If you take only one boat trip from Vlore, take this one. Grama Bay is the most celebrated cove on the entire Albanian coast — an amphitheatre of white cliffs over water that shifts from turquoise to cobalt — and the only way to reach it is by sea. The trip is long, spectacular, and remembered for years.
How the day runs
Morning boarding on the Vlore promenade (usually between 8:00 and 9:00 — the exact point is confirmed on WhatsApp). The speedboat skirts the Karaburun peninsula and the sequence of wonders begins: Dafina Bay, the wild cove many travellers search for by name and which here is a swim stop; Brusan Bay, with its small cave and glass-green water; the Lloraja Pass, where the cliffs open and the coastline changes face. And then Grama Bay: landing on the white pebble beach, free hours to swim, snorkel and walk up to the panoramic point, beneath cliffs that have sheltered hideouts and artefacts since antiquity. Return to Vlore in the late afternoon, between 5 and 6 pm.
Indicative prices 2026
| Option | What is included | Indicative price |
|---|---|---|
| Shared speedboat | 8h, skipper, all swim stops | from €80 per person |
| Private with skipper | Boat all to yourselves, tailored itinerary and timing | from €805 per group |
| Children 0–10 | on the shared tour | -30% |
Prices indicative, confirmed exactly on WhatsApp. Lunch not included (bring a picnic or ask us about lunch options). Private boats usually take up to 8–12 people depending on the vessel: the price is per group, not per person.
What is included
- Full day on a speedboat with a local skipper who knows every metre of this coast
- Swim stops at Dafina Bay, Brusan Bay and Lloraja Pass (weather permitting)
- Landing and free time at Grama Bay — normally 2–3 hours
- Life jackets and full safety equipment for everyone
- On the private option: flexible itinerary — more time wherever you want it
Shared or private?
The shared tour from €80 is the simplest way: book your seat and step aboard. The private Grama Bay from €805 per group is something else: the boat is yours, the skipper shapes the stops around your pace, and split between 8–10 friends it costs about the same per head as the shared tour — with the bay (almost) to yourselves. For big families, stag/hen groups and groups of friends it is the option we always recommend.
When to go and what to bring
Season May–October; June and September deliver the perfect mix of warm sea and half-empty coves. The tour is weather-dependent: in rough seas skippers honestly reschedule — book early in your stay to leave room to move. Bring: swimwear, towel, reef shoes (the pebbles are beautiful but sharp), high-factor sunscreen, water and a packed lunch, snorkel mask if you have one. At Grama there is nothing: no bar, no umbrellas, no signal. Which is precisely the point.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Grama Bay cost more than the other tours?
Because it is far: almost two hours of navigation each way along the whole Karaburun peninsula, with three swim stops before arrival. It is an 8-hour day versus the 4–5 hours of the bay tours — and the coastal scenery alone is worth the price.
Do we actually land and stay on the beach?
Yes — the tour includes landing at Grama Bay with 2–3 hours of free beach time. The beach is white pebbles, wild and unserviced: bring everything you need, including reef shoes and some improvised shade.
What are Dafina Bay, Brusan Bay and the Lloraja Pass?
The three spectacular stops along the route: Dafina Bay is the most-searched wild cove of the Karaburun coast, Brusan Bay has a small cave and glass-green water, the Lloraja Pass is the scenic gap through the cliffs. On shared tours they are swim stops; on the private tour you stay as long as you like.
What if the sea is rough?
Skippers assess conditions every morning: if the southern coast is not safely navigable, the tour is rescheduled to another day (or refunded by the operator). June and September statistically have the calmest seas.
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