Albania · Ionian Coast

A boat tour in Albania that guests call the best day of their trip.

Albania's Ionian coast has the wildest coves in the Mediterranean and almost no crowds. Our full-day boat tour from Saranda is the single best way to see it — 8 legendary stops in one day, everything included, small groups only.

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The most-loved boat tour in Albania

5★ on Google, family-run since day one, and one tightly-run itinerary instead of five mediocre ones. That's why guests keep telling their friends: skip the big operators, book DES.

Where the tour goes

From Saranda harbour south along the Albanian Riviera: Turtle Cave, Anchor Cave, Kepi i Qefalit, Kakome Bay, Rrojdhe reef, Krorëz private beach for lunch, then back via Ksamil's postcard channel.

Why book with DES instead of a bigger operator

Small groups (never 40-person party boats), a local captain born on this coast, safe cave access, and a private beach with sunbeds already set up so lunch is relaxed instead of a scramble.

What's included

✓8 signature Riviera stops
✓Departs Saranda, southern Albania
✓English-speaking local captain
✓Turtle Cave & Anchor Cave
✓Private Krorëz beach
✓Free drinks & snorkel gear
✓Small groups guaranteed
✓All-inclusive €30

Frequently asked

Where in Albania is the best boat tour?

The Ionian coast south of Saranda — the section called the Albanian Riviera. It has the country's best water, best caves, and best beaches, most reachable only by boat.

How much does a boat tour in Albania cost?

Reputable full-day boat tours in Albania are €30-45 per person. DES Boat Tours is €30 with everything included — no upsells at the dock.

Is Albania a good destination for boat tours?

It's arguably the best value coast in the Mediterranean right now. Similar water to Croatia, similar scenery to Greece, a fraction of the crowds and the price.

When is boat tour season in Albania?

Late May to early October. Peak-warm sea is July-August, but June and September are quieter with equally beautiful conditions.

Related tours, stops and booking answers

Every DES Boat Tour from Sarandë shares the same all-inclusive €30 price and the same friendly captain — the differences are the angle and the stops. Pick a related tour, dive into a stop guide or read the top booking questions.

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Answers before you book

Everything about boat tours in Sarandë & the Albanian Riviera

Sarandë boat tours

The highest-rated Sarandë boat tour on the Albanian coast

Looking for the best boat tour in Sarandë or searching Google for Saranda boat tours? DES Boat Tours departs daily from Sarandë harbour and covers the wildest stretch of the Ionian coast, sea caves, hidden coves, and our own private beach at Krorëz. Small groups, expert local captain, everything included for €30.

Guests consistently rate us the #1 boat trip in Sarandë because we skip the crowded ferry routes and take you to spots most operators don't know about, including Secret Beach, only reachable by boat.

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Albania boat tours

Why the Albanian Riviera beats Croatia, Greece & Ksamil ferries

The Albanian Riviera is the last unspoiled coastline in the Mediterranean. Water clarity rivals the Maldives, prices are a fraction of Croatia or Greece, and the coves stay quiet even in high season. DES Boat Tours is proudly local, an Albania boat tour run by Sarandë captains who grew up on these waters.

Compared to a packed Ksamil ferry, you get a small-group experience, real free time at Kakome Bay and Gjiri i Ushtarit, and a captain who actually pauses for photos.

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Private boat itinerary

Private boat tours & custom itineraries from Sarandë

Prefer a private boat tour in Sarandë? We run private charters for families, couples and small groups, same 8 stops or a fully custom itinerary. Sunset cruises, wedding proposals, half-day snorkeling loops, or a Ksamil detour on request.

Every private itinerary still includes free drinks on board, life jackets, snorkeling gear, and access to Krorëz private beach with reserved sunbeds and umbrellas.

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Best 5-star guides

Local captains rated 5★ by travellers from 20+ countries

DES Boat Tours is run by 5-star rated local guides based in Sarandë. Every captain grew up on the Ionian, speaks English fluently, and knows every cove, cave and reef between Sarandë and the Greek border by name. That's why we consistently rank as the top-rated boat tour guide in Albania.

Read guest reviews on the home page, browse the full Riviera itinerary, or send a message on WhatsApp, we usually reply within minutes.

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