Pleasure boat on Lake Razelm, on sparkling water

Boat trips

Jurilovca boat trips: to Gura Portiței, along the Delta channels or out to the wild beaches. A boat is the best way to discover the area.

To Gura Portiței

The trip takes about 20 minutes from Jurilovca Tourist Harbour and costs around 80 lei per person, return. The boats run all year round, weather and wind permitting.

Guided boat trips in the Delta

A guided trip along the channels or a private tour usually lasts 2–4 hours. The routes follow channels lined with thick reed beds and head towards the inner lakes, with stops at the bird colonies. The price depends on the length and the route and is agreed directly with the boatmen.

Who to go with

Tell them you found them on Turist în Jurilovca.

Good to know

  • If you get seasick, ask for a shorter route, along a nearby channel or as far as Cape Doloșman.
  • A light windproof jacket is really important on the water.
  • Bring cash to pay the boatmen.

The boat trips leave from the harbour on the shore of Lake Razelm.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a boat trip in Jurilovca?

The transfer to Gura Portiței costs about 80 lei per person, return. For guided trips in the Delta, the price is agreed directly with the boatmen, depending on the length and the route.

How long is a boat trip in the Delta?

Usually 2–4 hours, along reed-lined channels and towards the inner lakes, with stops at the bird colonies.

Who do I go out with?

With local boatmen Vali (0724 178 299) and Adi (0723 310 692). Booking ahead is recommended.

Where do the boats leave from?

From Jurilovca Tourist Harbour, on the shore of Lake Razelm.

Written by

Marian Sterea

Photographer. The photos on this site are mine, and together with Daniela I host guests at Ferma Lipovenesc in Jurilovca. If something on this page is out of date, write to me. More about me at mariansterea.ro.