Top 7 Boat Tours in Saranda

1.Mussel Sailing Tour with Food and Drink in Albania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67Our pick

Join guides such as Elidon or Antonio for a small-group boat trip from the Ksamil area to Butrint’s mussel beds. You’ll learn how mussels are farmed, help clean them, then eat them prepared in several ways with vegetables, bread, wine, and water at a quiet lakeside restaurant.

“We had a great time! It was just us and another couple and it was perfect (think the vibe was also influenced by them!) the guide was knowledgable and very nice! Overall lovely experience, mussels were tasty too”

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2.Saranda Prince Ennio-Daily Yacht Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $48

Set out from Saranda with the Prince Ennio crew for a six-hour yacht trip along Albania’s southern coast. You’ll pause at Qefali, Kakome, Krorez Bay, and Soldier’s Beach for swimming, quiet beach time, and photos. The boat has shaded seating, lounge space, music, and a cash-only bar. The tour is offered in English and accepts up to 60 people.

“What an amazing day!! We anchored and swam at some beautiful places. The crew on board were very nice and helpful! The bar was open as soon as we set sail (cash only). There are many seats to lounge and shade if needed. Would do again!!”

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3.Saranda Catamaran VIP to Krorez and Kakome Beach with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $106

Set out from Saranda’s Limion Port on a catamaran limited to 29 people. You’ll swim at Krorëza, Kakome, Soldier’s Beach, and Qefal Beach, with sunbeds, fruit, lunch, and time to relax onboard. Mario may be cooking seafood pasta, with vegetarian and gluten-free adjustments reported. Drinks cost extra and are cash only.

“Excellent day on the water! The boat was not full so it was easy to find a spot - pro tip don’t get the bean bag chairs… get yourself a spot near the bar for later (shade that you will want after a lot of sun) and then use the nets as all the people on bean bag chairs are lounging in the sun already so they should be free to use! They served us watermelon and cantaloupe after our first swim stop which was very fresh and tasty. The crew, especially Mario (who was also the chef) were great and the lunch (seafood linguini) looked amazing. I didn’t have…”

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4.Into the Blue :Adventure Along the Beaches of Saranda Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $52

Leave Saranda at 10:30 a.m. for Turtles Cave, Anchor Cave, Gremina Bay, Kakome Bay, Lovers Bay, and Krorez Beach. Guides including Ilir, Sokold, and Ibrahim have helped make this a friendly, flexible outing, with swimming stops, music, bottled water, and about three hours at Krorez.

“Today was a windy day and there were some waves but our captain Ilir was very experienced and we were so comfortable. He also give us additional stops to enjoy crystal waters. It was a wonderful experience ,strongly recommended”

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5.Saranda, Blue Eye, Ksamil Islands Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $81

Spend a long day exploring southern Albania from Durres or Golem. See the cold, clear Blue Eye spring, ride by boat to Ksamil’s islands, and enjoy Saranda Bay views. Your English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, entrance fees, hotel pickup, and island boat trip are included. Meals, sunbeds, umbrellas, and the Blue Eye train cost extra.

“I really enjoyed all the programmes. The organisation was good. Meal and bathroom breaks could have been a little more frequent.”

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6.Boat Trip Around the Hidden Gems of Saranda

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $43Best value

Leave Saranda Marina at 9:00 a.m. for a small-group boat ride to Kakome and Kroreza beaches. You’ll swim from the boat, spend several hours at Kroreza with restaurants, bars, and sunbeds, and return to Saranda. The boat has WiFi and an English-language service, but no toilet onboard.

“Trip was canceled by the operator 15 minutes AFTER we were supposed to meet. Had to scramble to find a beach club. At least the money was refunded.”

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7.Visit Kroreza Beach by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $52

From Saranda Marina, your private group travels by boat to Kroreza Beach, a quiet, road-free cove about 500 meters from Kakome Bay. A guide and private transportation are included. Plan to bring food and drinks, since meals, coffee, and tea are not provided. The tour lasts about eight hours and returns to Saranda Marina.

“Very nice beach, with suggestive views. Accessible only by sea. White pebble beach. Lovely and crystal clear seaAuto-translated”

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