Kornati Islands
A boat trip through bare limestone islands, quiet anchorages and clear water in Dalmatia, reached from Zadar, Šibenik or Murter.
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Kornati National Park is a group of 89 islands, islets and reefs in the Adriatic Sea, off the Dalmatian coast between Zadar and Šibenik. Most of the islands are bare limestone with little shade, and the water around them is clear. You reach the park almost entirely by boat. Day cruises leave from Murter, Šibenik and Zadar, and visitors with their own boat plan their anchorages before they sail.
The trip suits sailors, boat owners and anyone who wants a full day on the water. A visitor without a boat can book a guided day cruise. Those with their own boat and some sailing experience plan a route between the designated anchorages. The season runs from late spring to early autumn, when the sea is warm enough for swimming. Check the forecast before you sail, because wind and sea state decide how far a small boat can go. Allow at least one full day, and more if you want to sail the archipelago at a slower pace.
Kornati Islands in five
- Join a day cruise unless you can skipperTours run from contracted operators, mostly leaving around 9 AM and returning about 6 PM. The park says the price generally covers boat, park ticket, lunch and guide, but check before you pay.Park tour operators
- Buy the vessel ticket if you sail yourselfThe park charges per vessel by length and season, and online tickets cost less than tickets bought inside the park. Use the official web shop or a listed sales point.Ticket prices 2026
- Anchor only in the 16 allowed placesAnchoring and overnighting is allowed at 16 named bays and coves. Swimming is allowed except in the zones of strict protection, and camping is forbidden outside authorized camps.
- Carry food and waterSupplies cannot be bought inside the park out of high season, and most taverns open only in high season. A small store at Vela Panitula and boat-shops cover basics in summer.
- Hike only on marked trailsAll land in the park is privately owned, and hiking is allowed only on trails marked for it. Bring sun protection, since there is little shade on the bare islands.
Things to do in Kornati Islands
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Need to know
- Airport
- Zadar (ZAD) or Split (SPU); no airport near the park
- Getting there
- Boat from Murter (about 7 nm), Šibenik or Zadar (about 15 nm)
- Getting around
- By tour boat or your own vessel
- Best base
- Murter, Zadar or Šibenik
- Time needed
- 1 day by cruise; sailors allow several days
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh10°Low4°Park open, quietJanuaryPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 10°
- Low
- 4°
- Precipitation
- 102 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Park open, quiet
- FebruaryPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh12°Low5°Park open, quietFebruaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 5°
- Precipitation
- 102 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Park open, quiet
- MarchPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh14°Low7°Cool, few toursMarchPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 109 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, few tours
- AprilPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh17°Low10°Spring, few toursAprilPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 79 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring, few tours
- MayPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh21°Low14°Warm, group toursMayPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 113 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, group tours
- JuneClear6 rainy daysHigh26°Low19°Warm seaJuneClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 57 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea
- JulyClear5 rainy daysHigh29°Low21°Hot, daily toursJulyClear
Best
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 37 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, daily tours
- AugustClear5 rainy daysHigh30°Low22°Hot, daily toursAugustClear
Good
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 60 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, daily tours
- SeptemberClear9 rainy daysHigh25°Low18°Warm sea, calmerSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 128 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea, calmer
- OctoberClear10 rainy daysHigh20°Low13°Mild, group toursOctoberClear
Good
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 123 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, group tours
- NovemberRain14 rainy daysHigh15°Low10°Wet, quietNovemberRain
Poor
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 179 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet, quiet
- DecemberRain13 rainy daysHigh12°Low6°Cool, quietDecemberRain
Poor
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 146 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, quiet
Average daily high and low in Zadar, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Kornati Islands
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 8°
- Humidity
- 59%
- Wind
- 34 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 73%
Kornati Islands
09:48 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today15°12°73%Monday: Rain. High 15°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 73%.
- Tue16°13°3%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 16°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Wed16°12°3%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 16°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Thu16°12°0%Thursday: Cloudy. High 16°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri16°11°10%Friday: Clear. High 16°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 10%.
- Sat13°12°47%Saturday: Rain. High 13°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 47%.
- Sun16°12°50%Sunday: Rain. High 16°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 50%.
Updated 05:28 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Day trips by train
- Zadarby road to a departure portOne of the ports 15 nm from the park, with a walled old town for the rest of the day.Read the guide
- Šibenikby road to a departure portAnother port 15 nm from the park, with a UNESCO cathedral and four fortresses.Read the guide
- Krka National Parkby road from ŠibenikWaterfalls and a boat to Visovac island.Read the guide
Before you go to Kornati Islands
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Rules for Kornati Islands, checked
- Kornati NP 2026: entry is charged per vessel; up to 6.99 m, 1 day, bought outside the park: 25 EUR Jan–May and Oct–Dec, 45 EUR Jun–Sep.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
- Anchoring and overnighting is allowed only at 16 named bays; swimming is allowed except in strict protection zones; no camping outside authorized camps.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
- The park is about 7 nm from Murter and 15 nm from Šibenik and Zadar; it is open for visits all year.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
Plan around Kornati Islands
River waterfalls near Šibenik, a separate day
Read the guideZadarA departure port with the Sea Organ and Forum
Read the guideŠibenikA departure port with a UNESCO cathedral
Read the guideNorthern DalmatiaHow the parks and towns fit one road loop
Read the guideTours and ticketsCompare cruises and entry tickets
Read the guideTravel insuranceCover for boats and sun exposure
Read the guideAll of CroatiaCoast, islands, Zagreb and entry rules
Read the guideKornati Islands FAQ
How do you visit the Kornati Islands?
By your own boat or a rented one, or on an organized tour from ports such as Zadar, Šibenik, Biograd or Murter. Most visitors take a day cruise, which includes the park ticket in the usual package.
How much does a Kornati tour cost?
It depends on the operator, the route and the season. The park does not set tour prices, so compare what is included, such as lunch, the park ticket and swim stops, before you book.
Is a Kornati day trip worth it?
Yes if you want clear water, bare islands and a day on a boat. Skip it on windy days or if you dislike sun exposure, since shade is scarce and the cruise lasts roughly nine hours.
When is the best time to visit the Kornati?
June and September give warm swimming. July and August have daily tours but more heat. May and October suit calmer trips, with tours often organized for groups that individuals can join.
Can you swim and camp in the Kornati?
Swimming is allowed except in the zones of strict protection. Camping is forbidden outside authorized camps, and overnight anchoring is allowed only at 16 listed bays and coves.