Speed boat to Haxhi Ali Cave and Karaburun Beach from Vlore

Snorkel inside a legendary pirate's cave, then swim off wild Karaburun cliffs

A speed boat tour from Vlore to Haxhi Ali Cave and Karaburun Beach, with a skipper who shares the cave's history while you snorkel inside for around 20 minutes, then sail past rock formations to a beach with a restaurant and sunbeds. The trip runs 3 to 4 hours and includes fuel, insurance and safety gear. Food, drinks and sunbed rentals cost extra.

Step-by-step itinerary

Speed boat trip to cave and beach

• Board speedboat in Vlore
• Snorkel and explore Haxhi Ali Cave
• Listen to skipper's pirate tales
• Sail along Karaburun Peninsula
• Stop at beach with restaurant
• Relax with optional sunbeds and umbrellas
• Swim in crystal-clear waters
• Return to Vlore

The experience

The boat leaves Vlore and heads straight for Haxhi Ali Cave, where you spend about 20 minutes snorkeling and exploring the natural rock formations inside. Your skipper shares stories about the legendary pirate Haxhi Ali and the centuries of history the cave holds: the kind of detail that turns a swim into something you remember. The cave sits on the water, so entry is direct from the boat.

After the cave, you sail along the Karaburun Peninsula, watching the coastline shift from rocky cliffs to hidden beaches only reachable by sea. The boat stops at a beach with a private restaurant where you can order local food and drinks (bring cash, not all places take cards). Sunbeds and umbrellas are available for rent if you want shade. You swim in clear water, rest on the beach, and then head back to Vlore, a journey of about 30 minutes.

Life jackets and all safety gear come with the ticket. The skipper is experienced and the boat is built for comfort, so the ride itself is part of what you're paying for, not just the stops.

What’s included

• Fuel and all boat-related expenses.
• insurance coverage during the tour.
• life jackets and safety gear for all passengers.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 11:30 and 14:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (9 to 65 years) · Child (5 to 8 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 48

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 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

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Is this one for you?This is a shared boat tour with a skipper who narrates and navigates, so you're not driving. You're swimming and exploring at stops the boat reaches. It suits anyone who wants to see the cave and the coastline without renting their own boat or arranging transport, and works well for families with children from age 5 up, since the pace is set by the stops and the snorkeling time is short and supervised.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 8 years). Under 5: they 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 exactly happens inside Haxhi Ali Cave?

You snorkel and explore the natural rock formations for around 20 minutes while your skipper tells you about the pirate Haxhi Ali and the cave's history. The cave is a natural monument with centuries-old stories, and the skipper shares the local knowledge that brings them to life.

Can I bring my five-year-old on this speed boat?

Children are welcome from age 5 onward. Kids under 5 are not permitted. Life jackets and safety gear are provided for everyone on board.

What's included in the ticket and what costs extra?

The ticket covers fuel, insurance, life jackets and all safety equipment. Food, drinks and sunbed rentals at the beach restaurant are not included and cost extra: sunbeds can run up to €20. Bring cash, especially for those extras, since not all places accept cards.

How long is the whole trip?

The tour runs 3 to 4 hours total: you spend about 20 minutes snorkeling in the cave, then sail and swim at Karaburun Beach, with roughly 30 minutes for the return to Vlore.

Is this trip safe if I'm not a strong swimmer?

Life jackets and safety gear are provided and included. The skipper is experienced and the boat is designed for comfort and safety. The snorkeling inside the cave is brief and guided, and you can spend as much time as you want swimming at the beach or staying on the boat.