Welcome!
We are a small family-run travel agency that has been committed for years to providing every guest with authentic experiences. We chose the name Porto Bussola because for us, a compass is not just a sign of the right direction – it is also a symbol of returning home, to the port, to your people.
Our boat Sv. Mauro is named after the patron saint of the town of Poreč.
Our owner Boris has spent his entire life working with guests and at sea. From a young age, he gained experience in Istria, Italy, and England, and traveled across Europe by bus with groups... When he wasn't on a boat, he worked as a guide on business trips, school trips, and organized tours. Over the years, he realized what people really want: a sincere, authentic experience, a personal approach, something memorable. The desire to create something of his own, close to the sea yet firmly rooted in Poreč, led him in 2008 to establish his own company and buy his first boat – Sv. Mauro.
At the beginning of our journey, Poreč didn’t have many daily boat excursions – we were among the first and laid the foundation for what the business is today.
That’s how Porto Bussola came to life – one man, one boat, and a lot of passion and desire to give guests the best possible experience. Since then, every season we have been sailing, planning, and running excursions and trips along the coast, inland Istria, and beyond.
We are still a small family business – and that’s how we want to stay. With us, you will always know who you’re talking to and who’s taking you to sea. Owner Boris is behind every planned trip, and our captain Oljo has been sailing with us from the very beginning.
What matters most to us is that everyone who sets out to sea with us feels like a guest in our home – because our boat is our second home. We offer trips tailored to people, full of local stories and flavors.
Working with the local community is very important to us. One of the main principles guiding our work is participating in and giving back to the community – offering guests authentic experiences that bring benefits to everyone locally. We’re proud to work hand in hand with our community and to give back in any way we can – from grilling fish for the City Day celebration to helping at local events.