Albania Cruise Comparison
62 upcoming sailings from 12 cruise lines
Albania cruise port photos
Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise. Published · Last updated · About this page
At a glance: Albania cruises on Waterways Cruise: 62 upcoming sailings from 12 cruise lines (12 ocean). Lowest starting fares run from $1,580 per person (Princess Cruises) to $18,998 (Seabourn Cruises). Emerald Cruises lists the most sailings (19). 0 sailings start and 0 end in Albania.
Which cruise lines sail to Albania, and how do they compare? This guide sorts the 12 lines with upcoming Albania sailings by kind of cruise, then into ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary, and shows what each costs to start, how long their sailings run and which ships you would sail on. Every figure comes from the sailings we list today, so it moves as sailings are added and sold.
What counts as an Albania cruise?
A sailing counts as an Albania cruise if it will call at least once at an Albania ship port. That covers ocean and expedition sailings, whether Albania is where the cruise begins, where it ends, or one stop on a longer route.
There are 62 upcoming sailings, and all of them visit Albania as a port of call on a longer route, often alongside Croatia, Greece, Italy and other countries. Ocean and expedition sailings call at Sarandë and Durres.
- Albania cruise
- A sailing that will call at least once at an Albania ship port.
- Starts in Albania
- The first stop is an Albania ship port: 0 sailings.
- Ends in Albania
- The last stop is an Albania ship port: 0 sailings, 0 of which also start there.
- Visits only
- Albania is a port of call on a longer route: 62 sailings.
Ocean cruise lines in Albania (12)
12 ocean and expedition cruise lines have upcoming sailings that call at Albania: 62 in all. These sailings often call elsewhere too, most commonly Croatia, Greece and Italy. The busiest ship ports are Sarandë and Durres.
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Ultra-luxury ocean cruise lines (2)
Ultra-luxury lines sit at the top of the market. Two ultra-luxury ocean lines sail to Albania, with 12 upcoming sailings between them. Silversea Cruises has the most (7). Starting fares begin at $7,900 per person with Silversea Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silversea Cruises | 7 | $7,900 | 12–20 nights (typically 12) | 4 · Silver Dawn, Silver Shadow, Silver Spirit and Silver Wind |
| Seabourn Cruises | 5 | $18,998 | 14–37 nights (typically 22) | 2 · Seabourn Ovation and Seabourn Quest |
Luxury ocean cruise lines (3)
Luxury lines sit just below ultra-luxury. Three luxury ocean lines sail to Albania, with 14 upcoming sailings between them. Oceania Cruises has the most (11). Starting fares begin at $2,499 per person with Oceania Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceania Cruises | 11 | $2,499 | 9–42 nights (typically 9) | 4 · Oceania Insignia, Oceania Marina, Oceania Sirena and Oceania Sonata |
| MSC Explora Journeys | 2 | $4,760 | 10–20 nights (typically 10) | 1 · MSC Explora 2 |
| Ponant Cruises | 1 | On request | 8 nights | 1 · Le Bougainville |
Premium ocean cruise lines (4)
Premium lines sit in the middle of the market. Four premium ocean lines sail to Albania, with 24 upcoming sailings between them. Emerald Cruises has the most (19). Starting fares begin at $5,483 per person with Emerald Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Cruises | 19 | $5,483 | 7–17 nights (typically 7) | 4 · Emerald Azzurra, Emerald Kaia, Emerald Raiya and Emerald Sakara |
| Lindblad Expeditions | 3 | $7,735 | 7–14 nights (typically 7) | 1 · National Geographic Orion |
| Azamara Cruises | 1 | On request | 38 nights | 1 · Azamara Quest |
| Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | 1 | On request | 12 nights | 1 · ms Europa 2 |
Contemporary ocean cruise lines (2)
Contemporary lines are the most accessible tier. Two contemporary ocean lines sail to Albania, with 7 upcoming sailings between them. Princess Cruises has the most (4). Starting fares begin at $1,580 per person with Princess Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Cruises | 4 | $1,580 | 10–21 nights (typically 21) | 1 · Caribbean Princess |
| Holland America | 3 | $2,214 | 11–22 nights (typically 11) | 1 · ms Oosterdam |
Other ocean cruise lines (1)
These lines have not yet been placed in a style category. One other ocean line sails to Albania, with 5 upcoming sailings. Starting fares begin at $3,680 per person with Star Clippers.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Clippers | 5 | $3,680 | 10–17 nights (typically 11) | 2 · Royal Clipper and Star Clipper |
Albania cruise ports
Every Albania ship port with upcoming sailings has its own guide. The number beside each port is how many upcoming sailings call there (sailings, not individual port visits).
Coastal and island ports (2)
See them all in the Albania cruise port guide, or browse every sailing on the Albania cruises page.
How to choose an Albania cruise line
- Most listed sailings: Emerald Cruises lists the most upcoming Albania sailings (19).
- Lowest starting fare: Princess Cruises, from $1,580 per person.
- Style: sort by category first. Star Clippers has no style category yet, so its 5 sailings are shown under Other and left out of the style totals. Ultra-luxury lines: 2 lines, 12 sailings, from $7,900. Luxury lines: 3 lines, 14 sailings, from $2,499. Premium lines: 4 lines, 24 sailings, from $5,483. Contemporary lines: 2 lines, 7 sailings, from $1,580. Other lines: 1 line, 5 sailings, from $3,680.
- Kind of cruise: Albania sailings here are ocean and expedition cruises.
- Where you start: if you want Albania as your first or last port, filter the sailings by Starting in or Ending in Albania on the Albania cruises page.
How we calculated these figures
- Upcoming sailing: an itinerary with at least one departure date from today onward, counted once however many departure dates it has. Sailings that have passed drop out each day.
- Albania cruise: a sailing that calls at least once at an Albania ship port. A sailing "starts" or "ends" in Albania when its first or last stop is an Albania ship port.
- Lowest starting fare: the lowest "from" price among that line's upcoming Albania sailings, per person based on double occupancy, in US dollars. Under our Cruise Disclosure, prices include all applicable taxes and fees. Fares still depend on cabin category and date, so treat them as a starting point for comparison, not a quote.
- Typical length: the range covers the middle 80% of that line's sailings (the shortest and longest tenth are left out), and "typically" is the most common length.
- Kinds of cruise: A sailing is in exactly one kind, so the totals by kind add up to the 62 sailings above. Ocean: sailings on ocean-going ships, including expedition ships and ferries. River: sailings on rivers, canals and lakes. A river itinerary that also includes a coastal leg counts as river. A line that sails more than one kind appears in each list, with its sailings split by kind. Totals by kind count each sailing once.
- Style categories: Ultra-luxury, Luxury, Premium and Contemporary are Waterways Cruise's own groupings of cruise lines, not an industry standard.
- Freshness: the sailing data is refreshed daily from the sailings we list; figures here were calculated on .
Frequently asked questions about Albania cruises
Which cruise lines sail to Albania?
12 cruise lines have upcoming Albania sailings on Waterways Cruise: 12 sail ocean or expedition itineraries. Emerald Cruises lists the most sailings (19).
How much does a Albania cruise cost?
Starting fares begin at $1,580 per person, double occupancy, with Princess Cruises. Fares depend on the line, the cabin and the sailing date, so the best way to see current rates is to request exclusive rates for the dates you want.
Which cruise lines are ultra-luxury and luxury in Albania?
Ultra-luxury ocean lines: Silversea Cruises and Seabourn Cruises. Luxury ocean lines: Oceania Cruises, MSC Explora Journeys and Ponant Cruises.
Can you start or end a cruise in Albania?
No. All 62 upcoming sailings visit Albania as a port of call on a longer route.
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Albania cruise port guide →Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 30, 2026
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