Private Kornati tour from Biograd: Homemade Croatian food all day

Everything served onboard is homemade: caught or grown by the captain's own hands.

A private full-day boat tour departing Biograd na Moru reaches Kornati National Park, Žut Cove and Mana Cove with a local captain guiding in English. You swim at each stop, sunbathe on deck, and eat homemade Croatian specialties (grilled fish, meat and vegetables) with unlimited local wine and coffee throughout the 9-hour day. The boat holds a maximum of 15 people.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day Adriatic sea tour

• Depart from Biograd na Moru
• Swim and sunbathe at Žut Cove
• Enjoy breakfast with local specialties
• Explore Kornati National Park and fisherman life
• Visit Mana Cove and see high cliffs
• Return to Biograd na Moru

The experience

If you have a full day free and want to taste Dalmatian food the way locals eat it, this tour builds the entire experience around what the captain and his family prepare. You leave Biograd na Moru at 10am and head first to Žut Cove, where breakfast arrives: cheese, prosciutto, anchovies, octopus and shrimp with drinks. From there the route moves into Kornati National Park, where you see the fisherman's life at sea and the islands that surround it. The second major stop is Mana Cove on the island of Mana, where 80-meter cliffs rise from the water. The cove is also where the film "As the Sea Rages" was shot. You swim and sunbathe at each location, and the boat carries snorkelling equipment for anyone who wants it.

The food keeps coming throughout the day. Lunch and dinner are grilled fish, grilled meat, grilled cutlets, grilled sausages, boiled potatoes and grilled vegetables, all prepared onboard. Wine, coffee, cookies and soft drinks are unlimited and included. There is plenty of deck space to relax between meals, and the captain handles all navigation while you watch the Adriatic unfold. The tour ends at 7pm back in Biograd na Moru.

What’s included

• Breakfast with cheese, prosciutto, tomato salad, anchovies, octopus and shrimp.
• lunch and dinner of grilled fish, grilled meat, grilled cutlets, grilled sausages, boiled potatoes and grilled vegetables.
• unlimited local wine, coffee, tea, soft drinks and cookies.
• snorkelling equipment.
• a local captain guiding in English throughout the 9-hour day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to20h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Youth (6 to 11 years) · Child (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by True Boat Croatia

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, so anyone comfortable following commentary in English can join. The boat holds a maximum of 15 people, which keeps the group small enough that the captain can manage meals and swimming stops without rushing, and large enough that families or groups of friends can share the cost.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 11 years); Child (under 6): 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 exactly do we swim in at Žut Cove and Mana Cove?

Žut Cove and Mana Cove are open-water swimming stops in the Adriatic Sea. Snorkelling equipment is provided if you want to explore underwater, and the boat is anchored at each location so you can swim freely. The water is safe for all fitness levels.

Is the food really all homemade, or is some of it prepared in a restaurant kitchen?

Everything served on the boat is homemade, caught or grown by the captain and his family. The grilled fish, meat, vegetables and other specialties are prepared onboard during the tour, not brought from a kitchen ashore.

How much time do we actually spend swimming versus sitting on the boat?

The tour is 9 hours total, with multiple swimming stops at Žut Cove and Mana Cove. The itinerary balances time in the water with time on deck for eating, relaxing and taking in the views of Kornati National Park and the surrounding islands.

Can we bring our own food or drinks, or is everything provided?

All meals and drinks (wine, coffee, soft drinks, snacks and the full lunch and dinner) are included and provided by the captain. Bringing your own is not necessary, though you can ask the operator about any dietary needs when booking.

What is Kornati National Park like when we get there?

Kornati National Park is a protected area of islands and coves in the Adriatic. The tour passes through it so you see the natural landscape and experience what the local fishing life looks like at sea. You stop at named coves within or near the park for swimming and meals.