Sazan and Karaburun Boat Trips from Vlorë
From the Vlorë marina there are two speedboat trips with an English-speaking tour escort: one to Sazan Island and Karaburun, and one to Karaburun and the Haxhi Ali Cave only. Pick the first for island, swim, cave and beach in one outing. Pick the second for a shorter trip built around the cave and one beach.
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Sazan & Karaburun Islands Day Trip
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Departure · Vlorë Marina
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Check on Civitatis Karaburun Day Trip + Haxhi Ali Cave
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Departure · Vlorë Toursit Port
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The first trip adds Sazan Island and is the longer of the two. The second stays with Karaburun and the Haxhi Ali Cave and is shorter. Both include a speedboat, snorkel gear, drinks and an English-speaking tour escort, and both leave lunch out. Check the cave note in each listing, because the two do not say the same about swimming there.
The Sazan and Karaburun trip
According to the listing, the speedboat crosses Vlorë Bay to Sazan Island, with a stop for swimming and a drink on board. It then continues to the Haxhi Ali Cave and ends at a white-sand beach on Karaburun, with free time. The trip includes snorkel equipment, drinks on board and an English-speaking tour escort. Lunch is not included.
The Karaburun and Haxhi Ali trip
This trip goes first to the Haxhi Ali Cave, then to a beach on the Karaburun Peninsula, where there is free time to eat at nearby restaurants. The listing warns that, under local regulations, swimming and snorkelling are not allowed at the cave, so use the beach stop for time in the water. The trip does not include Sazan Island.
Getting to Vlorë without a car
Both trips start at the Vlorë marina, so you need to reach the city first. From Tirana, confirm the bus to Vlorë for your date. The listing asks you to arrive at least 15 minutes early, so plan some margin, and keep your return to Tirana open until you know when your chosen trip finishes.
Frequently asked questions
Which boat trip should I choose to see Sazan Island?
The Sazan and Karaburun trip. The trip to Karaburun and the Haxhi Ali Cave only does not include the island.
Can you swim in the Haxhi Ali Cave?
It depends on the listing. The Karaburun-only trip says swimming and snorkelling are not allowed at the cave under local regulations, while the longer trip describes a dip there. Confirm with the organiser what you will be able to do before counting on it.
Is lunch included on the boat trips?
No. Both listings leave lunch out. There is free time at Karaburun to eat.
Where do the boat trips start?
At the Vlorë marina, also called the tourist port. The listing gives the exact meeting point.
How do I prepare a day without a car?
Check the arrival stop, the final access to the place and the last departure back. That way you can choose where to spend more time.
