Sazan Island & Haxhi Ali Cave Speedboat Tour with Snorkeling

Set your own pace on the water: swim, snorkel, or explore at will

A private speedboat tour from Vlore to Sazan Island and Haxhi Ali Cave, lasting four to five hours, with a skipper guiding you through military ruins, pirate history, and hidden coves along the Karaburun Peninsula. You swim and snorkel in clear waters, stop at secluded beaches, and hear the stories behind each site without the schedule of a group tour.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Sazan Island and Karaburun Coast

• Travel to Sazan Island
• Swim and hike on Sazan Island
• Discover old military base remains
• Cruise to Haxhi Ali Cave
• Explore Haxhi Ali Cave
• Continue along Karaburun Peninsula
• Swim and relax at Karaburun beach

The experience

The boat leaves from Vlore and heads first to Sazan Island, where you can swim in the shallows, hike the trails for sea views, or walk among the remnants of an old military base. The skipper knows where the rare birds nest and what the protected marine life looks like up close. You decide how long to stay and what to do: some travelers spend the time in the water, others explore the island on foot.

From there, the speedboat takes you to Haxhi Ali Cave, a massive sea cave where your skipper tells you the legend of Haxhi Ali, the pirate who used it as a hideout. The cave's scale and the story behind it make the stop memorable in a way a guidebook alone cannot. Then you cruise along the Karaburun Peninsula's coastline (rugged cliffs, hidden coves, turquoise water), and stop at one of its best beaches to swim, snorkel, or simply sit on the shore. Snorkeling gear is provided, and the water is clear enough to see the marine life around you.

You get bottled water throughout the day, a life jacket, and two beers (or soft drinks if you prefer). The boat is a well-maintained speedboat built for comfort and safety. Because it is private, the itinerary bends to what you want to do that day. If you want to linger at one stop or skip another, the skipper works with you. The whole experience runs four to five hours, which leaves room for other plans in Vlore before or after.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• snorkeling equipment.
• life jacket.
• tour guide (English or Italian).
• two beers per adult over 18, or soft drinks for all ages.

Options for this experience

2 options

Explore Sazan Island and the Haxhi Ali Cave aboard a private boat tourUp to 7 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · 09:00, 11:30 and 14:30Pickup is included

Group size up to 11 peopleUp to 11 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · Available from 1 Jul 2027Pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 11:30 and 14:30Last departure this season: 15 Nov

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Vlora Boat Trip 3 Fiori

Is this one for you?Book the private option if you want to control how long you stay at each stop and what you do there. The speedboat does not follow a fixed schedule, so you can swim longer, hike more, or simply rest on a beach without the pace of a group.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

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 Sazan Island like when we get there?

Sazan Island is an undeveloped, protected area with peaceful shores, clear water for swimming, and hiking trails that climb toward sea views. You will also see remnants of a military base from its past, and if you watch carefully, rare birds and marine life that thrive in the protected waters.

What is the story of Haxhi Ali Cave?

Haxhi Ali Cave is a legendary hideout used by a pirate named Haxhi Ali. Your skipper shares the tale as you explore the massive cave, adding history and mystery to the stop.

Can we snorkel on this tour?

Yes, snorkeling equipment is provided and included. The waters are clear, and you will see marine life. You can snorkel at Sazan Island, along the Karaburun Peninsula, or at the beach stop, depending on where you want to spend your time in the water.

How does the private boat tour differ from a group tour?

A private tour means you set the pace and choose what to do at each stop. You are not following a fixed group schedule, so if you want to swim longer at one beach or skip a stop entirely, the skipper adjusts. You also travel with only the people in your party, not strangers.

What is included in the tour price?

The tour includes snorkeling equipment, a life jacket, bottled water throughout the day, and two beers per adult (or soft drinks). The skipper is your guide and handles the boat. Lunch and beach umbrellas are not included.