The 14 Best Boat Trips from Vlorë

1.Speed Boat Tour to National Park and Grama Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 159 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $87Our pick

Spend 7 to 8 hours speeding along Albania’s Karaburun Peninsula, stopping at Haxhi Ali Cave, the Blue Cave, Grama Bay, and several beaches. You can swim, snorkel, explore caves, and take photos, with skippers such as Klejsi or Edison sometimes leading the boat. Expect music, a social group atmosphere, and a full day on the water.

“Tour to do in Albania to see the most beautiful beaches , incredible experience to enter the caves and swim in a crystal clear sea. The strike teddy then number oneAuto-translated”

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2.Speed Boat Trip to Sazan Island, Haxhi Ali Cave and Karaburun

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 155 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $42

From Vlore, you’ll ride a fast boat to Sazan Island, Haxhi Ali Cave, and Karaburun Peninsula. Expect military history, a legendary sea cave, swimming stops, rugged cliffs, and time at a beach restaurant. The trip is listed at 4 to 5 hours, though one route description says 8 hours, so confirm the schedule before booking.

“Great day out and the raki shot and the end topped it off, highlight for me was the pirate cave and swimming the in cold waters.”

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3.Blue Cave & Grama Bay Full Day Guided Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $76Top rated

Set out from Vlore at 10:30 a.m. for a full day along the Karaburun Peninsula. You’ll visit Haxhi Ali Cave, Dafina Bay, Bristan Bay, Seal Cave, Blue Cave, and Grama Bay, with time for swimming, snorkeling, and a short mountain walk. Guides such as Elio and Vini have been praised for their friendly service.

“We had great tour with Elio and Vini. There were not a lot off boat around ! The view and branche were nice”

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4.Speed Boat Tour to Secret Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 82 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $102

Set out from Vlore at 10:30 a.m. for a 7 to 8-hour speedboat trip along the Karaburun Peninsula. Visit Haxhi Ali Cave, Dafina Bay, and Dafina Cave, with time to swim and take photos. Guides such as Andrea and Edison have earned praise for their friendly approach. Food and drinks are available to buy onboard.

“The boat trip was very bumpy and adventurous! However, we didn’t like the last “tourist trap” stop, huge beach with a lot of big boats and tourists to make money for the local beach and restaurant. Also, the driver seems not to have a lot of fun with us and wasn’t the best “company” as we expected. But the group was great and besides the last 2h stop (for literally nothing) it was great. 🙂”

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5.Speed Boat Trip to Karaburun, Haxhi Ali Cave and Sazan Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 79 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $38

Set out from Vlore on a licensed speedboat with a local guide, stopping at Sazan Island, Haxhi Ali Cave, and Karaburun. You can swim in clear water, enter the cave, see an old military site, and relax at a beach restaurant. Guides such as Sandri and Benji have been praised for friendly service and clear history talks.

“Vylet byl v souladu s ocekavanim, 3 hodiny zastavka na plazi pro nas bylo dlouho, vzhledem k tomu, ze plaz byla plná slunecniku a brzy se zaplnila turisty. Restaurace na plazi byla podprumerna, mirne drazsí, jidlo nebylo dobré.”

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6.Secret Blue Gem Cave & Grama Bay Boat Tours Vlore

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $78

Set out from Vlorë with a professional skipper and guide for a 7 to 8 hour speedboat trip along the Karaburun coast. Swim at Dafina Cave, Llovizi Cave, Bristani Bay, and Grama Bay, then see old sailor inscriptions. Food, drinks, music, safety gear, and insurance are available, with snorkel gear subject to supply.

“It was an excellent day and a wonderful trip!! The captain of the boat was awesome as was his first mate Cize. Our entire boat had a blast. We. Were. Thee. Party. Boat. In the best way possible. Great music and food. The 20 euros for drinks and food is well worth it. My only minor constructive feedback would be to keep more snorkel gear for the patrons who want to use them. Other than that it was a real blast!!”

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7.Boat Trip to Haxhi Ali Cave & Karaburun Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $42

Leave Vlore by boat for Haxhi Ali Cave, where you have about 20 minutes to snorkel and hear stories about the famous pirate. Then cruise along the Karaburun Peninsula to a wild beach with a private restaurant. The tour includes safety gear, fuel, and insurance, but bring cash for food, drinks, umbrellas, and sunbeds.

“Awesome expérience! There is nothing I did not like about it. The boat trip itself is worth the expérience. (Thanks to Cize and Bushi). The music was good, the wind and the waves were there. We were able to stop by Sazan Island, to see the Haxhi Ali Cave and spend time at the Karaburun péninsula. I wanted to do the big tour but the météorological condition made it not possible. Everyone at the companie was very nice to Keep me informed about it. There are all frirendly. Loved and recommend this compagnie for discovering the Water around Vlorë. Thanks.”

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8.Speed Boat Trip to Haxhi Ali Cave and Karaburun Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $30Best value

Take a 3 to 4 hour speedboat trip from Vlore to Haxhi Ali Cave and Karaburun-Sazan National Marine Park. You will enter the sea cave, hear the story of pirate Haxhi Ali, then spend about two hours at a beach with a restaurant, umbrellas, and sunbeds. A local guide, fuel, insurance, and life jackets are included.

“The experience was excellent of the trip really good, fun activity with just the right amount of quiet time in the cave and a slightly reduced time at the beach (as requested by the group as it wasn't swimming weather), great (appropriate level) music giving a happy vibe there and back. Office was also easy to find and transport provided to the launch site. In addition, the ownership that the rep took over ensuring that his customers were informed and taken care of was truly outstanding. Way beyond what could be expected as part of the role. I personally cannot thank him enough as he helped me Hugely but he…”

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9.Vlore Private Boat Tour Blue Cave & Grama Bay Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Set out from Vlore at 10:30 for a 7 to 8 hour private speedboat trip along the Karaburun Peninsula. Swim in Haxhi Ali Cave, stop at secluded bays, explore Blue Gem Cave, and spend two hours at Grama Bay. Your crew may include guides such as Helio, Vini, Kristi, Rafaela, or Mali.

“The best company in the city of Vlore and Whole albania!”

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10.Speed Boat Tour to Vlore’s Secret Blue Cave at Grama Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $78

Leave Vlore at 10:30 a.m. for a full day along the Karaburun Peninsula. Your skipper takes you to Haxhi Ali Cave, quiet bays, Smuggler’s Bay, the Blue Cave, and Grama Bay. Expect about 2.5 hours of boat travel, several swims, English service, and a small-boat feel even on busier departures.

“We had an incredible time on this tour! The scenery was breathtaking from start to finish, we stopped at multiple hidden gems throughout the trip, and each location left us completely speechless with its natural beauty. Even though we were a large group, everything was very well organized. We were divided into three different boats, which made the experience more personal and enjoyable. The tour guides were super friendly, knowledgeable, and always ready to help, which made the whole trip even better. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Vlore 😍 it’s the perfect way to explore the stunning coastline and discover places you wouldn’t find on your own.…”

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11.Private Full Day Boat Expedition to Grama Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend about eight hours on a private boat from Vlore with the Trips4Fun crew, exploring Haxhi Ali Cave, Dafina, Llovizi Bay, and Grama Bay. Snorkeling gear, water, soft drinks, beer, and snacks are included. Guides such as Geri, Albano, and Eugene tailor stops to your group, while lunch is up to you.

“Amazing experience! The Skipper Geri was fabulous and the Trips4fun staff were friendly and helpful! The trip was tailored to our preferences and we enjoyed each and every moment.”

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12.Private Half Day Boat Sazani Island & Haxhi Aliu Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

You’ll spend four hours on a private boat from Vlore, visiting Sazan Island, Saint Nicholas Bay, Haxhi Ali Cave, and Saint George’s Bay on Karaburun. Expect about two hours of boat travel, time for walking or swimming, coastal cliffs, snorkeling, bottled water, snacks, soda, and beer for adults.

“It was not what I expected. First, when we booked, I was told our hotel was out of range and we would need to pay additional money to be picked up. I agreed to this well in advance. However, on the day of the trip, it seemed to be a hassle. They were late to pick us up. I would have preferred, if it was such a hassle, to make our own arrangements for transportation. Then, we would have been on time. The skipper was nice, but didn’t talk much. Our first stop was Sazan Island. We arrived along with people on ferries. We did not realize we would be…”

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13.Vlore Private Boat Tour to Haxhi Ali Cave & Karaburun Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

Set out from Vlore with Olympia Tours on a private boat for Haxhi Ali Cave, St. Vasil Beach, and St. Koli Bay. You get about 20 minutes at the cave, 90 minutes at the beach, and an hour at the bay, plus bottled water, beer, Prosecco, and a snorkeling mask. Rough seas can make the ride uncomfortable.

“This was a very unpleasant experience. The first 40 minutes were spent being thrown around a small boat, as the driver went as fast as possible into huge waves. We were soaked and holding on for dear life. Our tail bones kept smacking against the seat. I asked the driver to slow down, he didn’t care. They blamed rough conditions but never offered to reschedule us. They took us out there with no warning of what was to come, no offer of a life vest. We got to the cave and we were told we can’t swim because of the environment, which is totally fine. But then the tour guide…”

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14.Private 6 H Boat Dafina Bay & Bear’s Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Spend six hours on a private boat from Vlore with your own group of up to six. Cruise through Karaburun-Sazan National Marine Park, enter Haxhi Ali Cave, snorkel at Bear Bay, and swim from Dafina Beach to Dafina Cave. Captain Daniel has been praised for taking time to show the coast’s special spots.

“Great day, the skipper was on top! He took the time to show us all the spots. Thank you for this experienceAuto-translated”

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