Kornati National Park Day Trip

Sail from Zadar to Kornati National Park and Telašćica on a full-day boat tour lasting 9 hours. Cruise between the islands, spend time ashore and return to Zadar by boat in the evening.

Overview

A full day on the water, this tour runs from Zadar out to Telašćica Nature Park and Kornati National Park. The boat leaves from the quay beside the old town bridge at 08:30 and returns roughly nine hours later. Between the two park stops there is a long cruise through the archipelago, with breakfast served soon after departure and a warm lunch of grilled fish or chicken, salad and wine eaten on board while sailing.

The first stop is Telašćica, where you get two hours ashore. That is enough time to walk up to the cliffs, hike to Salt Lake Mir for a swim, or simply sunbathe. The boat then moves on to Kornati National Park, an archipelago of 89 islands, islets and reefs, for another swim and photo stop before the cruise home.

It suits travellers who want a relaxed day rather than a packed itinerary. Most of the day is spent sitting on a boat, so bring sun protection and something to do during the crossings. Reviews consistently praise the scenery, the crew and the swim stops, while noting that space on board can feel tight, so it is less ideal for anyone who dislikes crowds.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Liburnska ObalaMeet next to the bridge to Zadar's old town, at Vrata Sv. Roka 2. Boarding is for an 08:30 departure.
2. Sightseeing cruise (2 hours)Breakfast, a welcome drink and unlimited water and juice are served while the boat heads out through the archipelago.
3. Telašćica Nature Park (2 hours)Optional stop with an extra fee. Free time for walking to the cliffs, hiking to Salt Lake Mir, swimming and photos.
4. Lunch on boardGrilled fish and chicken with salad, plus wine, served during the crossing to the national park.
5. Kornati National Park (1.5 hours)Optional stop with an extra fee. Free time for swimming, snorkelling and photo stops among the islands.
6. Sightseeing cruise (2 hours)The return leg to Zadar, with drop-off at Vrata Sv. Roka 2.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will shape the day, from what to pack to how park tickets work.

• What to bring. The listing asks for swimwear, a towel, sunglasses, sunscreen, a camera and beachwear. One reviewer also noted that only drinks are offered between embarkation and lunch, so bringing your own snacks is sensible.
• Park entry fees. Unless you book the option that includes tickets, entry to Kornati and Telašćica costs 16€ for adults and 8€ for children aged 4 to 12, payable in cash on the day. Buying on the day can save up to 10% compared with adding tickets at booking.
• Space and seating. Several reviewers said the boat can feel small and crowded, with limited seating at meals. The booking summary itself notes limited seating at meals and suggests clearer seat allocation.
• Food and drink. Breakfast and a welcome drink come at the start, then a warm lunch with wine later. Water and juice are unlimited throughout.
• Pace and fitness. The day is mostly sitting, with two hours of free time at Telašćica and an hour and a half at Kornati. Walking to the cliffs and Salt Lake Mir involves some hiking, and one reviewer said the time on each stop felt sufficient.
• Weather and cancellations. Tours may be canceled or rescheduled in unsafe weather. The region gets around 2,500 hours of annual sunshine, so sun protection matters for the long stretches on deck.

Common issues. The most frequent complaint is crowding, with reviewers describing a small boat with limited room, and the booking page's own summary notes limited seating at meals. One reviewer also found the seats uncomfortable. Another found the lunch average and the wine poor, and a further reviewer pointed out that no snacks are provided between breakfast and lunch. Long crossings are part of the deal. Tours can also be canceled or rescheduled in bad weather, and parking near the meeting point is limited to 3 hours, so drivers should use the lot at Ravnice 2 instead.

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