Hello Kornati - Small group one day trip from Zadar

Recommended by 96% of travelers

Zadar, Croatia

10 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

The islands, sights, and bays of the Kornati National Park are an easy boat trip from Zadar. With this small-group cruise, swap the crowds and standardized sights-and-stops of larger boat tours for a more relaxed day of discovery on the water. Flit around the islands aboard a skippered motorboat: stopping to snorkel, go ashore, and eat at a taverna on route. Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments make everything complete and convenient.

Explore Kornati National Park on a small-group boat trip from Zadar
Avoid crowds and the usual cruise haunts: visit off-the-radar bays and sites
Stop to snorkel, hike on shore, see hidden cliffs, and savor a taverna lunch
Capped at 12 people for relaxed vibe, with meals and refreshments included

What's Included

Departure at 8.00 a.m. from Punta Bajlo (free parking)
1. stop: Lavdara or Katina island - swimming from a boat in the most beautiful crystal clear sea
2. stop: Mrtovac - experience stunning view over Kornati archipelago and rarely seen cliff sites
3. stop (out of season): Tarac bay - hiking and sightseeing of Lady of Tarac Church and Tureta Fort
4. stop: Suha Punta - break for lunch in a local tavern - choose fish or meat menu + side dish
5. stop: Island of Pinizelić - stop for a swim from a boat
Return to Zadar between 17.30 -18.00 p.m.
All Fees and Taxes
Breakfast

Sandwiches
Snacks
Lunch

Meat or fish menu with a side dish and salad
Soda/Pop
Alcoholic Beverages

Aperitive and wine
Bottled water
Restroom on board

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Mujak
Put Klementa, 23000, Zadar, Croatia
Departure at 8.00 am from a pier.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Lavdara Otok (Lavdara Island)

5 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Church of Our Lady of Tarac

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Michael_M

The captain is a local who has plied these waters for many years - initially as a professional fisherman and now as tour operator. He knows the waters and islands like the back of his hand and took us to places the bigger boats don’t go to. He is a nice guy with plenty of information on local history. Great little boat. 7 guests. Say up on the roof of the boat for most of the trip appreciating 360 degree views of superb nature not possible on a bigger boat. I recommend this tour.

Reviews

4.9

based on 191 reviews

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Great boat tour

Madison_B, Sep 2025

This was a great experience. The boat was clean and sturdy and there was plenty of food and drinks on board. The small group was the perfect size and I felt like there was plenty of space to spread out. We stopped at amazing swimming and snorkeling areas and lunch was great. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience!

Davor the best

Nino_V, Sep 2025

It was an amazing tour and experience with Davor. He took us to so nice places for diving and swimming. We had fresh meat and tuna for Lunch. There was a lot of fruits and drinks on the boat. We had breakfast on the boat. Everything was super nice.

Not what we had hoped for

Eve_M, Aug 2025

Lovely food. Friendly skipper. However felt like a half hearted trip, taken to same island twice. Waited too long at a 3rd stop while skipper visited his friends. Limited sight seeing.

I could not recommend...

Abigail_T, Jul 2025

I could not recommend this tour more. The captain was so personable and fun, and the sights were beautiful. We made four stops, including one for lunch. All the food was great, and the captain provided drinks. This was a perfect boat day!

A really lovely day out on the water.

Jessica_S, Sep 2024

Lovely small group. Saw my first ever Sunfish! Plenty of dolphins, lovely bays to swim in and a really pleasant restaurant lunch. The captian was excellent, friendly and clear.

Utterly brilliant - small but perfectly formed!

Hugo_S, Sep 2024

What a fantastic way to kick off our family holiday in Croatia! A quick drive to the boat from Zadar and off we went. Captain was hilarious (letting my 10 year old steer the boat later in the day was hugely appreciated) and he was clearly knowledgeable and passionate about the area. Took us to some truly stunning coves to snorkel and entered into a small but magical cave. Stopped for a delicious lunch at a taverna (much better than a lunch we had on board another boat, and far more expensive excursion, later in the trip). The boat is smallish but has a good sun deck and it also means that your group remains small (we were 11 all in). Would highly recommend - much better value than the various operators round Zadar harbour. We loved it!

Dalmatian Island Tour

JGlen_S, Aug 2024

Great day on the Dalmatian coast, we went to islands and bays the other tours miss. I would gladly go again.

Awesome!

Ivanka, Aug 2024

Awesome, nothing more to say. Unique experience, would redo this any time again. Be ready to swim in the waters you’d otherwise never experience. This tour is done from the heart, so a big thank you to the host.

My favourite Zadar excursion

Emer_B, Aug 2024

As the title suggests, this was the highlight of my trip to Zadar. Captain Davor was a great host - very friendly, polite and humourous. His boat, whilst not a fancy catamaran, was more than comfortable enough for the 12 of us who joined the trip. I was the only solo traveller, with two families and two couples, of four different nationalities, but the ambiance on board was great. We had four opportunities to swim, including one at our lunch spot. I enjoyed each location for different reasons, hut my favourite was the final spot as there were plenty of fish residing close to the coast. Our group also loved diving off the ropf of the boat (I also did this and can confirm it's exhilarating). The roof of the boat is also an excellent spot to take in panoramic views of the islands, whilst enjoying a quieter atmosphere than in the shaded bit on the main deck. I reallt appreciated that breakfast, snacks and lunch were included in the price, and the lunch in particular was really tasty. Overall, this was a really fun and relaxing day from start to finish, a brilliamt way to discover the Kornati national park in a small group with freedom to explore, and great value for money.

A day well-spent

Daniela_A, Aug 2024

A day well-spent on board Davor's boat. A small group of less than 12 people. The journey to the natural park is a two-hour one...but we had hats and sunscreen, and part of the boat is covered. Davor took us to some lovely secluded coves, where the water was crystal clear and where we could swim and snorkel. (Snorkels provided on board).Lunch on one of the islands was also very good (Just as breakfast earlier, and fruit and drinks during the whole trip). And after lunch, we still had time for another stop and one more relaxed swim before making our way back.

Amazing trip

Regina_M, Jul 2024

An absolute amazing boat trip to the Kornati islands. Breakfast consisted of a selection of meats, cheese, bread and a selection of fruits. Alongside a selection of drinks. Dinner was at a taverna and the fish was so tasty. Had the opportunity to stop at 4 different swim stops and all stops provided a different swim/snorkel experience. Would recommend this trip.

Such a Fun Time!

Jennifer_B, Jul 2024

This is such a fun experience for kids and adults alike! We swam in amazing spots, had the most delicious breakfast and lunch, and even got lucky enough to see some Adriatic dolphins!

Great day on the water

George_M, Jul 2024

Great day on the boat. The captain stopped at several beautiful and unique swimming spots. Lunch was also fresh and tasty. Overall a great experience.

Loved it!

Nancy_B, Jul 2024

We were so happy to have picked this tour, as there were so many different ones listed in Zadar. Our captain was delightfully friendly and shared his love and knowledge of the islands and sea in a way that made an unforgettable day for us. The boat was not large, but 4 small groups (12 people max) found personal space to hang out during the rides to various secluded and gorgeous swimming spots. We were taken for a delicious lunch at a remote island restaurant. Highly recommended!

Perfect

JeanPhilippe_K, Jul 2024

Amazing experience!!! I would definitely recommend. All included, easy experience and captain is great.

Great day on boat in Croatia

Ondej_K, Jul 2024

Highly recommended. Davor the captain was wonderful and the whole day trip was excellent! 12 people on board maximum.

Would go again in a heartbeat - a truly great day

John_M, Jun 2024

Truly fantastic day with great swimming locations and the location for lunch was superb. Our Captain , Davor, entertained us all the way - great character. Also helped all the guests on the trip got on so well.

Absolutely amazing

Alexandria_O, Jun 2024

This was such a great tour. The captain is very nice and provided snacks, water, and wine. You can sit in the front of the boat, sun on top of it, or sit in the back to avoid getting splashed. The water is crystal clear and stunning, perfect for swimming. We stopped for lunch at a great little restaurant that you could swim from the pier afterwards. It was over 90°F at the time, so this was much appreciated. Totally worth it.

Amazing boat day

Monique_M, Jun 2024

We had the most wonderful experience! It surpassed our expectations. The captain was very nice and brought us to amazing swimming spots! The lunch was very good as well. Highly recommand this boat trip!

Amazing Day Out!

Dannielle_S, Jun 2024

This was an amazing trip and i would definitely recommend to anyone! My boyfriend and I wanted to explore the islands as it was our first time in Zadar and we had heard of the beautiful waters/islands. Captain Davor was friendly and provided us with snacks, then some meats/cheeses/bread for breakfast. There was also a large range of drinks including alcohol aboard the boat. We were able to sit anywhere including the front, back, inside to cover from the sun and also on top of the boat which gave great views! There were 3 other couples (8 of us in total), this would also have been a great trip for anyone traveling solo as everyone was really friendly and the boat had enough space to chill in your own area. We stopped off for snorkelling with equipment provided but we had taken our own masks. We then stopped off again for free time to hike to a monument or enjoy time in the waters. We then went to another island for an included meal and the fish was lovely with plenty to eat for everyone! Before heading back we stopped off for some more snorkelling, we also viewed some large rocks/coves where our captain pointed out the carvings too us. We had an amazing day and would defiantly book this trip again!

Boat trip

Hannah_D, Jun 2024

Great opportunity to swim and snorkel in different places. Breakfast and lunch were very good. Knowledgeable guide.

Not worth it.

Brandon_F, Sep 2023

10 hour day trip, total of 7 hours 15 mins on the boat. 6 stops were described beforehand, we only went to 2. 1st stop was great, 2nd stop was lunch it was very basic and the captain said wed be missing the next stop and staying there another hour "because of the wind" when really I think he wamted to sit and talk to his mate who ran the restaurant. Not worth the money at all dont book this trip.

Great small boat experience with a seasoned local.

Michael_M, Sep 2023

Trip to Kornati

Selim_N, Aug 2023

We had a wonderfull trip thanks to Davor. The boat isnt too big compared to the other trip which permits to feel a friendly atmosphere. Davor had been very kind and has hood advices. We highly recommend !

Full day swimming and snorkeling trip.

Monica_K, Aug 2023

Fun-loving captain, boat has seating options, excellent lunch, the most beautiful swimming and snorkeling spots. Time well spent!

Don’t hesitate!

Sigrid_L, Jul 2023

Davor is just perfect, kind, attentive, dedicate and passionate. He is the one making this trip fantastic. The islands are just beautiful and the grilled fish for lunch, amazing. All in all, I can’t recommend this tour enough!

Unreal views

Nathan_H, Jul 2023

Captain Davor was excellent, very easy to talk to, and made heaps of great swimming spots along the way. Would highly recommend this trip!

Fantastic tour, loved every second.

Danielle_H, Jun 2023

Had a fantastic day! All the scenery and swimming spots were beautiful and the lunch was really good. Captain Davor was so lovely, friendly and attentive. Was so nice being a small boat of people and not surrounded/followed by other tour boats. Then to top it off we got to see dolphins. We would 100% recommend this trip, you’re missing out if you don’t do it while staying in Zadar.

Book this trip! Kornati is beautiful.

Jack_B, Sep 2022

It was a beautiful trip. Captain Davor was very attentive and the Kornati islands are stunning. We snorkeled at several spots and had a really tasty lunch. You wont get hungry or thirsty on this trip as soft drinks and wine is provided. The weather was perfect and we was a small group which made it all the more unique. We left feeling very relaxed and that we got more than our moneys worth. Recommend this trip!

Wonderful moment

Cynthia_V, Aug 2022

Wonderful moment with a very nice team (less than 10 people) and our amazing Captain ! We were like almost alone in those beautiful islands ! The lunch was just perfect, simple and peaceful. We definetely recommend this experience. Thank you again for this moment. Cynthia &JM