The 15 Best Albanian Riviera Beach & Boat Days

Himara: Albanian Riviera Boat Tour with Swimming stops - Price and what $42 buys you in real value

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 465 reviews · 3 hours · from $42Our pick

Himara 3-hour Albanian Riviera boat tour with snorkeling stops at Turtle’s Cave and Crystal Beach, for $42.

“It was the best experience ever. We saw some of the most beautiful places in Albania. Ari the guider was awesome, He was telling stories about which place we visited and he let us a lot of time swimming and having fun. Ps: his playlist of music was amazing. I recommend to all of you this Albanian Riviera Tour with Himara Sea Escapes. See you again very soon 👋🏾”

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Saranda: Riviera Secrets, Cruise to Krorez and Turquoise Bays

2.Riviera Secrets, Cruise to Krorez and Turquoise Bays

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $39Best value

Sarandë speedboat cruise to Krorezë and turquoise bays, with the WWII SS Probitas wreck, swimming stops, and beach time.

“To be clear - I enjoyed this so much, so still giving 5 stars. BUT - It's not snorkeling. They provided masks that had seen better days, no snorkels or fins. It was advertised as a snorkeling trip so that's what I expected. I'm really NOT a strong swimmer but with fins and a snorkel I can usually float for days... I would have purchased or brought my own fins and snorkel had I known so that's my advice to you. Do the trip, it was beautiful and you can't beat the views. But bring your own stuff. I used the mask and at a couple of the stops used…”

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Himara: Pirates Cave Tour, Beaches, Swimming & Snorkeling

3.Pirates Cave Tour, Beaches, Swimming & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 119 reviews · 3 hours · from $47

3-hour boat tour from Himara to Pirate’s Cave for swimming and snorkeling, plus wine, snacks, and cave views.

“El Guía es un tipazo, habla, se preocupa por todos, sabe un montón de datos importantes de las playas y la excursión, definitivamente la recomiendo”

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Himare Hidden Gems Tour: 10+ Beaches, Caves & Snorkel Stops

4.Himare Hidden Gems Tour: 10+ Beaches, Caves & Snorkel Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 111 reviews · 3h 30m · from $53

Boat tour from Himara with 10+ beaches and caves, plus big swim time at Dove’s Cave or Crystal Bay, guided in EN, GR, AL.

“Au top ! Personnel sympa et bateau adapté. Le temps à chaque arrêt et le trajet sont très bien organisé !”

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Himara: Coastline Small Group Boat Tour (North&South 3h30′)

5.Coastline Small Group Boat Tour (North&South 3h30′)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 78 reviews · 3h 30m · from $65

A small-group boat trip from Himarë to secluded beaches, sea caves, Gjipe Canyon, and Porto Palermo Castle, with plenty of swim time.

“I recently took a boat trip in Himarë, and it was one of the highlights of my time in Albania. The coastline is absolutely stunning — with crystal-clear turquoise waters, hidden coves, and dramatic cliffs. The boat was comfortable and well-maintained, and our captain was both friendly and knowledgeable, sharing interesting facts about the area and taking us to spots only accessible by sea. We visited several secluded beaches, including Gjipe and Aquarium Beach, where we had time to swim, snorkel, and relax. The water was incredibly clean and perfect for a refreshing dip. The timing of the trip was well-paced — not rushed at all — and there was…”

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Himara: Hidden Beaches and Caves Small Group Boat Tour

6.Hidden Beaches and Caves Small Group Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 47 reviews · 3 hours · from $42

Sunset small-group boat from Himara to Goat Beach, caves and Gjipe Canyon. Swim, snorkel with gear and Spotify music for $42.

“Great trip along the Albanian Riviera! Beautiful waters and caves. Boat is comfy as there was only 6 of us on board + our wonderful captain Alex!”

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Caves of Porto Palermo: Kayak/SUP Tour with Castle Sea View

7.Caves of Porto Palermo: Kayak/SUP Tour with Castle Sea View

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 41 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $42

Kayak or SUP Porto Palermo caves, snorkel in clear coves, and view Ali Pasha’s Castle from the sea on a 3 to 6 hour guide tour.

“I had a great time kayaking in Porto Palermo. The guides were amazing. Very friendly and had a lot of knowledge about the area. The sights were beautiful!”

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Himare: Exciting Boat Tour from Himare to Gramma Bay

8.Exciting Boat Tour from Himare to Gramma Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 39 reviews · 5h 30m · from $93

Cruise Himara to Grama Bay for cave beaches, Gjipe Canyon views, and long swim time. Guide, drinks, and snack included. From $93.

“Not worth the money. No space on the boat and way too many people (more than 25)”

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From Tirana/Durres: Riviera, Ksamil, Saranda & Blue Eye Tour

9.Riviera, Ksamil, Saranda & Blue Eye Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 24 reviews · 13 hours · from $194

13-hour Albanian Riviera tour: Blue Eye, Sarandë, Ksamil, Himara, Llogara views. Pickup from Tirana or Durrës, English guide.

“By coincidence we had a fully private tour and it was a great one. The south is definitely worth visiting for amazing views, sea and mountains. Our guide, Erjon, was a pleasant, forthcoming and knowledgeable guide.”

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North Coast : Himare Boat Tour with Snorkeling Stops

10.North Coast : Himare Boat Tour with Snorkeling Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 3 hours · from $40

North Coast Himara boat tour with snorkeling stops, Pirates Cave legends, and structured swim time at Crystal, Secret, Pigeons, and more.

“Incredible places to visit and Leo was a great guide!!”

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Porto Palermo Kayak and Sup Tour

11.Porto Palermo Kayak and Sup Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $42

Kayak or SUP Porto Palermo in Albania for 3 hours, passing sea caves and the castle from the water, with snorkeling gear included.

“Went with our adult children. The guides knew the water well and made sure everyone was safe and had a good time. They were knowledgeable of the area and its history. They’re really kind and friendly and very accommodating both in the water and out. This was the highlight of our time in Himare.”

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Albanian Riviera in 3 Days;Semi–Private Tour with Tour Leader&Car

12.Albanian Riviera in 3 Days;Semi–Private Tour with Tour Leader&Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $1,213

3 days on the Albanian Riviera with hotel pickup, a guide, and beach time in Saranda, Ksamil, Himara, Dhermi, plus Vlora.

“We expected a group trip, but instead of a group trip my friend and i had a private tour! The tourguide Gireon was super nice and could tell us everything about albania en the history. We beaches were absolutely gorgeous and the hotel stays were good aswell! We had alot of freetime and alot of time to explore the cities we visited. The tour trough albania was stunning! I would definetly recommend this tour if you love nature and the beaches. Because of this tour i fell in love with the country and i would definitely do it again!”

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Himara: Sunset Cruise with Swim Stops and Snorkeling

13.Sunset Cruise with Swim Stops and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 14 reviews · 3 hours · from $42

3-hour Himara sunset cruise with swim and snorkeling stops, Gjipe and Porto Palermo near Ali Pasha Castle, GPS and cool box included.

“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 😉”

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Tandem Paraglading Logara Drimades/Palase Albania

14.Tandem Paraglading Logara Drimades/Palase Albania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $159

Tandem paragliding from Llogara to Palase near Vlore and Dhermi. 12 to 15 minute flight, pilot guidance, and a GoPro video.

“What an INCREDIBLE experience!! If you are in Albania and like adventure travel - do not miss this!! It was my first time paragliding (my husband's second). We both loved the experience! You fly tandem. Kiro, my pilot, was great! With over 15000 flights experience, Kiro is a national judge for paragliding competitions and fluent in English- he really made the experience. In the car ride up, he gave us a rundown of paragliding competitions and shared some of his story. Then for the experience itself, it was a smooth take off, we rode thermals and then did some spirals above the sea! Absolutely stunning views!”

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Visit Vlore & Himare Beaches includes lunch

15.Visit Vlore & Himare Beaches includes lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $215

A smooth Riviera day trip from Tirana to Vlorë and Himarë, with lunch and beach time at Vajana and Gjipe, plus big-pass views.

“A once-in-a-lifetime tour - guided by a local who shares much about the country's history and culture. The beaches were beautiful, and the seafood lunch outstanding. Make sure to wear tennis shoes for the mid-afternoon beach visit - the hike will be worth it.”

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