Kornati Islands boat trip from Zadar: Swim at Lojena beach
Cruise the Kornati archipelago and swim in turquoise water at three island stops
A full-day boat tour from Zadar takes you through the Dalmatian coast into Kornati National Park, with a high-speed boat that leaves more time for swimming and exploring. You'll anchor at Lojena beach for a two-hour swim in clear water, visit Mana island's dramatic cliffs and historic ruins, and finish at the fishing village of Kukljica. Breakfast, lunch and wine are included.
Step-by-step itinerary
Kornati Islands Full-Day Boat Trip
- Depart from Zadar on boat
- Enjoy coffee and breakfast onboard
- Cruise through Zadar archipelago
- Visit Lojena beach for swimming
- Explore Kornati islands and coves
- Visit Mana island cliffs and ruins
- Stop at Kukljica village for sightseeing
- Relax or swim in Kukljica waters
- Dalmatia 2h 20m
- Kornati Islands National Park 2h
- Kukljica 1h
What’s included
- Breakfast sandwich.
- lunch with fish, meat or vegetarian options.
- unlimited red and white wine during lunch.
- soft drinks from self-service machines.
- guide in English or Polish.
- three swimming and sightseeing stops at Lojena beach, Mana island and Kukljica village.
- Every day 07:45 08:00
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Full-day boat tour from Zadar through Kornati National Park with swimming at Lojena beach, cliff views at Mana island.
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The experience
Your day starts early with a 2 hour and 20-minute cruise from Zadar through the archipelago. Fresh coffee and a sandwich breakfast arrive as you watch the Dalmatian coast open into a maze of white-stone islands and blue water. The fast boat means the journey itself is part of the sightseeing, not just the getting there.
Lojena beach is where you spend two hours. The water is the kind of turquoise that photographs don't quite capture, and you can swim, snorkel or float for as long as you want. After that comes Mana island, where dramatic cliffs rise straight from the sea and the ruins of a movie set sit on the rocks: a quick stop for photos and the scale of the place. Your final stop is Kukljica, a working fishing village on the edge of Kornati, where you have an hour to swim again or walk the quiet streets before heading back to Zadar.
Lunch is fish, meat or vegetarian, served with unlimited red and white wine and soft drinks. A guide in English or Polish travels with the boat and points out what you're seeing as you move between stops. The whole day runs about ten hours from start to finish.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Polish.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What's the water like for swimming at Lojena beach?
Lojena beach sits inside Kornati National Park and is known for clear turquoise water. You get a full two-hour break there to swim, snorkel or just float, and the beach is the main swimming stop of the day.
How long is the boat ride from Zadar to Kornati?
The initial cruise from Zadar through the archipelago to Kornati National Park takes 2 hours and 20 minutes. You're served breakfast during this stretch, and the route itself is part of the tour: the boat passes through the islands rather than racing straight out.
What is Mana island and why do we stop there?
Mana island sits within Kornati and has dramatic white cliffs that drop straight into the sea. It also has the ruins of a historic movie set on its rocks, which makes it a natural photo stop and a chance to see the scale of the landscape.
Is lunch included, and what are the options?
Lunch is included and you choose between a fish menu, a meat menu or a vegetarian menu. Unlimited red and white wine and soft drinks come with the meal.
Do I need to buy a separate ticket for Kornati National Park?
Kornati National Park entry is not included in the tour price and must be purchased separately. The same applies to entry to the private island of Mana.
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Kornati Islands boat trip from Zadar: Swim at Lojena beach
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