Mljet National Park private yacht excursion from Korcula Island

Swim, paddle and explore two salt lakes and a 12th-century monastery in one morning and afternoon

A private yacht excursion from Korcula Island to Mljet National Park runs six hours with hotel pickup, a professional guide, and access to the islet of St. Mary and its Benedictine monastery. The day includes a three-course Mediterranean lunch on board, free use of SUP boards, snorkeling stops, and a guided tour of the two salt sea lakes the park is built around. Children from age 5 are welcome. Vegetarian meals are available on request.

Step-by-step itinerary

Yacht tour and activities on Mljet Island

• Pick up at hotels
• Yacht cruise to Pomena village
• Visit St. Mary islet and monastery
• Snorkeling and swimming
• 3-course Mediterranean lunch on yacht
• Swimming, snorkeling, and SUP boarding
• Yacht cruise back to Korcula island

The experience

The yacht leaves Korcula at 10:00 AM from your hotel and reaches Pomena village on Mljet Island by 10:45. From there, a professional guide leads you to the islet of St. Mary, where the 12th-century Benedictine monastery sits above the water. You'll have time to snorkel and swim around the monastery and explore the two salt lakes that make the national park famous. They're ringed by pine forest and fed by underground channels from the sea, a geography the guide explains as you move between them.

Lunch is a three-course Mediterranean meal served on the yacht between 14:30 and 15:30. After eating, you have an hour to swim, snorkel, or try stand-up paddleboarding. The SUP boards are free to use, and the crew provides them on deck. The yacht departs for Korcula at 16:30 and returns by 17:00, so the whole day fits between breakfast and dinner.

The boat is a 15-meter motor yacht kept to intimate capacity, so you're not sharing the experience with a large group. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, as are national park fees and all snorkeling gear. Wi-Fi is available on board if you need it.

What’s included

• Hotel or port pickup and drop-off.
• professional multilingual guide.
• national park entry fees.
• three-course Mediterranean lunch on the yacht.
• free use of SUP boards.
• snorkeling gear.
• swimming and snorkeling time at two separate stops.
• Wi-Fi on board.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Child (5 to 17 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 14 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Korcula Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a private boat and a small group rather than a crowded tour, and if you're comfortable swimming and snorkeling in open water. The itinerary is built around those activities, and the yacht's intimate size means you'll spend the day with just a handful of other travelers.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 17 years). Under 5: they can't be included in the booking.

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 are the two salt lakes on Mljet Island that the guide shows you?

Mljet National Park is built around two salt sea lakes: Malo Jezero (the smaller lake) and Veliko Jezero (the larger one), connected by a narrow channel and fed by underground seawater sources. The Benedictine monastery sits on the islet of St. Mary in Malo Jezero, and you'll visit both lakes during the guided portion of the tour.

Is lunch included, and can you accommodate dietary preferences?

A three-course Mediterranean lunch is served on the yacht and is included in the price. Vegetarian options are available. Let the operator know at the time of booking if you need one.

How much time do I get to swim and snorkel?

You have two separate swimming and snorkeling windows: roughly four hours in the morning and early afternoon around the monastery and lakes (11:00 AM to 14:30), and another hour after lunch (15:30 to 16:30). Snorkeling gear is provided, and SUP boards are free to use during the afternoon block.