How small is 'small group'?+
#Our boat carries a comfortable maximum where everyone gets a proper spot on deck, easy swim access, and real attention from the captain.
Why choose small-group over the big boats?+
#Small boats reach the caves the big ones sail past. Small groups mean calmer swim stops, no queue for snorkel gear, and a captain who actually knows your name by the end of the day.
Is small-group more expensive?+
#Not with us. Same €30 as the big party boats, dramatically better tour.
Good for solo travellers?+
#Perfect — small groups mean solo guests get talking with the others fast. Many of our best reviews are from solo travellers.
What are the best boat tours in Sarandë?+
#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.
How much does a boat tour in Sarandë cost?+
#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.
Where do boat tours in Sarandë depart from?+
#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.
Do Sarandë boat tours go to Ksamil?+
#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.
When is the best time to book a boat tour in Sarandë?+
#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.
Are boat tours in Sarandë family friendly?+
#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.
What do boat tours in Sarandë include?+
#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.
How long is a boat tour in Sarandë?+
#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.
Which stops are on a Sarandë boat tour itinerary?+
#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.
Do boat tours in Sarandë have swimming and snorkeling stops?+
#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.
