National Park KORNATI ISLANDS Boat Tour,Small Group, Half-day,Snorkeling,Beach
Traveler rating
4.3/5
Based on 19 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is National Park KORNATI ISLANDS Boat Tour,Small Group, Half-day,Snorkeling,Beach worth booking?
National Park KORNATI ISLANDS Boat Tour,Small Group, Half-day,Snorkeling,Beach is a 4.5-hour experience in Zadar, Croatia, from $94 per person. It scores 65 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.3/5 rating across 19 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 65 / 100
- Rating
- 4.3/5 (19)
- Duration
- 4.5 hours
- From
- $94 per person
- Small Group with Maximum 12 Adult People in 1 Boat - Individual Approach to Every Guest, Relaxed & Private Atmosphere with Experienced, Local & English-Speaking Captain/Guide - Carefully Tailored Itinerary: Unconventional Routes, Remote Places, Avoiding Crowds & Rush Hours, Private Islands, Turquoise Lagoons & Sandy Beach - Various Activities Available: Cruising, Swimming, Snorkeling, National Park Sight Seeing, Conquering Hill Tops, Lunch In The Restaurant - Perfect for Friends, Families, Especially for Children - Never Boring, Short & Enjoyable Cruising Time, More Time at the Islands - 2 Stops: Snorkeling and Swimming stop in Emerald Aba bay & Private Island of Levrnaka, Bay Lojena - The Only Sandy & Pebble Lagoon In This Area - All Included for Perfect Half-Day Tour: Local Skipper/ Guide, Fuel, Drinks, Bar Snacks, Snorkeling Gear, Windproof Jacket, Safety Kit… - Comfortable, Dry & Very Safe Boat Rides in Any Weather Conditions - Quality Guarantee: Over 15.000 Travelers In 5 Years
What you get
About this experience
- Small Group with Maximum 12 Adult People in 1 Boat - Individual Approach to Every Guest, Relaxed & Private Atmosphere with Experienced, Local & English-Speaking Captain/Guide - Carefully Tailored Itinerary: Unconventional Routes, Remote Places, Avoiding Crowds & Rush Hours, Private Islands, Turquoise Lagoons & Sandy Beach - Various Activities Available: Cruising, Swimming, Snorkeling, National Park Sight Seeing, Conquering Hill Tops, Lunch In The Restaurant - Perfect for Friends, Families, Especially for Children - Never Boring, Short & Enjoyable Cruising Time, More Time at the Islands - 2 Stops: Snorkeling and Swimming stop in Emerald Aba bay & Private Island of Levrnaka, Bay Lojena - The Only Sandy & Pebble Lagoon In This Area - All Included for Perfect Half-Day Tour: Local Skipper/ Guide, Fuel, Drinks, Bar Snacks, Snorkeling Gear, Windproof Jacket, Safety Kit… - Comfortable, Dry & Very Safe Boat Rides in Any Weather Conditions - Quality Guarantee: Over 15.000 Travelers In 5 Years
What's included
Included
- Entrance fees
- Bottled water
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Fuel & Boat Costs
- Experienced & Local Skipper / Guide
Not included
- Anchoring & Berthing fees - 20 € / Person - Payable in Cash at the Check-In
- Lunch
- Personal Expenses - we recommend bringing cash (€)
What you'll see and do
Kornati Islands National Park
•Cruise among many beautiful islands around Zadar Including unique Kornati Archipelago with more than 90 islands, islets & rocks •Swim in the crystal clear turquoise sea in the sandy & pebbly lagoon •Relax on the boat & on the beach while soaking up the sun •Snorkel with wild fish beneath the magnificent Kornati cliffs •Enjoy the peace of remote & private islands
Pass by without stopping
Visit “The heart” of Kornati islands – a fascinating Levranka island which is hiding mesmerising Lojena beach on the southwest side.
90 minutes here
Relax in a beautiful Lojena bay, snorkel with curious fishes or opt-in for a session of “Dalmatian unofficial watersport” known as Picigin in the turquoise waters.
90 minutes here
Sea Organ
•Cruise along the sea promenade •Experience Sea view of the Sea Organ •Discover the story behind the project •Listen to the unique melodies made by the sea
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Zadar
Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior your tour starts on Check-in at Zadar Archipelago Office (8:30 for morning tour, or 13:30 for the afternoon tour) Street parking in front of the office depends on availability
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior your tour starts on Check-in at Zadar Archipelago Office (8:30 for morning tour, or 13:30 for the afternoon tour) Street parking in front of the office depends on availability
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Zadar Archipelago
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Children up to age of 3 are strongly advised to share a seat with their parent/guardian
- We don’t recommend going to our tour to small children without parental guidance, disabled people, people with heart conditions and pregnant women
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late arrival or non-arrival
- Dress code is casual: swimming suit, light summer clothes, walking shoes, towel
- We advise to bring local currency cash for excluded expenses: food and drinks on location, souvenirs, etc.
- A current valid passport/ID/driver's license is required on the day of travel
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 19 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
2 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Traveler reviews
19 verified traveler reviews for National Park KORNATI ISLANDS Boat Tour,Small Group, Half-day,Snorkeling,Beach. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Beautiful trip to kornati Islands
Very fast boat, probably not adapted to any kind of guest, but great experience, very beautiful places
Response from the operator: Dear Andrea_M Thank you for your review, we are pleased to hear that you had great experience and that you enjoyed your tour in beautiful Kornati Islands. Best regards, Zadar Archipelago Team
via Viator
apart from being beautiful on the Kornati it is also a great experience except that the skipper was very sweat and 👦💪🙌
very good experience and I recommend it to everyone but only an exclusive whole day trip otherwise in half a day nothing can be done but just ride, ride ... communication of the skipper and understanding of foreign languages is very good and necessary for those who are not Croatian citizens ... wonderful to see places like on the Kornati ...
Response from the operator: Hi EKristian23, We thank you for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed your Kornati beach escape We thank you for the kind words :) We will be glad to host you and take you to new adventures and more interesting locations next year. Archipelago skippers
via Tripadvisor
Should include more for this price
We expected more from this trip considering it was 180€ for 2 people. The boat ride was long (50 minutes each way) to the first stop which was a crowded beach and 30 minutes to the second (stopping at a lighthouse and flat island for pictures). You only get 1 hour to swim there (10 mins is gone walking to and from the beach). Then the next stop is a bay (should not be called a beach) where you swim for 1 hour (even though they said 2 hours initially). Forget snorkelling because there aren’t any fish or corals. Just enjoy the swim and the crackers/coke you get because for the 4.5 hours of the trip, you only get 2 hours to relax and swim at the beach/bay so make it last. I’ve been on a few Viator trips and I have to say this is the most disappointing of all. Also, there’s no social distancing on this tiny very uncomfortable boat. I understand it is meant for 12 people, but we didn’t expect it to be such a small boat. The pictures aren’t very clear. My recommendation is to show pictures of the very crowded beach and bay so people are aware. Also, why not include the additional fees in the total price?
Response from the operator: Dear Jess, we are sorry to hear you did not enjoy yourself to the fullest. The distance between Kornati and Zadar is 20 nautical miles. Other boats travel to the Kornati in 3.5 hours, and we do it in 50 minutes. We drive carefully so the guests can enjoy sightseeing in the National Park while driving. For the safety of everyone on the boat, we do not recommend going any faster than we do, especially in protected areas. I am sad to hear you missed the vivid marine life in the Kornati, but we can not control wildlife in its natural habitat. Our boat is open space and regularly sanitized. The boat is 11m long and is shown in all the pictures of our tours. There were 10 people on the boat for this tour, so there was enough space on it. Sadly, we can not control the traffic of big ships and crowds in the middle of the summer season, but we were on the beach in time to avoid most of the summer crowds. We are sorry that you haven't enjoyed your Kornati experience to the fullest. Dora
via Viator
Expected something better for the high price
The boat tour was quite ok but we really expected much more after reading the description and knowing about the price of € 180,- for 2 of us. There were 13 people in the boat although the maximum should be 12 and only 1 man driving the boat. He did his job well but was not a guide. After explaining just a few things he was permanently talking to a guest lady beside him and we did not get interesting informations. There was no shadow in the boat and we could not choose good places because the first and the last row was reserved for 2 groups. It was unimpossible to enjoy drinks and snacks during the very fast trip because we had to hold tight on the uncomfortable seats. After reaching the island we could take water, coke, juice and some crackers out of a box. We did not get snorkelling equipment as mentioned and there was neither a toilet on the island nor in the boat. So we had to be nearly 5 hours without a toilet!!! The sandy lagoon was crowded by people and 2 1/2 hours on this beach were much too long without shadow and a nice place to stay. At the start we had to pay € 25,- per person in the office so the end price was € 180,- for a couple. We travelled by boat for 2 hours and stayed at the sandy lagoon without a restaurant or bar and without a bench, a toilet or a shower for 2 1/2 hours.
Response from the operator: Dear Tinnie, we are sad to hear you aren't satisfied with your tour. We are sorry to hear that we didn't succeed to meet your expectations. As stated in the description our skipper on our half-day tours is as well guide for the half-day tour and all guests are welcome to ask him any questions you might have. Our RIB boats are open space, as you can clearly see on all of the pictures from our tours, and they do not have shade on them, and they are on every product picture we offer. We do have private tours with our family cruiser with shade and a board toilet. We also provided 14 snorkeling pieces for the tour and they were on the boat. Our guests are welcome to bring masks or use our equipment on the tour. Sadly we cannot affect the traffic of big touristic boats in the middle of the summer season, we do try to avoid the rush hours or take you to less crowded locations. We do have a more comfortable boat with shade and toiled in our offer for our private tours.
via Viator
Great trip with a small group
Had a fantastic time. We started around 9 to get to the islands before everyone else so we were one step ahead for the snorkeling spots! We saw Telascica, stopped in Lojena bay, did lots of swimming and snorkeling. The skipper was very friendly, snacks and hydration was available during the whole journey. Honestly, one of the best tours I ever had.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 4.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 7
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Zadar Archipelago, who run 7 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 61.8.
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National Park KORNATI ISLANDS Boat Tour,Small Group, Half-day,Snorkeling,Beach: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Zadar.
How much does National Park KORNATI ISLANDS Boat Tour,Small Group, Half-day,Snorkeling,Beach cost?
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Prices start at $94 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Zadar usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does National Park KORNATI ISLANDS Boat Tour,Small Group, Half-day,Snorkeling,Beach take?
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Plan for about 4.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Zadar is not rushed.
Is National Park KORNATI ISLANDS Boat Tour,Small Group, Half-day,Snorkeling,Beach worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 65 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.3/5 across 19 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Zadar, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule National Park KORNATI ISLANDS Boat Tour,Small Group, Half-day,Snorkeling,Beach?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is National Park KORNATI ISLANDS Boat Tour,Small Group, Half-day,Snorkeling,Beach suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book National Park KORNATI ISLANDS Boat Tour,Small Group, Half-day,Snorkeling,Beach?
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Around 7 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Zadar can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Zadar and add a light layer if any part of the 4.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does National Park KORNATI ISLANDS Boat Tour,Small Group, Half-day,Snorkeling,Beach start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Zadar within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Zadar?
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On Outty we rank every Zadar experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Zadar: Luxury Island Boat Tour, Snorkeling & Unlimited Wine, Zadar Highlights: Old Town, Sea Organ & Local Tastings, From Zadar Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour with Tickets. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Zadar?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Zadar?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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What is included in National Park KORNATI ISLANDS Boat Tour,Small Group, Half-day,Snorkeling,Beach?
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Included: Entrance fees; Bottled water; Use of snorkeling equipment; Fuel & Boat Costs; and Experienced & Local Skipper / Guide. Not included: Anchoring & Berthing fees - 20 € / Person - Payable in Cash at the Check-In; Lunch; and Personal Expenses - we recommend bringing cash (€). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for National Park KORNATI ISLANDS Boat Tour,Small Group, Half-day,Snorkeling,Beach?
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Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior your tour starts on Check-in at Zadar Archipelago Office (8:30 for morning tour, or 13:30 for the afternoon tour) Street parking in front of the office depends on availability Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is National Park KORNATI ISLANDS Boat Tour,Small Group, Half-day,Snorkeling,Beach offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for National Park KORNATI ISLANDS Boat Tour,Small Group, Half-day,Snorkeling,Beach?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is National Park KORNATI ISLANDS Boat Tour,Small Group, Half-day,Snorkeling,Beach wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; Not recommended for pregnant travelers; and We don’t recommend going to our tour to small children without parental guidance, disabled. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to National Park KORNATI ISLANDS Boat Tour,Small Group, Half-day,Snorkeling,Beach if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about National Park KORNATI ISLANDS Boat Tour,Small Group, Half-day,Snorkeling,Beach?
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Across 19 reviews averaging 4.3 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Several reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
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