Murter and the Kornati Islands

Diving

Whether for exploring shipwrecks or reefs or underwater cliffs, Kornati National Park is among Croatia's most popular diving destinations. That said, you can't dive alone here, only through a qualified diving center. The permit for diving in the park is 150 Kn, which includes the park entrance fee. Aquanaut Diving Center offers a small menu of choice courses and excursions (to more than 100 sites), including a daylong boat trip that includes two dives and a stopover in the Kornati Islands. Luke, near intersection of Kornatski, across from supermarket, Murter. 022/434-988. www.divingmurter.com.

Najada Diving offers supervised shore dives as well as half-day group excursions that include two dives. Among the highlights on its menu of excursions to more than 30 sites is a visit to the wreck of the World War II cargo ship Francesca. Luke 57, on the jetty behind the supermarket, Murter. 022/436-630. www.najada.com.

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