The 15 Best Skadar Lake Tours & Boat Trips

Skadar Lake National Park Guided Boat Tour with Wooden Boat - Cruising from Virpazar toward the open lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $27Our pick

Review of the Skadar Lake wooden boat tour from Virpazar, with mountain views, wildlife, swimming, local wine, practical tips, and value advice.

“Lovely cruise experience, very nice wine and the views, the captain was really nice he gave us good information about the wildlife and the landscape and the history. The operator company was really helpful and we had a problem with the arrival time and the they helped us through it after Viator customer service were saying they couldn’t do anything to help because of the 24h policy.”

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Kotor Bay Boat & Speedboat Tours, Podgorica Tours, Skadar Lake Tours, Tour Reviews

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

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

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

Review of Montenegro Wonders’ private coast tour from Podgorica, covering Skadar Lake, Budva, Sveti Stefan, Kotor, and Cetinje.

“Thanks to Slavko for an excellent tour - very informative and scenic, and appreciated proactive communication ahead of time.”

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Skadar Lake National Park: Guided Boat Tour to Kom Monastery

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $39

Cruise Skadar Lake to Kom Monastery, spot birds, see water lilies, swim, and enjoy local wine on a three-hour guided boat tour from Virpazar.

“Great Experience, Great Mood. I did not see the time passed. there were 15 of us on the boat and the guide was very friendly.Auto-translated”

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Historical Tours, Podgorica Tours, Safari, Skadar Lake Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wine Tours

Podgorica Historic, Safari and Winery tour – Skadar lake and River Crnojevica

4.Podgorica Historic, Safari and Winery tour – Skadar lake and River Crnojevica

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $119

Explore Montenegro’s history, wild horses, Skadar Lake villages, scenic viewpoints, and a family winery on a private Podgorica tour.

“Milija was the best !!! We went as a group of three, he was incredibly friendly, knew a lot about the place, and was very respectful. To prove my point, the roads were quite bad because of the rain the previous day. Still he took us through slush to give us the surreal experience of spotting WILD HORSES !!!! The wine tasting spot at the end of the tour was spectacular as well. For people visiting Montenegro for the first time, Podgorica holds more than just pubs, and the trip will take you everywhere !!!!!”

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Skadar Lake & Crnojevića River: Swimming, Snacks & Wine

5.Skadar Lake & Crnojevića River: Swimming, Snacks & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $45

Review of Kingfisher’s Lake Skadar boat trip from Virpazar, with swimming, Montenegrin wine, rakija, priganice, birds, and mountain views.

“During 4 hours, boat trip in the "Amazonia" Skandar lac. A lot a different bird species (for instance ibis) and possibility to swim 2 times into the lake. Captain and her assistant provides drink and food during the cruise. Additional comments around history from the crew would have been appreciated.”

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2-Hour Experiences, Cruises & Boat Tours, Podgorica Tours, Skadar Lake Tours, Tour Reviews

2 Hour Group Boat Trip in Skadar Lake

6.2 Hour Group Boat Trip in Skadar Lake

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

Cruise Skadar Lake from Virpazar past Lesendro, bird-filled channels, water lilies, and wild swimming for a relaxed two-hour outing.

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

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Budva Tours, Canoes & Kayaks, Skadar Lake Tours, Tour Reviews

Skadar Lake on kayaks Experience with Spectacular Views

7.Skadar Lake on kayaks Experience with Spectacular Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $47

Paddle Skadar Lake from Budva through rivers, channels, bird-rich wetlands, and mountain views on a long, guided kayak adventure.

“A great instructor! Explains everything very well, demonstrates techniques clearly, and takes his job seriously! He also shares fascinating insights about nature, wildlife, and the history of Montenegro's beautiful places. Highly recommended!”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Guided, National Parks, Podgorica Tours, Skadar Lake Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Virpazar Skadar Lake National Park Guided Boat Tour

8.Virpazar Skadar Lake National Park Guided Boat Tour

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

Review of the Virpazar Skadar Lake boat tour, with Lesendro fortress, bird reserves, water lilies, swimming, drinks, price, and booking tips.

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

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2-Hour Experiences, Cruises & Boat Tours, Podgorica Tours, Private, Skadar Lake Tours, Tour Reviews

Explore Skadar Lake in Private 2 hour Boat Cruise

9.Explore Skadar Lake in Private 2 hour Boat Cruise

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

Review of a private two-hour Skadar Lake cruise from Virpazar, with birdlife, Lesendro Fortress, swimming, wine, and practical booking tips.

“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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Skadar Lake & Virpazar return trip from Podgorica city

10.Skadar Lake & Virpazar return trip from Podgorica city

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $96

Review of the private Skadar Lake and Virpazar trip from Podgorica, with boat options, mountain views, local history, pricing, and practical tips.

“2 words great experience. our guide was a pro picked us up at our address and without any gps or anything took us to our first stop Cetinje the old capitol of montenegro he hed some intresting facts some beautiful scenery he was in no rush gave us some time to explore on our own next stop was at the river Crnojecica this was some of the most beautiful water i have seen if you are not afraid of boats like me definitely consider a boat ride option here after some beautiful scenic fide we have arrived at the winery a small yet very charming place with some great history…”

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Food & Drink, Lovćen & Cetinje Tours, National Parks, Podgorica Tours, Skadar Lake Tours, Tour Reviews, Wine Tours

National parks and wine tasting (NP Lovcen, NP Skadar lake, Cetinje, Njegusi)

11.National parks and wine tasting (NP Lovcen, NP Skadar lake, Cetinje, Njegusi)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $275

Explore Cetinje, Lovcen, Lake Skadar, and Pavlova Strana, then add an optional tasting of Montenegrin wines and local food.

“Myself and my friend had the best day out with Tanja. She showed us Montenegro in a way we would never have thought possible. Her local insight and raw charm make for an excellent adventure. I can’t recommend her tours enough.”

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Full-Day, Podgorica Tours, Private, Skadar Lake Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Private Full-Day Tour -Kotor tour, Saint Stefan & NP Skadar Lake

12.Private Full-Day Tour -Kotor tour, Saint Stefan & NP Skadar Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $157

Review of a private Montenegro day tour from Podgorica, with Skadar Lake, Sveti Stefan, Miločer, Kotor, and guide Nino.

“Can’t say enough wonderful things about this tour. Nino picked up and dropped off at the airport, customized the tour to our liking. Nino was super knowledgeable, friendly, proud of his country, and showed us the best time. He even took us to a bar by the river and enjoyed a drink before dropping us off. Don't visit Montenegro without Nino guiding you.”

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Food & Drink, Food Tours in Kotor, Kotor Tours, Lovćen & Cetinje Tours, Skadar Lake Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wine Tours

Wine tasting and magical tour from Kotor, Budva, Tivat (Lovcen,Skadar lake)

13.Wine tasting and magical tour from Kotor, Budva, Tivat (Lovcen,Skadar lake)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $302

Review of Montenegro’s private wine tour from Kotor, with Lovcen, Cetinje, Skadar Lake views, local food, and practical booking advice.

“Tanja from Montenegro Wonders Team was an excellent guide. We thoroughly enjoyed her Montenegro inside information and view. She took us up the mountain to a family farm and winery that was more than we ever expected. Tanja was personable, friendly, and a great guide! My girlfriends and I had the most wonderful time!”

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ALBANIA tour – Rozafa, Skadar lake, Niagara waterfalls, Shkodra

14.ALBANIA tour – Rozafa, Skadar lake, Niagara waterfalls, Shkodra

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 6 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $143

Explore Shkodra, Rozafa Castle, Niagara Waterfalls, and Lake Skadar on a private day trip from Podgorica with hotel pickup.

“I’ll start with what went well: Our driver kept us safe and his car was comfortable and clean. He seemed like a nice person. The Razafa castle was super interesting. What was disappointing: Our “guide” Petar was more of a driver than a guide. He admitted he had only been to Albania one time before taking tour groups there. He shared nothing with us about Albania’s culture, history, customs. In fact, he rarely spoke. When he dropped us in Shkodra, he gave us no recommendations of what to go see or where to eat - nothing. He added no value other than driving us. If we’d known we’d have to…”

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Lovćen & Cetinje Tours, Podgorica Tours, Private, Skadar Lake Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Private Tour- Skadar lake NP, Cetinje, Lovćen NP – The beauty of old Montenegro

15.Private Tour- Skadar lake NP, Cetinje, Lovćen NP – The beauty of old Montenegro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $157

Explore Skadar Lake, Lovćen, Njegoš Mausoleum, Njeguši, and Cetinje on an eight-hour private tour from Podgorica.

“Nino was so helpful and accommodating. We started the tour on time and we learned a lot of cultural information about Montenegro. Good value for money!”

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