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.

Options for this experience

2 options

From US$ 82 per person, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

Basic option at Grama Bay 10:30 Guide in English or Italian

Food, beer and drinks at Grama Bay 10:30 Guide in English or Italian

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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

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.

Times

• Every day 10:30

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Before you book

Group Up to 88

Live guide English and Italian

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

Cancellation and refunds Free 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.

Good to know

Low physical effort Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

Operated by TRIPME.TODAY

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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.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

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 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.

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.