Speedboat Tour Vlorë: Grama Bay, Blue Cave & Swimming

Seven hours on the water, five caves and bays, no planning required

A speedboat tour departing from Vlorë that runs the length of the Karaburun Peninsula, stopping at Grama Bay, the Blue Gem Cave, Haxhi Ali Cave, and four other bays for swimming and snorkeling. The boat carries up to 20 people, a professional guide speaks English and Italian, and the operator provides life jackets, fuel, a guide, and drinks—you choose whether to add food and beer at checkout. Children from age 5 are welcome; hotel pickup is available on request.

Step-by-step itinerary

Speedboat tour along Albanian Riviera

• Start at TripMe.Today office in Vlorë
• Board speedboat at marina
• Visit Haxhi Ali Cave for snorkeling
• Swim at Gjiri i Inglezit beach
• Explore Dafina Bay and Dafina Cave
• Relax and snorkel at Bristan, English, Skalome, and Petruni Bays
• Swim and snorkel in Llovizi (Blue) Cave
• Enjoy Plazhi i Llovizit beach
• Discover ancient inscriptions and swim at Grama Bay
• Return to Vlorë

The Experience

You start at the TripMe.Today office on Lungomare in Vlorë and board the speedboat at the marina. The boat runs the Karaburun Peninsula coast for roughly seven to eight hours, stopping at Haxhi Ali Cave first—a 20- to 30-minute ride out—then moving through Gjiri i Inglezit, Dafina Bay and its cave, Bristan Bay, Skaloma Bay, and the Blue Gem Cave before finishing at Grama Bay. Each stop gives you time to swim, snorkel, or simply float in water so clear the bottom is visible from the surface.

Grama Bay is the final destination and the centerpiece: turquoise water, golden sand, and rock faces carved with inscriptions left by sailors over centuries. You'll have free time to explore, photograph, and swim. The boat carries life jackets and safety gear, a professional guide who speaks English or Italian, and drinks throughout the day. Food and beer are available on board for an additional cost if you choose the package option at checkout; the basic option includes the tour and drinks only.

The speedboat holds up to 20 people, so it's shared but not crowded. The operator has run tours for over ten years and includes fuel, insurance, and all boat expenses in the price. Hotel pickup and drop-off can be arranged when you book. Bring a swimsuit, sunscreen, and a towel; the caves and bays are open to the sea, so water conditions depend on the day.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English or Italian.
• life jackets and safety gear.
• fuel and all boat-related expenses.
• drinks throughout the day.
• free time to swim, snorkel, explore, and photograph at each stop.
• insurance coverage during the tour. Fresh food and a variety of drinks are available on the Food, Beer & Drinks option.
• the Basic option includes the tour and drinks only.

Good to know

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

Operated by TRIPME.TODAY

Is this one for you?Book the Food, Beer & Drinks option if you want a full day out without stopping for lunch; choose the Basic option if you prefer to bring your own food or eat light. The shared boat and fixed schedule mean you're not arranging transport or timing yourself—the guide handles the route and the stops, so a free afternoon becomes a complete coastal day.

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Top questions

What exactly is the Blue Gem Cave and why is it a highlight of the tour?

The Blue Gem Cave, also called Llovizi Cave, is a sea cave on the Karaburun Peninsula where sunlight reflects off the water and creates a luminous blue glow inside the rock chamber. It's a stop where you swim and snorkel directly in the cave's crystal-clear waters, surrounded by the play of light on the stone formations.

Is this tour suitable for children, and what's the age requirement?

Children are welcome from age 5 onward. Children under 5 are not permitted. Life jackets and safety gear are provided for all passengers, and a professional guide is on board throughout the day.

What's included in the two package options, and what costs extra?

Both the Grama Bay Food, Beer & Drinks option and the Grama Bay Basic option include the speedboat tour, guide, life jackets, fuel, insurance, and drinks. The Food, Beer & Drinks option adds fresh food and a variety of drinks; the Basic option does not. Sunbeds and umbrellas are not included in either option.

Can the tour operator arrange hotel pickup from my accommodation in Vlorë?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are available upon request. Mention this when you book, and the operator will confirm the details with you.

What is Grama Bay, and why is it called the crown jewel of the tour?

Grama Bay is a sheltered bay on the Karaburun Peninsula with turquoise water, golden sand, and dramatic cliffs. It's the final and longest stop on the tour, famous for its history—ancient inscriptions carved into the rocks by sailors—and its calm, clear waters ideal for swimming and snorkeling.