Top 5 Sailing Trips in Albania

1.Mussel Sailing Tour with Food and Drink in Albania

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

Sail from the Butrint area to working mussel beds, learn the farming process with guides such as Antonio or Elidon, then enjoy freshly prepared mussels, vegetables, bread, white wine, and water at a quiet lakeside restaurant.

“Our trip was great, the guide was soo friendly and knew so much to answer all of our questions. He made it fun and the mussels we got to eat were delicious. De bearding the mussels was fun and great to be able to get involved. Lots of time to relax on the island around dinner and we even made it back to catch sunset in the boat on our ride home!”

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2.Discover Secret Bays with Prince Ennio Yacht Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 86 reviews · 6 hours · from $43Best value

Spend six hours sailing from Saranda to Qefali, Kakome, Krorez, and Ushtari beaches aboard Prince Ennio. You can swim, snorkel with provided equipment, relax on deck, and buy food onboard. Kutim and the friendly crew keep the day easygoing, though sun, sea motion, and busy seating areas are worth planning for.

“Altogether we enjoyed it. There were 4 stops (3 with swimming). Just be aware of few things: • the sun bed on the island is not provided (just the umbrella), so take some beach towels to lay on. You can rent the beds for additional price. • on our journey the yacht was quite full and we got to sit in front, besides the anchor. Unfortunately nobody warned us that each time during the lowering and pulling up of the anchor it would be splashing oil all around. Our bag was damaged with oil stains. Also shoes but that we managed to clean as it was rubber. People sitting in…”

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3.Saranda Prince Ennio-Daily Yacht Tour

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

Join Prince Ennio’s English-language yacht tour from Saranda for roughly six hours on the Ionian coast. You’ll pause at Qefali, Kakoma, Krorez Bay, and Soldier’s Beach, with the longest stop at Krorez for swimming, sun, and quiet time ashore. The boat has shaded seating, loungers, music, and a cash-only bar.

“This trip was great! This is my second time in Albania and the weather was perfect. The crew was very nice and helpful. The spots we went to were so pretty and the water was so clear. There was a tanning bed for everyone to lay down on and good music.”

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

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

Set out from Limion Port at 9:30 for a six-hour catamaran trip along Saranda’s quiet coast. Swim at Krorëza, Kakome, Soldier’s Beach, and Qefal, then enjoy lunch cooked aboard. Mario may prepare seafood pasta, with options for some dietary needs.

“A very wonderful tour. The boat was very spacious. We were able to stop at each stop for an ample amount of time for a swim . The crowd was amazing too everyone was dancing at various points and staff was very responsive and attentive. I would recommend going !”

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5.Mussel Sailing Tour with Food and Drink in Albania

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 39 reviews · 2h 30m · from $69

Join captain Elidon on a traditional boat from Ksamil to Butrint Lake’s mussel farms. Learn how blue mussels are raised, help sort the catch, then cook and eat fresh mussels with salad, bread, water, and local white wine at a family-run restaurant.

“Such a fantastic experience. So interesting with amazing people, delicious food in a perfect setting. Elidon is the best guide and the mussel farm family so welcoming. It’s a must!”

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