Morning or afternoon · 4 hours

The half-day Saranda boat tour guide.

We'll be honest: the full-day tour is the better experience. But if you only have half a day, here's how ours works.

What you get in 4 hours

2 sea caves (Turtle + Blue), one swim stop at Kakome, no private beach time. Morning or afternoon slot.

What you miss

Krorëz private beach, Anchor Cave, the slow sunset-side return. All the parts most guests remember.

Morning vs afternoon

Timing depends on the day and season — message us on WhatsApp to confirm morning vs afternoon departure.

Our honest recommendation

If you can spare 5 hours, book the full day. If not, morning half-day is the better half-day.

What's included

  • 4-hour tour — morning or afternoon
  • 2 sea caves + swim stop
  • Snorkel gear + drinks included
  • No private beach on the half-day
  • Smaller group than full-day
  • €${PRICE_EUR}-lite pricing (WhatsApp for quote)
  • WhatsApp booking, no deposit
  • 5★ rated by half-day guests too

Frequently asked

What's included in the half-day tour?

Two sea caves (Turtle + Blue), one swim stop, snorkel gear, drinks.

Is the half-day cheaper?

Yes — WhatsApp us for the current half-day rate, roughly 60% of the full-day price.

Morning or afternoon — which is better?

Morning for the Blue Cave light, afternoon for warmer swimming.

Should I book half-day or full-day?

Full day if you can — the private Krorëz beach is the highlight. Half day only if time is tight.

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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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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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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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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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