Private Tour

Explore Skadar Lake in Private 2 hour Boat Cruise

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

This is a private tour during which you will see untouched nature and have a boat only for you. During the tour you will be served with drinks (water , juice, local wine). As someone who was born in National Park Skadar Lake, captain, who is also a guide, will give you some information about the lake and surrounding area. You will be able to hear stories from first hand. During summer days, stop on the open lake for swimming, which we call wild swimming, will be one of the best moments during the tour. Furthermore, on the lake there are 281 kind of birds, and you will be able to see some of them near.

IMPORTANT: DEPARTURE TIME DEPENDS ON AVAILABILITY OF THE BOAT.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

local wine

binoculars

books about the lake and birds

juice and water

Entrance ticket to national park 5 euros per person for person above 15 years.

What To Expect

Lesendro is a peninsula and fortress on Skadar lake, located near the village Vranjina. The fortress was built in the 18th century. It is located on the peninsula that was an island until the construction of the Belgrade - Bar railway line. During the reign of Bishop Peter II Petrović-Njegoš, it served as a defense against Turkish attacks. Tour plan: Departure is from Virpazar. Cruising begins through a beautiful little channel surrounded by various plants and birds, after which we come to a bigger part of the lake. By boat we pass under the bridge which is part of the main road Podgorica – Bar. Lesendro is located just behind the bridge. Just after Lesendro, we are cruising through bird reservation and narrow channels surrounded by water lilies, reeds and water nuts, as well as cruising through river Moraca. After that you will see big and small Cakovica islands where we will make a break for swimming - we call it wild swimming. After swimming we will go back to Virpazar.

Admission Not Applicable

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Explore Skadar Lake in Private 2 hour Boat Cruise

Reviews

4.90

20 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

So much promise, only partially delivered.
Bob M,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
Lake Skadar is the largest freshwater lake in the Balkans. We booked online with Victor - very easy. The meeting point description was precise. We were escorted by Ivana to our boat and Captain Boban. It was a beautiful autumn day with mild temperature, blue sky, and sunshine. Ivana spoke excellent English, but unfortunately the captain did not and Ivana did not accompany us on the boat ride. The boat was comfortable with seat pads (a nice touch) and a covered area if one wanted to be out of the sun. The engine was surprisingly quiet, which added to the enjoyment of the scenery. We saw lots of birds, but primarily cormorants. A few egrets, herons, and one pelican. We got some nice photos and videos. We also passed by an old Ottoman fortress and associated prison on a small dot of land that was previously an island and now accessible via a causeway. The captain tried to provide information, but we had trouble getting much out of it because of his limited English. Also, about 20 minutes into the tour, he lit up a cigarette. We were struck by the high proportion of Montenegrins that smoke, but, for goodness sake, this is a boat tour of a lake that is part of a national park! I asked him to extinguish the cigarette, and he did so cordially. We were disappointed by the amount of trash (mostly plastics, bottles, and the like) that were floating in the lake and collecting on the shore. Again, given that this is a national park, we were very disappointed having to look at the trash. So, overall I would say this was a worthwhile excursion at a reasonable price. It would have been much more interesting with a fluent English-speaking guide. If you go, I recommend doing your own extensive online searching ahead of time so that you won’t miss the interesting facts.
Special experience, best company to do it with
Andy G,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a very special experience and by far the best way to see the beauty and tranquility of the lake. We had booked with Olana the previous day to meet our guide, Bobo, at 07:30. She also gave us great advice about getting a national park pass that would cover our whole trip and it did save us some money. Bobo was right on time and took us to our private boat. It was very romantic and the tour was very thorough. Bobo was very knowledgeable about the lake and all the wildlife and he was also a very skilled captain of the boat. Overall it was an amazing experience and a highlight of the holiday. Olana met us off the boat and we chatted for a while. This is a very good company to do the tour with, very friendly, very knowledgeable and you get what they promise. Loved it, thank you Eagle Boat and Kayak ❤️😁
Beautiful & Relaxing with A+ Service
Melworrel,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our trip was wonderful - both owners were amazing! They even helped pick us up at the cruise port for a fee (lovely to not worry about getting there and back in time). The boat trip was relaxing and beautiful. We were able to see many birds and try a 'water nut'! There is a time to swim, we hadn't brought swimsuits...
Pleasant lake tour
Flo D,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We both enjoyed this relaxing lake tour. It was well organized, and the guides were informative throughout. We recommend it.
Peter was very kind...
Amr E,
Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Peter was very kind helpful. Great experience with amazing scenes. Had great photos. The kids enjoyed it.
Amazing and relaxing tour with a great captain
elsasarfati,
Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We chose the private 2-hour tour and it was an unforgettable moment. At the Welcoming, Ivona welcomed us with great kindness and a warm smile, which immediately puts us in confidence. Her husband, our captain, was equally attentive: he guided us with passion, sharing a lot of information and anecdotes, while ensuring that we were perfectly comfortable. The program was ideal: refreshing swimming, drinks included and beautiful scenery. The experience was both relaxing and rewarding, thanks to this adorable couple who put all their heart into offering a unique moment. Many thanks to both of them, we recommend without hesitation!
Top experience!
99katriend,
Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Highly recommended!! We went on a 4 hour trip with our two kids. De tourguides were super friendly, and adjusted the tour as we liked. De went for a great swim in the middle of Skadar lake.
Boban was AMAZING
zoemL797MR,
Jul 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Bobon was the most perfect guide, he really made our experience special. He was knowledgeable, took us to the most beautiful places and made us beautiful nencklaces and hats. He said he knew a little English but he was being harsh on himself, he was brilliant and we were able to hold conversations throughout. He really made this trip one to remember and was a fantasitc personal photographer. Thank you so much for making it so special, we haven't stopped talking about it all evening.
Skadar lake tour
krzysztofmU4151SR,
Oct 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
There is no words to describe how amazing Ivona and Bob and are. We have done 2hr tour yesterday and we can highly recommend this guys. Everything was perfect, starting from communication, the tour and their attitude. The captain Boban is amazing guy who is not taking you for tour but also make sure it will be unforgettable experience, he was also great with the kids. Honestly if you are thinking about Skadar Lake tour, use this company:)
Great day out with Captain Boban!
L2720UTlucym,
Aug 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Captain Boban took us on an adventure of a life time! Went to our very own private restaurant with plenty of swim time. Amazing experience and great facts as we sailed to our destination. Little one got to drive the boat and plent of pics along the way. So much fun, would highly recommend and cannot wait till our next trip.