Kornati Islands vs Hvar — Dive Destination Comparison

Kornati Islands (Croatia) scores 60.8/100 vs Hvar's 59.9/100 in OkToDive's 12-category rating. Choose Kornati Islands for wall diving with 930m visibility. Choose Hvar for wall diving at ~$65/dive.

Last updated: 2026-07-22

Side-by-side comparison

MetricKornati IslandsHvar
OkToDive Score60.8/10059.9/100
CountryCroatiaCroatia
Visibility9--30m9--30m
Water temp14--26 C14--26 C
Max depth40m40m
Currentmoderatemoderate
Cost per 2-tank dive$65$65
Budget tiermid rangemid range
Best monthsMay, June, JulyMay, June, July
Dive typeswall, wreck, cave, pelagicwall, wreck, cave, pelagic
Min certificationOpen WaterOpen Water
Key speciesoctopus, moray eel, scorpionfishoctopus, moray eel, grouper
Google rating0 (0 reviews)0 (0 reviews)

Which should you choose?

Choose Kornati Islands when...

  • + Wreck diving enthusiasts
  • + Anyone visiting Mediterranean for the first time
  • + Groups seeking 15+ named dive sites in one area

Skip if

  • - You don't have Advanced certification
  • - You hate cold water — temps drop to 14°C

Choose Hvar when...

  • + Wreck diving enthusiasts
  • + Anyone visiting Mediterranean for the first time
  • + Groups seeking 10+ named dive sites in one area

Skip if

  • - You don't have Advanced certification
  • - You hate cold water — temps drop to 14°C

Bottom line

Kornati Islands wins on overall score (60.8 vs 59.9), but the right choice depends on your priorities. Hvar is more affordable ($65 vs $65/dive). Hvar has better peak visibility (30m vs 30m).