Explore Punat
Boats in Punat
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Why explore Punat by boat?
Punat lies on a large, enclosed bay on the island of Krk, with the Franciscan islet of Košljun in the middle of the bay and a large marina on its shore.
- Quiet bays
- Family days
What Punat is known for
Košljun
A wooded islet with a Franciscan monastery, reached only by sea.
Puntarska Draga
A deep, nearly enclosed bay with calm water.
Stara Baška
A small village above clear bays on Krk's south-west coast.
Kvarner coast
Open water beyond the bay towards Cres and Rab.
Where can you explore?
Places within reach of a day on the water from Punat.
The largest Adriatic island, with a varied coastline of bays and beaches.
Explore Krk →
A town on Krk's south coast with a long pebble beach.
Explore Baška →
A mainland Kvarner town south of Crikvenica.
Explore Novi Vinodolski →
A Kvarner resort town on the mainland, facing Krk.
Explore Crikvenica →
A long, sparsely populated island with steep shores and clear water.
Explore Cres →
A green Kvarner island with a walled town and sandy beaches at Lopar.
Explore Rab →Distances are approximate straight-line distances between destinations, not sailing routes.
Best time to explore Punat by boat
May–June
- Quieter coast
- Long days
- Sea warming up
July–August
- Warmest weather
- Busiest period
- Book earlier
September–October
- Warm water
- Fewer crowds
- Relaxed coast
Seasonal guidance only. Weather and sea conditions change day to day — always confirm with your operator.
A little local history
The monastery on Košljun has been home to Franciscans since the 15th century and keeps collections of art and books. Punat itself developed from a farming and olive-growing village; its marina, built in the second half of the 20th century, made the village a nautical centre.
Good to know
Trip style
Day trips: leave in the morning, back before evening.
Payment
You pay the booking fee here, the rental directly to the operator.
Conditions
Operators cancel or reschedule when the sea is not safe.
Routes, sea conditions and access can vary. Always confirm local conditions and requirements with your boat operator before departure.
Frequently asked questions
It depends on the boat. Each listing states whether the operator requires a boat licence, and you can filter for boats that do not require one. Licence rules are set by the operator, not by CroatianBoats.
Working out a budget? Read our guide to how much it costs to rent a boat in Croatia.
Plan your trip
Get official destination information, local events and visitor resources for Punat.