was so much fun, despite being super cold. We saw lots of seals and albatross. Would definitely do it again!”

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3.From Hobart/Adventure Bay: Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 601 reviews · 3 - 10 hours · from $127

Take a fast, open-air wilderness cruise from Hobart or Bruny Island with Pennicott Wilderness Journeys. Your guide searches for seals, dolphins, whales, albatrosses, and penguins among sea cliffs, caves, and The Friars. Choose a Hobart option for ferry crossings, a guided bus tour, and hotel drop-off.

“An amazing experience, our Tour reps, Josh and Jamie were outstanding, providing a 5 star level of care, very informative and extremely attentive, loved every second.”

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4.Hobart: Bruny Island Wilderness Coast Eco Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 498 reviews · 10 hours · from $194

Spend 10 hours exploring Bruny Island by coach, ferry, and custom-built wilderness boat. Guides such as Zoe, Liam, and Jamie bring the island to life, while the cruise reaches sea caves, Friar Rocks, Breathing Rock, and wildlife-rich cliffs. Lunch and morning tea are included.

“What an incredible day! - From the start we were able to sit back & relax as Murray drove us to Adventure Bay with his funny & informative commentary: including a stop at the stunning views of The Neck at Truganini Lookout. Next, Jamie & Sam (also very funny and informative) took us out on the water & showed us the spectacular coastline & any wildlife within sight! How do you pick highlights when you've been treated to seals, dolphins, towering sea cliffs, the breathing rock, sea caves & a view across the open ocean where it's next stop Antarctica (& a cooling breeze to go with it!) ......a very…”

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5.Boat Tour to Mljet National Park & 3 Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 360 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $163Top rated

Sea Breeze takes you from Dubrovnik on a small RIB boat to Lopud, Odysseus Cave, Mljet National Park, Šipan and Koločep. Guides such as Marko, George, Toni, Carlo, Suzy and Ante provide water, wind jackets and snorkel gear. Expect fast boat rides, swimming and about three hours in Mljet.

“An action packed day on the fast boat touring through numerous beautiful islands. The boat captains were very kind and attentive.”

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6.Catamaran excursions in the Asinara island National park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 312 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $120

From Stintino, Giovanni and the Buriana Charter crew take up to 12 people along Asinara’s protected coast. You’ll swim and snorkel in clear bays, visit the former super prison of Stoves and the animal recovery center, then enjoy seafood, wine, coffee, and a final sail.

“Pese a hacer un poco de frío la experiencia fue maravillosa. Estuvieron muy atentos y fueron modificando el itinerario a nuestro gusto debido a las condiciones meteorológicas. La comida estaba deliciosa, es increíble como se puede hacer algo tan bueno en un barco. Acabamos con las reservas de vino y eso que había 7 botellas. Mil gracias por la experiencia y sin duda lo recomiendo al 100%”

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7.Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise from Adventure Bay, Bruny Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 293 reviews · from $129

Set out from Adventure Bay on a three-hour Pennicott eco-cruise along southern Bruny Island. Expect sea caves, cliffs, blowholes and wildlife searches, with guides such as Ben, Jordy, Hamish or Zoe sharing local stories. Jackets are supplied, but warm layers remain essential.

“A fabulous experience enjoyed all of it, crew were great fun! Having a pod of dolphins ride in the wake of the boat for ages was a highlight.”

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8.From Pula: Island Stop and National Park Day Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 218 reviews · 5 hours · from $67

Sail from Pula and Fažana around all 14 Brijuni islands with guide Larissa, then spend about two hours on Sveti Jerolim. Swim, snorkel, watch peacocks and other animals, and order grilled fish, meat, or a vegetarian lunch aboard the ship.

“Great day out, boat was nice, lots of scenery to take in. We took the 10:30 trip i would say the later time would possibly be nicer. We returned at approx 16:30 pm the later boat returns around 19:00. All depends on the weather. Food was ok on the boat, unlimited drinks was a bonus.”

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9.Brijuni National Park Boat Excursion from Pula. With a visit to the island

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 179 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $66

Spend about five hours cruising around Brijuni National Park from Pula, with a multilingual art historian guide, open drinks, and an optional onboard meal. You will stop at St. Jerolim Island for swimming and snorkeling, but the island admission fee is paid separately.

“There is very little commentary, you have to keep guessing where you are. Food is so so but totally what we were expecting. Drink is plentiful though. Sitting on the lower deck you digest some exhaust fumes now and again. You sit where you are told and seats are both forward and rear facing.”

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10.Private Speedboat tour to National Park Kornati Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $205

From Zadar, your private skipper takes you by speedboat through Kornati National Park for swimming and snorkeling at Lojena Bay, a visit to Mana Island, and time to shape the day around your interests. Skipper Ivan has earned praise for finding quieter places. Telašćica is an optional extension.

“Ivan was a great driver / guide and took us to quiet places to hike / swim / snorkel away from the tourist masses. We started early so we got time at the popular beach while it was still quiet. I would recommend this trip.”

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11.White Island & Ras Mohamed National Park Snorkeling Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $40Best value

Spend about nine hours by boat from Sharm el Sheikh, visiting Ras Mohamed National Park and White Island. You get hotel pickup, park entry, lunch, soft drinks, and 2 to 3 sea stops. Bring or rent snorkeling gear, and expect a group of up to 34 people.

“The Sharm Smile crew and diving instructors made this a magical trip. Many in our group tried scuba diving for the first time and the guides made us feel safe while introducing us to diving — highly recommended!!”

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