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The Kornati archipelago is the northern Dalmatian national park and the most remote charter destination on the Croatian coast. A 30 to 40m yacht a Kornati week in 2026 runs $90,000 to $210,000 plus a 30 percent APA. The park itself is 89 islands across 220 square kilometers, with the marquee anchorages at Levrnaka, Lavsa, Vrulje, and Telascica directly to the south at the tip of Dugi Otok. The bracket fits the park well. The reason most weeks combine Kornati with the central Dalmatian loop, rather than running a pure Kornati week, is logistical: the Kornati is a sparse archipelago with limited evening dining ashore, so 2 to 3 nights in the park is the dose.
Why the 30 to 40m bracket fits Kornati
The Kornati anchorages are designed for the bracket. Levrnaka, Lavsa, and Smokvica hold a 35m yacht on a park mooring ball in settled weather without compromise. The park sells 1,800 mooring permits across the season and the ball spacing is laid out for yachts up to 40m. Above 42m, the swing radius starts against the next yacht over and the bracket-appropriate balls become scarce. Below 30m, the daily distances between park anchorages still work but the at-anchor stability on the open Kornati positions starts feeling limiting on a building northerly breeze.
Telascica, the bay at the southern tip of Dugi Otok and a separate park from the Kornati proper, takes the bracket cleanly. The salt-lake Mir at the head of Telascica is the standard guest day-walk from the park anchorage.
Weekly rate map for 2026
Croatia high season is mid-June to early September. Peak is the last two weeks of July through mid-August. Rates are pre-APA and pre-gratuity.
| LOA bracket | Motor yacht (low to high) | Sailing yacht (low to high) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 to 33m | $90K to $128K per week | $72K to $108K per week |
| 33 to 36m | $115K to $168K per week | $90K to $138K per week |
| 36 to 40m | $142K to $210K per week | $115K to $172K per week |
The Kornati does not move the weekly rate. Sibenik or Zadar embarkation adds roughly the same one-way premium as Dubrovnik versus Split, around $4K to $7K. See Mediterranean charter weekly rates.
What this bracket does in Kornati
Anchorages. Inside the Kornati park, the principal positions are Levrnaka (Lojena beach), Lavsa, Vrulje, Smokvica, and Stiniva. In the south, Telascica bay is the marquee position. North of the park, Bozava and Sakarun beach on Dugi Otok hold for the routing back toward Zadar. South of the park, Kaprije and Zlarin hold for the routing back toward Sibenik.
Quay berths. The Kornati park has no marinas inside the park boundary. D-Marin Mandalina and Mandalina Marina in Sibenik are the southern staging marinas. Zadar (D-Marin Dalmacija and Marina Tankerkomerc) is the northern staging marina. Plan to anchor or moor for the full Kornati stretch.
Tenders. A 7 to 9m main tender plus a smaller second. The Levrnaka walk to Lojena beach and the Telascica walk to Mir lake are tender-and-walk ops from the mooring.
At-anchor stabilizers. Required, not optional. The Kornati positions are open to channel winds and the standard Croatian afternoon north-northwest breeze builds across the open archipelago waters from late morning. Without at-anchor stabilizers the dining-on-deck window shortens.
Park fees and rangers. The Kornati and Telascica parks charge per-meter mooring fees plus per-guest entry. On a 35m yacht in 2026 peak, expect EUR 350 to 500 per night for the mooring plus EUR 25 to 30 per guest day-pass. The numbers are not the headline cost but they sit in the APA line.
Provisioning. The Kornati has no provisioning options. Load the yacht fully in Split, Trogir, or Sibenik. Tender runs to Murter for re-supply are possible but disruptive.
Trip shapes that work
The 10-night Split-and-Kornati north loop. Embark Split. Day one Solta. Day two Sibenik for provisioning top-up. Day three to five Kornati park (Levrnaka, Lavsa, Vrulje). Day six Telascica. Day seven Zadar or Dugi Otok day. Day eight return south through Murter. Day nine Brac or Solta. Day ten Split. The 10-night length is what makes the Kornati work without rushing it.
The seven-night Kornati-focused trip from Sibenik or Zadar. Embark Sibenik or Zadar, spend five nights inside the park, one transit night each at the start and end. This is the trip for clients who want low-density anchorage time with a Croatian-fleet captain who knows the park. Less common as a customer brief but rewards the right client.
The 14-night Croatia-deep route. Start Dubrovnik, work the central Dalmatian loop, then north into the Kornati. The 14-night length absorbs the Croatian coast end-to-end. This is the trip we would recommend for first-time Croatia clients who want the full survey.
Where the bracket struggles in Kornati
Evening dining ashore. The Kornati has 8 to 10 konobas (rustic taverns) inside the park, mostly serving from June through September. The dining is good in a Croatian-fisherman sense but plain. Clients expecting Hvar Town or Cote d'Azur evenings will be unhappy. We would steer those clients to a 2-night Kornati cap with the rest of the week on the central islands.
Nightlife. None. The Kornati is a quiet park. The brief skews family or couples-with-strong-chef.
Helicopter ops. The Kornati has no helipad. Mid-charter helicopter transfers route through Split, Zadar, or Sibenik.
Peak August mooring ball availability. The park sells mooring permits but does not reserve specific balls. A peak-week 35m yacht arriving at Levrnaka after 1300 in mid-August may find the bracket-appropriate balls taken. Plan early-day arrivals.
How to narrow within the bracket
Trip length sets the floor. A two-night Kornati touch inside a 10-night Split loop works on any 30 to 40m yacht. A Kornati-focused week with five park nights benefits from 33 to 36m with strong stabilizers. A sailing yacht in the park rewards the wind and the open water and is the secret pick for the couples brief.
Cabin and rate budget apply the standard logic. The northern Dalmatian fleet in the bracket is roughly 30 to 50 yachts from Sibenik and Zadar, with the larger central Dalmatian fleet repositioning north on request. Lead time of 5 to 6 months is sufficient for shoulder season; peak August requires 7 to 9 months.
The pick
For a couples-only 10-night Split-and-Kornati loop in early July: a 33m motor yacht out of Split, four cabins, with at-anchor stabilizers and a captain who knows the Kornati mooring ball routine. Budget: $172K plus APA, all-in roughly $245K. Booking lead time: 6 months.
For a family of 8, seven-night Kornati-focused trip from Sibenik in mid-July: a 36m motor yacht with a strong onboard chef. Budget: $165K plus APA, all-in roughly $235K. Booking lead time: 7 to 8 months.
For a couples sailing trip in early September Split round-trip with five Kornati park nights: a 38m sailing yacht out of Trogir. Budget: $135K plus APA, all-in roughly $195K. Booking lead time: 5 months.
What sits next to this page
The Croatian siblings are 30-40m Croatia, 30-40m Split, 30-40m Hvar, and 30-40m Brac. For destination editorial context, see Charter Croatia. For trip-planning, see How to plan charter itinerary.
Land-side context is on VillasForKings Sibenik and HotelsForKings Zadar.