Speed boat tour Vlore: Sazan Island, Haxhi Ali Cave, Karaburun

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Duration4h–5h

GroupUp to 100

LanguagesEN · IT

Mobile ticketAccepted

Inside Haxhi Ali Cave, then into the Karaburun's crystal waters

A speed boat tour from Vlore takes you to three stops in four to five hours: Sazan Island for snorkeling or hiking, Haxhi Ali Cave where you spend about ten minutes inside learning the pirate legend from your skipper, and a beach on the Karaburun Peninsula for swimming in clear water. The boat is fully insured and licensed; life jackets, a local guide in English or Italian, and all fuel are included. Lunch and drinks are available at a restaurant on the final beach, and you can add snorkeling gear or drinks at checkout.

4h–5h

Step-by-step itinerary

Speed boat trip and island exploration

Explore Sazan Island beach and snorkeling
Hike trails and visit former military base
Observe wildlife in protected areas
Visit Haxhi Ali Cave and learn history
Sail along Karaburun Peninsula
Stop at Karaburun beach for swimming
Enjoy local food at private restaurant
Return to Vlore by boat

The Experience

The boat leaves Vlore and heads first to Sazan Island, where you choose between snorkeling in the shallows, hiking the trails for views across the sea, or exploring the remains of a former military base on your own. The island sits in a protected marine zone, so you'll see bird species and fish that don't appear on mainland beaches. After an hour or so there, you reboard and head toward the cave.

Haxhi Ali Cave is where the route narrows into something stranger. You motor into the mouth of a sea cave and spend about ten minutes inside, surrounded by the rock formations the water has carved over centuries. Your skipper tells you the history of Haxhi Ali, the legendary pirate the cave is named for—a story that belongs to this place and not to any guidebook. Then you're back on the water, heading south along the Karaburun Peninsula. The ride takes you past wild rock walls and empty beaches, the kind of coastline that looks untouched because most of it is.

The final stop is a beach on the peninsula where a private restaurant sits right on the sand. You swim in water so clear you see the bottom, and you can order lunch and drinks there. Umbrellas and deck chairs cost extra and aren't run by the tour operator, so bring a hat if you want shade without paying. The ride back to Vlore takes about thirty minutes. The whole day runs four to five hours, and you'll need to be at the office five minutes before departure.

What’s included

Fully insured speed boat and modern licensed vessel.
life jackets for all passengers.
local guide in English or Italian.
all fuel and operational costs.
free luggage drop-off at the office during the tour.
premium sound system onboard.
swimming at Karaburun Peninsula beach.
access to Sazan Island for snorkeling, hiking or self-guided exploration of the former military base.
entry to Haxhi Ali Cave with skipper commentary on the pirate legend.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Vlora Boat Trip 3 Fiori

Is this one for you?Book the Plus Package if you want snorkeling gear and drinks included; choose the Classic Tour if you'd rather bring your own supplies and keep the price lower. The speed boat moves fast and the cave stop is brief, so this suits travelers who want motion and variety over a slow-paced float—the four to five hours pack three distinct stops and a full coastline into one morning or afternoon.