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The 15 Best Haxhi Ali Cave Tours

26 tours  ·  from $22

The cave is a sea arch big enough to take a boat inside, at the tip of the Karaburun peninsula. These 15 differ on whether you go in or look from outside, what else the run includes, and how rough the crossing is likely to be.

Vlorë: Sazan Island, Haxhi Ali Cave, and Karaburun Boat Tour - Meeting TripMe.Today on Vlorë’s waterfront
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Vlorë: Sazan Island, Haxhi Ali Cave, and Karaburun Boat Tour

1.Sazan Island, Haxhi Ali Cave, and Karaburun Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,170 reviews · 5 hours · from $35Our pick

Set out from Vlorë on a modern speedboat with an Albanian, English, or Italian-speaking guide. Visit Sazan Island’s former military site, enter Haxhi Ali Cave, then spend about 2.5 hours swimming at Karaburun. Guides such as Benjamin, Daniel, Oresti, and Henry are known for safe driving, stories, music, and friendly service.

“One of the best boat tour experiences I’ve had so far, and without a doubt the best hosts I’ve seen. The scenery looked exactly like Instagram reels or wallpaper photos, crystal blue water, green islands, stunning coastal views, and great music. We were lucky to visit the cave by ourselves since it was off-season, which made the experience even more special. Eri and Nerat contacted us on a day before to ask if we could postpone by an hour because it had rained heavily and the sea was unstable. They genuinely wanted us to have the best and safest experience, which says a lot about their professionalism. Both Eri and…”

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Vlorë: Sazan Island, Haxhi Ali Cave, and Karaburun Boat Tour - Meeting TripMe.Today on Vlorë’s waterfront
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Vlorë: Sazan Island, Haxhi Ali Cave, and Karaburun Boat Tour

2.Sazan Island, Haxhi Ali Cave, and Karaburun Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 947 reviews · 5 hours · from $35

Meet TripMe.Today on Vlorë’s waterfront for a fast, fun boat trip to Sazan Island, Haxhi Ali Cave, and Karaburun. Your Albanian, English, or Italian-speaking crew handles the boat and safety gear, while you swim, walk beaches, hear local history, and enjoy music on the ride.

“Žinoma! Štai jūsų atsiliepimo vertimas į anglų kalbą: --- I really enjoyed the tour – it was a great and fun experience that left me with only positive emotions. The staff was friendly, helpful, and cheerful 🤩”

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Vlore: Haxhi Ali Cave, Karaburun Speedboat Tour & Snorkeling - Inside Haxhi Ali Cave for about 20 minutes
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Vlore: Haxhi Ali Cave, Karaburun Speedboat Tour & Snorkeling

3.Haxhi Ali Cave, Karaburun Speedboat Tour & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 867 reviews · 4 hours

Set out from Vlora with guides such as Kola, Aldo, or Steven for a fast boat ride to Haxhi Ali Cave. Enter the huge cavern, hear its story, then spend time swimming and snorkeling at Shen Vasil Beach on the Karaburun Peninsula. The cave is now closed to swimming by local authorities.

“Was a great experience thanks to Cola and Nardi! Would highly recommend”

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From Vlore: Haxhi Ali Cave & Karaburun Beach Speedboat Tour - The speedboat ride from Vlore to Karaburun
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From Vlore: Haxhi Ali Cave & Karaburun Beach Speedboat Tour

4.Haxhi Ali Cave & Karaburun Beach Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 791 reviews · 4 hours · from $22Best value

From Olympia Tiki Bar in Vlore, speed by boat to Haxhi Ali Cave, then spend time at St. Vasil Beach and walk to the quieter St. Koli Bay. Expect clear water, pebbly shores, music, and friendly drivers such as Brendo, Kristi, Santi, and Mali.

“It was a really nice experience! Santo is the nicest guide and tried to make this trip worthwhile for everybody! The nature and scenery are amazing. I could have stayed there all day. Highly recommend! :)”

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From Vlora: Daily Cruise in Sazan,Karaburun & Haxhi Ali Cave - Karaburun Peninsula: the main event
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From Vlora: Daily Cruise in Sazan,Karaburun & Haxhi Ali Cave

5.From Vlora: Daily Cruise in Sazan,Karaburun & Haxhi Ali Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 249 reviews · 450 minutes - 11 hours · from $29

Sail from Vlora through the Karaburun-Sazan National Marine Park, with about three hours at Karaburun for swimming and lunch, a panoramic pass by Haxhi Ali Cave, and a view of private Sazan Island. The boat has three decks, a bar, music, and optional pickup from Durrës and Golem.

“Staff was great! Tour was great! Must do when in Vlore!”

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Vlorë: Haxhi Ali Cave & Karaburun SpeedBoat Tour - Entering Haxhi Ali Cave
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Vlorë: Haxhi Ali Cave & Karaburun SpeedBoat Tour

6.Haxhi Ali Cave & Karaburun SpeedBoat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 199 reviews · 4 hours · from $34

Ride from Vlorë to Haxhi Ali Cave, hear pirate tales from an English, Italian, or Albanian-speaking guide, then cruise the Karaburun Peninsula for swimming, snorkeling, and beach time. Benjamin and Layde have both earned praise for their friendly care. Bring food, since the beach restaurant is closed.

“The magnificent cave of haxhi ali A very beautiful cave to visit in vlore! The skkiper was great also the welcoming staff! Lets say the highlight of my vaccation”

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Vlore: Sazan Island, Haxhi Ali Cave & Karaburun by Speedboat - Leaving Vlorë Port by speedboat
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Vlore: Sazan Island, Haxhi Ali Cave & Karaburun by Speedboat

7.Sazan Island, Haxhi Ali Cave & Karaburun by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 165 reviews · 5 hours · from $50

From Vlorë Port, a small speedboat takes you to Sazan Island, Haxhi Ali Cave, and Dhimkusht Beach. Swim in clear water, hear local stories, and enjoy snacks, drinks, and free time with guide Matias or another multilingual skipper.

“Best tour guide, Matias was kind and funny. If you want to visit the caves definitely choose him! 🇨🇿 here:-)”

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Speed Boat Trip to Sazan Island, Haxhi Ali Cave and Karaburun - Haxhi Ali Cave and the stories behind the name
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Speed Boat Trip to Sazan Island, Haxhi Ali Cave and Karaburun

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

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

Leave Vlore by speedboat for Sazan Island’s former military base, Haxhi Ali Cave, and Karaburun’s Saint Vasil beach. Expect fast boat rides, swimming stops, local stories, and optional restaurant food. Snorkel and scuba equipment are advertised, but confirm availability before departure.

“They lied to us that snorkeling equipment was on offer. We stayed 15 min in Sazan (nothing was said and you could not go up to the military base...) and 10 in the cave. We went to complain two days in a row to the Enterprise that made the trip and we were told that we would be returned 50% of the trip... and that is already 3 days and nothing.Auto-translated”

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From Vlore: Haxhi Ali Cave&Karaburun Speedboat Tour - Haxhi Ali Cave, a 20-minute stop with a strict swimming rule
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From Vlore: Haxhi Ali Cave&Karaburun Speedboat Tour

9.Haxhi Ali Cave&Karaburun Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 128 reviews · 4 hours · from $47

Take a four-hour speedboat trip from Vlore with guides such as Aldo, Kristi, Armi, or Erike. Visit Haxhi Ali Cave, then spend 2.5 hours swimming, snorkeling, and walking along pebbly Karaburun beaches. Expect lively boat handling, open sea, and no food or snorkel gear included.

“kristi, Thank you for the great trip. We really enjoyed it. I would highly recommend this trip.”

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From Vlorë: Haxhi Ali Cave and Karaburun Speedboat Trip - Leaving Orikum Marina on a small speedboat
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From Vlorë: Haxhi Ali Cave and Karaburun Speedboat Trip

10.Haxhi Ali Cave and Karaburun Speedboat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 102 reviews · 4 hours · from $45

Join a multilingual guide, often Dario, for a four-hour speedboat trip from Orikum Marina to Haxhi Ali Cave and Karaburun. Snorkel with provided gear, swim at quiet coves, and spend 90 minutes at a beach tavern. Bring cash, swimwear, sunscreen, and a towel.

“Dario ha sido un guía excepcional, muy simpático, muy atento y con muchas ganas de contarnos cosas de Albania! Sin duda repetiríamos!!”

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Vlore: Explore Sazan Island & Haxhi Ali Cave by Speedboat - Setting off from Vlore on a fast coastal ride
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Vlore: Explore Sazan Island & Haxhi Ali Cave by Speedboat

11.Explore Sazan Island & Haxhi Ali Cave by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 84 reviews · 5 hours · from $35

Join Armando Speedboat Adventure for a five-hour trip from Vlore to Sazan Island, Haxhi Ali Cave, and Karaburun’s coast. Walk among abandoned military remains, snorkel in clear water, swim at a beach, and enjoy a drink and guide-led stories.

“It was absolutely wonderful, the landscapes were breathtaking, our boat driver was very funny and kind. I fully recommend !!”

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Speed Boat Trip to Karaburun, Haxhi Ali Cave and Sazan Island - Sazan Island: beach time beside a former military base
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Speed Boat Trip to Karaburun, Haxhi Ali Cave and Sazan Island

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

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

Cruise from Vlore by licensed speedboat to Sazan Island, Haxhi Ali Cave, and Karaburun-Sazan Marine Park. Swim in clear water, hear the story of pirate Haxhi Ali, and relax at a beach stop. Guides such as Sandri and Benji lead the English-language trip.

“Sazan island for 3 and half hour was too much. It was not worth in this hot weather with kids. Looks like they have some deal with the restaurant of the island.”

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Vlore: Haxhi Ali Cave, Sazan Island, and Karaburun Tour - Inside Haxhi Ali Cave for 20 minutes
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Vlore: Haxhi Ali Cave, Sazan Island, and Karaburun Tour

13.Haxhi Ali Cave, Sazan Island, and Karaburun Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 61 reviews · 2 hours

Take a private speedboat from Olympia Tiki Bar in Vlorë to Haxhi Ali Cave, with guides such as Santi, Aldo, Brandon, and Ermal leading the way. You get time to swim or take photos, then cruise past Karaburun beaches, bunkers, and former military sites without giving up half your day.

“It’s was amazing, guides were great. The swim in the cave was perfect for a hot day.”

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Vlore Speedboat Tour to Haxhi Ali Cave - Haxhi Ali Cave, the trip’s main event
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Vlore Speedboat Tour to Haxhi Ali Cave

14.Vlore Speedboat Tour to Haxhi Ali Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $27Top rated

From Olympia Tours in Vlore, ride about 40 minutes by speedboat to Haxhi Ali Cave, then stop at Karaburun’s rocky coves and beaches. Guides such as Santi, Steven, Cola, and Helio lead the outing in English. Bring water shoes, a towel, and money for food or an umbrella.

“The sites we saw we're beautiful. We went to a little beach and the cave. And the hosts we're amazing! We really enjoyed it!”

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Panoramic Tour & Snorkeling in Haxhi Ali Cave & Karaburun - Finding the Vlore meeting point
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Panoramic Tour & Snorkeling in Haxhi Ali Cave & Karaburun

15.Panoramic Tour & Snorkeling in Haxhi Ali Cave & Karaburun

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $36

Set out from Vlore at 9:00 am by boat for Haxhi Ali Cave, where you can swim for about 30 to 40 minutes, then spend several hours at Shen Vasil Beach on Karaburun. Guides such as Erald and Aldo are praised for friendly service, though the meeting point can be hard to spot.

“Great experience, ride on an amazing boat with beautiful scenery and our guide Erald was great and very helpful. We recommend 100%. Thank you very much.Auto-translated”

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