Montenegro · BOAT TOURS IN VIRPAZAR
The good boat tours in Virpazar fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
A 3-hour guided boat ride on Lake Skadar to Kom Monastery, with traditional channels, water lilies, wine, and a possible swim.
“petar was an excellent guide and made everyone feel like family for the day. absolutely recommend him personally and the tour”
2 hours on Lake Skadar by traditional wooden boat from Virpazar. Birdwatching, Lesendro ruins, wine, and a refreshing swim.
“Absolutely amazing day trip. Beautiful scenery and a nice touch being given unlimited wine on the boat. Probably our favourite excursion we did in the whole of Montenegro.”
2-hour boat tour on Skadar Lake from Virpazar with birds, water lilies, Lesendro fortress, and a swim, plus drinks for $25.
“Our guide was Awesome!! Thank you Peter! ✨the place itself is magical as well❤️🔥”
A 2-hour guided Skadar Lake cruise from Virpazar with bird spotting, lotus reed channels, local wine, and a swim in the open water.
“Awesome cruise! Our guide and boat captain were excellent. Highly recommended!”
Private or group Skadar Lake boat tour from Virpazar. Birds, Lesendro Fortress, swim near a monastery, drinks. 1 to 2 hours.
“Really enjoyed it! They were very flexible when I needed to reschedule the booking at the very last minute. The guide was so lovely. He took us to places with great photo opportunities and was patient while we took photos. He also took great photos of us!”
Family-run Lake Skadar boat tour from Virpazar with water lilies, Dalmatian pelicans, Grmožur Island prison history, and a cool swim for $17.
“A wonderful trip on the lake that included open spaces and travel through waterways with lots of water plants and birds.”
Three-hour Skadar Lake cruise from Virpazar to Kom monastery, with wine, pelicans, Lesendro fortress views, and a swim option.
“Amazing trip with amazing captain and guide! Highly recommended! Wonderful atmosphere and people. We were amazed by the views and at the same time by the crew. Hope we come back soon:) and hope we go skiing some day ! Maybe in Poland ? 😜”
Lake Skadar guided boat cruise from Virpazar with English guide, drinks, fortress sights, wildlife binoculars, and a swim stop.
“Embarking on a journey with Boat Milica was the highlight our tour!! . Led by a wonderful family, every moment of the tour was filled with warmth, laughter, and a genuine love for the land. I was captivated by the beauty that surrounded us. From the majestic mountains to the vibrant birdlife, every sight seemed to be straight out of a painting. What truly made the experience unforgettable was the sense of connection fostered by the Boat Milica family. With their stories and insights, they made us feel like old friends rather than just tourists. It was evident that they were not just sharing their home with us, but their…”
90 minutes on Lake Skadar and Morača River from Virpazar, with birds, Lesendro Fortress views, wine and juice, plus a swim.
Skadar Lake private boat tour from Virpazar to Kom Monastery: lotus channels, birdwatching gear, and a swim with lake views.
“What a beautiful lake! We got a private tour on a speedboat so we could make it back to the cruise ship on time. I loved seeing lotus flowers grow in their natural habitat. The monastery was lovely & we loved our guide!”
1-hour Skadar Lake cruise from Virpazar with an English guide, free local wine, binoculars, and lotus-channel views of Lesendro.
“The trip was very good - we saw a lot, it was interesting. The captain was great!”
4-hour private Lake Skadar boat tour from Virpazar with Fort Lesendro, birdwatching, Karuč village, and included wine.
“Accueil parfait , ballade de 4 heures trop longue en cette période d août. Le niveau d eau étant plus bas , tous les sites ne sont pas accessibles et par exemple nous n avons pas pu aller au Nord du Lac. Donc 3 heures maximum en août. A faire le matin départ vers 8h , moins de monde et moins chaud.”
2-hour private sunrise or sunset boat tour on Skadar Lake from Virpazar. Watch birds, reed channels, Vranjina, and swim stop.
“Beautiful experience. Captain was nice, he did his best to make our boat tour funny and he also told us a lot of interesting information about Skadar Lake and its surroundings. Having a private boat tour was a great decision! Unfortunately sky was not clear so we did not see sunset.”
3-hour Skadar Lake boat tour from Virpazar with Kom Monastery visit, bird spotting, swimming, and local wine and drinks for up to 6.
“Très jolie ballade en bateau. Notre accompagnateur était professionnel et sympathique. Je recommande”
1-hour speed boat tour on Skadar Lake from Virpazar, UNESCO islands, birdwatching gear, quick swim, onboard drinks, expert guide.
“The guide from Falcon took a nice photo, and he kindly lead the tour. Thanks”
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