Karaburun Peninsula speed boat tour: Secret beaches and caves

Limestone cliffs, hidden caves, and water so clear you see the bottom.

A speed boat tour of the Karaburun Peninsula takes you to uncontaminated beaches and caves in southwestern Albania that most travelers never reach. The boat carries a professional guide, insurance coverage, and fuel. You swim and explore at Dafina Bay and the Cave of Haxhi Ali, with free time to photograph and dive. The tour runs seven to eight hours and welcomes children from age five.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore secret beaches and caves

• Visit the Cave of Haxhi Ali
• Pass by Dafina Bay
• Visit Dafina cave and swim

The experience

The boat leaves with a small group and heads straight for the Karaburun Peninsula's limestone coast. You'll reach the Cave of Haxhi Ali first: a karst cave carved into the cliffs near Cape Gjuhëz, where the rock formations rise straight from the water. The guide explains what you're looking at while the boat idles close enough to see inside. Then you move on to Dafina Bay, still one of the top wonders of the Albanian coast, where the water is shallow enough to see the seabed and the beach stays quiet because the speed boat is the only way in.

At Dafina Bay you get time to swim, explore the Dafina cave on foot, and take photographs without a schedule pushing you along. The boat carries music and good vibes on board. If you want fresh food and drinks, those are available for an extra cost depending on which option you chose at checkout. The professional guide stays with the group the whole time, and insurance covers everyone for the duration.

The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy: the speed boat moves fast and the sea can be rough. Service animals are welcome on board. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need them to reach the departure point. Children can join from age five.

What’s included

• Professional tour guide on board.
• fuel and all boat-related expenses.
• insurance coverage during the tour.
• music on board.
• free time to swim, explore caves and take photographs. Fresh food and a variety of drinks are available for purchase depending on which option you select at checkout.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (12 to 85 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 24

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by TRIPME.TODAY

Is this one for you?Book the Food, Beer & Drinks option if you want to spend the whole day on the water without stopping to eat elsewhere. Choose the Basic option if you prefer to pack light and skip the meal cost. The speed boat is not suitable for anyone with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy: the boat moves fast and the sea can be rough.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Cave of Haxhi Ali?

The Cave of Haxhi Ali is a karst cave formed in limestone cliffs in southwestern Albania, located in the Karaburun Peninsula near Cape Gjuhëz. The boat takes you close enough to see inside the cave opening from the water.

Can I bring my own food and drinks on the speed boat?

Bringing your own food on board is not allowed. Fresh food and a variety of drinks are available for purchase on the boat if you choose the Food, Beer & Drinks option at checkout.

How much time do I get to swim and explore at Dafina Bay?

The tour includes free time to swim, explore the Dafina cave, and take photographs at Dafina Bay. The exact duration depends on sea conditions and group pace, but you are not rushed through the stops.

What happens if I want to skip the food option?

You can book the Secret Beaches: Basic option, which includes the tour, guide, fuel, insurance and music on board without food and drinks. Fresh food and beverages are available to purchase separately if you change your mind.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the boat?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. Public transportation options are available nearby to reach the departure point.