Lake Ohrid cruise: St. Naum 7h two stops pickup included

Cruise the length of Lake Ohrid and spend the afternoon at a 10th-century monastery

A shared Lake Ohrid cruise departing daily at 10:15 AM from Ohrid City Port, with a 30-minute stop at the Bay of Bones Museum (a reconstructed prehistoric settlement) and approximately three hours at the Monastery Complex St. Naum, returning around 4:30 PM. The boat is air-conditioned, carries a limited number of guests, and includes onboard WiFi and a restroom; pickup from your accommodation is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Cruise to St. Naum Monastery and Bay of Bones

• Depart Ohrid City Port at 10:15 AM
• Visit Bay of Bones Museum (30 minutes)
• Explore St. Naum Monastery and surroundings (3 hours)
• Return to Ohrid City Port by 4:30 PM

The Experience

The cruise leaves Ohrid City Port at 10:15 AM and heads south along the lake toward the Bay of Bones Museum, a replica of a wooden pile-dwelling settlement from roughly 3,000 years ago. You spend 30 minutes exploring the structures and learning how people lived on the water in that era—though the museum closes on Mondays, so on those days the boat passes by without stopping. The boat is air-conditioned and carries only a small group, so the ride stays comfortable and unhurried.

The second stop is St. Naum Monastery, a 10th-century church founded by St. Naum, who is said to have used it as the area's first hospital. You have roughly three hours to spend here however you choose: walk through the church and see the original grave of St. Naum, rent a small rowing boat to tour the Crn Drim springs (crystal-clear water flowing from under Mount Galichica), eat lunch at one of the restaurants, or swim and sunbathe on the beach. The springs themselves are the main draw for many visitors—the water is cold and clear, and the setting is quiet.

The return boat departs St. Naum at 3:15 PM and arrives back at Ohrid City Port around 4:30 PM. Pickup from your hotel or accommodation is included, so you don't need to arrange transport to the port; just arrive 15 minutes early.

What’s included

• Pickup from your hotel.
• air-conditioned boat with onboard restroom and WiFi.
• 30-minute visit to the Bay of Bones Museum.
• approximately three hours at St. Naum Monastery with access to the springs, restaurants and beach.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Boat Armada

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying in Ohrid without a car—the cruise departs from the city port with pickup included, and the fixed 10:15 AM start lets you coordinate your morning around one set time.

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Top questions

What is the Bay of Bones Museum and how long do we spend there?

The Bay of Bones Museum is a reconstructed prehistoric settlement showing how people lived in wooden pile-dwelling structures on the lake around 3,000 years ago. You have 30 minutes to explore it. The museum is closed on Mondays, so on those days the boat passes by without stopping.

How much free time is there at St. Naum Monastery?

You have approximately three hours at St. Naum to explore the 10th-century church, visit the springs, rent a rowing boat, have lunch at the restaurants, or swim and relax on the beach.

What are the Crn Drim springs and can we visit them?

The Crn Drim springs are crystal-clear water sources flowing from under Mount Galichica into the lake near St. Naum. Small rowing boats are available to rent for a tour through the springs, and you can swim in them during your three hours at the monastery.

Does the cruise include pickup from my hotel?

Yes, pickup from your accommodation is included. Arrive at Ohrid City Port by 10:00 AM for the 10:15 AM departure.

Is there a restroom on the boat?

Yes, there is a restroom onboard. The boat is also air-conditioned and has WiFi.