| Option | Price per boat | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Half-day private (4-5 hours) | €380 – €700 | Skipper, fuel and a route through the southern Kornati or nearby islands; swim stops wherever you like |
| Full-day private (8-9 hours) | €650 – €1,050 | The full archipelago for 6-12 people — cliffs of Mana, quiet bays for swimming, lunch stop on an island konoba |
| Luxury speedboat or yacht | up to €1,650 | Larger, faster boats with sun decks and premium service — occasions, proposals, big groups |
Note: The Kornati park fee (€16 per adult, €8 per child in 2026) is usually paid in cash on top — ask me and I'll confirm exactly what's included before you book.
What a private day in the Kornati looks like
You leave Zadar's harbour mid-morning and within an hour the mainland has fallen away behind you. Your skipper threads the channels between the islands — this is a maze of stone, and local knowledge is the difference between a boat ride and a day you'll talk about for years. Typical stops: the dramatic cliffs of Mana, a swim in a bay with nobody else in it, snorkelling over pale sand and rock, and lunch at a family-run konoba on an island where the fish was caught that morning.
Half-day trips work well for families with small children or anyone short on time; full days let you reach the outer islands where the water is at its most absurdly clear.
The costs nobody mentions on the booking sites
Three things move the real price of a Kornati day. First, the park fee: €16 per adult and €8 per child in 2026 (it went up around 30 percent this year), usually collected in cash — budget it. Second, lunch: island konobas are cash-friendly, wonderful, and not included; expect a fair price for grilled fish and local wine. Third, fuel: on cheaper charter listings, fuel is billed by consumption at the end and can add a painful surprise.
The skippers I work with quote fuel-included prices. I confirm the exact total — boat, fee, everything — on WhatsApp before you commit, so the number you agree is the number you pay.
Private boat or group tour — an honest comparison
If you're two people watching the budget, the group Kornati tour at €60 – €78 all-inclusive is genuinely good value, and I'd tell you to take it. Private makes sense from four people upwards, for celebrations, or if you simply can't face a deck shared with eighty strangers. Per head, a full-day private boat for eight often lands close to the group-tour price — with a route built around you and swim stops that last as long as you want.
There's also the question of what kind of day you actually enjoy. Group tours follow a fixed timetable and a microphone commentary; private days drift. If your perfect afternoon is anchoring in one perfect bay for two hours while the group boats shuttle past on schedule, you already know which one you are. Tell me the group size and the mood, and I'll point you to the right format.
FAQ
Half-day private trips run €380 – €700 and full-day trips €650 – €1,050 per boat for 6-12 people, with luxury options up to €1,650. Add the park fee of €16 per adult and €8 per child, usually paid in cash. I confirm your exact total on WhatsApp.
Sometimes, often not — it depends on the skipper. The fee is €16 per adult and €8 per child in 2026. This is exactly the kind of extra I check for you; your confirmed quote on WhatsApp spells out what's included.
With the skippers I book, yes — fuel is included in the quoted price. Some bareboat-style listings charge fuel by consumption at the end, which can add a lot; if you're comparing prices elsewhere, always ask that question first.
Most boats take 6-12 guests comfortably; larger luxury boats take more. Tell me your group size and I'll match the boat — a boat that's the right size is cheaper and more comfortable than one that's simply big.
Yes — that's the entire point of going private. You agree the route with the skipper in the morning, and swim stops last as long as you like. Skippers also know which bays are sheltered when the wind picks up.