Boat tours to Kornati National Park run from Zadar, Biograd and Vodice, ranging from half-day speedboat trips to full-day cruises that combine Kornati with Telašćica Nature Park. Most tours include breakfast, lunch and swimming stops in the archipelago's bays.
Free Cancellation Full-day small-boat trip from Zadar to Kornati with 3 park stops, swimming, a hike and lunch on Kornat.
Free Cancellation 8-hour boat trip from Zadar to Kornati and Telašćica with two swim stops, breakfast and lunch.
Free Cancellation 8-hour private speedboat charter from Zadar to Kornati's north: Lojena bay, Mana island, snorkel stops.
Free Cancellation Small-group 8.5-hour boat tour from Biograd: Žut swim stop, Telašćica Bay and Lake Mir, Pašman dip. Max 15 guests.
Free Cancellation 8.5-hour boat tour from Vodice through Kornati National Park and Telašćica Nature Park, with lunch and park tickets included.
Free Cancellation 10-hour wooden boat trip from Zadar to Kornati and Telašćica, with breakfast, grilled lunch and drinks.
Free Cancellation Half-day small-group boat tour (12 max) to Lojena lagoon on Levrnaka with snorkeling, drinks and gear included.
Free Cancellation 9-hour boat day trip from Zadar to Telašćica Nature Park and Kornati, with breakfast, lunch and swim stops.
Free Cancellation 10-hour fast-boat day trip from Zadar to Kornati with swims at Lojena beach, Mana island and Kukljica, breakfast and lunch included.
Free Cancellation 4.5-hour small-group speedboat trip from Zadar: swim stop in Kornati, Telascica, and Lojena Blue Bay.
Read what travelers share about their experience visiting Kornati National Park — from practical tips to personal highlights.
Almost every Kornati tour is a full day on the water — depart around 9:00, return around 18:00, with breakfast served during the crossing and a long midday stop for swimming. You'll spend the day threading an archipelago of 89 treeless limestone islands, 35 km long, where the white cliffs on the seaward side drop more than 80 m above the waterline and keep going 90 m below it. Nearly all tours from Zadar, Murter, Šibenik, Vodice and Biograd fold in a grilled-fish lunch at an island konoba.
The seaward cliffs are the part of the trip everyone photographs. From the deck, islands like Klobučar slide past as sheer white walls over 80 m tall, with another 90 m of rock continuing below the surface. Tours slow down here for the panoramic run — this is the park's signature sight.
Levrnaka's pale pebble crescent and turquoise shallows are the standard midday stop — a rare soft landing on islands that are otherwise bare karst. Tours time the break for when the afternoon maestral breeze is still light. Bring fins if you have them.
About 20 seasonal taverns sit in bays like Lavsa, Ravni Žakan and Anica, grilling fish and lamb a few steps from the water. Most group tours build a long, unhurried lunch into the itinerary, usually with wine included. Bring cash — the islands don't run on card machines.
On Kornat island, a 6th-century Byzantine fortress stands above the ruins of the three-nave church of St. Mary. The climb up is rough stony ground, but the panorama over the southern islands and open Adriatic is the best land view in the park. Do it in the morning — there's no shade.
Many tours add Dugi Otok's Telašćica Nature Park on the same day: the Stene cliffs, which rear over 160 m out of the sea, and Mir, a shallow warm salt lake behind the clifftop that you can wade into. Check whether the park ticket is included — on some Zadar tours it's an extra payable at check-in.
Below the waterline the park holds 353 algae species and wide Posidonia seagrass meadows, and the clear coves around Levrnaka and Lavsa are the easiest snorkel stops from a day tour. Several operators hand out masks and fins free. Full scuba diving needs an organised group and a €15 park licence arranged in advance.
Tours to Kornati are all boat-based — there's no ferry and no bridge — so the vessel, the departure port and what's bundled into the price matter more than usual. A few things to sort out before you pay.
Full-day group tours (8–10 hours) run from Zadar, Murter, Šibenik, Vodice, Biograd and Pakoštane, most on boats of 15–22 people. Half-day speedboat tours (~4.5 hours) hit two or three stops, like Emerald Aba bay and Lojena, with a max of 12 adults. Private speedboat charters give you the boat and skipper for a full 8 hours.
July and August boats fill days in advance and konobas are booked solid at lunch. Late May, June and September give you the same warm sea with a fraction of the boats — but in shoulder months tours run mainly for groups, so email operators ahead if you're travelling solo. Book only when your weather window is firm.
Most tours bundle the park ticket — the Zadar excursion at $92.84 includes fees, lunch, snorkel gear, breakfast and drinks. Cheaper listings ($50–52) often exclude the park entrance, payable at check-in, so compare the final total before choosing. If you sail your own boat, buy in advance: €25/€45 per day for a boat under 7 m versus €45/€90 from rangers inside the park.
Telašćica Nature Park sits right on the park's southeast edge, and the Vodice tour includes both parks' tickets in its $87.03 price. Sailors can buy a 3-day combo ticket via mySea (€55/€110 for small boats). Within 7 days of your Kornati ticket, St. Nicholas' Fortress in Šibenik gives a 10% discount.
All the listed tours refund in full if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure. Weather is the wildcard: boats get rescheduled or cancelled in rain or strong wind, and half-day operators typically offer an alternative date or a full refund. Note that park tickets bought separately can't be cancelled at all, with one date change allowed per season.
The Vodice tour is listed as wheelchair accessible, and several large excursion boats take strollers and infant seats. Small speedboats and RIBs are not wheelchair accessible, and half-day speedboat tours warn against booking with spinal injuries, pregnancy or heart conditions. On land, trails are rough stony karst with no adapted paths.
Murter is the closest gateway — about 7 nm, roughly 45–60 minutes of crossing — so its tours buy you extra hours among the islands. Zadar and Šibenik sit about 15 nm out, meaning longer crossings (up to 2 h 20 m each way on slower boats). Zadar Airport is 70.6 km by road from Šibenik; buses run €2–35.
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| Full-Day Group Tour (Zadar) | Small-Group Boat Tour (max 15) | Half-Day Speedboat Tour | Private Speedboat Charter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 8h–10h | 8h 30min | 4h 30min | 8h |
| Best for | First-timers and families wanting the full panorama — crowns, swim stops, konoba culture | Travellers who want space on deck — departs Biograd at 9 AM, capped at 15 guests | Short on time or sailing with kids — 90 min at Emerald Aba bay, 90 min at Lojena, max 12 adults | Groups wanting their own route — Lojena swim, then Mana island and its old film-set fortress |
| Price from | $51 (plus park fee at check-in on the cheapest listings) | $99.80 | $67–95 (plus €20/person anchoring fee in cash on one listing) | $214.69 per boat |
| Includes | Top-end version ($92.84, rated 4.6 from 322 reviews): breakfast, lunch, wine, snorkel gear, park fees, Wi-Fi, 5-language guide | Lunch, snacks, alcoholic and soft drinks, fuel, and the Kornati park ticket (rated 4.8 from 50 reviews) | Skipper, snorkel gear, bottled water; no lunch — eat before you board | Skipper and boat only; park entry fee, fuel surcharge and optional Telašćica extension are extra (rated 4.9 from 57 reviews) |
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The park has no gates and no fixed closing hours — it's open year-round, and access is by boat at any time. What actually governs your visit is the tour season: day trips and island konobas run mainly April to October, with daily departures in July and August and group-based departures you can join in May, June and September.
Ticket validity is measured in days, not hours. A one-day ticket bought between 00:00 and 24:00 is valid until 12:00 noon the next day; 3-day tickets run until noon on the fourth day, 5-day tickets until noon on the sixth.
There is no bridge and no scheduled ferry. Every visitor arrives by licensed excursion boat, private charter or their own vessel with a valid ticket.
Murter is the traditional gateway — about 7 nm (roughly 45–60 minutes) from the park, so its tours spend the least time in transit. Contracted operators include NEVIKA CRUISE and MAČEK d.o.o. Zadar sits about 15 nm out, with operators like Forum Tours (Moj Dragulj), PROVA/HelloKornati, Montana Line and Punta Artić. From Šibenik and Vodice, look at Katarina Line, ADRIA MICE, GAĆINA, Lastavica and Sea Shell Tours — Šibenik trips often pair Kornati with the cruise through St. Anthony's Channel.
Flying in? Zadar Airport is 70.6 km by road from Šibenik (bus about 2 h 25 m, €2–35); Murter is 34 km from Šibenik. Then join a day tour for roughly €35–40 per person.
Late May, June and September are the sweet spot: the sea is warm enough to swim, weather is settled, and far fewer boats compete for the bays and konoba lunches.
July and August bring the warmest sea (around 25 °C) and guaranteed daily departures, but also peak crowds, the highest prices and August's 16.9 hot days at or above 30 °C. November through March, the tour fleet and taverns shut down — there's almost nothing running from the mainland, and the winter bura peaks (storm winds average 5.8 days, most often in December).
Access is by boat only, so everything depends on the vessel. Several large excursion boats — including the Vodice tour and boats from Zadar and Murter — advertise wheelchair access, strollers and infant seats. Small speedboats and RIBs are not wheelchair accessible, and half-day speedboat operators warn against booking with spinal injuries, pregnancy or poor cardiovascular health.
On land there are no paved or adapted paths. Trails are rough stony karst, shorelines are pebble or rock, and shore visits generally require assistance.
Elderly visitors manage well aboard large excursion boats: the day is seated cruising with a long lunch stop and one or two optional swim breaks. Boarding involves steps at piers and tender landings, and the open-sea crossing can get bumpy — anyone prone to seasickness should take medication and pick a calm-weather day.
The park has no permanent residents, no drinking water supply and no medical facility. The nearest first aid is in Murter or Sali on Dugi Otok; the closest hospital is in Šibenik, and the hyperbaric centre for diving accidents is in Split. Call 112 in an emergency — rescue response across the archipelago takes time.
All land in the park is privately owned — hike only on marked trails, and don't stack stone cairns (it's prohibited). Anchoring and overnight stays are allowed only at 16 designated bays, including Stiniva, Šipnate, Vruje, Opat, Ravni Žakan, Lavsa, Piškera and Anica.
Four strict-protection zones are completely closed to visitors, swimming included: Purara islet with Klint and Volić reefs, Mrtenjak, Kolobučar, and Small and Great Obručan.
Some do, some don't. The $92.84 excursion from Zadar includes park fees, lunch, breakfast, drinks, Wi-Fi and snorkel gear, while cheaper listings at $50–52 exclude the entrance fee and charge it at check-in. Check the inclusions list before booking — the gap in sticker price often disappears once the fee is added.
Zadar is about 15 nautical miles from the park. On standard excursion boats the crossing is a big chunk of the day, but one 10-hour fast-boat trip cuts it to 2 hours 20 minutes. Tours from Murter have the shortest run — only about 7 nm, or 45–60 minutes — if you'd rather spend that time swimming.
No. There's no bridge and no scheduled public ferry into the park, so access is by licensed excursion boat, private charter or your own vessel with a valid ticket. Organised tours run from Murter, Zadar, Šibenik, Vodice, Biograd and Pakoštane for roughly €35–40 per person with the ticket included.
Most tours follow the same shape: breakfast during the crossing, a slow panoramic run beneath the crowns (cliffs over 80 m tall), a long midday swim stop — usually Lojena beach on Levrnaka — and a grilled-fish lunch at an island konoba. Some add Telašćica's salt lake Mir and the 160 m Stene cliffs on the same day.
Not on the official tariff — entrance is charged per boat, not per person, and there are no child or senior discounts. Exceptions are the 'Life in Kornati Household' program (€2 per person daily) and student tours (€1.50). On organised day trips everyone pays the same tour price; infants usually ride free on a parent's lap.
Half-day speedboat tours (4.5 hours, around $67–95) hit two or three stops — typically Emerald Aba bay and Lojena for about 90 minutes each — but skip the konoba lunch and much of the cliff panorama. Pick the full day if it's your only visit to the archipelago; the half-day suits families with small kids or anyone short on time.
Boat trips get rescheduled or cancelled in rain or strong wind — the bura blows 6+ Beaufort about 37 days a year, mostly in winter but also catching spring and autumn. All listed tours refund in full if you cancel 24 hours ahead, and weather cancellations typically come with an alternative date or refund. Park tickets bought separately can't be cancelled, so buy those only when your plans are firm.
Yes. Swim stops are built into nearly every itinerary, usually at Lojena beach on Levrnaka or sheltered bays like Vruje and Lavsa, and several operators provide masks and fins free. Swimming is banned only in the four strict-protection zones around Purara, Mrtenjak, Kolobučar and the Obručan islets.
Some large excursion boats are — the Vodice tour is explicitly listed as wheelchair accessible with stroller and service-animal allowance, and similar boats run from Zadar and Murter. Small speedboats and RIBs are not. Once ashore, there are no adapted paths; trails are rough stony karst and coves are pebble or rock.
Yes, several. The Vodice tour (8.5 hours, $87.03) includes entrance tickets to both parks, and various Zadar trips add the Stene cliffs and the swimmable Mir salt lake — though on cheaper listings the Telašćica fee is an exclusion. Off-season, some tours reroute without Telašćica at all, so confirm the route when booking.
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A 9h 40min boat excursion from Zadar on a 22-person vessel, with three stops inside Kornati National Park and a guide speaking Croatian, English, German, Italian or Russian. It starts with a breakfast on board while the boat cruises past the Kornati crowns — the cliffs are the panoramic part of the ride, viewed from the water. First stop is Lojena beach on Levrnaka for an hour of swimming and snorkeling (equipment included). Then comes an hour's hike up to a panoramic viewpoint, followed by a two-hour lunch stop on the island of Kornat. Almost everything is covered in the price: breakfast, lunch, fresh fruit, coffee, water, soft drinks and wine, plus the National Park fees and Wi-Fi on board. You only need to bring swimwear, towels and walking shoes for the hike. The meeting point is fixed (pin provided at booking) — there's no hotel pickup. Cancel at least 24 hours ahead for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
German, Russian, English, Croatian, Italian, French, Spanish
This full-day boat tour runs 8 hours from Zadar and pairs Kornati National Park with Telašćica Nature Park on Dugi Otok. You'll circle the Kornati archipelago by boat, passing the karst-limestone cliffs, then stop twice for a combined 3 hours of swimming and exploring on the islands. Telašćica Bay gets a 120-minute stop — it's one of the largest natural harbors on the Adriatic, with 25 small beaches. The cliffs of Dugi Otok rise up to 161 meters above the sea and drop to 90 meters below it. There's also time for salt lake Mir, which sits inside the park. A local English-speaking guide provides live commentary on board. Breakfast, lunch, and drinks (wine, aperitif, water) are included, along with all taxes, fees, and fuel surcharges. Note that neither park's entrance fee is covered — the national park fee is payable at check-in, and Telašćica's fee is likewise not included. There's no hotel pickup for boat trips; the departure point is in Zadar. Cancel at least 24 hours ahead for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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A private speedboat out of Zadar, booked for your group alone, spending a full 8 hours in the northern Kornati islands. The standard route stops at Lojena bay on Levrnaka for swimming and snorkeling, then Mana island, where you can walk up to the old film-set fortress. The skipper speaks English and adjusts the plan to your schedule — stops and timing are suggestions, not a fixed timetable. Included are the boat rental, the skipper's fee, diving masks, and bottled water. You pay extra for the Kornati National Park entry fee and fuel, so budget for both. Telašćica Nature Park is an optional add-on with its own entry fee and a longer route if you want it. Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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This is an 8.5-hour boat day from Biograd, leaving at 9 AM, capped at 15 guests. After about 1.5 hours of sailing, the first stop sits just north of Žut Island for a morning snack, swimming and snorkelling — 45 minutes in the water before the boat moves on. From there the boat cruises the north-west Kornati archipelago, sightseeing from the deck. The main stop is Telašćica Bay on Dugi Otok, a full two hours: lunch is served aboard, then you're free to swim in the sea or the salt lake Mir, hike to the viewpoints over the high cliffs, or both. Bring comfortable shoes for the cliff path. On the way back there's a 40-minute break on the south side of Pašman Island for a dip from the boat. Lunch, snacks, soft drinks and alcoholic drinks are all included, along with the park entrance ticket. Check in at the operator's office before boarding with the document from your booking confirmation. Tours run in English. Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Bring swimwear, sunscreen, and a long-sleeve shirt in case the wind picks up.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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This 8h 30min tour runs from Vodice aboard the boats Ina and Dida Frane, crossing Kornati National Park and continuing into Telašćica Nature Park before returning. A guide narrates in English, German, or Croatian, and the price covers lunch, all fees and taxes, and entrance tickets for both parks. The operator runs it as a plastic-free, zero-waste trip. The route passes beneath the cliffs of Klobučar, the highest cliff in the area, and by sights including the late Romanesque church of Our Lady of Tarac on Kornat island and Tureta, a 6th-century Byzantine fortress. Arrival at Telašćica is around 12:00, where you get roughly three hours for swimming in the sea or the salt lake. Departure from Telašćica is at 14:45, with the return leg following the upper route through the narrow passage of Mala Proversa, where archaeological remains are visible. Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
German, English, Croatian
This 10-hour tour runs on Moj Dragulj, a wooden boat, with guides speaking English, Croatian and Polish. Breakfast, cookies and a local aperitif are served during the panoramic sailing before the first stop. First stop is Kornat island — the island the national park was named after — for 110 minutes of swimming and free time, followed by a grilled lunch with Croatian wine or soft drinks. Then it's 120 minutes at Telašćica Nature Park, where you can swim in Mir, a salt lake warmer and saltier than the sea, or hike up to the cliffs for photos. Drinks (alcoholic and soft) are included all day, and there are restrooms on board. Park entry tickets for Kornati and Telašćica aren't included — and neither are kids' tickets (up to 12) for the parks. Cancel at least 24 hours ahead for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
English, Croatian, Polish
This 4h 30min boat tour takes a maximum of 12 adults per boat, with a local English-speaking skipper who handles the route and the commentary. Two main stops make up the day: about 90 minutes at Emerald Aba bay for snorkeling and swimming, then 90 minutes at Lojena bay on the private island of Levrnaka — the only sandy and pebble lagoon in this area. At Lojena you can snorkel, swim, or play picigin, the unofficial Dalmatian shallow-water ball game. The route is planned around crowds and rush hours, with more time on the islands and less time cruising; there's also a hilltop option on Levrnaka if you want the view from above. On the way back the boat passes Zadar's sea promenade, where you'll hear the Sea Organ's melodies from the water. Included: national park entrance fees, fuel and boat costs, bottled water, drinks and bar snacks, snorkeling gear, a windproof jacket, and the safety kit. Lunch is not included, but there is a restaurant on the island if you want it. One cost to plan for: anchoring and berthing fees are 20 EUR per person, payable in cash at check-in. Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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This 9-hour boat trip from Zadar covers two parks in one day: a 3-hour stop at Telašćica Nature Park and a panoramic cruise through Kornati National Park. At Telašćica you can swim in the salt lake Mir and climb to the park's highest viewpoint, which looks out over 166-meter cliffs and a coral lagoon. The Kornati portion is a boat tour past some of the roughly 120 islands, with live commentary in English from a local guide on board. Breakfast (a sandwich) and lunch are included. Lunch is grilled fish or meat with salad and a drink; a vegetarian option is available if you request it in advance. Water, wine and an aperitiv are served during the day. There's no hotel pickup for this trip — you'll get the exact meeting point in Zadar one day before departure. Park entrance fees for Kornati and Telašćica aren't included in the price. Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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This 10-hour trip runs from Zadar on a fast boat, so the crossing to Kornati takes 2 hours 20 minutes instead of most of your day. Breakfast with fresh coffee is served during the morning cruise through the Zadar archipelago, and there's sightseeing from the deck the whole way. Inside the park you get two hours at Lojena beach with free time to swim, then two more hours cruising among the Kornati islands, stopping at Mana island for its cliffs and the old movie-set ruins. The last stop is Kukljica, the fishing village at the southern tip of Ugljan, where you get an hour for a swim or a walk. Three swimming stops in total, plus snorkeling. Lunch, breakfast, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are included, as is a guide who speaks English and Polish. Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
English, Polish
This 4.5-hour speedboat tour runs from Zadar with a small group, covering three stops: a hidden bay in Kornati National Park (60 minutes), Telascica Nature Park on Dugi Otok (60 minutes), and Lojena Bay on Levrnaka Island (60 minutes). You meet the captain by the bridge in Zadar for a short welcome before departure. At the first stop you can swim and snorkel; at Telascica there's free time to walk, climb the hills for a view, or swim in the salt lake; Lojena Bay is the final swim stop before the ride back. Included are cold refreshments, snorkeling equipment, fuel, and on-board restrooms. The tour is guided in English. Entrance fees to the parks are not included and cost 20 euros per person, payable on the day. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before departure.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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