Private Sunset Boat tour to Kroreza & Kakome with snorkelling.

Krorëza is the heart of this private sunset cruise, but the best part is the variety along the way: clear-water swimming at Kakome, small coves, a cave photo stop, and several chances to snorkel. I like the freedom of having the boat to yourself, especially for a birthday, family outing, or group of friends. I also like that the crew can make the ride feel lively, with past trips including music, dancing, and even a chance to try fishing.

The main consideration is cost. At $476.57 for up to 10 people, this makes much more sense when shared by a full group than by one or two people. You should also budget for lunch and any sunbed or umbrella rental at Krorëza, since those extras are not included.

Key points to know before you book

• Krorëza gives you three hours ashore: You have time for lunch at a local restaurant, swimming, snorkelling, and sand time rather than a rushed photo stop.
• The boat is private for your group: Up to 10 people can join without sharing the activity with strangers.
• Captain Rezi gets repeated praise: He is described as friendly, attentive, professional, and good at explaining the stops.
• Masks are supplied, but not snorkel tubes: This is a hygiene choice, so bring your own tube if you want one.
• The return can feel like a small party: Music, drinks from the boat fridge, and sunset views are part of the appeal.
• The tour needs good weather: If conditions cancel the trip, you can move to another date or receive a full refund.

Why this Saranda cruise works best as a private outing

This is not simply a transfer to one beach. It is a half-day boat day built around several short water stops, a long break at Krorëza, and a scenic return to Saranda. The total duration is about five hours and 30 minutes, giving you enough time to settle into the pace rather than spend the whole outing checking the clock.

The private format is important. Your group alone takes part, with room for up to 10 people. That lets you shape the mood of the day more easily. You can keep things relaxed, spend longer in the water, or make the ride more festive with music. One group of eight used the boat for a birthday-style outing, and the crew turned the ride home into a lively party with music.

I would consider this particularly good for friends, couples traveling with other couples, families, and birthday groups. If you are alone or traveling as a pair, the total price is harder to justify unless privacy is your main goal.

The boat leaves from Leonardo Boat Tours on Rruga Jonianet in Saranda and returns to the same meeting point. The central start makes the arrangement straightforward if you are already staying in Saranda. The activity is offered in English, and confirmation is sent at booking.

Kakome starts the swimming day

The first stop is Kakome, where you get about 30 minutes for swimming and snorkelling. This is a useful opening stop because it gets you into the water early, before the longer beach stay later in the afternoon.

Snorkelling equipment is provided in the form of masks. The operator does not provide tubes, citing hygiene reasons. That is worth knowing before you leave the dock. If you prefer to breathe through a snorkel rather than swim with your face in the water, bring your own tube.

Kakome also includes an entrance fee, so you do not need to arrange that separately. The stop is short, though, so treat it as a first look at the water rather than a full beach session. You will want to keep an eye on the departure time and avoid wandering too far from the boat.

Three coves keep the middle of the trip active

After Kakome, the boat pauses at Kepi i Qefalit for around 30 minutes. This is another swimming and snorkelling stop, with no separate admission charge listed. The repeated water breaks are a strength of the tour: you are not stuck on the beach all day, and you can compare several coastal spots from the water.

Kepi i këmbës follows with about 29 minutes for swimming and snorkelling. The timing is almost identical to the previous stop, so the pattern is easy to understand: arrive, get in the water, enjoy a quick look below the surface, and return to the boat.

These stops will appeal to you if you like variety and do not need a full hour at every cove. They may feel brief if you are slow getting ready or if you prefer long, unhurried snorkelling sessions. Bring your swimwear under your clothes, keep your mask easy to reach, and avoid wasting the stop on a complicated change of outfit.

The supplied information does not promise particular marine life or underwater sights, so I would approach the snorkelling as a chance to see the clear coastal water rather than as a specialist wildlife trip. The attraction is the combination of swimming, scenery, and access to spots reached by boat.

Krorëza Beach is the main event

Krorëza Beach receives the longest stop, about three hours. That extra time changes the character of the day. Instead of stepping ashore only for a photograph, you can have lunch at one of the local restaurants, return to the water, snorkel, and rest on the sand.

For many people, this will be the most valuable part of the tour. The shorter coves give you movement and variety, while Krorëza gives you a proper break. I like this balance because a five-and-a-half-hour boat trip can become tiring if every stop is only a quick swim.

Lunch is taken at the local restaurants on the beach, but it is not listed among the included features. Plan to pay for your meal separately. Sunbeds and umbrellas are also optional rentals and are not included, so you can either rent them or use the sand.

The beach stop is long enough for different members of your group to do different things. One person can eat, another can snorkel, and someone else can simply sit on the beach. That flexibility is especially useful for mixed-age groups, though you should remember that the tour’s main focus remains swimming and boating rather than a guided cultural visit.

Ridhes adds one last swim

Plazhi i Ridhes is a shorter final water stop of about 20 minutes. By this point, you have already had several chances to swim, so this stop works as a last dip before the scenic return rather than a major new part of the day.

If you are still eager to snorkel, this is a chance to use the mask once more. If you are tired after Krorëza, you can treat it as optional relaxation. The schedule includes the stop, but the private setting should make it easier for the captain to judge the group’s mood and keep the pace pleasant.

The information provided does not specify facilities or a restaurant at Ridhes. Bring anything you need from the boat before getting in, and do not expect this short stop to replace the longer beach break at Krorëza.

Milot Cave is a quick photo stop

The Cave of Milot gets about 10 minutes for photographs. This is a small but useful change of pace after the swimming stops. You can stay dry, take pictures from the boat, and enjoy a memorable coastal feature without giving up much beach or water time.

Ten minutes is enough for snapshots, not a cave exploration. The activity is described as a photo stop, so I would not expect to go ashore or spend a long time inside. Keep your camera ready, particularly if you want a picture of the boat near the cave.

Sunset, music, and the ride back to Saranda

The sunset element is not just a label. The trip is timed as an afternoon outing, with one group leaving at 3:30 p.m. and returning after sunset. Exact timing can vary, but you should expect the final leg to be part of the experience rather than a quiet transfer back to the marina.

Music is a recurring feature of the feedback about the crew. Captain Kristi and Ledion were praised for their music choices and for creating a party atmosphere on the boat. Captain Rezi was praised for entertaining the group, explaining the places along the way, and adapting music for guests, including Ukrainian songs.

That personal touch is one of the tour’s strongest points. You are not booking an anonymous boat ride with a fixed audio track. The captain and crew can shape the tone around your group, at least within the practical limits of the trip.

A fridge is available for drinks and snacks. The supplied information does not say that drinks or food are included, so bring or purchase what you want before leaving, and remember that your beach lunch is separate. Drinks in the fridge are especially useful during the long afternoon, but you should confirm any arrangements with the operator if you want something specific.

What the $476.57 group price really means

The listed price is $476.57 per group of up to 10 people. Split ten ways, that works out to about $47.66 per person. At that size, the price is attractive for a private half-day on the water, especially since the captain, snorkelling masks, Kakome entrance fee, and boat fridge are included.

For six people, the cost is about $79.43 each. For four, it is about $119.14 each. For two, it is about $238.29 each, before lunch or optional beach rentals. Those figures show why group size matters so much here.

You are paying for privacy and flexibility as much as for transport. A shared boat may cost less, but it would not give your group the same control over music, conversation, or the overall mood. If you are arranging a birthday or gathering with friends, the private price can be reasonable. If you only want to reach one beach and stay there, a simpler beach transfer may offer better value.

The tour also saves you from arranging separate boat access to several coves. You get a captain, a planned route, equipment for basic snorkelling, and a return to the same Saranda meeting point. The main extra costs to plan for are food, drinks if not brought with you, and sunbeds or umbrellas.

Practical details that shape the day

The tour is mobile-ticket friendly and offered in English. Most people can participate, and service animals are allowed. It is near public transportation, which helps if you are staying elsewhere in Saranda and need to reach Rruga Jonianet.

The activity requires good weather. If poor weather forces a cancellation, you can choose another date or receive a full refund. For your own plans, avoid scheduling this on the final possible day of your holiday if the boat trip is the main event.

Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure are not accepted for a refund. The cut-off follows local time, so check the time carefully if you are arranging the trip from another country.

Because this is a water-based day, I would keep your belongings light. A phone, sunscreen, swimwear, towel, and a small amount of cash for lunch or beach rentals are the practical basics. The supplied details do not specify whether towels or dry bags are provided, so do not count on those items unless Leonardo Boat Tours confirms them.

Who should book this boat tour?

I would choose it for a group that wants a private day with several swim stops and a social finish. It suits people who enjoy jumping between coves, listening to music, and spending a long stretch at one beach. The birthday angle also makes sense because the boat gives your group a setting that feels more personal than a standard shared excursion.

Families can benefit from the private format, particularly if different people need different amounts of swim time. The three-hour Krorëza stop gives non-swimmers a chance to eat or sit on the sand while others use the water.

I would hesitate if you dislike music, want a quiet nature trip, or hope for a detailed guided tour of the coast. The crew does explain places, but the main experience is swimming, beach time, photos, and fun on the boat. I would also think twice if you are booking for only one or two people, since the fixed group price becomes expensive quickly.

Should you book the Krorëza sunset cruise?

Book it if you can fill the boat with friends or family and want a private afternoon on the water rather than a single beach visit. The combination of Kakome, three additional swimming areas, Krorëza Beach, Ridhes, Milot Cave, and a sunset return gives you plenty of variety.

The strongest reasons to choose it are the long Krorëza stop and the crew’s personal approach, especially with captains such as Rezi, Kristi, and Ledion. The main cautions are the fixed group price, separate lunch and beach rental costs, short swimming windows at several stops, and the weather requirement.

For a full group of up to 10, I think the value is solid. For a small party, compare the cost carefully. If privacy, music, and a celebratory mood matter to you, this is a good fit. If your priority is quiet snorkelling or a low-cost beach day, choose a simpler option.

FAQ

Where does the tour start and finish?

It starts at Leonardo Boat Tours on Rruga Jonianet in Saranda, Albania. The activity ends back at the same meeting point.

How long does the private boat tour last?

The experience lasts approximately five hours and 30 minutes.

How many people can join the private boat?

The private boat is available for groups of up to 10 people, and only your group participates.

Is snorkelling equipment included?

Masks for snorkelling are included. Snorkel tubes are not provided because the operator does not use them for hygiene reasons.

Is the Kakome entrance fee included?

Yes. The Kakome entrance fee is included in the tour price.

Is lunch included?

No lunch is listed among the included features. You stop at local restaurants at Krorëza Beach, so plan to arrange and pay for your meal separately.

Are sunbeds and umbrellas included?

No. Sunbeds and umbrellas are optional rentals and are not included.

What happens if bad weather cancels the tour?

If poor weather causes cancellation, you will be offered another date or a full refund. You can also cancel for a full refund if you do so at least 24 hours before the experience starts.