Kornati National Park & Telašćica Day Cruise: Lojena Beach, Salt Lake Mir, Dolphins
Difficulty
easy
Duration
10 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for people in average physical condition—short swims and short cliff walks are optional and low-impact
Overview
A full-day boat cruise from Zadar to Kornati National Park and Telašćica combines limestone cliffs, a salty inland lake, and a swim at Lojena’s pearly shore. Expect dolphins, grilled fish, and dramatic coastal views on this 10-hour island circuit.
Kornati National Park & Telašćica Day Cruise: Lojena Beach, Salt Lake Mir, Dolphins
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The morning light on Liburnska Obala in Zadar is flat and clear; the harbor smells faintly of diesel and salt. By 8:30 a.m. passengers gather—families with towels, couples with cameras, solo travelers nursing espressos—then the boat slips free and the islands start to unfold like pages in a field guide. The Adriatic here pushes and pulls at the hull, a steady, polite insistence that you’re leaving the city rhythms behind.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Board early and secure gear
Arrive at Liburnska Obala by 8:15 a.m. to board calmly and stow cameras and bags under cover; sea spray and wind can move items quickly.
Sun protection is non-negotiable
Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a wide-brim hat and sunglasses—the Adriatic glare intensifies on open water and pebble beaches.
Prepare for swimming from a boat
Bring swim shoes for rocky entries at Lojena and a quick-dry towel; boat ladders and shallow shelves make reboarding straightforward but slippery.
Seasickness precautions
If you’re sensitive to motion, take an antiemetic before departure and choose a mid-ship seat with the clearest horizon view.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Bottlenose dolphins
- Cormorants and common gulls
History
The Kornati archipelago’s karst islands were shaped by millennia of wind and sea; Telašćica’s protected status since 1980 reflects its combination of archaeological finds, endemic plants and dramatic cliffs.
Conservation
Visitors are asked to avoid anchoring on Posidonia meadows, limit single‑use plastics, and respect marked trails to protect fragile coastal habitats.
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Adventure Hotspots in Zadar
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Reef‑safe sunscreen
Protects skin and the marine environment during long sun exposure on deck and shore.
summer specific
Non‑slip deck or water shoes
Helpful for rocky landings at Lojena and slippery boat ladders.
summer specific
Light wind layer
Keeps you comfortable during cooler offshore breezes and late-afternoon returns.
spring specific
Waterproof camera or phone case
Protects electronics from spray and allows shore and underwater shots at shallow beaches.
summer specific