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BOAT TRIPS

Full-Day Boat Tours from Zadar

Spend a full day exploring the Adriatic around Zadar, from Kornati National Park to the beaches and hidden coves of Dugi Otok.

Which full-day boat trip should you choose?

Choose Kornati and Telašćica for a classic national-park boat day. The Dugi Otok speedboat route focuses on Sakarun, the Michele wreck and Veli Rat. The combined Dugi Otok and Kornati tour has a different route, including Mana and Lojena; Golubinka depends on safe sea conditions. These are separate programmes, so compare the actual stops rather than assuming every tour visits every attraction.

Before booking, check departure and return times, the meeting point and participation requirements. Compare meals, park tickets and snorkeling equipment under the inclusions of each tour. Bring swimwear, a towel, water and sun protection. Wind and sea conditions may change the route.

Questions to help you choose your trip

Does every Kornati trip visit Sakarun and Veli Rat?

No. The classic Kornati and Telašćica cruise, northern Dugi Otok speedboat trip and combined Dugi Otok–Kornati trip are different programmes. Choose the northern route for Veli Rat. Compare the published itinerary of each boat trip before choosing a date; the names of the destinations alone do not describe every stop.

Which trip includes Golubinka, Mana and Lojena?

Compare the combined Dugi Otok and Kornati speedboat programme. Golubinka is visited only when sea conditions allow safe access. Lojena is a swimming stop; an optional restaurant lunch is on Kornat, not on Lojena. Check the detailed programme for the other stops and additional costs.

How should I compare the total price?

Compare the tour price together with park entrance, meals and equipment. The classic Kornati and Telašćica offer lists meals and both park entrances as included. Speedboat programmes have different inclusions, and an optional restaurant meal is a separate expense. Read each offer rather than applying one tour’s conditions to all boats.

Should I choose a full-day or half-day boat tour?

Choose a full day when the distant islands and national-park scenery are your priority. Choose a shorter trip for nearby islands and swimming with more time left in Zadar. Compare time aboard, stops, participation requirements and the return time, especially if you have another activity booked that evening.

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