This variation of cruising Lake Skadar will give you insight into the beautiful surroundings of one of the most picturesque parts of Montenegro. Tours lasting two and three hours are the most sought-after tourist excursions, as during this timeframe, you can see the most significant part of what the Skadar lake offers. To help you envision what this tour entails, we've outlined some key information about it, as well as the course of this interesting tour.
After passing through the small and narrow channel leading from Virpazar, connecting us to the open part of Lake Skadar, we begin our cruise. During the journey through this channel in traditional wooden boats, you can enjoy the untouched nature of Lake Skadar. Here, you'll encounter beautiful sights of pristine nature, water lilies, and water chestnuts, which bloom in late July and early August, giving you the opportunity to taste them during this period.
We pass by the Lesendro Fortress from 1843. This impressive fortress offers an unforgettable view of the surroundings and adds a unique historical charm to our Lake Skadar cruising experience.
Our journey takes us to the River Morača, where we admire the natural beauty surrounding this part of Lake Skadar. We navigate through this miraculous area, listening to the sounds of nature and enjoying the final moments of our unforgettable cruise on Lake Skadar. Did you know that the River Morača on Lake Skadar is known for its exceptional biological diversity? This channel serves as a habitat for various species of birds, fish, and plants, including rare and endangered species. Additionally, the Morača channel is home to one of the largest colonies of cormorants in Europe, making it an important area for preserving biodiversity on Lake Skadar.
We continue cruising around the islands of Mala and Velika Čakovica. We reach these islands through romantic narrow channels surrounded by reeds. These picturesque islands are jewels of Lake Skadar and provide a spectacular landscape to enjoy during the cruise. At this magical place, guests have the opportunity to see beautiful fields of water lilies on the open Lake Skadar and to take great photos and videos during the cruise break right here.
We conclude our excursion by returning to Virpazar, where we began our adventure. Here ends our unforgettable cruise on Lake Skadar, leaving us with precious memories of this beautiful journey.
The perfect starting point to discover the stunning natural beauty of Montenegro
