The 12 Himare Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Ionian Coast Hidden Beaches and Caves Boat Tour

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

From Sarandë, Emilio Boat Tours takes you by speedboat to four boat-access-only beaches and two sea caves. Expect swimming, snorkeling, photo stops, upbeat music, and a long break at Kroreza Beach. Guides including Emilio, Benny, Toni, and Taku lead tours in several languages.

“Emilio and his team were amazing, I lost my phone and they helped retrieve it without any fuss. The boat ride was smooth and we had a great time!!!!! 10/10”

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2.Himara: Albanian Riviera Boat Tour with Swimming stops

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

Set out from Himara’s center for a three-hour coastal cruise past Livadhi, Jale, Gjipe, Marble Beach, and several caves. Your captain guides you into tight cave openings, explains local legends, and stops for snorkeling at Turtle’s Cave, Pigeons Cave, and Crystal Beach.

“A great trip, we saw so much along the coast! Would definitely recommend!”

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3.Himare Hidden Gems Tour: 10+ Beaches, Caves & Snorkel Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 111 reviews · 3h 30m · from $53

From Himara Mini Dock, you’ll cruise with Sea Breeze Boat Tours along beaches, caves, and coves, stopping for photos and swimming. The boat holds up to 20 people, the tour lasts about 3 to 3.5 hours, and guides speak Albanian, Greek, and English.

“Au top ! Personnel sympa et bateau adapté. Le temps à chaque arrêt et le trajet sont très bien organisé !”

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4.Himara: Coastline Small Group Boat Tour (North&South 3h30′)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 78 reviews · 3h 30m · from $65

Set out from Himara with a local English-speaking guide for 3.5 hours along the Ionian coast. A group of no more than 10 people visits beaches, caves, Gjipe Canyon, the submarine tunnel, and Porto Palermo, with time to swim, snorkel, and cliff jump.

“Amazing boat tour! We explored hidden beaches, caves, and crystal-clear swimming spots only reachable by boat. Our Guide was friendly and shared interesting stories about Himara, making the trip even more special. A perfect, relaxing way to see the stunning coastline. Highly recommend!💛”

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5.Lukova – Kroreza secret beaches and caves: Kayak & SUP Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 49 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $42

Paddle 8 km along Albania’s Riviera by kayak or SUP, stopping at Lukova Caves, quiet coves, and water-access-only Krorëza Beach. Guides such as Max, Maxime, Vitali, and Lora have helped first-timers feel safe. Bring food, water, sunscreen, and a change of clothes.

“Had a great time with Maxime and Vitali, we did 2 separate tours with them, they make sure that everyone is comfortable, learns the basics and has a safe trip. Would recommend definitely re-book with them! Amazing experience”

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6.Himara: Hidden Beaches and Caves Small Group Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 47 reviews · 3 hours · from $42

Cruise from Spile Beach with an English-speaking guide and up to 10 people. Swim at Goat Beach and Alevra Dhermi, see Gjipe Canyon, Twin Caves, Secret Cave, and Pirate’s Cave, and use the onboard snorkeling gear, cooler, water, and Spotify music.

“Great trip along the Albanian Riviera! Beautiful waters and caves. Boat is comfy as there was only 6 of us on board + our wonderful captain Alex!”

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7.Exciting Boat Tour from Himare to Gramma Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 39 reviews · 5h 30m · from $93

Spend 330 minutes cruising from Himare to Grama Bay with an English or Albanian guide. Swim at Pigeons Cave, Marble Beach, Saint Andrews, and Grama Bay, pass Gjipe and Dhermi, and learn about local coastal history, geology, and culture. Guide George has earned especially warm praise.

“Not worth the money. No space on the boat and way too many people (more than 25)”

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8.North Coast : Himare Boat Tour with Snorkeling Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 3 hours · from $40

Set out from Himara’s mini dock with guides such as Leo or George for a three-hour North Coast cruise. You’ll visit 10 coastal spots, swim at Crystal Beach, Secret Cave, and Pigeons Cave, then enter Pirates Cave by boat. Water, goggles, lifejackets, and an ice box are included.

“Incredible places to visit and Leo was a great guide!!”

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9.Himara: Sunset Cruise with Swim Stops and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 14 reviews · 3 hours · from $42

Set out from Himara Mini Dock on a small sunset boat for beaches, caves, swimming, and snorkeling along Albania’s coast. You’ll see Gjipe Canyon, Pirate Beach, monastery caves, and other quiet coves, with English, Greek, or Albanian guidance. Bring a towel, sunscreen, and camera.

“Très belle excursion au coucher du soleil. Une belle découverte de petits coins de paradis, rendus possible grâce aux connaissances du guide. Très bon skipper, nous avons passé un agréable moment. Je recommande fortement 😉”

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10.From Tirana/Durresi:Vlora & Riviera ( Day /Twilight) Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $135

Travel in a small group from Tirana, Durres, Golem, or Lalëz to Vlora, Narta Lagoon, St Mary’s Monastery, Llogara National Park, Palase, and Dhermi. Ricardo and the Albania Tour Aisling team provide English or Spanish guiding, hotel pickup, scenic stops, and beach time.

“Super itinéraire, guide à l’écoute et impliqué dans la visite.”

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11.Party Cruise from Himara to the Pirate’s Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $50Top rated

Join Lozi Boat Trip Himare for a three-hour English-guided cruise from Himara to Pirate’s Cave. Expect DJs, deep house and Balkan beats, cave and beach stops, swimming in turquoise bays, and a relaxed captain and crew.

“An amazing trip, our guide was lovely and friendly. You get to stop at one of the beaches for 3 hours so take drinks and food with you. We chose beach 1 with the cave as was a huge relief to get out of the sun. Would recommend this trip!”

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12.Himara:Daily trip to Gramma Bay with swimming stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 3 reviews · 5h 30m · from $88

Join Captain Leo and the Sea Escapes Himara crew for a 5.5-hour speedboat trip from Himara’s mini dock to Grama Bay. Expect cave visits, swimming, snorkeling, water, snacks, and about two hours at the beach, with shared and private tours available.

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