Snorkeling in Kornati National Park: Private speedboat from Zadar

You set the pace on the water, the skipper sets the course.

Private speedboat snorkeling in Kornati National Park from Zadar takes you to the northern islands where you swim and snorkel in Levrnaka's Lojena bay and visit Mana island's fortress. The tour lasts up to eight hours and adapts to your schedule. A live English-speaking skipper suggests stops but you decide how to spend the day. Diving masks and bottled water are included. Kornati National Park entry is an optional add-on.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Kornati National Park by speedboat

• Travel to northern Kornati National Park
• Swim and snorkel in Levrnaka's Lojena bay
• Visit Mana island and its fortress
• Admire unique nature of Kornati islands

The experience

Kornati National Park consists of 89 islands, islets and reefs strung across the Adriatic, and the speedboat takes you to the northern section where the crowds thin out. You'll anchor in Levrnaka's Lojena bay to swim and snorkel in clear water, then move to Mana island to see its fortress and the rock formations that shaped the islands. The skipper knows the best spots and the timing, but the itinerary is yours to adjust. If you want to linger at one bay or skip ahead to another, you say so.

The boat holds your group alone, so there's no jostling for space or waiting for a guide to finish talking to someone else. Diving masks and bottled water come with the booking. The day runs up to eight hours depending on what you want to do and how long you want to stay in the water. If you're hungry, the skipper can take you to a restaurant, or you can bring your own food and drinks.

Levrnaka's Lojena bay is the main snorkeling stop: shallow enough to see the seabed and sheltered enough that entry is straightforward. Mana island's fortress sits on a ridge above the water, so you get both the underwater moment and the land-based one. The northern islands see far fewer day-trippers than the southern reaches of the park, which is the whole point: you get the first-hand experience of the Croatian islands without the overcrowded-beach feeling.

What’s included

• Diving masks and bottled water.
• skipper fee and private speedboat rental.
• live English-speaking guide who tailors stops to your preferences.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 15 Apr 2027

Book up to4h before

AgesUp to 77 years

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 390

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Speed Boat Zadar

Is this one for you?The boat is yours alone, so there's no fixed schedule or group pace. You linger where the snorkeling is good and move on when you're ready. The day stretches up to eight hours, which suits travelers who want a full immersion in the islands rather than a quick afternoon run.

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Top questions

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.

Can I add Telašćica Park to the snorkeling day in Kornati?

Yes, Telašćica Park entry and a tour extension are available as an optional add-on at checkout, letting you visit both protected areas in one day if the schedule allows.

What's included in the snorkeling trip from Zadar?

Diving masks, bottled water, the skipper's fee and the boat rental are included. Kornati National Park entry is optional, and lunch is not. Bring your own food or ask the skipper to stop at a restaurant.

How does the skipper decide where to go if I'm in control?

The skipper suggests stops based on conditions and what's best for snorkeling that day, but you decide which ones to visit and how long to stay. The tour adapts to your interests and your schedule.

Is the snorkeling in Levrnaka's Lojena bay suitable for beginners?

Levrnaka's Lojena bay is shallow and sheltered, making it accessible for swimmers of all levels. The diving masks are provided, and the skipper can point out what to look for underwater.

How long does the speedboat snorkeling trip last?

The tour runs up to eight hours depending on how you want to spend your time. You and the skipper agree on the length when you book.