Taxi Boat to Košljun Island: 8-minute crossing to monastery

The boat trip takes eight minutes each way, and you decide how long to stay on the island.

A taxi boat service from Punat harbour to Košljun Island (the Monastery Island) on Krk, with flexible departure and return times you arrange with the captain. The island holds a Franciscan monastery, three chapels, and the Way of the Cross, plus ethnographic and natural history collections in the museum. You get a round-trip crossing and time to walk the protected forest of century-old holm oaks. The museum opens 9:30–17:00 weekdays and 10:30–12:30 on Sundays.

The experience

The boat leaves Punat harbour between 9:15 and 16:00 on weekdays, and 10:30–11:30 on Sundays. The crossing takes eight minutes in each direction, so you're on the island within minutes of boarding. Because this is a taxi boat rather than a scheduled ferry, you tell the captain how long you want to stay (anywhere from a quick visit to several hours), and he'll bring you back when you're ready. The boat operates in any weather, so the crossing is reliable even when conditions are rough.

Košljun sits in Puntarska Draga, about 800 metres from Punat, and can only be reached by taxi boat. The island is protected as a forest park, home to 389 plant species and 151 mushroom species across just six hectares. The Church of the Annunciation of Mary, the small church of St. Bernardin, three chapels, and the Way of the Cross are scattered across the grounds. The Nativity chapel, first mentioned in 1651, holds a nativity scene that draws visitors. Inside the Franciscan monastery, monks have preserved ethnographic, natural history, archaeological and sacred collections over centuries. The museum is open to visitors daily from 9:30–17:00 (Sundays 10:30–12:30). Most visitors spend one to one and a half hours exploring the museum and walking the island.

Your ticket covers the round-trip boat crossing only. Entry to the island and museum costs €6 per adult and €4 per child, paid separately when you arrive. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller, and service animals are welcome on board.

What’s included

• Round-trip taxi boat crossing from Punat harbour to Košljun Island.
• flexible departure and return times arranged with the captain.
• operation in all weather conditions.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday and SaturdayDepartures at 09:30, 10:30, 11:30 and 12:30Last departure this season: 31 Oct

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AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (under 13)

GroupUp to 16

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$ 6.82

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Taxi Boat Punat

Is this one for you?The taxi boat format suits small groups and families who want to set their own pace on the island rather than follow a fixed schedule. Because you decide when to return, you can spend as little as 30 minutes or linger for several hours, depending on how much of the monastery, chapels and forest you want to explore.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13).

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.

How far is Košljun Island from Punat?

Košljun sits about 800 metres from Punat in Puntarska Draga and is reachable only by taxi boat from Punat harbour.

What can I see and do on Košljun Island?

The island holds a Franciscan monastery, the Church of the Annunciation of Mary, St. Bernardin church, three chapels, and the Way of the Cross. The monastery museum displays ethnographic, natural history, archaeological and sacred collections. The island is a protected forest park with 389 plant species and 151 mushroom species across six hectares, so walking and nature exploration are central to a visit.

When does the museum on Košljun open?

The museum opens 9:30–17:00 Monday through Saturday, and 10:30–12:30 on Sundays. Most visitors spend one to one and a half hours on the island exploring the museum and walking the grounds.

Can I choose how long to stay on the island?

Yes. Because the boat is a taxi service, you arrange your stay length with the captain before departure, and he returns to pick you up whenever you're ready to leave.

What times does the boat depart from Punat?

Monday through Saturday, the boat departs between 9:15 and 16:00. On Sundays, departures run from 10:30–11:30. Each crossing takes eight minutes in one direction.