Better Than Ksamil: The Southern Riviera Boat Tour

Ksamil is beautiful but packed by 10am. Our tour heads the other way, down the wilder southern Riviera, where you'll find the coves ferry tours don't reach: Kakome Bay, Krorëz private beach, Rrojdhe, Turtle Cave and Anchor Cave.

What makes this tour special

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Away from ferry crowds

We cruise south of Sarandë, opposite direction from the Ksamil day-trip fleet.

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Local operator, local coves

Our captain grew up on this water and includes stops no big operators bother with.

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Ksamil possible on request

Private charters can include Ksamil, ask when you book.

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Better swimming, no queues

Longer swim stops in coves you'll often have to yourselves.

The better than ksamil: the southern riviera boat tour covers Kakome Bay (postcard-perfect bay framed by pine-covered hills), Krorëz Private Beach (our exclusive stop, sunbeds, umbrella & free time on the sand), Rrojdhe (quiet cove away from the crowds) and Gjiri i Ushtarit (the soldier's bay, a riviera classic). Each link opens the detailed stop guide inside the DES Boat Tours Sarandë itinerary.

On the house

Free perks with every seat

Every ticket includes three extras at zero cost — no beach-club rentals, no cooler charges, no upsells on board.

  • Free drinks
    On board, all day
  • Free umbrella
    At Krorëz private beach
  • Free sunbed
    Reserved for every guest

Also included

  • Free drinks on board
  • Life jacket for every guest
  • Free umbrella at Krorëz private beach
  • Free sunbeds at Krorëz private beach
  • Expert local captain & guide
  • All 8 legendary Riviera stops

Frequently asked questions

Do you go to Ksamil?

Not on the standard tour, we focus on the wilder south. Ksamil is doable on request for private charters.

Why not Ksamil?

Ksamil gets very crowded in summer. The southern Riviera coves are equally beautiful and stay quiet.

Is it a longer boat ride?

About the same total time on water, just a different direction.

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Better Than Ksamil: The Southern Riviera Boat Tour — questions & answers

Everything guests ask before booking this Sarandë boat tour.

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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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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