Vlore Tours, Boat Trips & Things to Do
Wondering what to do in Vlore? The city is a working Albanian port with a long promenade, and almost every good day here begins by leaving it on a boat. Speedboats cross the Bay of Vlore to the Karaburun peninsula — Albania's only marine national park, uninhabited, reachable no other way — stopping at the Haxhi Ali sea cave, the ancient quarry at Grama Bay and a run of beaches with no road behind them, for €27–€45 shared or €299–€419 for a private boat. Sazan island, a Cold War military base opened to visitors only in 2015, is on most of the same itineraries. Snorkelling trips cost €36–€40, sunset cruises with a glass of wine about €32. On land, the Llogara pass climbs to a thousand metres of pine forest above the Riviera and is where the paragliders launch (€129), while day trips run south to Himara, Porto Palermo and the Blue Eye (€45–€85) or inland to Berat. In town itself: Independence Square, the Muradie mosque of 1542, the view from Kuzum Baba, and the monastery on Zvernec island at the end of a wooden footbridge. Two days is enough. Compare every Vlore boat trip and tour below by rating and price.
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All experiences in Vlore — FAQ
What are the top things to do in Vlore?
By traveller reviews: the speedboat trip to Haxhi Ali cave and the Karaburun peninsula, Sazan island with its abandoned military tunnels, snorkelling at Grama Bay, the drive over the Llogara pass into the Albanian Riviera, the Zvernec monastery on its lagoon island, and Independence Square in the city centre. Compare all of them below.
How many tours and activities are there in Vlore?
Around 104 tours are bookable in Vlore, and the great majority are boat trips into the Karaburun-Sazan marine park. On Excurgo you can compare the best-rated options — shared speedboats, private charters, snorkelling, paragliding and Riviera day trips — in one place.
How much does a boat tour from Vlore cost?
Shared speedboat trips to Haxhi Ali cave, Sazan and Karaburun cost €27–€45 for a half day. Full-day guided boat tours to Grama Bay and the Blue Cave run €69–€85, snorkelling trips €36–€40, sunset cruises about €32, and private boats €299–€419 for the whole vessel.
Is Vlore worth visiting?
The city itself is ordinary — a port with a promenade and a lot of new concrete. What makes it worth two days is what sits opposite: the Karaburun peninsula and Sazan island, which together form the wildest protected coast in the Adriatic and can only be reached from here.
Do Vlore tours offer free cancellation?
Most boat trips can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours ahead, and operators cancel themselves when the bora wind gets up and the crossing turns rough. Private charters and paragliding flights sometimes ask for longer notice — check the individual listing.