Arrival Information Croatia: Pula
Arrival Information Croatia: Pula
Here you’ll find all the necessary information for your arrival in Croatia. Whether it’s the packing list, shopping list, or detailed directions to the marina – this is the place!
Shopping List
Here you’ll find a sample shopping list you can follow. Of course, what ends up in your shopping cart is totally up to you – we don’t dictate anything!
Ideally, you’ve already created a meal plan for the week of your sailing trip. Based on that, you can adjust the shopping list accordingly.
Packing List
You can safely leave your suitcase at home. Just pack your bag for our sailing trip – and off you go!
No fancy prep or sailing license needed – sailwithus has already reserved your life vest and berth on a modern yacht.
Want to know what to wear while sailing and what to bring along? You’ll find all the details here.
Download the packing list for your one-week sailing trip:
Environment and Culture
- There’s a deposit on disposable bottles and cans (€0.05), so they can be returned to supermarkets (please rinse them out beforehand).
- Always behave in a way that minimizes environmental impact during the trip.
- Please be mindful of water and gas usage.
- Respect local, cultural, and religious customs and traditions.
Other Information
- Currency: EUR
- Country code Croatia: +385
- Country code Germany: +49
- General emergency number: 112
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Marina Polesana (Pula)
Take a long-distance bus or train to Rijeka, then continue with a regional train (runs 4 times a day, 2–3 hours, ~€8) to Pula.
Schedules and tickets available at: www.hzpp.hr
From Pula to Marina Polesana, we recommend taking a taxi:
- Taxi Pula: +385 52 223 228 – from approx. €12
- Taxi Cammeo: +385 52 313 313 – from approx. €6 (cammeo.hr)
By local bus:
From the bus station in Pula, you can take bus line no. 5, but it doesn’t go directly to the marina.
The nearest stop is ŠTINJAN. Bus timetable overview
From there, you’ll need to take a taxi to the marina.
Stay on the E61/A11 near Ljubljana, continue on to the A1, which becomes E751/A9, taking you straight to Pula.
Exit the highway toward Pula City Center and at the third roundabout (surrounded by Konzum, Lidl, and Kaufland), take the first exit.
From there, it’s about 15 minutes to Marina Polesana.
Parking:
There are monitored parking spaces available at the marina for €10 per day or €61 per week.
Spots cannot be reserved.
If full, there are also unmonitored free parking options in the surrounding area.
Arrival from Pula Airport
Pula Airport is located just 11 km from our start and end marina.
Mit dem Bus
30 minutes after arriving at the airport, a shuttle bus departs for Pula to the central bus station near the city center.
Cost: €6. Tickets can be purchased by credit card or with cash. From the bus station, you’ll need to take a taxi to the marina.
By Taxi
Taxis wait next to the bus terminal. Prices start at around €25.
Taxi Pula +385 52 223 228
Price from approx. €15
Taxi Cammeo +385 52 313 313
Price from approx. €10
By Private Transfer Service
The transfer can be booked online, which is especially useful during the high season: There are various vehicle sizes available (4 to 15 people), with prices starting at €40. You can also reserve child seats for all ages. The driver will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall with a sign bearing your name.
We recommend accommodation in Pula city center. Suggested options:
- Hostel Antique
- D&A City Center Apartments with free parking
Important: You’ll sleep on the yacht Saturday night at the beginning and Friday to Saturday at the end of the week – no extra nights needed.
Meeting Point
Caffe Bar 21 at the marina.
Sv. Katarina, Ul. Vallelunga 90, 52100, Pula, Croatia
As agreed with your skipper!
2 ŠtoRiJa
Riva 6, Ground floor of the Ri shopping center, Rijeka 51000, Croatia
+385 51 670 473
Great food, vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free options, popular place, good prices. Reservation recommended.
Supermarkets:
- Large Spar in Pula city center:
Santoriova ul. 13, 52100, Pula, Croatia
Closer by:
- Studenac Market: Paduljski put 41, 52100, Pula, Croatia
- Studenac Market: Veli vrh, 52100, Pula, Croatia
On the way to the marina (~10 minutes by car):
- Lidl, Kaufland, Plodine
Lidl address: Labinska ul. 2/A, 52100, Pula, Croatia
There is also a small supermarket (Katarina Market) in the marina’s main building.
ACI Marina Pula
Address: Riva 1, 52100, Pula, Kroatien
Take the bus to AUTOBUSNI KOLODVOR PULA (main bus station). From there, it’s about 1 km to ACI Marina Pula.
Walking time from the bus station is approx. 15 minutes. Alternatively, several public bus lines go to the marina:
- Lines: 25c, 3a, 5, 23a, 25c-x
- Ride time: approx. 2 minutes with 2 stops
- Cost: approx. €2, payable on the bus
You can also call a taxi:
Taxi Pula 777 has top reviews on Google and is based near the bus station
+385 99 844 2384
The train station is not directly in the city but located by the sea. Walking distance to the marina: approx. 15 minutes
Taxis from the station also available (same number as above). Taxi Pula 777 has top reviews on Google and is based near the bus station
+385 99 844 2384
Stay on E61/A11 near Ljubljana, continue to A1 and later E751/A9, directly to Pula.
Exit the highway toward Pula City Center.
At the third roundabout (near Konzum, Lidl, Kaufland), take the second exit, then continue straight.
At the next roundabout, take the second exit straight to ACI Marina Pula.
Parking
Parking at the marina: €80 per week. Alternatively, 24h video-monitored parking next to the marina:€20 per day, €150 per week
Pula Airport → 7.7 km to the marina
By Bus (cheapest option)
Take bus line 23 & 23a from the airport (ZRAČNA LUKA) to Pula (ARENA), one stop beyond the main station.
Note: the bus stop is a 10-minute walk from the terminal.
Cost: approx. €3
Check Pula bus timetables
There’s also a shuttle bus that goes directly to the central station: Runs less frequently – Shuttle schedule overview , Cost: €6
By Taxi
Airport Taxi Pula +385 99 6565 885
By Private Transfer Service
Driver waits in arrivals hall with a name sign. Online booking recommended in high season. Vehicles for 4 to 15 people. Prices start at €40. Child seats available
Hostel Antique
Very close to the marina and highly rated. Offers dorms and private rooms.
Hostel overview in Pula
Riva
Ul. Svetog Teodora 4, 52100, Pula, Croatia
+385 97 612 5672
Istrian cuisine, great food, beautiful location, higher-end pricing
Pizzeria Jupiter
Castropola ul. 42, 52100, Pula, Croatia
+385 52 214 333
Vegan pizzas available, though not focused on vegan offerings. Average prices.
Konzum (7am–8pm), 14 min walk
Vukovarska ul. 19, 52100, Pula
Spar Supermarket (7am–9pm), 26 min walk
Santoriova ul. 13, 52100, Pula
Kaufland (7am–10pm)
Ul. Jurja Žakna 3, 52100, Pula
Lidl (8am–10pm)
Labinska ul. 2/A, 52100, Pula
Marina Veruda (Pula)
Take a long-distance bus or train to Rijeka, then continue by regional train (4 times per day, 2–3 hours, approx. €8) to Pula.
Connections and tickets are available online.
By Local Bus
From the bus station, bus line 28 runs hourly to Marina Veruda. Duration: approx. 19 minutes, get off at: PJEŠČANA UVALA A. From the stop, it’s a 7-minute walk to the marina: Bus timetable overview
Cost: approx. €3
By Taxi
From Pula city center (approx. 7 km): Taxi Cammeo +385 52 313 313 – from approx. €6, Taxi Pula +385 52 223 228 – from approx. €12
Stay on E61/A11 near Ljubljana, continue to A1, then E751/A9 directly to Pula. Exit the highway toward Pula City Center. At the third roundabout (near Konzum, Lidl, and Kaufland), take the third exit. Continue straight until the next roundabout, then take the third exit left to Marina Veruda.
Parking
Monitored parking on the marina grounds: €17 per day, €70 per week
After entering the marina, the parking area is on the right (dry dock zone).
No reservations possible, but usually enough space is available.
If full, free unmonitored parking is available nearby (e.g., at the entrance to the marina).
From Pula Airport
The airport is 13 km from Marina Veruda.
By Local Bus (cheapest option)
- Take bus line 23 & 23a from the airport (ZRAČNA LUKA) to Pula (ARENA) (1 stop after the main station)
Note: the airport bus stop is a 10-minute walk from the terminal - Cost: approx. €3
View local bus timetables
A shuttle bus also runs from the airport to the main bus station:
- Cost: €6
- Limited schedule
Shuttle timetable
From the main station, bus line 28 goes hourly to PJEŠČANA UVALA A, a 7-minute walk from the marina.
By Taxi
Airport Taxi Pula: +385 99 6565 885
By Private Transfer Service
Driver will wait in the arrivals hall with a name sign. Recommended, especially during the high season. Online booking available. Vehicle sizes: 4 to 15 people. Prices start at €40. Child seats available
For longer stays, we recommend Apartments Antic
For shorter stays: Holiday Apartments Suzy – simple rooms at affordable prices
Important: You will sleep on the yacht on Saturday night at the start and again Friday to Saturday at the end of the trip – no extra accommodations needed.
Meeting Point
Restoran Volaria
Located inside the marina – great pizza and coffee.
Alternatively: the skipper bar near the marina office.
Please coordinate with your skipper.
Oasi
Pješčana uvala X-12a, Pula 52100, Croatia
+385 52 397 910
Vegetarian and gluten-free options, excellent service, higher prices
Villa Margarita
VIII. Ogranak Br. 22, Pješčana Uvala, Pula 52100, Croatia
+385 52 210 886
Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options, premium service and pricing
The bay also has small bars and ice cream shops – we recommend Batana Beach Bar, also a great spot for swimming.
In the Marina Area
“Grga” minimarket – located within the marina grounds, selling fresh food and drinks.
Closest to the Marina
Bakery (7am–8pm)
Put za livadine 24, 52100, Pješčana Uvala, Croatia
+385 99 658 2624 – high quality, higher prices
Studenac Market (7am–9pm)
Gervaisova ulica 11, 52100, Pula – small supermarket
Further Away
Lidl (8am–9pm)
Ul. Proštinske bune 20, 52100, Pula
In Pula
Spar (7am–9pm)
Santoriova ul. 13, 52100, Pula
Kaufland (7am–10pm)
Ul. Jurja Žakna 3, 52100, Pula
Super Konzum (8am–9pm)
Šijanska cesta 1, 52100, Pula
Lidl (8am–10pm)
Labinska ul. 2/A, 52100, Pula
ACI Marina Pomer (Pula)
Address: Pomer, 52100, Pomer, Kroatien
Take a long-distance bus or train to Rijeka, then continue by regional train (four times daily, 2–3 hours, 65 Kuna) to Pula.
Connections and tickets are available online.
By Local Bus
From the main bus station, a local bus departs hourly to Marina Pomer.
Bus line 28 takes about 39 minutes and stops near the marina.
Timetable overview
Get off at POMER. From there, it’s a 7-minute walk to the marina.
Cost: approx. €6
By Taxi
You can also take a taxi from Pula (approx. 11 km, 20 minutes travel time).
Taxi Pula: +385 52 223 228 – from approx. €20
Taxi Cammeo: +385 52 313 313 – from approx. €11
Stay on E61/A11 near Ljubljana, then continue onto A1 and later E751/A9 directly to Pula.
Continue straight on the road and follow it to Pomer.
In Pomer, stay on the main road until you see the brown sign “Windsurfen – AC Pomer”, turn left there and you will arrive at the marina.
Parking
Guarded parking is available directly on the marina grounds:€20 per day, €80 per week, €133 for two weeks – Reservations are recommended.
Phone: +385 98 398 837
From Pula Airport, it’s only 13 km to our start and end marina.
By Local Bus (most budget-friendly option)
Take bus line 23 & 23a from the airport (ZRAČNA LUKA) to Pula (ARENA) – one stop past the main bus terminal.
Note: The airport stop is a 10-minute walk from the terminal.
Check local bus timetables here
Cost: approx. €3
There’s also a shuttle bus that runs directly from the airport to the main bus terminal in Pula. Cost: €6 Runs less frequently – Shuttle timetable overview
From the main bus station, bus line 28 runs hourly to POMER – Bus timetable overview. Travel time: approx. 39 min. Cost: approx. €5–6. From the stop, it’s a 7-minute walk to Marina Pomer.
By Taxi
Airport Taxi Pula: +385 99 6565 885
Taxi Pula: +385 52 223 228 – from approx. €20
Taxi Cammeo: +385 52 313 313 – from approx. €11
By Private Transfer Service
Transfers can be booked online, which is especially recommended during the high season.
- Vehicle sizes: 4 to 15 people
- Prices start at €40
- Child seats for all ages can be reserved
- Driver will wait in the arrival hall with a sign bearing your name
Accommodation
For longer stays, we recommend the luxury camping site (glamping) located directly next to the marina (minimum stay: 3 or 5 nights).
For short stays, Apt & Rooms Villa Rosa Medulin is a good choice.
Important: You’ll already sleep on the yacht Saturday night and again from Friday to Saturday at the end of the week – no additional accommodation needed.
Meeting Point
The Sopravento restaurant, located directly on the marina premises, offers vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free dishes with excellent service and upscale pricing.
This restaurant can also serve as a meeting point.
Phone: +385 99 447 2434
Please coordinate with your skipper!
Restaurant Sopravento
Located directly on the marina grounds
Closest to the Marina
Plus Market
(Sat 7am–2pm, Sun 7am–12pm, Mon–Fri 6am–7pm)
Pomer 36, 52100, Pomer, Croatia
Very small – no fruits or vegetables available
Fruit & Vegetable Stand
Pomer 491, 52100, Pomer, Croatia
Further Away
Lidl (8am–9pm)
Munida 3C, 52203, Medulin, Croatia
In Pula
Spar (7am–9pm)
Address: Santoriova ul. 13, 52100, Pula, Croatia
Kaufland (7am–10pm)
Address: Ul. Jurja Žakna 3, 52100, Pula, Croatia
Super Konzum (8am–9pm)
Address: Šijanska cesta 1, 52100, Pula, Croatia
Lidl (8am–10pm)
Address: Labinska ul. 2/A, 52100, Pula, Croatia
Marina Rijeka
Address: Riva 6, 51000 Rijeka, Kroatien
By train
The train station in Rijeka is just 1 kilometer from the marina and easily reachable on foot.
Alternatively, you can take a local bus from the station. Several bus lines go to the marina, including lines 1a, 1, 2, 6, 7, and the stop is called Žabica.
Cost: approx. €2–3 per ride
Taxi:
Taxi Rijeka: +385 95 887 5807
Online booking from €10
By Bus
The bus station is just 300 meters from the marina – an easy walk.
Stay on E61/A11/E70 near Ljubljana and continue until Exit 41 toward Rijeka. Follow the A6, which becomes A7/E61 after the border.
Exit the highway 22 km after the border toward Viskovo (yellow sign, Exit 6).
Turn left, follow signs to the city center. After passing under the highway, turn right toward Krajevo, Turnic, then veer diagonally left, and at the next opportunity turn left again.
After the traffic light, turn right again. As you approach the sea, turn left.
Stay on the road. When the left lane enters a tunnel, keep right (do not enter tunnel). Shortly after, you will see many parking spots on the right, and you’ve arrived.
Parking
Monitored parking is available at the marina grounds: €11 per day, If the lot is full, a space usually opens up soon.
From Rijeka Airport, it’s approx. 25 km to our start and end marina.
By Bus
Some buses run in the high season. The schedule is updated monthly and can be found here.
Reservations via email are required: information@rijeka-airport.hr
By Taxi
Taxis are available at the exit – cost approx. €40
By Transfer Service
Booking online is especially useful during high season:
- Vehicle sizes: 4 to 15 persons
- Prices from €40
- Child seats for all ages can be reserved
- The driver will be waiting in the arrivals hall with a sign bearing your name
Alternatively via Jayride: Prices between €30 and €40.
For longer stays, we recommend Botel Marina, a hotel located in a historic ship.
For short stays, Happy Hostel is a great option.
Important: You’ll already sleep on the yacht on Saturday night and again from Friday to Saturday at the end of the trip – no additional accommodation needed.
Meeting point
1 Cacao
Riva 14, Rijeka 51000, Croatia
+385 91 202 0630
Super café with amazing cakes. Please coordinate with your skipper!
2 ŠtoRiJa
Riva 6, Ground floor of Ri shopping center, Rijeka 51000, Croatia
+385 51 670 473
Great restaurant offering vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meals.
Very popular, good prices – reservation recommended.
Closest to the Marina
Farmers’ Market
- Saturday 7am–2pm
- Sunday 7am–12pm
Fish Market
- Saturday 7am–1pm
- Sunday 7am–12pm
Konzum (7am–8pm) – Small
Ul. Vatroslava Lisinskog 2, 51000, Rijeka, Croatia
Spar (7am–9pm) – Very small
Ul. Riva Boduli 1, 51000, Rijeka, Croatia
Further Away
Lidl (8am–10pm)
Radnička ul. 35, 51000, Rijeka, Croatia
Kaufland (7am–10pm)
Zametska ul. 44, 51000, Rijeka, Croatia
Marina Novi (Krase)
Address: 51250, Novi Vinodolski, Kroatien
There is no direct train to Novi Vinodolski. However, you can take a train from Germany, Austria, or Switzerland to Rijeka, and from there continue by bus to the marina.
Arrival by Bus
Long-distance buses operated by Arriva go directly to Novi Vinodolski.
The bus station in Novi Vinodolski is just 600 meters from the marina – about an 8-minute walk.
FlixBus only goes to Crikvenica, Dramalj, or Jadranovo, which are several kilometers from the marina.
From those towns, we recommend taking a taxi to the marina.
Taxi:
CRIKVENICA TAXI: +385 92 360 0085
Taxi online
Parking
There is a free public parking lot with about 120 spaces in front of the marina. These cannot be reserved.
Alternatively, direct parking at the marina is available at a rate of €30 per day.
Unfortunately, there is no weekly rate offered.
From Rijeka Airport, it is approximately 28 km to our start and end marina.
By Bus
See section: Arrival by Train or Bus
By Taxi
Taxis are available at the airport exit.
Cost: approx. €50
By Transferservice
Booking a transfer online is especially recommended during the high season:
- Vehicles available for 4 to 15 people
- Prices start from €40
- Child seats available for all age groups
- The driver will wait for you in the arrivals hall holding a sign with your name
Alternative via Jayride: Prices range between €50 and €60
Hotel Rocky Beach
20, Obala Petra Krešimira IV br.20, 51250, Novi Vinodolski, Croatia
Simple hotel near the beach and close to the marina.
Important: You’ll sleep on the yacht on Saturday night and again from Friday to Saturday at the end of the week – no additional accommodation needed.
Meeting point
Captains Club
51250, Novi Vinodolski, Croatia
Please coordinate with your skipper!
Antika Restaurant
Ul. Ladislava Marčića 1, 51250, Novi Vinodolski, Croatia
Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dishes available.
Closest to the Marina
Lidl (7am–11pm)
Located right next to the harbor, but has limited local goods.
Mel 1/A, 51250, Novi Vinodolski, Croatia
Further Away
Supermarket Plodine (7am–10pm) – approx. 10-minute walk
Ul. Antona Mataije 17, 51250, Novi Vinodolski, Croatia
Offers many local products, higher quality, well stocked, and fair prices – the longer walk is worth it.
Marina Punat (Nautika) (Rijeka)
Marina Vrsar
On Board & Sailing Route
No, all of our sailing trips are organized with skippers who can theoretically and practically operate the yacht alone.
Young, relaxed adults usually between 20 and 39 years old, with or without sailing experience.
On our themed trips, the age range can vary.
The whole crew meets on Saturday between 2 pm and 4 pm at the marina.
Around 5 pm, you’ll board the yacht. After a comprehensive safety briefing the next morning, we set sail.
A later arrival until Saturday evening is theoretically possible but not recommended – please coordinate via WhatsApp with your crew beforehand!
In the first two days, your sense of balance needs some adjustment.
However, you’ll quickly get your „sea legs.“
We often compare it to hiccups: if you stay distracted (e.g., steering the yacht), you’ll usually feel fine.
We sail mostly in calm waters.
Stay above deck, look at the horizon, breathe fresh air, and you’ll be good!
We sail on modern yachts with 3, 5, or 6 cabins.
Depending on the yacht size, you will sail with 5 to 12 crew members.
The main language is German since most crew members and skippers are from the DACH region.
However, English is also spoken and international sailors are very welcome.
Yes, every yacht has a fully equipped kitchen with a two-burner gas stove.
The yacht’s power comes from car batteries.
Devices like hairdryers or curling irons will not work.
Phones, cameras, etc., can be charged in ports or via 12-volt adapters (USB or cigarette lighter).
Yes. Each yacht has at least two wet cells, each with a toilet, sink, and shower.
Water is limited, so daily long showers aren’t possible.
At ports, yachts can refill water tanks and nice marina facilities are usually available for more thorough showers.
After breakfast, we usually set sail around 10 am and reach the next harbor or bay in the afternoon or evening.
Sometimes we plan one day without sailing for relaxation.
Everyone must actively help.
Sailing together is fun and there’s always time to relax and party.
Daily duties include:
Mooring
We work as a team from the start.
Sailing
Steering
Cleaning deck and cabins
Cooking
Shopping
Thanks to our yacht’s kitchen, oven, and fridge, cooking is easy.
Small teams take turns daily for cooking, washing dishes, and shopping.
You decide what you want to eat.
In harbors, you can also explore local restaurants (ask your skipper for tips).
Not at all.
There are plenty of other duties you can take on, like shopping or assisting.
No, the route is flexible and depends on wind conditions and crew mood.
When sailing with multiple yachts, there’s a bit more coordination, but still lots of freedom.
You are free to choose your food.
We recommend coordinating with your group for balanced meals
Yes, skippers are included in meals onboard and at restaurants.
We anchor in bays or harbors every day.
You can swim, explore, shop, or visit restaurants regularly.
Generally, we only sail during the day.
However, the group and skipper can plan a sunrise sail if desired.
Local charter companies provide fast support.
There might be some waiting time, which you can spend exploring nearby towns or relaxing.
Smoking is only allowed on deck, preferably on the leeward side (downwind).
Please always respect other guests.
Yes, snorkeling gear is welcome.
However, scuba diving or kite gear should be discussed with us first due to limited space.
No Wi-Fi onboard, but mobile phone reception is available most of the time, except in remote bays.
Zero tolerance while sailing.
Once the yacht is anchored or docked, you are free to enjoy drinks.
Cabins are assigned on the first day according to preferences and needs.
We separate genders unless otherwise requested.
If you want to share with someone specific, please tell us during booking.
Yes.
Upon request, the skipper can provide a nautical mile confirmation at the end of your trip.
Yes, all our skippers have the necessary sailing and radio licenses.
We ensure that every skipper meets our selection criteria.
Absolutely.
Every yacht is equipped with:
Emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRB)
Life jackets
Distress signals
Safety belts
Light buoys
Some yachts also have:
Life rafts
Skippers usually sleep in a cabin.
Sometimes they may sleep in the cockpit or salon, depending on the yacht.
Included:
Dinghy with outboard motor
Bedding and towels
Use of the gas system
Battery usage
Your skipper is an experienced and passionate sailor, usually around the same age as the crew.
Their experience and positive attitude are more important than age.
Mainly German, but also English for international guests.
Each crew plans its own route.
Since we often sail with multiple yachts, flotilla sailing is possible if the crews wish to coordinate.