National Park Tours in Kornati: 8 We Would Book Ourselves

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

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.Excursion to Kornati National Park from Zadar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 273 reviews · 9 hours 40 minutes (approx.) · from $96

Join guides Aninka and Ivan for a 9-hour-40-minute boat trip from Zadar into Kornati National Park. You’ll get breakfast, coffee, fruit, drinks, snorkeling gear, lunch, and three main stops, including Lojena Beach, Tureta Fortress, and an island meal. The boat holds no more than 22 people.

“The daytrip was perfect. The crew was very caring, lots of food and drinks on board, lunch was excellent as well and they took their time for questions.”

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5.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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6.Kornati National Park and Nature Park Telašćica Full-Day Trip from Zadar

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 92 reviews · from $52Best value

Spend about eight hours cruising from Zadar through Kornati National Park and Telašćica Nature Park. Expect sweeping cliff views, clear water, breakfast, lunch, drinks, live commentary, and swimming time. The route can change off-season, and the €16 Telašćica entrance fee is extra. Some departures use stops such as Lojena Beach, Sali, or Kukljica.

“No doubt Kornati is among the most beautiful islands to see. But I dislike the programme organized by the company. The boat is crowded and only one swimming place. Visit to the fishing village is a waste of time, nothing to see there. Could have been better.”

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7.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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8.From Zadar: Private Speedboat Tour of Kornati National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · 8 hours

Spend eight hours with an English-speaking skipper on a private speedboat from Zadar to Kornati National Park. Cruise past Dalmatian islands, see Mana’s old fortress, swim at Lojena Bay, and ask your skipper to tailor the day around swimming, snorkeling, hiking, or secluded coves. Fuel and park admission cost extra in cash.

“Très bonne journée en famille. Skipper à l'écoute et professionnel. Très beaux paysages. Idéal quand on souhaite éviter la foule des touristes.”

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