From Vlore: Sazan Island, Haxhi Ali Cave & Karaburun Peninsula Pirate Ship Tour

This full-day pirate ship tour departs from Vlore and covers three natural landmarks along the Albanian Riviera: Sazan Island, the Haxhi Ali Cave, and the Karaburun Peninsula. Sazan, a former military island at the mouth of Vlore Bay, remained closed to the public for decades and retains bunkers and restricted-zone infrastructure from its Cold War past. The Karaburun Peninsula forms part of a protected marine park, one of the few in Albania. For visitors exploring Tirana attractions and the wider Albanian coast, this tour offers a structured way to reach sites that are otherwise inaccessible without a boat.

The route includes a stop at Haxhi Ali Cave, a sea cave accessible from the water, known for its rock formations and clear coastal waters suited to swimming. The vessel used is a traditional-style wooden boat. Tickets cover the boat journey, guided commentary, and scheduled stops for swimming. Departure and return are both from Vlore port.