In Vlore everything runs on WhatsApp — the skippers, the operators, and us. It is the fastest route to a real answer, and it is the only channel we use. Here is exactly how it works.
How to reach us
Message us on WhatsApp at +39 351 476 6918 — the button on this page opens the chat with a pre-filled message you can edit. Prefer to talk? The same number takes calls; if we are down at the pier organising departures, leave a message and we call back. We answer in English and Italian, every day in season 8:00–21:00, and the median first reply is measured in minutes.
What to include in your first message
Even just “Grama Bay?” works — we will take it from there. But these four details get you a confirmed quote in a single exchange:
- Your dates — and whether they are flexible (the sea decides, flexibility pays)
- Group size — including children's ages (-30% discount under 10 and the right size of life jackets)
- Where you are staying — Vlore city, Radhimë, Orikum: it changes your most convenient boarding point
- What you want to see — or simply “a day at sea” and let us do the recommending
What happens next
We check live availability with the skippers and operators that fit your request and come back with one or two concrete options: the boat, the boarding time, the meeting point on the promenade (or Radhimë/Orikum), the exact confirmed price. You say yes; the operator holds your spot; you pay them directly on tour day. Uncertain weather, schedule changes, last-minute questions — everything gets solved in the same thread. No accounts, no apps, no online payment: our service is free for travellers.
Honest expectations
We live in Vlore and work on the pier: that means advice from people who actually take those boats — and it also means that on a rough-sea day our honest answer is “not today, tomorrow yes”. We will never sell you an outing in the wrong conditions just to close a booking: the bay is at its best in the right weather, and our job is to find it for you. If the right answer is “stay on Radhimë beach today”, that is what you will hear.
For operators and skippers
Have a boat and work in the bay of Vlore? Message the same number with “PARTNER” first and tell us what you offer. Expect us to come and see your trip — as regular customers, unannounced — before any guest is sent. That is our entire quality system, and it is non-negotiable.
Whatever brought you here — Grama Bay, the sunset, a boat all to yourselves — the next step is identical: open the chat and say hello.
Frequently asked questions
How fast do you actually reply?
Typically within minutes between 8:00 and 21:00 in season. Evening messages are answered first thing in the morning; urgent same-day requests (tonight's sunset, tomorrow's weather) are prioritised.
Does your service cost anything?
Never travellers. Operators pay us a referral fee on completed bookings; your confirmed price is the skipper's direct rate — with our vetting and assistance on top, free.
Can I book by phone or email?
Calls to +39 351 476 6918 are welcome. We do not book by email or web forms: WhatsApp keeps the quote, the confirmation, the boarding point and any weather changes in one thread you can show your skipper.
What languages do you speak?
English and Italian fluently; we manage well in other languages over text. Partner skippers operate in English as standard; many speak Italian — Italian visitors are at home in Vlore.