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The 15 Best Vlore Tours & Boat Trips

53 tours  ·  from $11

Vlore is a harbour town whose main attraction is what leaves the harbour. These 15 cover the Sazan and Karaburun runs, the cave trips and the coastal drives south, priced and clear about which ones the wind can cancel.

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 Vlore: Blue Cave and Grama Bay Adventures - Haxhi Ali Cave makes a strong opening
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From Vlore: Blue Cave and Grama Bay Adventures

5.Blue Cave and Grama Bay Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 583 reviews · 8 hours · from $90Top rated

Join Olympia Tours from Vlore for an eight-hour speedboat trip along the Karaburun Peninsula. Visit Haxhi Ali, Dafina, Seal, and Blue Gem caves, swim at quiet bays, and walk above Grama Bay. Guides including Arti, Helio, Ester, and Mali bring music, photos, local snacks, and helpful direction.

“Great trip, with amazing views and wonderful soeedboats They are simply the best and I really recommend this tour It’s a must do if you’re in vlore”

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Secret Blue Cave & Grama Bay - Speed Boat Tour - Leaving Vlorë on a small speedboat
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Secret Blue Cave & Grama Bay – Speed Boat Tour

6.Secret Blue Cave & Grama Bay – Speed Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 339 reviews · 7 hours · from $93

Ride from Vlorë to Haxhi Ali Cave, Dafina, Bristani, Englishman Bay, the Blue Cave, and Grama Bay. Swim, snorkel, eat simple snacks, and hear local stories from guides such as Aldo, Benjamin, Daniel, and Ladi. Expect a small boat, loud music, sun, and a bumpy ride.

“Unforgettable trip, wonderful places and the most important thing is the service that this company gave to us. Highly recommend👌🫶”

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ATV/QUAD TOUR VLORA - Starting behind Big Market near the Lungomare
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ATV/QUAD TOUR VLORA

7.ATV/QUAD TOUR VLORA

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 325 reviews · 3 hours

Ride a powerful quad from Rapid.al in Vlora with guides such as Jessi or Rafael. The three-hour route visits Zvernec Monastery, Dalan Beach, and Porto Novo, mixing forest tracks, hills, beach riding, history, and wide coastal views. Bring a B driving license and comfortable shoes.

“Amazing experience with Jess!!! Should definitely do it and I 100% recommend it!”

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Sarande: Boat Tour to Krorez with Snorkle&Drinks&Swimming - Turtle Cave and the first swim
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Sarande: Boat Tour to Krorez with Snorkle&Drinks&Swimming

8.Boat Tour to Krorez with Snorkle&Drinks&Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 324 reviews · 5h 30m · from $38

Leave Limani Port with Enzo Water Sport for a roughly six-hour speedboat trip along the Albanian Riviera. Guides such as Enzo, David, Dejvi, and Freddie lead stops at Turtle Cave, Kakome, Krorez, Soldier Bay, and Roidhea Bay, with snorkeling gear, a drink, fuel, and beach umbrellas included.

“I did this tour with my boyfriend and we really liked it. At the beach you have umbrella and beach beds. We tried the resto that the guide suggested and it was good too. The views are amazing and you have 30 min each time to swim. It’s a nice activity if you want to explore a little bit in a chill way.”

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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

9.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

10.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

11.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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Blue Gem Cave Speedboat Tour Vlore - Leaving Vlorë and reaching Haxhi Ali Cave
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Blue Gem Cave Speedboat Tour Vlore

12.Blue Gem Cave Speedboat Tour Vlore

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · 8 hours · from $94

Take a fast, full-day boat trip from Vlorë with stops at Haxhi Ali Cave, Blue Cave, Dafina Bay, Bristan, Englishman’s Bay, and Grama Bay. Guides such as Bushi, Edison, Olsen, and Teddy are praised for friendly service, photos, music, and safe boat handling.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Incredible boat trip with Tripme.today! This day was one of the highlights of our vacation! The speedboat trip to Gramma Bay beach exceeded all expectations. Skipper Olsen and his young assistant are a real dream team: caring, cheerful and attentive to detail. They created an atmosphere of real relaxation - with music, drinks, light snacks and a great mood on board. We swam in the Blue Cave, swam to secret beaches that are impossible to reach from the shore. And the culmination of the day was the incredible Gramma Bay beach - just a paradise! 💙 Everything was organized at the highest level. If you want bright emotions and…”

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Snorkeling 360 Experience in Sazan Island & Karaburun - The RIB ride from Vlorë to Sazan Island
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Snorkeling 360 Experience in Sazan Island & Karaburun

13.Snorkeling 360 Experience in Sazan Island & Karaburun

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 162 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $48

From Hotel Bologna in Vlorë, you travel by RIB boat to Sazan Island and Karaburun for swimming, snorkeling, beaches, and cave visits. The four-hour trip includes snorkel gear, water, and a soft drink, with stops at Devil’s Gorge, Saint Nicholas Bay, and Haxhi Ali Cave.

“Great day! Definitely worth doing while in vlore the water is perfect to snorkel :) your included soft drinks/waters and beers onboard Was our favourite day so far in Albania”

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Speed Boat Tour to National Park and Grama Bay - Starting in Vlorë and reaching Haxhi Ali Cave
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Speed Boat Tour to National Park and Grama Bay

14.Speed Boat Tour to National Park and Grama Bay

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

Set out from Vlore at 10:30 a.m. on a fast coastal boat to Haxhi Ali Cave, the Blue Cave, Grama Bay, and beaches along the Karaburun Peninsula. Expect swimming, snorkeling, music, and a full day on the water. Drinks and food may be available for an extra fee.

“We had a truly great day on the speed boat with friendly staff. We stopped at several beaches for great swimming, and went into two caves with the boat. But best of all was swimming into that magic blue cave, that was simply stunning!”

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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

15.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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