Snorkeling in Saranda: Catamaran to Krorez and Kakome Beach

A catamaran holds steady while smaller boats pitch and roll.

Snorkel at three prime locations off Saranda (Krorez Beach, Kakome Bay, and Soldier's Beach) aboard a large catamaran with a live guide in English or Italian. The boat moors in a secluded area at Krorez to avoid crowds. Lunch and sunbeds are included. The trip runs six hours. Children from age 4 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran tour with beach stops

• Board catamaran in Saranda
• Sail to Kakome Beach
• Swim and relax at Kakome Beach
• Sail to Krorëza Beach
• Swim and snorkel at Krorëza Beach
• Sail to Soldier's Beach
• Visit and explore Soldier's Beach
• Return to Saranda

The experience

What makes this different from a speedboat is the catamaran itself: a large, stable platform that doesn't pitch in the swell. You board in Saranda and head out to Krorez Beach, the most famous swimming spot on the coast, where the boat anchors in a secluded cove away from the day-tripper crowds. The water there is turquoise and the beach is walled in by rocks on three sides, which is why it stays quieter than the main shore access. You'll have time to swim and snorkel before the boat moves on.

The second and third stops rotate among Kakome Beach, Kakome Bay, and Soldier's Beach depending on conditions and the guide's choice. Kakome sits in a sheltered bay with green hills behind it and a pier to dive from. Soldier's Beach is a hidden inlet along the Ionian coast with a mix of natural rock and history. Each stop gives you water time to explore the reefs and the rocky outcrops where small fish gather. A live guide in English or Italian is on board throughout, and you can ask about what you're seeing or the coast itself.

Lunch is served on the boat, and sunbeds are available if you want to rest between swims. The whole outing takes six hours from start to return. Public transport runs to the departure point, and the trip suits all fitness levels. Children from age 4 can come along. Drinks are available at the bar for cash.

What’s included

• Catamaran boat tour departing from Saranda.
• lunch served on board.
• visits and swimming time at Krorez Beach, Kakome Beach, and Soldier's Beach.
• sunbeds on the boat.
• a live guide in English or Italian throughout the six-hour trip.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 29

Live guideEnglish and Italian

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.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48h

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by SARANDA STAR CATAMARAN

Is this one for you?Book this if you're traveling as a small group or family and prefer a larger, stable boat to a speedboat. The catamaran's size and the mooring at Krorez in a secluded cove mean you get both comfort and fewer crowds at the most famous beach on the coast.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years). Under 4: they can't be included in the booking.

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's the difference between Krorez Beach and the other stops on this snorkeling trip?

Krorez Beach is Saranda's most famous swimming spot and the anchor point of the tour. The catamaran moors in a secluded area there to keep you away from the crowds that gather at the main beach access. The rocks on three sides create that isolation and the turquoise water. Kakome Beach and Soldier's Beach are secondary stops where you also swim and snorkel, but Krorez is the main event.

How long do you actually spend in the water at each beach?

The tour runs six hours total from Saranda, which includes travel time between stops and lunch on the boat. You'll have substantial time at Krorez and then at whichever second and third locations the guide chooses that day, but the exact breakdown depends on sea conditions and how the guide paces the stops.

What happens if the weather turns rough?

The trip is suitable for all fitness levels, and the catamaran is designed to handle the Mediterranean waters off Saranda. If conditions become unsafe, the operator will make the call, but specific cancellation or rescheduling terms are not detailed in the booking information.