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5 Boat Trips with Swimming in Albania to Build a Day Around

5 tours  ·  from $22 a head

The 5 best boat trips with swimming in Albania you can book today, with what a seat costs, how long the boat is out and which port it leaves from. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

From Vlore: Haxhi Ali Cave & Karaburun Beach Speedboat Tour - Finding Olympia Tiki Bar on Vlore’s promenade
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From Vlore: Haxhi Ali Cave & Karaburun Beach Speedboat Tour

1.From Vlore: Haxhi Ali Cave & Karaburun Beach Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 791 reviews · 4 hours · from $22Our pick

From Olympia Tiki Bar in Vlore, you’ll ride a speedboat to Haxhi Ali Cave, hear the story of its Albanian pirate namesake, then spend time at St. Vasil and St. Koli bays. Guides such as Brendo, Santi, Mali, and Ermal are known for friendly service, music, and practical help on the boat. Bring water shoes, sunscreen, and your own snorkeling gear.

“The skipper was very nice and carring. We had a lot of fun !!!”

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Sarandë: Ionian Coast Hidden Beaches and Caves Boat Tour - Leaving Sarandë on the Ionian Sea
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Sarandë: Ionian Coast Hidden Beaches and Caves Boat Tour

2.Sarandë: Ionian Coast Hidden Beaches and Caves Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 549 reviews · 6 hours · from $39

From Sarandë, Emilio Boat Tours takes you by speedboat to four boat-only beaches and two sea caves. Expect swimming, snorkeling, music, short scenic stops, and a long break at Kroreza Beach. Captains including Emilio, Tony, Benny, and Spartak are known for friendly service and a lively ride. Bring food, water, sunscreen, and sturdy shoes.

“The trip was truly wonderful! The organizer was constantly on call and helped us find the meeting point. The boat captain, on the other hand, had a great sense of humor, excellent skills, and knew how to organize a time full of attractions and surprises. We would definitely go on such an adventure again! We recommend it to everyone 😃”

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Saranda: Boat Tour to 7 Destinations with Beach Umbrella - Gremina, Kakome, Soldiers Bay, and Pllakator
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Saranda: Boat Tour to 7 Destinations with Beach Umbrella

3.Saranda: Boat Tour to 7 Destinations with Beach Umbrella

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 530 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $39

Join Ava Boat Tours in Saranda for a 4 to 6 hour speedboat trip along Albania’s northern Riviera. With a maximum of 11 people, your captain, often Altin or Fabian, takes you to Gremina, Kakome, Soldiers Bay, Pllakator, Krorez Bay, Secret Beach, and a small cave. Snorkels, water, music, and a beach umbrella are included.

“We booked this tour in mid-September during our holiday. It was wonderful. Our captain Fabian was a very friendly and nice guy with an excellent taste in music. As promised, he took us to the seven places and we had plenty of time to bathe, chill and take pictures. Enough storage space and a coolingbox was there, too. And we got a free drink. A great experience in the best weather, for people who are not afraid of fast boats.”

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Himara: Albanian Riviera Boat Tour with Swimming stops - Meeting at Himara’s central dock
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Himara: Albanian Riviera Boat Tour with Swimming stops

4.Himara: Albanian Riviera Boat Tour with Swimming stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 465 reviews · 3 hours · from $42

From Himara’s central dock, you’ll cruise past Livadhi, Jale, Gjipe, and the Riviera’s sea caves. Captains such as Ari and Michael guide the boat in English, Greek, or Albanian, stopping at Turtle’s Cave, Pigeons Cave, and Crystal Beach for swimming and snorkeling. Masks, life jackets, fuel, and bottled water are included.

“It was the best experience ever. We saw some of the most beautiful places in Albania. Ari the guider was awesome, He was telling stories about which place we visited and he let us a lot of time swimming and having fun. Ps: his playlist of music was amazing. I recommend to all of you this Albanian Riviera Tour with Himara Sea Escapes. See you again very soon 👋🏾”

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Saranda: Kakome, Caves & Beaches Boat Tour with Snorkeling

5.Saranda: Kakome, Caves & Beaches Boat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 379 reviews · 5 hours - 330 minutes · from $42

From Saranda’s main port, Captain Rezi and the crew take you along the Albanian Riviera to Kakome, Soldiers Beach, Roidhes, Gremina, caves, and Kroreza. Expect several swim and snorkeling stops, music, shaded and open seating on a new 2025 boat, and three relaxed hours at Kroreza Beach.

“Honestly, they are super kind and welcoming. We had such a great activity, I 100% recommend it! The price is very reasonable, and the view is incredible. Thank you, Leonardo”

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