Lim Bay Outrigger Tour: Unique Hawaiian Canoe Experience in the Mediterranean

Experience the unique Lim Bay Outrigger Tour, where you’ll paddle through stunning natural scenery, encounter dolphins, and explore the Mediterranean in a Traditional Hawaiian canoe. Join us for a sustainable and unforgettable adventure!

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 4PJM+V8 Marasi - Experience the beauty and majesty of Lim Bay (Limski kanal) on our expert-led outrigger canoe tour. Lim Bay is a special marine reserve and also very well-known for its fish and oyster farms. The bay is almost 13 kilometres long, surrounded by breathtaking cliffs covered in lush greenery. This stunning natural wonder is nestled between Rovinj and Vrsar on the west coast of Istria.
    This half-day tour offers an unforgettable adventure for families, couples, and anyone seeking a unique Adriatic experience. Our outrigger canoes are renowned for their stability and smooth rides, and no prior experience is necessary.
    Get up close and personal with marine life, while learning about the history of Lim Bay and its local myths and mysterious caves, including the legendary Romuald’s Cave.
    We’ll paddle to famous Pirate’s Cave Bar, take a break there and enjoy the stunning view of the bay.
    We will swimm at a wild solitude beach.
    We could encounter dolphins while paddling.
    At the end of the tour you will enjoy Istrian delicacies (oysters, prosciutto, cheese, truffles, olive oil, wine, homemade bread) in the restaurant Fjord (optional, with surcharge).
What's Included
  • Hawaiian-style canoe experience
  • Professional carbon paddles
  • Safety with life jackets
  • Dry bags provided
Additional Information

The canoe outrigger excursion in Lim Bay is a remarkable adventure for several factors;

Exceptional Natural Landscape: Lim Bay is acclaimed for its overwhelming natural allure. While slowly sailing through the tranquil waters, you’ll get to witness dolphins in their natural habitat, swimming and frolicking next to your canoe.

Distinct Canoe Trip: Our proficient tour guides will lead you on a voyage in a Native Hawaiian canoe, setting this tour apart as the sole venture in this type of vessel on the Mediterranean Sea.

Eco-Friendly Tourism: This tour is crafted to be ecologically considerate, emphasizing on retaining the natural magnificence of the Lim Bay region. The outrigger canoe voyage offers a humble way to discover the coast, and the tour runner is dedicated to reducing its imprint on the ecosystem.

Location
4PJM+V8 Marasi
We are located on the beach next to Restaurant Fjord. You know you've made it when you see 13-meter canoes on the beach. There is free public parking at Lim Bay marina (Limski kanal).
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Bob_w
Jul 17, 2024
Great canoe tour with sunset swimming in full nature - We did book this trip since we love it to be on the water as a family. With 5 of us we did have a great time on the afternoon sail. good boat, good guide showing us the nice places and really taking the time to make sure we did have a great experience. The stop over in the return, to swim at the fishing shed was really appreciated to swim with sunset and a cold beer.
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J3452ashelenj
Jul 12, 2024
Perfect way to spend a few hours - Excellent good value kayak trip. Beautiful view, peaceful, great opportunity for a private swim. Our guides were knowledgeable, fab and friendly, we had some great chats and laughs with them both. Nice snacks and beers in a fabulous location.
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704lenep
Jul 9, 2024
Beauty and silence - Beautiful beautiful trip and exciting to try a Hawaii canoe. It was very stable in the water. Captain Tom is a very experienced router. Also come with homemade sausage with more 😀 The silence was what surprised us most. If you're lucky to see a dolphin, it's probably the end of the season.
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Gordanab561
Jun 29, 2024
Beautiful location with an excellent guide - We had an amazing day out on the water with Captain Tom. The views are breathtaking! He shared informative details about the Lim and provided delicious snacks. I highly recommend anyone in the area to book this outrigger canoe experience. You won’t regret it! Mahalo 🌺🛶
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739markok
Jun 26, 2024
Canoe ride limski kanal - I recently went kayaking in Limski Kanal in Istria, and it was amazing! The scenery is absolutely gorgeous with green hills all around and super clear water. Paddling through the calm water was so peaceful, a perfect break from everyday stress. The guides were really nice and shared cool facts about the area. We even saw some fish and other sea creatures. It didn’t matter that I’m not an experienced kayaker – it was easy to enjoy. If you love nature and a bit of adventure, you’ve got to try this. Highly recommend!
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Nevenz2022
Jun 25, 2024
Lim Channel Canoe Adventure - Rowing the Lim Channel in Hawaiian canoes was the best way for us to experience its natural beauty. We enjoyed a 3-hour trip with a beautiful view, a swim and a drink at the Pirate bar with an amazing view of the bay and a snack break provided by our guide.Just perfect! I highly recommend this to everyone.
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225gemmat225
Sep 19, 2023
Amazing canoe adventure in nature :) - Tom took me and my husband out on the canoe in Lim Fjord and it was so much fun! It’s definitely the best way to see the Limski Canal as you are totally immersed in nature and right on the water! You get a much more intimate experience than a large tour boat. You can also channel your inner Moana ;) We explored the pirates cave bar and also the oyster farm where we had a wonderful swim and Tom packed a delicious lunch of local delicacies. I have zero experience in canoeing and even I found it super easy. Special thanks to Tom for accommodating us on one of the last bookings of the summer. We have wonderful memories and would recommend it 100%. We will be back for sure!
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658aleksandarn
Sep 10, 2023
Great family experience - We had a fantastic experience with Tom. This is a must try adventure when in Istria. My 3 year old loved it. Would recommend my friends and family. Thank you again for a great time.
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Yvie_12
Sep 4, 2023
A beautiful trip - This was a fantastic way to spend a few hours in the beautiful Limski gorge. The Argo team are amazing - Tom so welcoming and helpful and Nick (an Olympic canoeist) was a powerhouse in the boat as well as filling us in on lots of history and knowledge about the canal. We did the three hour trip, which was perfect for a family with three teenagers. We went out early in the morning and the gorge was empty of all other boats and beautiful. The stop for drinks at the pirates’ cave (very busy) was welcome but the real highlight is the secluded swimming spot and picnic provided by Nick. The water is chiller than out in the sea but lovely to swim in. For anyone travelling in the area, I would advise travelling to the end of the gorge at Limski rather than just staying at the coast end around Rovinj and Vsar. The coast end is much busier and not as pretty. Three hours paddling (four us actually trying and two of the teenagers being lazier) passed in a flash and we all loved the whole trip. A big thanks to Nick and Tom for giving us such a memorable morning.
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S9410fjannettef
Sep 4, 2023
Nice tour with good and friendly support - A very nice tour with very nice guides. We had a good time with great experiences. We would do it again anytime. Thank you.
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