Spend a full day slipping through the limestone islands of Kornati National Park, swimming around Levrnaka, and hiking to Telašćica's Salt Lake. This Zadar-based cruise pairs clear-water swims with cliff-top views and a practical onboard lunch.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
On a clear morning the quay at Liburnska Obala hums with movement: fishermen ready their skiffs, cafes send out the smell of espresso, and a low-slung tourist boat bobs against the pier like a nervous animal. By 08:00 the engine thumps, ropes go taut and Zadar slides astern. The Adriatic opens up into a scatter of limestone islands — the Kornati — their pale rock catching the sun and throwing back a light that makes the sea look impossibly turquoise.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
9 hours (full day)
Fitness Level
Suitable for average fitness; requires ability to board a boat and walk short rocky trails for up to 90 minutes at stops.
Wildlife
History
The Kornati archipelago has been shaped by centuries of fishing, shepherding and Venetian navigation; the islands' sparse soils and stone walls show traditional land use.
Conservation
Kornati and Telašćica are protected areas with strict rules on anchoring and fishing to preserve marine habitats; visitors should avoid littering and follow guides' instructions.
Reserve your spot on the NP Kornati Islands and Telašćica Cruise with Entrance Ticket today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Start early at the pier
Arrive 15–20 minutes before departure at Liburnska Obala to board and secure a good spot on deck for views and shade.
Trim down for swims
Bring a quick-dry towel and reef shoes — beaches are pebble and seabeds can be rocky near shore.
Protect against the sun
Long stretches on deck and reflective water intensify UV; use SPF 30+ sunscreen and a wide-brim hat.
Watch weather forecasts
The bura wind can make crossings choppy; if winds are strong operators may cancel for safety—plan a buffer day in Zadar.
Swimwear & quick-dry towel
Essential for the crystal-clear swims at Levrnaka and the Salt Lake.
summer
Reef or water shoes
Protects feet on pebbled beaches and rocky hiking sections.
summer
Sun protection (SPF, hat, sunglasses)
Open-deck exposure and reflective sea demand reliable sun protection.
summer
Light daypack with water bottle
Carry layers, camera, and any seasickness remedies comfortably.