Description
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Full-day boat trip from Zadar across Zadar’s archipelago towards Dugi Otok and Kornati Islands. An unforgettable day on the sea, amazing views, tasty food, pleasure time, unbelievable nature, charming historic wooden ship (built in 1911).
PRICE / person (*) in April, May and October 2025:
60 EUR - people over 12 years of age,
30 EUR - children from 3 to 12 years
free of charge - children under 3 years old
PRICE / person (*) in June, July, August and September 2025:
65 EUR - people over 12 years of age,
32,50 EUR - children from 3 to 12 years
free of charge - children under 3 years old
(*) Included in price: Insurance, transport by boat, cruise supervisor (Polish, English, Croatian), aperitif, breakfast, lunch, drinks - water, juice and wine.
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DATES OF EXCURSION: excursion available: preseason- on particular days, high season- every day of the week.
START: 8.00
FINISH: 18.00
DURATION OF THE EXCURSION: 10h
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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 color of the rocks, and the sharp outlines of the coast make Kornati look like pyramids dived into the depths of the sea. This view impresses.
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EXCURSION SCHEDULE
7:45 ZADAR, Riva pedestrian zone - Obala Kralja Petra Krešimira IV
- meeting with a crew
- boarding
8:00 Departure from Zadar.
8:00 - 10:45 Cruise among the islands of Zadar Archipelago
- Welcome drink -rakija (a traditional Croatian alcoholic beverage).
- Breakfast (sandwich with ham and cheese).
- Opportunity to listen to interesting stories, legends, and anecdotes.
- Beautiful views!
10:45 Arrival in Telašćica Park of Nature on Dugi Otok Island
10:45 - 12:45 Telašćica Park of Nature
- free time on the island
- salt lake - time for swimming and sunbathing
- viewpoint on vertical cliffs with stunning views of the open sea and steep coastline
12:45 Departure from Dugi Otok
12:45 - 13:30 Sailing towards Kornati Islands
- beautiful views, sea breeze, and sunshine
13:30 Arrival in Kornat Island - Lupeška Bay
13:30 - 15:30 Lupeška Bay
- Lunch (grilled fish, grilled meat or vegan meal, salad, bread, wine, water).
- Free time for swimming in the sea and sunbathing
15:30 Departure from Kornat Island
15:30 - 18:00 Return cruise to Zadar
- Beautiful views of the islands of the Zadar archipelago
18:00 Arrival in Zadar: Riva pedestrian zone - Obala Kralja Petra Krešimira IV
- Disembarkation
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YOU MUST KNOW BEFORE DEPARTURE
- the hours of each point of the program 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 supervisor who speaks English
- your safety is most important to 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 behavioral 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
- snorkeling equipment
- closed, sporty and comfortable footwear
- outerwear that protects against sun and cold
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EXCURSION NOT RECOMMENDED FOR:
- people suffering from seasickness
- infants
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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.
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SHIP: M/B GOSTILJE, the maximum number of passengers: 55
Overcover open deck ( with drop-down blinds), sun deck, and toilet.
LANGUAGE OF THE CRUISE: Polish, English, Croatian