PRIVATE Guided Day Trip in Danube Delta, Tulcea to Sulina
Cross the whole Danube Delta from west to east with your own boat and guide: from Tulcea through Mila 23 and along the Old Danube to Sulina, the old port town where the Danube meets the Black Sea.
Duration
About 10 hours
Tour type
Private, only your group
Route
Tulcea, Mila 23, Sulina
Lunch
On your own, in Sulina
Guiding
In English
Start
Any day you choose
The day in short
From Tulcea to the Black Sea in one day
Sulina is the last town on the Danube before the river flows into the Black Sea, and the easternmost town in Romania. A century ago it was a busy, cosmopolitan port, home to the European Danube Commission, to sailors and merchants from all over Europe. Today you can still see a little of the charm and grandeur of those days. This private day trip takes you there the slow way, through the wild heart of the Danube Delta.
The best part of the day is the journey out. Soon after Tulcea your boat leaves the main river for small channels and quiet lakes. You stop for a coffee in Mila 23, the fishing village in the middle of the Danube Delta, then follow the winding Old Danube past Crișan before joining the Sulina channel for the last stretch to the sea.
In Sulina you have free time until the late afternoon. Walk along the waterfront, visit the old lighthouse of the European Danube Commission, wander through the old cemetery where sailors of many nations rest, or go to the beach for a swim in the Black Sea. Then the boat brings you back to Tulcea along the Sulina channel, the most direct way.
Know what to expect. Sulina is a town with a rich past, not a nature reserve. The return along the Sulina channel is a wide, straight waterway used by ships and speed boats. If your main wish is wildlife and wild landscapes, our private day trip to Letea is the better choice. If you want to say you crossed the Danube Delta all the way to the Black Sea, this is your day.
You travel in our open boat, built for the Danube Delta, with a naturalist guide who explains what you see along the way.
The highlights
Across the Danube Delta
Morning · by boat
Channels, lakes and Mila 23
The wildest part of the day: small waterways, quiet lakes and a coffee in the fishing village of Mila 23.
Late morning · by boat
The Old Danube
The slow, winding old course of the river, past the village of Crișan, towards the sea.
Afternoon · free time
Sulina and the Black Sea
The old lighthouse, the sailors’ cemetery, lunch on a terrace on your own and, if you like, a swim in the sea.
Hour by hour
Itinerary
The day Tulcea, Mila 23, Sulina and back
- 8:30 to 9:30 Meeting with your guide at Port Tulcea Aval, at an hour agreed with you.
- Morning Through small channels and lakes, away from the main river, in our open boat.
- Morning Coffee stop in Mila 23, with toilets.
- Late morning Along the Old Danube, past Crișan, then on the Sulina channel to Sulina.
- Afternoon Free time in Sulina: the town, the old lighthouse, the cemetery, lunch and the beach, on your own.
- Around 17:00 Back on board and along the Sulina channel to Tulcea.
- Evening Back in Tulcea, about 10 hours after you set off.
About the beach. The boat stops in the town, not at the beach. You can walk there or take a local taxi, paid by you.
The exact channels on the way out depend on the season, the water level and the weather, so your guide chooses the route on the day.
Private day trip · 2027
from
€550
per boat
One price for the whole boat: €550 for 1 to 5 guests, €600 for 6 to 10 guests. Your naturalist guide, fuel and the Danube Delta fees are included.
- Deposit to book 50%
- Lunch in Sulina on your own
Practical
- StartPort Tulcea Aval, between 8:30 and 9:30
- EndIn Tulcea, about 10 hours later
- GroupOnly your group
- SeasonLate April to early October
Price details
What the price covers
The price includes
- A private boat and guide, only for your group, for the whole day
- Guiding in English, by a naturalist guide who knows the landscapes, the wildlife and the people of the Danube Delta
- Boat trip Tulcea, Mila 23, Sulina and back to Tulcea, fuel included
- Fees for visiting the Danube Delta
The price does not include
- Lunch and drinks in Sulina
- Any transport in Sulina, for example a taxi to the beach
- Entrance fees in Sulina
- Insurance of any kind (travel, belongings and so on)
Photo gallery
Moments from the trip
Private day trip
2027 price and booking
Any day from late April to early October 2027. The price is for the whole boat, in euro, VAT included: €550 for 1 to 5 guests and €600 for 6 to 10 guests. For a larger group we use more boats; write to us for the price.
Choose your date
Choose a date and the number of guests, children included, and click Request this date. Fill in the booking request form and we will get back to you to confirm availability and to send you the next steps.
Booking request
How to book
- Send a booking request. Choose your date and the number of guests and fill in the form. We usually answer in less than 24 hours. Please check your spam folder too.
- We confirm and send you the payment link.
- Your booking is confirmed when you pay the 50% deposit, online, through the payment link. Until then, no places are held for you.
- Pay the balance at boarding, in cash or by card (RON or EUR).
A request is not a booking. Please pay within 3 days of our email. If we do not receive the 50% deposit by then, the request expires and the places go to other guests. If you decide later, write to us first to check that there is still room. Do not pay an old payment link without asking us: if the places are taken, we can only refund you.
Bookings are taken only through the form or by email. The phone is for information only.
Cancellation policy
- More than 90 days before the trip, you can postpone it. You receive a voucher valid for 2 years.
- Less than 90 days before the trip, the deposit is not refundable and cannot be moved to another program.
Children
- The price is per boat, so children do not change it.
- Every child, of any age, counts as one guest.
- Parents are fully responsible for supervising their children during the trip.
Our boats
Open boats, the complete experience
Our boats are open. You see, hear and smell the Danube Delta all around you: the water, the reeds, the birds, the wind. Nothing stands between you and the landscape, and that is what makes it a complete experience.
- No roof. The boat is not covered when it rains.
- No shade. You are in the sun for the whole trip.
- No heating. Mornings and evenings on the water can be cool.
We offer you a fabulous experience. Your part is to come prepared.
Packing list
Bring with you
A long day on the water, and an afternoon by the sea. The essentials below are needed, the recommended items make the day more pleasant.
Essential
- Long trousers and long sleeves, against sun and insects
- A sun hat with a brim, not a cap
- Sunglasses
- A jacket and a rain jacket or a rain poncho
- Sunscreen
Recommended
- Swimwear and a towel, if you want to swim in the sea
- Insect repellent
- Water for the day
- Cash or a card for lunch and a taxi in Sulina
Before you book
Is this trip for you?
All the way to the sea
The right choice if reaching the Black Sea and seeing Sulina matters to you, and you are happy with a long day in the boat to get there.
A long day
About 10 hours, most of them in an open boat. Keep your evening free: no bus, train or flight on the same evening.
More nature, fewer crowds?
Our private day trip to Letea takes you through wilder landscapes to the oak forest and the horses of Letea.
Our commitment to conservation
Nature comes first
Our tours are designed to keep our impact low and to protect the delicate ecosystem of the Danube Delta. By choosing this trip you support a slower, more careful way of exploring it.
Lower power engines
Our boats run on engines with less power than they would normally carry. That means less disturbance in the water, less fuel and lower emissions.
A slow, steady pace
Moving slowly protects the aquatic vegetation that fish need for breeding, prevents erosion of the banks and reduces stress on migratory and resident birds.
Distance from nests
We never enter nesting or breeding areas, and we keep our distance from bird nests along the shoreline.
Questions and answers
Frequently asked questions
Is the price per person or per boat?
Per boat: €550 for 1 to 5 guests, €600 for 6 to 10 guests, children included. Lunch, drinks and any transport in Sulina are paid by you, on the spot.
How much time do we have in Sulina?
You have free time until about 17:00, when the boat leaves for Tulcea. Enough for a walk, lunch and a visit to the lighthouse or the beach.
Can we swim in the Black Sea?
Yes, in summer. The boat stops in the town, and the beach is a walk or a short taxi ride away. Bring swimwear and a towel.
Where do we have lunch?
In Sulina, on your own. It is a town, with restaurants, terraces and fast food places, so you can eat wherever you like and on the budget you choose.
Sulina or Letea?
Sulina is for reaching the Black Sea and seeing a small port town with a long history. Letea is for nature: wilder channels, an old oak forest among the dunes and the horses. If you have to choose one, and nature is your reason to come, choose our private day trip to Letea.
Do we wear life jackets?
Yes. A life jacket is provided for everyone and must be worn during the whole boat trip.
How many people can join?
The price on this page is for one boat, with up to 10 guests, children included. For a larger group we use more boats; write to us for the price.
Contact
- Emailcontact@discoverdanubedelta.com
- Phone, SMS, WhatsApp+40 763 869 400
+40 757 894 456 - For bookings and requests we always prefer email. Thank you!
Coming from Bucharest?
Tulcea is about 300 km from Bucharest. Book our private transfer together with your tour, or come by train or minibus.
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