Kornati and Telašćica Day Cruise from Zadar: Swim, Snorkel & Dalmatian Lunch

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

9–10 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for most fitness levels; you should be able to step on/off a boat and swim from the anchored tender or ladder.

Overview

Board in Zadar at dawn and spend a long day between Telašćica Nature Park's cliffs and the scattered islets of Kornati National Park. Expect swims in a salty inland lake, a traditional Dalmatian lunch on deck, and hours of sheer seascape drama.

Kornati and Telašćica Day Cruise from Zadar: Swim, Snorkel & Dalmatian Lunch

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Date

Thu, Oct 30

Travelers

The harbor at Liburnska Obala yawns awake before dawn—fishermen untangle nets, café steam rises, and the old town bridge frames a silver strip of sea leading out toward islands. By 08:30 you step aboard a midsize cruiser and the city recedes: a soft engine thrum, the salt-scented wind, and Zadar's stone facades shrinking into a postcard. The day unfolds as a loop between two very different Adriatic moods—Telašćica's shaded cliffs and Mir Lake's saline calm, then the raw, wind-sculpted geometry of the Kornati archipelago.

Adventure Photos

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Adventure Tips

Bring reef‑safe sunscreen

The Adriatic sun is strong and much of the day is on exposed decks; use reef-safe sunscreen to protect your skin and marine life.

Pack a lightweight windbreaker

Even on warm days the wind picks up in the open sea—bring a thin jacket for the return trip.

Reserve vegetarian options in advance

Vegetarian and vegan meals are available but should be requested when booking to ensure availability.

Take seasickness precautions if needed

If you're prone to motion sickness, use medication or acupressure bands before boarding; the boat returns later in the day when waves can pick up.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Bottlenose dolphins
Audouin's gulls and other coastal seabirds

History

Kornati’s bare islets reflect a history of grazing and stone clearing dating back centuries; Telašćica served local fishermen and shepherds and retains traces of traditional island life.

Conservation

Both Telašćica and Kornati are protected areas—avoid anchoring on Posidonia meadows, take all trash back to the mainland, and follow crew guidance to minimize impact.