Why don't you name the Secret Beach on the Sarandë boat tour?+
We keep it a surprise so it stays uncrowded. Guests always say it's the highlight of the return leg back to Sarandë.
What time do you get back to Sarandë harbour?+
We aim to dock back in Sarandë around 15:00 — the full DES Boat Tour is a relaxed 5-hour day, 10:00 to 15:00.
Can you swim at Secret Beach?+
Yes, this is the final swim of the day, calm water, golden light, usually just our boat in the cove.
Is Secret Beach reachable by car from Sarandë?+
No — it's boat-only, which is exactly why it stays quiet even in peak August.
Is Secret Beach included in the €30 Sarandë boat tour price?+
Yes. Secret Beach is stop 8 of 8 on the DES Boat Tour, no extra fee.
Is snorkelling worth it at Secret Beach?+
A quick snorkel is possible off the boat if you're keen — the light is beautiful. Most guests skip it here and use the 10 minutes for photos and a final dip instead.
How hard is the swim at Secret Beach?+
Very easy. The cove is small, sheltered and shallow near the shore, and by this point in the day you already know the ladder and the crew.
What should I bring for the Secret Beach stop?+
A camera or phone (this is the day's most photogenic light) and something warm-ish for the cruise back — the breeze picks up on the last leg to Sarandë.
Where are the best photo spots at Secret Beach?+
The stern of the boat with the cliff and cove behind, or from the water looking back at the boat framed by the hidden inlet — both work best just before the golden hour.
Is Secret Beach family-friendly?+
Yes. It's a short, calm stop with no jump-in required — perfect for tired kids after a full day, and the golden-hour light makes for the best family photos of the tour.
Is snorkelling included at Secret Beach?+
Yes — Secret Beach is a swim stop. Free masks and snorkels are on board for every guest, and the crew hands them out before you get in. Visibility is usually 8–12 m on a calm day.
What time do we arrive at Secret Beach from Sarandë?+
We depart Sarandë port around 09:30 (please arrive 15 minutes early). Secret Beach is stop 8 of 8, reached about 4 hours after departure. The full tour returns to Sarandë by early afternoon.
What should I bring for Secret Beach?+
Swimsuit, towel, reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses and a phone or camera (a dry pouch is handy). Everything technical — snorkel gear, life jackets, cold drinks, shade — is already on the boat, so pack light.
What's included at Secret Beach in the €30 price?+
Free cold drinks and welcome refreshment on board, free snorkelling masks, free life jackets in every size, bimini shade on the boat and a reserved sunbed + umbrella at our Krorëz private beach later in the day — all part of the €30 per-person price. No extra fees at Secret Beach.
