Sarandë · Ionian Coast

The Sarandë boat trip guests remember longest.

A full-day boat trip out of Sarandë harbour along the Albanian Riviera — eight stops, one small boat, everything included. Same water as the Ksamil ferry, none of the crowds, no upsells at the dock.

Book on WhatsApp · €30 Sarandë boat tours

What the day actually looks like

10:00am departure from Sarandë harbour. We cruise south along the Riviera hitting Turtle Cave, Anchor Cave, Kepi i Qefalit reef, Kakome Bay for a swim, and Rrojdhe for snorkeling. Long lunch break on our private Krorëz beach with sunbeds waiting. Back in Sarandë around 3:00pm.

Everything's included

€30 per person covers the boat, the captain, snorkel gear, life jackets, drinks on board, and sunbeds & umbrellas at Krorëz beach. No booking fee, no dock fee, no upsell.

Why a boat trip beats a bus tour

Half the Riviera's best coves have no road access — Turtle Cave, Anchor Cave, and Krorëz are only reachable by boat. A day trip by boat is genuinely a different coast than what the bus tours show you.

What's included

✓Full-day, 5-hour trip
✓8 signature Riviera stops
✓Turtle Cave & Anchor Cave
✓Private Krorëz beach lunch
✓Free snorkel gear & drinks
✓Small groups, no party boats
✓€30 all-in
✓WhatsApp booking · no deposit

Frequently asked

How long is the Sarandë boat trip?

About 5 hours total — 10:00am departure, back to Sarandë harbour around 3:00pm. Long enough to hit all 8 stops without ever feeling rushed.

How much does a boat trip from Sarandë cost?

Our full-day boat trip is €30 per person, all-inclusive. That's boat, captain, snorkel gear, drinks, and sunbeds at Krorëz beach — no add-ons at the dock.

Do I need to book the boat trip in advance?

In July and August, yes — we sell out most days. June and September you can usually book same-day or the night before via WhatsApp.

Where does the boat trip depart from?

Sarandë harbour, next to the Krahu i Shqiponjës monument on Bulevardi Hasan Tahsini. We send you a Google Maps pin the night before.

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.

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