Sarandë Beaches Boat Tour: Turtle Cave & Snorkeling

Seven hidden beaches and sea caves in one speedboat run down the Albanian coast

A speedboat tour from Sarandë covering seven hand-picked coastal stops (Turtle Cave, Soldier's Bay, Rrojdhë Bay, Gremina cliffs, Kakome Bay, Krorëza Beach and Pllakator rock formations) with snorkeling at four bays, 3 hours ashore at Krorëza Beach, life jackets, sanitized masks and a cold drink included. The captain is a multi-certified local who speaks English and Greek. Meals and extra drinks are available to buy at beachfront restaurants on Krorëza Beach, where cash is required.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore 7 Beaches by Speedboat

• Visit Turtle Cave for photos
• Cruise past Secret Beach
• Stop at Soldier’s Bay to swim
• Swim and snorkel at Rrojdhë Bay
• Swim and snorkel at Gremina cliffs
• Swim and snorkel at Kakome Bay
• Relax and dine at Krorëza Beach

The experience

If you have a free afternoon in Sarandë, this speedboat tour fills it with seven stops that are reachable only by sea. The boat leaves from Limani Restaurant in Sarandë and runs 5.5 hours total, starting with 20 minutes at Turtle Cave for photos of the wave-carved rock formations, then a quick pass by Secret Beach before anchoring at Soldier's Bay, a former communist military area, for 20 minutes of swimming and snorkeling. The captain plays music on Bluetooth speakers throughout the day.

The next four stops are built around water: Rrojdhë Bay and Gremina cliffs each get 30 minutes for swimming and snorkeling in clear Mediterranean water. Kakome Bay, an ancient bay with some of the clearest water in the region, gets another 30 minutes. Then the boat heads to Krorëza Beach, the main event, where you dock for 3 hours. The beach is accessible only by sea, and the tour includes complimentary sunbeds. You can swim, rest on the sand, or eat at the beachfront restaurants (cash only). On the way back, you pass the Pllakator rock formations before the 300 HP speedboat returns you to Sarandë.

Snorkeling masks are provided and sanitized between guests. Life jackets and safety gear come with every seat. One cold drink is included on board. Anything else (meals, extra drinks, tips). You arrange and pay for at Krorëza Beach. The captain is multi-certified and speaks English, Greek and Albanian, so navigation and safety briefings are clear.

What’s included

• Life jackets and safety gear for all passengers.
• sanitized snorkeling masks at four swimming stops.
• one cold drink on board.
• complimentary sunbeds at Krorëza Beach.
• a multi-certified captain who speaks English, Greek and Albanian.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 11:30

Book up to1h before

AgesUp to age 55

GroupUp to 27

Live guideEnglish and Greek

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 11.46

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Master Boat's Tours

Is this one for you?At 5.5 hours, the tour fits into a long afternoon or morning with time to rest afterward, though the 3-hour beach stop means you won't have energy for much else that day. If you're anchored in Sarandë for one full day, this covers the coastal highlights without needing your own boat or transport.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Greek.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is Turtle Cave and how long do we spend there?

Turtle Cave is a rock formation carved by waves at the entrance to Sarandë's coastline, and the tour stops for about 20 minutes so you can photograph the formations and take in the hidden cliffs and blue water while the boat plays music.

Can I swim and snorkel at every stop on this tour?

You can swim and snorkel at four of the seven stops: Soldier's Bay, Rrojdhë Bay, Gremina cliffs and Kakome Bay, each with 20 to 30 minutes in the water. Turtle Cave and Secret Beach are photo stops, and Krorëza Beach is the main beach where you spend 3 hours.

What's included in the price and what do I need to pay extra for?

Life jackets, snorkeling masks, a cold drink and complimentary sunbeds at Krorëza Beach are included. Meals, extra drinks and tips are not. Beachfront restaurants at Krorëza accept cash only.

How long is the full tour and when does it return to Sarandë?

The tour runs 5.5 hours total from departure at Limani Restaurant in Sarandë, with the longest stop being 3 hours at Krorëza Beach, and the boat returns you to the starting point at the end.

Is Krorëza Beach really only accessible by boat?

Yes, Krorëza Beach is accessible only by sea, which is why the tour spends 3 hours there. It's the main highlight and you can't reach it any other way from Sarandë.