Sarandë boat tours

The best-reviewed boat tours in Sarandë are the all-inclusive full-day cruises that leave from Sarandë harbour and cover the Albanian Riviera in one day. DES Boat Tours runs the 5-star, 8-stop itinerary from €30 — caves, coves, snorkeling and Krorëz private beach included.

A quality full-day boat tour in Sarandë costs around €30 per person all-inclusive on DES Boat Tours — that price already covers drinks on board, snorkel gear, life jackets, and free sunbed + umbrella at Krorëz private beach.

All DES Boat Tours depart from Sarandë harbour on the main promenade — a 3-minute walk from the city centre and the Corfu-ferry terminal. Meeting point details are shared on WhatsApp after you book.

Our standard route cruises past the Ksamil coastline on the way south to the wilder Riviera coves (Kakome, Krorëz, Rrojdhe). A dedicated Ksamil island swim can be added on private charters — ask when you book.

The Sarandë boat tour season runs May–October. July and August book out days in advance — reserve at least 2–3 days ahead in peak summer, or the day before in shoulder season.

Yes. Life jackets in every size (including toddler) are free on board, the captain stays close to shore for the swim stops, and Krorëz private beach has shallow, calm water perfect for kids.

Every DES boat tour in Sarandë includes the full 5-hour, 8-stop Albanian Riviera route from Sarandë harbour, free drinks on board, life jackets and snorkel gear, and a free sunbed + umbrella at Krorëz private beach — all for €30 per person, with no extras added on board.

A full-day boat tour in Sarandë runs about 5 hours on the water — departure at 10:00 from Sarandë harbour, 8 stops along the Albanian Riviera coastline (caves, coves, snorkeling and a 2-hour break at Krorëz private beach), and back at the promenade around 15:00.

The DES itinerary covers 8 stops in order: Turtle Cave, Anchor Cave, Kepi i Qefalit, Kakome Bay, Krorëz Private Beach (2-hour break), Gjiri i Ushtarit (Soldier's Bay), Rrojdhe and Secret Beach — a mix of sea caves, snorkel coves and one private beach.

Yes. Five of the eight stops on the Sarandë boat tour are dedicated swim and snorkel stops — Kepi i Qefalit, Kakome, Krorëz, Gjiri i Ushtarit and Rrojdhe. Snorkel gear and life jackets are free on board, and the crew helps first-timers in the water.

The fastest way to book a Sarandë boat tour is on WhatsApp — send your date and group size and we'll confirm your seats within minutes. You can also use the booking form on this site. Payment is on the day, cash or card, and the flat rate stays €30 per person.

The DES Sarandë boat tour departs at 10:00 from Sarandë harbour and returns to the same promenade around 15:00 — about 5 hours on the water. We ask guests to arrive 10–15 minutes early for check-in and the safety brief. Exact meeting-point pin is shared on WhatsApp the day before.

Water, soft drinks and local beer are free on board throughout the day — help yourself from the cooler. Light snacks travel with the crew. For lunch, most guests grab something at the Krorëz beach bar during the 2-hour private-beach stop; you're also welcome to bring your own picnic.

Yes — masks, snorkels and life jackets in every size are included free on board. You do not need to be a strong swimmer: life jackets stay on for the swim stops, the boat anchors close to shore, and the crew is in the water with first-timers. Kepi i Qefalit, Kakome, Krorëz, Gjiri i Ushtarit and Rrojdhe are all dedicated swim/snorkel stops.

The tour meets at Sarandë harbour on the promenade — a short 5-minute walk from most Sarandë-centre hotels. From Ksamil it's a 15–20-minute taxi (roughly €10–15 one way). We don't run our own shuttle, but we're happy to help arrange a trusted local taxi over WhatsApp when you book.

Krorëz is a DES-partner private beach, so our guests get a free sunbed and free umbrella during the 2-hour stop — no rental fees, no minimum spend. Food and drinks are available at the beach bar (paid on the spot). Please respect the beach: no glass on the sand, no loud speakers, and take any rubbish back to the boat. Pets are welcome on a lead.

Yes. There is no minimum age — infant and toddler life jackets are free on board, the boat has shaded seating for naps, and Krorëz private beach has shallow, calm water perfect for little ones. Children and kids pay the same flat rate as adults: €30 / 3000 ALL per person.

The tour runs in fair weather. If the captain calls off the day for wind, storms or swell, you either rebook to another date at no cost or get a full refund — your choice. We monitor the forecast closely and confirm early each morning on WhatsApp.

Yes. The Sarandë boat tour finishes around 15:00, which leaves the afternoon free for the Blue Eye spring or an evening in Ksamil. If you're coming from Corfu on the morning ferry, the 10:00 departure is tight — book the day-before Corfu ferry or take a private charter with a later start; message us and we'll help plan the day.

Sarandë boat tours cover a longer stretch of the Albanian Riviera — the sea caves north of the harbour, the wild coves south past Ksamil, and Krorëz private beach — in one full 5-hour day. Ksamil-based tours are shorter and mostly island-hopping around the Ksamil archipelago. If you want caves, snorkeling and a private-beach stop, book from Sarandë; if you only want the Ksamil islands, book locally there.

The group boat tour in Sarandë is our shared full-day route from Sarandë harbour at €30 per person — up to 12 guests, fixed 10:00 departure, all 8 stops. A private charter is the same boat and crew reserved just for your group: your own departure time, a customised route (extra time at Krorëz, add a Ksamil swim, sunset return), and a flat boat price rather than per person. Message us on WhatsApp for a private-charter quote.

Yes — sunset cruises run on request as private charters from Sarandë harbour, typically 17:00–20:00 with a swim stop at a quiet cove and drinks on board for the sunset. The shared 10:00 full-day tour is our only fixed daily departure; anything after 15:00 is arranged privately.

Yes. Every DES boat is fully licensed by the Albanian maritime authority, carries current passenger insurance, and is inspected each season. The captain holds a commercial skipper's licence, life jackets in every size are on board (worn during the safety brief and any swim stop for kids or weak swimmers), and the boat carries a first-aid kit, marine radio and flares. That's how the tour keeps its 5-star record across 180+ guests.

Yes — you're welcome to bring your own picnic, a bottle of wine or a few beers for the day. We ask that you skip glass on the sunbeds at Krorëz (plastic or cans are fine on the beach) and take any rubbish back to the boat. Water, soft drinks and local beer are already free on board, so most guests just bring lunch for the Krorëz stop.

From Tirana it's a 4-hour drive or a bus from the South Terminal (~5 hours) — arrive the night before. From Corfu, the morning ferry (usually 09:00) lands you in Sarandë around 09:30 — tight but doable for the 10:00 departure; the earlier day-before ferry is safer. From Ksamil, a 15–20 minute taxi to Sarandë harbour costs roughly €10–15. We share the exact meeting-point pin on WhatsApp the day before.

In peak summer (mid-July to end of August) book 3–5 days ahead — the 12 seats on the shared daily departure sell out fast. In June and September, 1–2 days ahead is usually enough. In May and October, same-day WhatsApp bookings are often fine. Private charters should be booked at least a week in advance any month.

The shared full-day tour is about 5 hours door-to-door — 10:00 departure from Sarandë harbour, 8 stops along the Albanian Riviera, and back on the promenade by ~15:00. Roughly 2 hours cruising, 1 hour at swim/snorkel coves, and a 2-hour break at Krorëz private beach. All included in the €30 price.

Free cancellation — you can cancel any time before departure at no charge (payment is on the day, cash or card). If the captain calls the day off for wind, storms or swell, you choose between a free rebook to another date or a full refund. No deposits, no hidden fees.

Everything is included in the flat €30 per-person price: the full 5-hour, 8-stop Albanian Riviera route, free water, soft drinks and local beer on board, free snorkel masks and life jackets in every size, and a free sunbed + umbrella at Krorëz private beach. No fuel surcharge, no gear rental, no beach fee, no service charge — the only optional extra is food/drinks at the Krorëz beach bar, paid on the spot.

Children and kids pay the same flat rate as adults: €30 / 3000 ALL per person. There is no free child ticket or reduced child fare on the shared tour. Infant, toddler and child life jackets are free on board in every size, and Krorëz private beach has shallow, calm water perfect for little swimmers.