Boat Tours in Kornati: 13 We Would Book Ourselves

1.Zadar: Kornati Boat Trip with Lunch and Swim Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,498 reviews · 10 hours · from $64Our pick

From Zadar’s old town, you’ll spend a full day on a smaller boat sailing to Telašćica Nature Park and Kornati National Park. Expect rakija, breakfast, drinks, grilled fish and meat, two swim stops, and guides such as Magda, Wiktoria, or Gabriella, depending on the departure.

“The day was amazing. Our captains and the tour guide lady were so kind! In the morning they were already making us the food for breakfast and preparing things for lunch. We had bread with ham and cheese, some rakija (which my boyfriend and I didn’t drink because they were handing it out at the start (08:00) and at breakfast (09:45) —> too early for us) and they had unlimited water and lemonade. It was a good way to wake up. The boat is a bit loud in the back, but the view made it amazing. If you wanted to smoke, you needed to go to the front side of…”

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2.Zadar: Kornati and Telašćica Full-Day Boat Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,193 reviews · from $51Best value

Spend a full day at sea from Zadar, cruising past Kornati’s bare limestone islands to Telašćica Bay and Mir Salt Lake. You’ll get breakfast, lunch, wine, and swimming stops, with guides such as Katharine, Victoria, Tony, or Mihael sharing local stories. Expect long hours on the boat, simple food, and little shade at busy stops.

“It was a great experience 100% worth the money views were incredible! Loved going in the water”

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3.From Zadar: Kornati National Park and Telascica Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 788 reviews · from $64

Spend nine hours cruising from Zadar through Kornati National Park and Telašćica Nature Park. You’ll get breakfast, lunch, wine, aperitif, and unlimited water, with time for swimming, walking, and photos. English commentary is provided, and staff members such as Mile and Jasminka are known for their warm, helpful service.

“It is worth going on a trip to Kornati as it is beautiful. Although this boat was busy (at least 100 passengers) it wasn’t too crowded on board. There is a lot of travel time but the scenery is lovely to watch go by and we saw a couple of dolphins. This trip only had 2 stops (beach/lookout) and salt lake. Other trip providers seem to go to 3 so it’s worth looking around. There are lots of trip sellers in Zadar harbour to choose between. I did like the cancellation options though by booking online. Be aware this trip doesn’t include €15 National Park fee, which you pay by…”

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4.Zadar: Kornati and Telašćica Cruise with Ticket Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 759 reviews · from $68

Spend about nine hours cruising from Zadar through the Kornati islands and Telašćica Nature Park. Your ticket covers park fees, breakfast, lunch, unlimited water, wine, and rakija. Swim at Levrnaka, hike for island views, and visit Lake Mir. Expect long stretches on the boat, two main stops, English guidance, and weather-dependent route changes.

“I enjoyed the boat tour and the visits to the islands. I would highly recommend it if you're in the area.”

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5.From Zadar: Kornati National Park & Telašćica Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 582 reviews · 9 hours · from $57

Spend nine sunny hours at sea from Zadar, with breakfast, lunch, drinks, a guide, and two major nature stops. Swim in Telašćica’s Salt Lake Mir, walk to the cliffs, snorkel in Kornati National Park, and enjoy views of 89 islands. The long cruise and busy summer swimming bays are the main trade-offs.

“Yelena made this excursion worth it! She was so accommodating to all my dietary restrictions, had very clear explanations for the timing of the excursions and was all around very welcoming. There were also really cool people onboard to speak to over the duration of the day. I definitely recommend this tour, especially with Yelena!”

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6.Zadar: Full-Day Sailing Trip to Kornati

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 563 reviews · 9 hours · from $81

Sail from Marina Borik with an English-speaking skipper and no more than seven participants. Cruise toward Kornati and Telašćica, walk to Lake Mir and the cliffs, then swim and snorkel in a quiet bay. Expect about three hours each way, with sailing depending on the wind. Bring food, drinks, swimwear, and sunscreen.

“It was incredible trip with our skipper Josip, 100% reccomend!”

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7.From Zadar/Bibinje: Kornati National Park Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 380 reviews · 9 hours · from $55

Spend nine hours cruising from Zadar or Bibinje through Telašćica Nature Park and Kornati National Park. You get breakfast, grilled fish and chicken with wine, unlimited water and juice, swimming stops, and snorkeling gear on request. The boat returns around 18:00 to Zadar or 17:15 to Bibinje.

“Very nice boat trip. Modest breakfast, good lunch and excellent coffee. For the way back there should be more chocolat and chips for sale. Icecream too expensive.”

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8.From Biograd: Kornati and Telašćica Full Day Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 185 reviews · 9 hours · from $70

Join an English-speaking guide aboard the traditional wooden boat Nenad for a full-day cruise from Biograd. You’ll pass Kornati’s island maze, Vela Sestrica Lighthouse, and Telašćica’s 150-meter cliffs, with lunch, drinks, swimming time, and a walk to the viewpoint included. A larger replacement boat may sometimes operate.

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9.Kornati National Park and Telašćica Full-Day Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 101 reviews · from $90

Set sail from Vodice with a live guide in English, German, or Croatian. You’ll pass Tribunj, Murter, Kornati’s cliffs, Our Lady of Tarac, and Tureta fortress, then spend 2 hours 45 minutes at Telašćica swimming in Lake Mir and the Adriatic. Lunch, park tickets, and boat transport are included.

“Very nice boat trip in beautiful scenery. Lunch on the boat included in the price, otherwise reasonable prices. On the way back, we spotted dolphins and the boat turned around and stopped so we could watch them.”

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10.Sibenik: Full-Day Kornati National Park Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 9 hours · from $153Top rated

Spend nine hours with an English-speaking skipper and no more than 11 people aboard. Cruise Sibenik Channel, see St Nicholas’ fortress and Hitler’s Eyes tunnel, swim near Kornati cliffs, eat at Smokvica, and stop at Prvic Luka. Drinks and park admission are included; lunch is extra.

“What a brilliant way to spend a day, we loved every minute of it. If you get the chance to do this, do it.”

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11.Full-day boat trip from Zadar and Sukošan to Kornati NP

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 15 reviews · from $56

Sail from Zadar or Sukošan aboard Sveti Ante, a traditional Croatian logger with more than 30 years of Kornati trips. You will pass Ugljan, Pašman, Proversa, Telašćica, Vela Sestrica, and Kornati National Park, then swim at Lojena Beach, enjoy grilled fish or chicken with wine, and visit Kukljica.

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12.SURPRISE TOUR KORNATI & TELASCICA Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $62

Sail from Zadar with an English, Polish, and Croatian-speaking guide to Kornat and Telascica. You get breakfast, grilled fish and chicken, drinks, swimming time, snorkeling, and walks in two beautiful bays. The boat carries up to 65 people and reaches Kornat before the busiest boats arrive.

“The boat cruise provided food, drinks and stunning views. There were very helpful guides, they took care about everything we needed. Lunch took place in beautiful bay🙂 One thing I would recommend is sneakers/ sport shoes no flip flops because of rocky terrain at the view point. Trip was really nice, I can highly recommend it!”

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13.Full-day boat trip from Biograd na moru to Kornati NP

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 8 reviews · from $56

Sail from Biograd na Moru aboard the traditional Croatian boat Sveti Ante for a nine-hour day around Kornati and Telašćica. You’ll get a welcome drink, breakfast, lunch, drinks, a 1.5-hour swim stop at Levrnaka Island, and free time in Vrgada. Guides speak Croatian, Czech, and English. National Park entry costs extra.

“The trip was from start to finish in one word Amazing 👍 food was excellently prepared, fish and chicken steak, salad and pastries. Toast with ham for breakfast and watermelon in the afternoon. Wine was also excellent. The organization was absolutely top notch and we arrived at the places at a time when no one was there, so we enjoyed everything wonderfully. The captain and the rest of the staff took great care of us. I definitely recommend it and we look forward to meeting you again.”

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