Diving

With its shipwrecks, reefs, and underwater cliffs, Kornati National Park is among Croatia's most popular diving destinations. You cannot dive alone here, so you must book your dive through a qualified center. The permit for diving in the park is 150 Kn, which includes the park entrance fee.

Aquanaut Diving Center. This company 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. Nondiving companions are also welcome to join at a reduced fee. Jurja Dalmatinca 1, Murter, Šibensko-Kniniska, 22243. 098/202–249; www.divingmurter.com.

Najada Diving. Offering supervised shore dives as well as half-day group excursions that include two dives, Najada Diving features excursions to more than 30 sites. Among the highlights is a visit to the wreck of the World War II cargo ship Francesca. Put Jersan 17, Murter, Šibensko-Kniniska. 098/137–1565; www.najada.com.