Explore Novigrad
Boats in Novigrad
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Why explore Novigrad by boat?
Novigrad is a small walled town on a peninsula on western Istria, beside the mouth of the Mirna river, with low bays along the coast to the north and south.
- Coastal towns
- Local food
- Family days
What Novigrad is known for
Novigrad old town
A walled peninsula town with a small harbour.
Mirna estuary
Where Istria's longest river meets the sea, just south of town.
Lapidarium
A museum of early medieval stone carvings.
Coast to Poreč
A chain of bays south along western Istria.
Where can you explore?
Places within reach of a day on the water from Novigrad.
A Roman-grid town on a peninsula with shallow bays around it.
Explore Poreč →
Istria's north-western town, close to the Slovenian border.
Explore Umag →
A hilltop Istrian village beside the mouth of the Lim channel.
Explore Vrsar →
A dense pastel old town on a peninsula, with islets just offshore.
Explore Rovinj →
A former fishing village on Istria's eastern coast.
Explore Rabac →
Istria's southern city, with a Roman amphitheatre above the harbour.
Explore Pula →Distances are approximate straight-line distances between destinations, not sailing routes.
Best time to explore Novigrad by boat
May–June
- Quieter coast
- Long days
- Sea warming up
July–August
- Warmest weather
- Busiest period
- Book earlier
September–October
- Warm water
- Fewer crowds
- Relaxed coast
Seasonal guidance only. Weather and sea conditions change day to day — always confirm with your operator.
A little local history
Novigrad grew from a fortified late-antique settlement and was the seat of a bishopric from the early Middle Ages until 1828. Venice ruled it from 1270 until 1797, and the walls and harbour date from that long period.
Good to know
Trip style
Day trips: leave in the morning, back before evening.
Payment
You pay the booking fee here, the rental directly to the operator.
Conditions
Operators cancel or reschedule when the sea is not safe.
Routes, sea conditions and access can vary. Always confirm local conditions and requirements with your boat operator before departure.
Frequently asked questions
It depends on the boat. Each listing states whether the operator requires a boat licence, and you can filter for boats that do not require one. Licence rules are set by the operator, not by CroatianBoats.
Working out a budget? Read our guide to how much it costs to rent a boat in Croatia.
Plan your trip
Get official destination information, local events and visitor resources for Novigrad.