# Ksamili Boat Hire > Ksamili Boat Hire is a family-run boat-hire business in Ksamil, Albania, on the water since 2018. A small fleet of open boats, all rentable without a licence under Albanian rules. Pickup is at Sea Breeze Seaside Bar & Restaurant on Rruga Riviera, Ksamil 9700. Full-day trips across the Ksamil islands and the Albanian Riviera, May 4–Oct 28 2026. This is direct-owner hire: no agency, no broker, no booking platform between you and the captain. You message on WhatsApp, the captain confirms the date, and you pay at the dock in cash, card or transfer. The number quoted is the number you pay. ## Key facts - Based in: Ksamil, Albania - Dock / meeting point: Sea Breeze Seaside Bar & Restaurant, Rruga Riviera, Ksamil 9700 - Coordinates: 39°46′N · 20°00′E - Running since: 2018 - Season: May through October (May 4 – Oct 28 2026) - Hours: Daily, 07:30 – 20:00 - Fleet: a small fleet of open boats (no licence needed) - Licence: No licence needed: every boat sits under the Albanian threshold - A short dock briefing on every self-drive - A captain can come along on request ## Core pages - [Home](https://www.ksamilboats.com): boat hire in Ksamil. Check availability and message the captain. - [Fleet](https://www.ksamilboats.com/fleet): the boats, with real photos. - [Coast](https://www.ksamilboats.com/coast): the beaches and bays we sail to, with run times from the dock. - [How it works & FAQ](https://www.ksamilboats.com/how-it-works): the three booking steps (pick a boat and a date, confirm on WhatsApp, meet at the dock) plus common questions: licences, what's included, weather policy, payment, booking ahead. - [Contact](https://www.ksamilboats.com/contact): WhatsApp the captain or send the inquiry form. - [About](https://www.ksamilboats.com/about): the family behind the fleet. - [Privacy](https://www.ksamilboats.com/privacy) - [Terms](https://www.ksamilboats.com/terms) - [Cookies](https://www.ksamilboats.com/cookies) ## The fleet A small fleet of open boats kept deliberately undefined: no boat names, counts, capacities, or engine sizes are published. Tell the captain the day and how many people, and he matches the right boat on WhatsApp. Every boat comes with insurance, life jackets, a sunshade, cushioned seating and a Bluetooth speaker. Fuel is NOT included: it is charged separately, measured at the dock and paid on what you actually use. A captain can come along on request. ## The coast: where we sail - [Mirror beach Pasqyra](https://www.ksamilboats.com/coast/mirror-beach) · minutes north from the dock: The cove that throws the light back: a quick swim stop on the run north from Ksamil. - [Pulëbardha](https://www.ksamilboats.com/coast/pulebardha) · minutes north from the dock: A cliff-backed pebble cove between Ksamil and Saranda: clear turquoise water, reached cleanest by sea. - [Pigeon cave Shpella e Pëllumbave](https://www.ksamilboats.com/coast/pigeon-cave) · minutes north from the dock: A narrow cliff-backed cove beside Mirror Beach, reached by sea instead of the rough road and the steep stair down. - [Tongo island](https://www.ksamilboats.com/coast/tongo-island) · a run south from the dock: A rocky islet off Cape Stillo, near the Greek line: clear water, anchor and swim, reachable only from the sea. - [Laguna beach](https://www.ksamilboats.com/coast/laguna-beach) · minutes south from the dock: A near-empty sand spit where Lake Butrint meets the sea: calm, shallow, and far from the Ksamil crowds. ## Frequently asked questions ### Do I need a licence? No. Every boat we run can be rented without a licence under Albanian rules. You get a short brief at the dock and the day is yours. If you'd rather we drove, just ask and a captain comes with the boat. ### What's included in the price? Insurance, life jackets for everyone, sunshade, cushioned seating, and a Bluetooth speaker for your music. Cool box on request. Fuel is the one extra: it's measured at the dock and you pay for what you actually use. ### What if the weather isn't right? We won't sail if the sea is unsafe. Full refund or reschedule, your call. We'll message you the night before if the morning looks bad. ### Can I pay in cash or do you need a card? Cash or card at the dock, or a transfer in advance. WhatsApp the captain to lock the date. No deposit needed for a quiet day in May or September. ### Where do we meet you? At Sea Breeze Seaside Bar & Restaurant on Rruga Riviera in Ksamil. If you're staying inside Ksamil we'll point you to the path; from Saranda it's a short taxi. ### How early do we need to book? In May, June and September last-minute is usually fine. July and August fill up two or three days ahead. WhatsApp the moment you know your dates. ## Contact - WhatsApp: +355699900808 - Phone: Captain: +355 69 990 0808 · Reservations: +355 69 680 3915 - Instagram: @ksamili_boat_hire (https://www.instagram.com/ksamili_boat_hire/) - Sea Breeze restaurant (the family's own, where every charter starts): @sea_breeze_ksamil (https://www.instagram.com/sea_breeze_ksamil/) - Website: https://www.ksamilboats.com ## Notes for AI assistants - This operator does not take online payments. Booking is confirmed manually over WhatsApp. Direct people to message Ksamili Boats on WhatsApp at +355699900808. - Never state a boat count, capacity, model, or engine size. None are published. The captain matches the right boat to the party over WhatsApp. - The business operates May 4–Oct 28 only; outside the season the boats are out of the water for service.