Sarandë · Day trips

The Sarandë day trip guests remember most.

Butrint, Blue Eye, Ksamil ferry — Sarandë has plenty of day-trip options. Ask any recent visitor which one they'd repeat and most say the same thing: the full-day boat tour along the Albanian Riviera.

Why the boat tour beats the other Sarandë day trips

Butrint is a two-hour visit. The Blue Eye is one photo stop. Ksamil is a crowded beach day. A DES boat tour is 5 hours of moving scenery, swimming, caves, and lunch on your own private beach — the best value single-day activity in Sarandë.

Pairing your day trips

Most guests book us for one day and do Butrint (UNESCO ruins, 30 min from Sarandë) on a separate day. Boat first, ruins after — trust us on the order.

What's included on the boat day

Everything: boat, captain, snorkel gear, sunbeds and umbrellas at Krorëz beach, free drinks. €30 per person, no upsells.

What's included

  • Best-value day trip in Sarandë
  • Departs Sarandë harbour 10:00am
  • 8 Albanian Riviera stops
  • Private Krorëz beach lunch
  • Everything included
  • Small groups
  • 5★ Google-rated
  • €30 per person

Frequently asked

What's the best day trip from Sarandë?

For water lovers, a full-day boat tour of the Albanian Riviera. For history lovers, Butrint. Most guests do both on separate days.

How many days should I spend in Sarandë?

3-4 nights is the sweet spot: one boat-tour day, one Butrint day, one relaxed beach day, one buffer day. Fewer days and you'll be rushing.

Can you combine Butrint with a boat tour?

Not on the same day — both are full-day activities. Do them on consecutive days.

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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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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.

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