NP Kornati and PP Telašćica - one day boat excursion from Zadar

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Full-day boat excursion from Zadar across Zadar’s archipelago towards Dugi Otok and Kornat Islands. An unforgettable day on the sea, with amazing views, tasty food, a summer atmosphere, and unbelievable nature.

PRICE/person (*):

65€ - people +12 years old

32,50€ - children from 5 to 12 years old

10€ - children from 3 to 5 years old

free of charge - children under 3 years old

(*) Included in the price: transport by boat, cruise supervisor (Croatian, English, German, French), park tickets, aperitif, breakfast, lunch, water, and insurance.

DATES OF EXCURSION: every day of the week

START: 8.30

FINISH: 17.45

DURATION OF THE EXCURSION: 9h 15 min

SHIP: M/B ARBIANA, the maximum number of passengers: 230

Overcover open deck, close deck (salon), small sun deck, lounge bar, toilet.

LANGUAGE OF THE CRUISE: Croatian, English, German, French

SIGHTS, NATURAL WONDERS & ATTRACTIONS

Telašćica Nature Park - covers 70.5 km2, of which only 25.95 km2 is land and 44,55km2 sea area, including 13 islands, islets and rocks emerging from the water. Its centre is Telašćica bay with the largest depth of 67m- a natural, safe haven for boats.

The park area is a mosaic: calm, enchanting coves, huge, breathtaking rock walls, pine and oak forests, clearings, vineyards, olive groves and rocky hills with Mediterranean vegetation, which includes more than 400 species of plants, many rare and endemic. In the sea, we will meet about 250 species of plants and 300 species of animals, including beautiful red corals or carnivorous sponges.

Also, a donkey has found its home in Telaščica (about 14 animals). Animals freely walk between visitors in the areas around Mir bay and salt lake. Those places are well known to everyone from the advertising photographs of the Park. The lake is home to an endemic species of eel called "cayman", and the mud from its bottom has healing properties.

Near the lake, you can climb the high rock walls falling vertically into the sea. They make a huge impression both when we are at the top of them and when we sail by boat at their feet. The highest wall in the Park –Grapšćak- is 161m high above the water surface, and the largest depth "under the walls" reaches 85m. This incredible natural wonder was created by tectonic movements, pushing huge vertical shards of rock upwards and is now the nesting place of many birds, including falcons.

Kornat Island - The largest (32.44 km2) island of the famous "lunar" archipelago of the Kornati Islands. It was from here that he received his name. It includes 89 islands, islets and rocks. The archipelago stretches between Zadar and Szybenik and the National Park was established in 1980 with the aim of protecting the region's natural biodiversity. Most of the islands are uninhabited, they lack sources of fresh water and greenery, which does not mean that there are no plants and animals that feel perfect in these sunny conditions. The greatest wealth of fauna and flora we meet underwater. The bright colour of the rocks, the sharp outlines of the coast make Kornati look like pyramids dived into the depths of the sea. This view impresses.

PLAN OF THE EXCURSION

8:00 - 8:30 ZADAR, meeting with the crew and embarkation takes place in the centre of Zadar (old town), at the port next to the pedestrian bridge - Liburnska Obala ( GPS 44.116240, 15.228428 )

8:30 departure from Zadar (if necessary, the ships stops in the port of Draženica and Preko /Island Ugljan/)

8:30 - 11:15 cruise among the Zadar's archipelago

• Welcome drink
• breakfast (sandwich)
• panoramic views of the nearby islands (Mrtvac, Levernaka, Mana, Kornati)
• interesting stories and history of the archipelagos to listen to

11:15 mooring on the island of Kornat.

11:15 - 12.15 free time on the Kornat island to explore

• the 6th century Fort Tureta
• amazing views from the hill
• the Church of Our Lady of Tarc built during the Byzantine era

12:15 departure from the island

12:15 - 13:15 cruise to the Telašćica Nature Park on the Dugi Otok Island

• lunch on board (grilled fish with salad or pasta in tomato sauce)
• beautiful views

13:15 mooring at Telašćica bey

13:15 - 15:15 free time to explore at the Telašćica Nature Park

• Mir bay (possibility of swimming in the sea)
• salt lake (possibility of swimming in the lake)
• viewpoint on vertical rock walls with fabulous views of the open sea and steep coast

15:15 departure from PN Telašćica

15:15 - 17:45 return cruise to Zadar

17.45 - ZADAR, the end of the excursion

YOU MUST KNOW BEFORE DEPARTURE

• the hours of each point of the programme are approximate (except for the time of departure) and may change slightly depending on the current situation during the cruise; guests are obligated to obey the meeting hours given by the crew during the tour.
• the cruise has a guide speaking English and German
• your safety is most important for us, therefore:

- passengers are obligated to comply with all instructions of the master /captain/ of the ship

- the master may cancel, shorten or change the route of the cruise if necessary e.g. weather conditions change

• passengers are obligated to comply with the laws and behavioural rules of the protected areas
• it is forbidden to pull out of the sea any living organisms, including mussels, crayfish, sea snails or their shells (Some species are protected and a very high penalty can be paid for possessing such souvenir! Ignorance does not relieve from liability!)
• we recommend taking with you:

- sunglasses

- swimsuit, bathing shoes, beach towel

- sun hat

- sunscreen

- snorkelling equipment

- closed, sporty and comfortable footwear

- outerwear that protects against sun and cold

EXCURSION NOT RECOMMENDED FOR:

- people suffering from seasickness

CANCELLATION

Free cancellation is possible only up to 7 days before the scheduled date and time of departure of the ship. If a cancellation is submitted less than 7 days before departure, the advance payment is non-refundable.

If the cruise must be canceled by the service provider, we will offer you an alternative date for the excursion or you will receive a full refund.