DES Boat Tours · Journal
The Sarandë boat tour blog.
Local guides to every stop on the Albanian Riviera — written by the captain and crew who run the boat every day of the season.
- Turtle CaveSea caves
Turtle Cave Sarandë · Visitor Tips & Boat Access
How to get there, the best photo angle, what's inside and when to swim in — the local guide to Turtle Cave on the DES boat tour.
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Best Time to Visit Sarandë for a Boat Tour (2026)
Month-by-month guide: water temperature, crowds, prices, wind — and the shoulder weeks that quietly beat July.
6 min readRead the guide → - SnorkelingGuide
Sarandë Snorkeling Guide — Best Spots, Gear & Fish
The 5 clearest coves on the DES boat tour, what fish you'll see, gear tips and how to dive in even if it's your first time.
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Jump into a Sarandë boat tour stop guide
Every stop on the DES Sarandë boat tour has a dedicated guide — the perfect next step after a blog post. Photos, swim notes, and where each stop sits on the 8-stop route.
Stop 1 · 10 minTurtle CaveA hidden sea cave where light dances on the water
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Stop 2 · 10 minAnchor CaveLegendary cavern named for the ancient anchor found within
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Stop 3 · 30 minKepi i QefalitWild cape with crystal water for your first swim
PhotoVideoSwimmingSnorkelingRead the full Kepi i Qefalit guide →
Stop 4 · 20 minKakome BayPostcard-perfect bay framed by pine-covered hills
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Stop 5 · 2 hoursKrorëz Private BeachOur exclusive stop, sunbeds, umbrella & free time on the sand
Free sunbathFree umbrellaPhotoVideoSwimmingSnorkelingFree timeRead the full Krorëz Private Beach guide →
Stop 6 · 25 minGjiri i UshtaritThe Soldier's Bay, a Riviera classic
PhotoVideoSwimmingSnorkelingRead the full Gjiri i Ushtarit guide →
Stop 7 · 30 minRrojdheQuiet cove away from the crowds
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Stop 8 · 10 minSecret BeachThe final surprise only reachable by boat
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Everything else on this Sarandë boat tour
Cross-links to every tour route, every stop guide, the top booking questions and the fastest way to reserve a seat.
Other Sarandë boat tours
- Snorkeling Boat Tour in Sarandë
- Sea Cave Boat Tour from Sarandë
- Private Beach Boat Tour from Sarandë
- Better Than Ksamil: The Southern Riviera Boat Tour
- Kakome Bay Boat Tour from Sarandë
- Boat Tour from Sarandë to Ksamil (and the Wilder Coves Beyond)
Neighbouring stops on the route
- Stop 1 · Turtle Cave
- Stop 2 · Anchor Cave
- Stop 3 · Kepi i Qefalit
- Stop 4 · Kakome Bay
- Stop 5 · Krorëz Private Beach
- Stop 6 · Gjiri i Ushtarit
- Stop 7 · Rrojdhe
- Stop 8 · Secret Beach
Top questions from guests
- How much does the tour cost?
- Where do we depart from?
- How do I book?
- Is the tour good for kids and non-swimmers?
- Do you offer private charters?
- What is your cancellation policy?