Kornati Islands Yacht Charter Guide
The Kornati Islands are one of the most unique sailing destinations in the Adriatic — a tight cluster of over 140 islands, reefs, and islets forming a dramatic, near-lunar seascape. Located between Zadar and Šibenik, they form the heart of Kornati National Park, offering yacht charter guests a raw, uninhabited cruising experience unlike any other in Croatia.
This is not a destination for nightlife or big marinas — it’s about anchoring in remote bays, eating freshly grilled fish at a family-run konoba, and waking up surrounded by nothing but stone, sea, and sky.
Why Visit the Kornati National Park on Your Croatia Yacht Charter?
✔️ Remote and peaceful – No large towns or resorts, just nature and quiet coves.
✔️ Sailor’s playground – Tight navigation through narrow channels and islets.
✔️ Authentic tavern stops – Many islands host konobas that serve what they catch.
✔️ Photogenic geology – White cliffs, steep drop-offs, and crystal visibility.
✔️ Snorkeling and swimming – Clear water, plenty of marine life, and zero crowds.
✔️ Close to mainland – Easy access from Zadar, Biograd, or Šibenik.
Top Things to See and Do in the Kornati Islands
Kornat Island (Vrulje)
The largest island in the Kornati chain and a key stop for most charters. Vrulje Bay offers solid overnight protection with mooring buoys and a handful of family-run konobas serving grilled fish, octopus, and local wine.
This is the closest the Kornati gets to a “hub” — but it’s still remote, simple, and quiet.
Levrnaka & Lojena Beach
One of the only sandy beaches in the Kornati, Lojena sits in a bright turquoise cove on Levrnaka Island — an easy favorite for a lunch stop and swim. The shallow bay is ideal for paddleboarding or just floating in total silence.
Up the hill, Konoba Levrnaka serves grilled fish and wine with a view across the bay — we often recommend this spot to guests looking for a relaxed, scenic meal in the heart of the archipelago.
Mana Island
Sharp cliffs drop straight into deep blue water, and perched above them is an abandoned stone film set — originally built in the 1950s for a Yugoslav production and never taken down. Today it adds a surreal, almost ancient feel to an already dramatic landscape.
Luxury motorsailer LADY GITA has a tradition of arranging private meals here, turning the cliff-top ruins into a one-of-a-kind dining setting with sweeping Adriatic views.
Opat Bay
This bay is classic Kornati: nothing but rock, water, and a wooden jetty leading to a konoba where the day’s menu is whatever they pulled from the sea that morning.
There are mooring buoys, the water is calm and clear, and the atmosphere is what the Kornati does best — completely unplugged. Our clients often end the day here, swimming until sunset and dining on grilled dentex and local olive oil.
Piskera Channel & ACI Marina
The Piskera Channel is one of the most iconic stretches of water in the Kornati Archipelago. Sailing through it feels like threading between the bones of the Earth — steep limestone cliffs on both sides and not much else.
ACI Marina Piskera sits quietly in the middle of it all, open only seasonally. We don’t always recommend docking, but it’s a good option for water, fuel, or a mid-cruise meal if you’re doing a full loop of the park.
Telašćica Nature Park
Technically outside the Kornati, but usually part of the same itinerary, Telašćica on Dugi Otok offers a change of scenery: forested cliffs, a saltwater lake, and views over vertical drop-offs into the Adriatic.
The anchorages here are well-sheltered and calm, ideal for paddleboarding or a quiet night on the hook. We often suggest combining this with a Kornati loop, especially for crews looking to stretch their legs ashore.
Yacht Charter Itineraries Including the Kornati National Park
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