Albania · SNORKELING
The water off Karaburun and Ksamil is clear to a serious depth and mostly empty. The 15 below are priced by boat time, with notes on gear, group size and which sites suit a nervous swimmer.
Set out from Vlora with guides such as Kola, Aldo, or Steven for a fast boat ride to Haxhi Ali Cave. Enter the huge cavern, hear its story, then spend time swimming and snorkeling at Shen Vasil Beach on the Karaburun Peninsula. The cave is now closed to swimming by local authorities.
“Was a great experience thanks to Cola and Nardi! Would highly recommend”
Join Brothers LR from Sarandë for a five-hour speedboat trip to Milot’s Cave, Soldier’s Beach, Qefal, Kakome, and Krorez. Swim, snorkel, enjoy music, and spend up to three hours on the final beach. Captains such as Adi and Led keep the ride friendly, lively, and safe.
“Very nice staff! The trip was very cool, amazing views and a lot of time to swim! I recommend! 5 stars”
Leave Limani Port with Enzo Water Sport for a roughly six-hour speedboat trip along the Albanian Riviera. Guides such as Enzo, David, Dejvi, and Freddie lead stops at Turtle Cave, Kakome, Krorez, Soldier Bay, and Roidhea Bay, with snorkeling gear, a drink, fuel, and beach umbrellas included.
“I did this tour with my boyfriend and we really liked it. At the beach you have umbrella and beach beds. We tried the resto that the guide suggested and it was good too. The views are amazing and you have 30 min each time to swim. It’s a nice activity if you want to explore a little bit in a chill way.”
Set out from Sarandë with captains such as Kosta or Mario for a 270-minute cruise along Albania’s northern Riviera. Visit Turtle Cave, Kakome, Krorez, and other coves, with snorkel gear, swimming stops, Bluetooth music, and a long beach break included.
“We really enjoyed this trip, especially because it was such a small group. The tour was amazing, and we received clear and interesting explanations at every stop. The captain was a true professional and took us to the best spots with the boat. Everything about the experience was excellent, and I would highly recommend this trip to anyone”
Leave Sarandë’s Limani harbour by speedboat for Turtles Cave, Solders Bay, Gremina, Kakome, Rojdhes Bay, and Kroreza Beach. Expect music, short swimming stops, snorkelling gear, umbrellas, and a friendly English or Albanian-speaking crew, including captains Antonio and Orgest on some departures.
“We enjoyed our day so much! Lovely guide and we visited amazing places!”
From Hotel Bologna in Vlorë, you travel by RIB boat to Sazan Island and Karaburun for swimming, snorkeling, beaches, and cave visits. The four-hour trip includes snorkel gear, water, and a soft drink, with stops at Devil’s Gorge, Saint Nicholas Bay, and Haxhi Ali Cave.
“Great day! Definitely worth doing while in vlore the water is perfect to snorkel :) your included soft drinks/waters and beers onboard Was our favourite day so far in Albania”
Join Kristi 21 Boat Tours for a 5 to 6-hour speedboat trip from Sarandë to Kakome, Krorez, Soldiers Bay, Qefal, Turtle Cave, and more. Swim, snorkel, use the beach umbrella and sunbed at Krorez, and enjoy music onboard with skipper Kristi or his crew.
“The destinations were amazing!We really enjoyed the tour!”
This five-hour speedboat trip takes you from Orikum Marina to Sazan Island, Haxhi Ali Cave, Saint Jani Bay, and a Karaburun beach. Your guide may be Silvia or Derhi, with cave swimming, snorkeling gear, drinks, photos, and free time for lunch or sunbeds.
“De tocht zelf was super. De zee was te wild om de grot te bezoeken. Snorkelen was wel niet voorzien.”
Set out from Vlore at 9:00 am by boat for Haxhi Ali Cave, where you can swim for about 30 to 40 minutes, then spend several hours at Shen Vasil Beach on Karaburun. Guides such as Erald and Aldo are praised for friendly service, though the meeting point can be hard to spot.
“Great experience, ride on an amazing boat with beautiful scenery and our guide Erald was great and very helpful. We recommend 100%. Thank you very much.Auto-translated”
Join a private speedboat day from Hotel Bologna with guides such as Kola, Nardi, and Captain Xhako. Swim at Haxhi Ali Cave, visit Dafina and Blue Cave, stop at quiet coves, enjoy lunch time at Nezhajve Bay, and hike above Grama Bay.
“Een fantastische boottour! Vanaf het eerste moment was alles top geregeld. Prachtige uitzichten, een relaxte sfeer aan boord. Bedankt aan de gidsen Cola en Nardi. Jullie waren geweldige gidsen. Ze zijn professioneel, vriendelijk en hebben oog voor detail. Een onvergetelijke ervaring die ik iedereen van harte kan aanbevelen!”
From Mango Beach Bar, you’ll ride a fast speedboat past Kep Merli, Pulbardha, Pasqyrat, Monastery Beach, and Pigeon Cave before a long swim stop at Ksamil’s islands. English-speaking guides such as Fernando explain the sights, while masks, water, and Coca-Cola are included.
“The most beautiful tour we have ever done, the speed boat was very new, very fast and comfortable, really very luxurious and we had everything, fresh drinks, snorkeling for diving and the captain's instruction, the captain explained everything about the tours calmly and ahum professionalism really to be appreciated, Pigeon cave is a very fantastic and beautiful place, worth visiting and very competitive prices, Mirror beach and the islands were the most fantastic thing with blue and clear water, something very exotic, very competitive prices and very fantastic activities, I recommend it 100%”
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!!”
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 😉”
From Vlora’s promenade, Salty Rides Albania takes you by speedboat to Haxhi Ali Cave and Karaburun Peninsula. You get cave swimming, snorkeling, photo time, and coastal views in four hours. Guides including Esther and Mali may lead the trip, with English, Italian, and Albanian available.
“esther and mali were so nice and it’s was very beautiful ! i recommend”
Join guide Endri Memsuri for a fast-paced Ksamil speedboat trip to Kep Merli, Pulëbardha, Mirror Beach, Shën Gjergji Monastery, Pigeon Cave, and the Ksamil Islands. Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, and a camera. The boat includes snorkeling stops, but dolphin sightings are never guaranteed.
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