Boat tour near Sarande, Albania, Riviera Boats AL
Southern Riviera · Crystal Waters

Boat Tours from Sarande: The Clearest Water in Europe

Ksamil IslandsKakome BayTurtle Cave

Sarande is where the Albanian Riviera reaches its most refined expression. Opposite the Greek island of Corfu, close enough to see on a clear day, Sarande's coastline combines Mediterranean clarity with genuine wilderness. The town is the Riviera's most accessible entry point (direct ferries from Corfu run daily) and the region's busiest hub for tourism, yet within a 20-minute boat ride from the harbor the crowds disappear entirely.

North of Sarande, the coast curves into a series of natural fortresses: Gremina Cape, an imposing limestone headland; Kakome Bay, a deeply sheltered cove called "Albania's Maldives"; and Kroreza Beach, a remote pebble bay ringed on three sides by rock, accessible only from the sea. South of Sarande lies Ksamil: a cluster of four small islands with white sand beaches in turquoise, barely-waist-deep water, plus Turtle Cave and the ruins of the Ali Pasha castle at the tip of the Butrint peninsula.

Tours from Sarande

Ksamil Islands & Turtle Cave

5–6h
Pasqyra Beach → Pigeons Cave → Ksamil Three Islands → Tongo Island → Turtle Cave → Manastiri Beach

The southern route explores the most turquoise water in Albania. Ksamil's four islands in water that barely covers your knees, plus extended swimming at Tongo Island.

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Kakome & Kroreza North Coast

5–6h
Roidha Bay → Soldier Beach → Gremina Cape → Kakome Bay → Kroreza Beach

North of Sarande, the crowds disappear within 10 minutes. Kakome Bay is surrounded by cliffs on three sides with no road: emerald water, a deserted beach.

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7 Destinations Speedboat

5.5h
7 stops curated by season, north or south combination

The most comprehensive day-tour from Sarande: sea caves, hidden beaches, and scenic headlands curated by our captain to match the day's conditions.

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Sunset Sarande

1.5–2h
Coast + Corfu views at sunset

The position of Corfu on the horizon at sunset is one of the most distinctively beautiful views on the Riviera.

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Key destinations

Ksamil Islands

A cluster of four small islands off Ksamil village, 14km south of Sarande within Butrint National Park. The Three Islands are a brief boat ride from the village beach, with water reaching only waist-depth in places. Tongo Island, the fourth and largest, is the highlight of extended tours.

Kakome Bay (Gjiri i Kakomesë)

A completely isolated beach enclosed by high karst cliffs on three sides, with no road access and only a small pier. The water is emerald-turquoise, completely still, and among the clearest in the region.

Kroreza Beach (Gjiri i Krorezes)

A remote pebble beach isolated by rocks on three sides, just above Kakome Bay. Turquoise water and rocky natural barriers ensure far fewer visitors than nearby beaches. A small restaurant serves fresh fish.

Good to know

  • ✓Meeting point: Limani Square (Limani Street), Sarande harbor
  • ✓Duration: 5 to 6 hours (group tours); 1.5 to 2h (sunset); custom (private)
  • ✓Corfu ferries: Sarande has daily ferry connections from Corfu, ideal for day-trippers
  • ✓Note: we can arrange to meet guests at the Sarande ferry terminal
  • ✓Included: Life jackets, snorkel gear, licensed skipper
  • ✓Season: May to October (daily departures July to August)
Base coordinates
39.8756° N, 20.0044° E

Exact meeting point and GPS link sent with your booking confirmation.

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Guests at Ksamil, Kakome & Sarande

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Sarande FAQ

Our 7 Destinations Speedboat tour is consistently the most booked departure: a 5.5-hour curated route with seven stops including sea caves, hidden beaches, and scenic headlands.

Yes, Sarande is the natural starting point for boat tours to the Ksamil island cluster, roughly 14 km south. Our tour includes the Three Islands, Tongo Island, Turtle Cave, and Pasqyra Beach.

Kakome Bay is a completely isolated beach north of Sarande, enclosed by limestone cliffs on three sides with no road access. The water is emerald-turquoise and the beach is utterly deserted, often described as Albania's Maldives.

Yes, Sarande receives daily ferries from Corfu (30 to 45 minute crossing) and our meeting point is a 5-minute walk from the terminal. We recommend booking in advance, but contact us via WhatsApp from the ferry for same-day availability.

A remote pebble beach north of Sarande, isolated by rock formations on three sides and accessible only from the sea, with a small restaurant serving fresh local fish.

Roughly 14 km south of Sarande by sea, around 20 to 25 minutes by speedboat, within the protected waters of Butrint National Park.

Yes, a 90-minute evening departure timed to catch the light as it drops over the Ionian toward Corfu, visible on the horizon.

Excellent, particularly at Turtle Cave, Kakome Bay (visibility of 15+ metres) and the Ksamil islands, where shallow water makes snorkeling accessible for all abilities.

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