The 6 Best Boat Trips from Podgorica

1.Skadar Lake National Park Guided Boat Tour with Wooden Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $26Our pick

From Virpazar, cruise Lake Skadar for about two hours with an English-speaking guide. See Lesendro fortress, water lilies, birds, and mountain views, then stop for a swim and enjoy wine or juice on the return. Guides including Nikolai, Ana, and Alexander have led recent departures. Transport to Virpazar is not included.

“The guide was really nice and the information was so interesting, the boat was also nice and so peaceful. I really liked.”

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2.Best from our coast (Kotor bay, Budva, Sv Stefan, Skadar lake)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $181

From Podgorica, a private guide such as Tanja, Dushan, Stefan, or Slavko takes you through Skadar Lake, the mountain road to the Adriatic, Sveti Stefan, Budva, Kotor, and Cetinje. Expect photo stops, guided walks, flexible timing, and a long but rewarding day of coastal scenery and old towns.

“We had a good time and got to see what the best Montenegro has to offer. Thanks to our guide Olivera.”

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3.Skadar Lake National Park: Guided Boat Tour to Kom Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $38

Join Kingfisher in Virpazar for a three-hour boat ride across Skadar Lake National Park. Cruise through reed channels, pass Lesendro Fortress, see water lilies and birds, visit boat-access-only Kom Monastery, and swim in the lake. Guides such as Peter and Braki add local stories, wine, juice, and warm Montenegrin donuts.

“The operator offers wise advice about the way other operators try to claim that parking is only free if you go with them. I heard them do this. This is an honest operator. Our captain was friendly and helpful throughout, explaining the sights as we went along, offering free wine, juice and freshly made donuts. Well worth the money.”

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4.2 Hour Group Boat Trip in Skadar Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $20Best value

Join a small English-language boat trip from Virpazar for about two hours on Skadar Lake. Cruise past Lesendro Fortress, water lilies, reeds, bird habitat, and the Moraca River, then stop near Cakovica islands for a wild swim. Bottled water, juice, local wine, binoculars, and bird books are included.

“We had a very entertaining and enjoyable boat ride on Lake Skadar and would highly recommend this excursion to others!”

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5.Virpazar Skadar Lake National Park Guided Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $26

From Virpazar, cruise into Skadar Lake’s green channels with an English-speaking guide. See Lesendro Fortress, bird-filled reeds, water lilies, the Cakovica islands, and Kamenik. The small boat carries up to 10 people and includes water, soda, local wine for adults, and the national park fee. Swimming is optional on the return.

“Great company, they never cancel tours! Even if you are the only customer (like me). All was super!!”

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6.Explore Skadar Lake in Private 2 hour Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Take a private two-hour cruise from Virpazar with Eagle Boat and Kayak. Captain Boban, George, Peter, or another local guide may lead your group through reed-lined channels, past Lesendro Fortress and bird reserves, then toward Čakovica islands for a swim. Your boat carries drinks, binoculars, and lake books.

“Wow! This excellent family-owned business is the one to use (of MANY choices) when taking a private boat ride on Lake Skadar. The boat was very comfortable with a shaded area and an open area in the front. We saw many species of birds and plants, and our guide was very knowledgeable about them – he could also say the names in several languages. We saw many birds including gorgeous white pelicans. The views were amazing. We got to swim in the refreshing water, and we both got to drive the boat. We also enjoyed juice, soda, and a glass of wine onboard.  We absolutely loved our personable guide…”

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