Tulcea – Sulina boats and tours

Frequently asked questions

Short answers about booking, boarding, luggage and safety. If you cannot find what you need, call our dispatch office, 24/7.

Booking and tickets

How do I book?

By phone, with our dispatch office: 0752 917 592, 24/7, every day. There is no online booking. Tell us the date and departure time, the number of passengers and where you get on and off.

Do I need to book in advance?

We recommend calling at least a day before, especially at weekends and on public holidays, when boats fill up quickly. For the same day, call the dispatch office and we will tell you where seats are still available.

How much is a ticket?

A Tulcea – Sulina ticket costs 120 lei per person, one way. Between any other two stops on the route it costs 80 lei. Group and travel agency fares are negotiable; please call the dispatch office.

How do I pay?

The dispatcher gives you all payment details when you book.

Do children pay?

Children aged 2 and under travel free, both on the boat and on tours. For older children, the dispatcher tells you the fare when you book.

Can I cancel or change my booking?

Call the dispatch office as early as possible; they will tell you the cancellation and change conditions and find you another departure.

Boarding and luggage

Where does the boat leave from?

In Tulcea, from Tulcea Port Aval and Tulcea Sindicate; in Sulina, from Sulina – ANL and Sulina – Town Hall. When you book, the dispatcher tells you which pier your departure uses.

When should I be at the pier?

Boarding starts 15 minutes before departure. Leave early for Tulcea: traffic, roadworks or parking can delay you.

Where can I leave my car in Tulcea?

In the guarded car park at Tulcea Port Aval, for 30 lei a day. For free, in the public car park at the Trade Unions House, next to the Tulcea Sindicate pier.

How much luggage can I bring?

Your ticket includes up to 20 kg of luggage per person, with dedicated space on board. Extra luggage is charged separately; for bulky items we run special trips.

Can I bring a pet or a bicycle?

Tell us when you book. We confirm the conditions depending on the departure and the space available.

What if I am late?

If a passenger is late, we call them and do our best so that nobody misses the boat. If you know you will be late, call the dispatch office.

On board and safety

How long is the trip?

About 90 minutes between Tulcea and Sulina, including the stops on the way.

Where does the boat stop?

Besides Partizani, Maliuc, Gorgova and Crișan, on request we stop at any pier where the boat can moor safely, including the private piers of hotels and guesthouses along the route. Tell us at booking where you get on or off.

Do I have to wear a life jacket?

Yes. Under maritime law, life jackets are worn for the whole trip. We provide them, including for children.

What happens in bad weather?

Passenger safety comes first. We have covered and open boats and choose them according to the weather. If the weather does not allow sailing, the dispatcher calls you and we agree on another departure.

Sulina and tours

Can I drive to Sulina?

No. There is no road to Sulina; the only way in is by water, on the boat from Tulcea.

Do you run tours in the Delta?

Yes, from Sulina and from Tulcea: to Letea Forest, Lake Roșu, Lake Lumina, the mouth of the Danube, Mila 23 and more. They last from a few hours to a full day, and your skipper is also your guide. The full list, with prices, is on Excursii Delta Dunării.

Can I rent a boat?

Yes. We hire out boats for private trips, at the time and on the route you want, and boats for recreational sport fishing, self-drive or with a skipper. Details and prices are on Excursii Delta Dunării.

Do you run boats outside the timetable?

Yes. We run private Tulcea – Sulina transfers at the time you choose, from 1,500 lei per trip, depending on group size.

Information updated on 15.10.2026.