La Croazia... vera! Non era la prima volta che venivo in Croazia, ma l’escursione alle Incoronate è stata la ri-scoperta dell’essenza di questo paese: mare “incontaminato”, allo stato puro, nonostante il turismo e... read moreNon era la prima volta che venivo in Croazia, ma l’escursione alle Incoronate è stata la ri-scoperta dell’essenza di questo paese: mare “incontaminato”, allo stato puro, nonostante il turismo e l’alta stagione. Esperienza consigliata. read less

despite poor weather this was still an fabulous day out Booked before going to Croatia - the website seemed to offer something different - small, fast boats with great views. We were staying in Sibenik which was ideal. Due to... read moreBooked before going to Croatia - the website seemed to offer something different - small, fast boats with great views. We were staying in Sibenik which was ideal. Due to bad weather we had to reschedule twice - company very obliging even on the actual day the captain still offered us a chance to change our minds as it might be rainy .
You can park for free BEORE the barriers into the marina (cost to park here) and walk 5minutes to get on the boats.
We were told about the islands history, ownership and how they are managed. We stopped on one island which had been used for a film in years past - with the buildings still standing. We stopped for about 11/2 hours on a 2nd island for dinner. We ate in the restaurant (not cheap, but food is amazing) then went to the sandy beach in Croatia (all 100m of it!). Due to it being quite cold we did not do cliff jumping or snorkelling.
We left the Kornati islands and stopped at Prvic Island. We saw the quirky tribute to the bloke who invented the parachute.
Finally, as a bonus,we went to the derelict St Nicholas fort. This is vey difficult and dangerous to access from land and officially you aren't meant to access it - but it does have a jetty and proper access on the seaward side. We had a personal history lesson from the captain, getting his view on things before heading back to Sibenik.

This really was a great trip - if weather had been more as expected this would have been unbelievable awesome. Cant recommend highly enough read less

A very enjoyable day We had the boat trip booked for us through our hotel in Sibenik. It was definitely the highlight of our 2 week stay. The boat was a small speed... read moreWe had the boat trip booked for us through our hotel in Sibenik. It was definitely the highlight of our 2 week stay. The boat was a small speed boat to fit 8 people, but my husband and I were the only passengers that day. We spent the day from 9am until 5.00pm visiting the islands. Joe was our skipper and guide, he was very knowledgeable and kind. We would definitely recommend this trip and Joe made it a special day for us. We had a lovely lunch, we had coffee and ice cream in a lovely village, visited an old film set and a lovely secluded beach, we even saw lots of dolphins. read less

Excellent day out We arranged to be picked up from Vodice and made our way to the dock to meet our boat. Sime arrived with an empty boat and told us we were... read moreWe arranged to be picked up from Vodice and made our way to the dock to meet our boat. Sime arrived with an empty boat and told us we were waiting for some more guests for our boat coming from Sibenik.
Due to the gusting wind we were told by our skipper and guide Eddy, that we would do the tour in reverse by visiting Prvic island first and waiting for the wind to subside before crossing to the Kornati national park across from Murter.

The crossing was an experience with the skipper having to guide the boat over the top of the waves rather than through the troughs.

Once we entered the national park it was more sheltered from the wind and we could relax more.We were shown the the high cliffs, the ruined film set, where we ventured up to the hill top and Eddy was a great help to our friend who was having trouble with the climb.

Had lunch at Konoba Lavrnaka which was quite expensive but food was ok.

After lunch we went to the beach on the other side of the island where we had a couple of hours for swimming, snorkeling in the clear sea with a sandy sea bed and sun bathing.

We then headed home for a much smoother ride back at top speed which was great fun.

All in all a great day out with a very helpful and informative guide. Thank you. read less

Visite du parc des îles Konatri Lors de notre sejour en Croatie, nous avions prévu de visiter les îles Kornati.
En lisant les commentaires sur Trip Advisor, nous avons opté pour le tour proposé par Archipelago Tours.... read moreLors de notre sejour en Croatie, nous avions prévu de visiter les îles Kornati.
En lisant les commentaires sur Trip Advisor, nous avons opté pour le tour proposé par Archipelago Tours. Quelle bonne idée !
La réservation s'est faîte facilement (un coup de fil et 2 mails échangés) via leur site internet.
Tout s'est déroulé comme prévu grâce au professionnalisme et aux connaissances de notre Skipper (très Safe dans son pilotage du speed boat, bien agréable pour nos enfants de 4 et 9 ans) et du reste de l'équipe.
Le prix de 260 euros pour la famille (2 adultes plus 2 ou 3 enfants) est complètement justifié comparé aux autres tours proposés en gros bateaux bondés et lents ( nous en avons doublé plus d'un) qui sont obligés d'accoster tous aux mêmes quais (alors qu'avec notre petit bateau de 10 personnes, nous avons pu accoster dans des endroits plus tranquilles).
Notre Captain a su répondre à nos questions tant sur l'histoire de son pays que sur la faune et la géologie des Kornati.
En résumé : à conseiller pour tous ceux qui veulent sortir des excursions blindées de touristes.
Merci Archipelago Tours
Jérôme & familly read less

Kornati islands JUST wonderful
We had a great time with our 3 kids and another 4 family on a shiny day
Great driver ans historical guide, 3 stars restaurant for lunch (we are from... read moreJUST wonderful
We had a great time with our 3 kids and another 4 family on a shiny day
Great driver ans historical guide, 3 stars restaurant for lunch (we are from Lyon and gastronomy is our stuff) with real good price
A world apart from tour operators and tourist factories read less

great great great It was really beautiful to travel with the guys from archipelago tours, really good service and also super fast boat, Kristijan and Tina are great hosts, they told us lots... read moreIt was really beautiful to travel with the guys from archipelago tours, really good service and also super fast boat, Kristijan and Tina are great hosts, they told us lots of interesting stories about amazing Kornati :)
definetly recommended ;) read less

Great day on the sea We had a great time during our trip to the Kornaten. Our skipper Denis was very knowledgable and gave us lots of information. He did his utmost to give us... read moreWe had a great time during our trip to the Kornaten. Our skipper Denis was very knowledgable and gave us lots of information. He did his utmost to give us a good experience and responded to all our wishes. Great lunch as well! Watching some dolphins play was a highlight! hank you for a great day! read less

Wonderful day trip to kornati We Are a family with teenagers. We took a one- day boat excursion from Sibenik to the islands of Kornati np, and it was a great trip. The... read moreWe Are a family with teenagers. We took a one- day boat excursion from Sibenik to the islands of Kornati np, and it was a great trip. The motor boat was pleasant, everyone enjoyed the excitement. Our guide Eddy was wonderful- friendly and
knowledgeable, he gave just the right amount of information to make the trip interesting and pointed out places of interest.
We were hesitant before booking the trip, but it turned out to be a wonderful day, highly recommended. read less

Beautiful Kornati and great boat We had an amazing off season day trip to Kornati National Park in September. Less crowds and the calm sea! Captain took us to wonderful places. Thank you for... read moreWe had an amazing off season day trip to Kornati National Park in September. Less crowds and the calm sea! Captain took us to wonderful places. Thank you for such a great day on islands! Fully recommended for the small group travelers ! read less

Fabulous boat trip This was the highlight of our trip to Croatia - the kornati experience tour . Stunning scenery.
We were collected at 9 am then picked up another family of 4... read moreThis was the highlight of our trip to Croatia - the kornati experience tour . Stunning scenery.
We were collected at 9 am then picked up another family of 4 and a group of 2 .

Denis the skipper was amazing . Very knowledgeable about Sibenik and the surrounding area . We headed down to islands stopping briefly for Denis to point out historical points of interest .

First stop was we anchored up off one of the islands for a snorkelling stop . Lots of tropical fish to see and plenty of time to swim to the nearby beach if you wanted to . The water is crystal clear .
Next stop was to another island - Levrnka. Here we experienced lunch in a traditional Konoba . The food was outstanding- all fresh and using local ingredients. Felt very privileged to be eating in a place only accessible by boat . Again Denis explained how the family running the restaurant live simply off the land for part of the year .
On the way back we stopped at another island . Another opportunity to snorkel , walk on the island to a film set from the 1960s , or relax on the little beach .

All in all a first class boat trip , not to be missed if you are visiting the area . The photos say it all ! read less

Super moment - great moment Nous avons passé un très bon moment, nous sommes partis à 9h de Sibenik, environ 2h de balade avec quelques arrêts pour rejoindre les îles de Kornati, ensuite 1er arrêt... read moreNous avons passé un très bon moment, nous sommes partis à 9h de Sibenik, environ 2h de balade avec quelques arrêts pour rejoindre les îles de Kornati, ensuite 1er arrêt puis repas puis baignade puis arrêt dans un p'tit village sur une île près de Sibenik.
Un guide super sympa et dynamique. Il adapte le programme en fonction du groupe, on recommande vraiment! read less

Kornati NP tour We have just returned from a fantastic day touring around Kornati NP with Joe. We visited the most amazing beach and swam in crystal clear water in secluded bays. Finally... read moreWe have just returned from a fantastic day touring around Kornati NP with Joe. We visited the most amazing beach and swam in crystal clear water in secluded bays. Finally we finished off with a visit to a Dalmatian village and extraordinary walk through of an abandoned Venetian fortress. Even for travellers on a budget like us, it's worth every Kuna. Definitely will be a highlight of our 6 month trip through Europe and would recommend to anyone. read less

We couldn’t have asked for more! I found Archipelago Tours on trip advisor. As always, I was a little sceptical to book with a company that i didn’t know. However when I called and booked a... read moreI found Archipelago Tours on trip advisor. As always, I was a little sceptical to book with a company that i didn’t know. However when I called and booked a private tour for the day, the gentlemen I spoke to was very clear and reassuring.

We met Kristian our skipper on the morning we had picked and straight away I knew we were in safe hands!! He was by far the best skipper we have ever had! He was very confident driving the boat and helping with the children in the sea. He was also extremely knowledgeable about the history of Croatia and all the local areas.

He went above and beyond and did his best to make our day pleasurable. He certainly exceeded all expectations.

I wouldn’t hesitate to book again!!!

We wish Kristian and all the team the best of luck for the future. read less

Just a perfect day... One really, truly amazing experience... Šime (who is one hell if a guy... ) picked us up at the island across Vodice, where we stayed for a week. We cruised... read moreOne really, truly amazing experience... Šime (who is one hell if a guy... ) picked us up at the island across Vodice, where we stayed for a week. We cruised at first through the Šibenik channel, checked out St Nicholas and Jadrija and then went all the way to Skradin. On our way we had a stop to take a swim... Skradin is lovely. On our way back we stopped and spent our afternoon at the beach restaurant (which you can reach only by boat)... we had lunch there and we were chilling, swimming, sleeping until the evening. When we left it was already dark, we cruised across Šibenik channel, looking the lights of the city and the amazing city fortress... The sea was so calm (Bonaca) and this feeling of a great day at the sea, spent with friends will keep me going through the winter! Highly recommended❤️ read less