Spend a full day aboard a fast boat from Zadar exploring Kornati National Park: swim at Lojena, photograph Mana’s cliffs and relax in the fishing village of Kukljica. This trip mixes high-speed cruising with three swimming stops, a guided narrative and a fresh Dalmatian lunch.
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The morning air off Zadar tastes of salt and diesel as the boat threads through a scatter of islets, cliffs sun-baked to white and the sea a single, relentless blue. You sip coffee on deck while the mainland shrinks; the coast’s limestone edges slip into channels that dare you to look overboard.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
10 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for average fitness; requires ability to climb in/out of water and move on wet, uneven surfaces
Wildlife
History
The Kornati were historically working seascapes for fishing and grazing; small stone shelters and dry‑stone walls record centuries of human use.
Conservation
Kornati is a protected national park with strict anchoring rules to preserve seagrass (Posidonia) meadows and marine biodiversity.
Reserve your spot on the Full-Day Kornati islands Boat Trip from Zadar today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Beat the sun early
Start with sunscreen and a brimmed hat; mornings are the calmest for photos and shade is minimal on open decks.
Bring reef‑safe sunscreen
The park protects Posidonia beds—use reef-safe SPF to avoid harming marine ecosystems.
Prepare for motion
If you’re sensitive to boat motion, take anti-nausea medication before departure and sit midship for the smoothest ride.
Footwear for wet rocks
Water shoes or sandals with grip make rocky beach exits and dinghy landings safer.
Reef‑safe sunscreen
Protects skin and the park’s marine habitats during long sun exposure
summer
Swimwear and quick‑dry towel
For swimming stops and time on deck between islands
summer
Light windbreaker
Blocks wind and spray during open‑sea crossings, useful in cooler mornings or evenings
spring
Water shoes
Provide traction on rocky beaches and make entering/exiting the water safer
summer