Every evening from May to October, the same magic happens on the bay of Vlore: the sun drops behind the silhouette of Sazan Island, Karaburun glows pink, and the water turns to gold leaf. Watching it from the promenade is nice. Watching it from a boat in the middle of the bay, glass in hand, is something else entirely.
How the tour works
Boarding on the Vlore promenade in the late afternoon — the exact time shifts with the season to chase the sunset, and is confirmed on WhatsApp. The boat cruises out into the bay at an easy pace: along the coast, Sazan outlined on the horizon, the city lighting up behind you. Depending on the tour: a short swim offshore in still-warm water, a toast offered by the skipper (wine or a cool drink), soft music and endless golden light. Then the main event: engine at minimum, the sun touching the island's profile, and those ten minutes when nobody talks. Back at the pier as the first evening lights shimmer on the water. Duration 1.5–2 hours.
Indicative prices 2026
| Option | What is included | Indicative price |
|---|---|---|
| Shared sunset tour | 1.5–2h, bay cruise, toast | from €25 per person |
| Children 0–10 | on the shared tour | -30% |
| Private sunset | Boat all to yourselves — couples, proposals, anniversaries | quote on WhatsApp |
Prices indicative, confirmed exactly on WhatsApp. A private sunset for two costs less than you think: ask us for a quote — it is one of the requests we love most.
What is included
- Sunset boat cruise in the bay with a local skipper
- A toast on board (wine or soft drink)
- A short swim stop offshore, weather and season permitting
- Life jackets for everyone
- Departure time synchronised with the actual sunset
Who it is for (and who it is perfect for)
The sunset tour is the universal tour: couples (it is the default romantic evening in Vlore), families with children who cannot manage a full day, groups wanting to finish a beach day with something special, photographers chasing the right light. It combines perfectly with any morning tour: Sazan combo in the morning, sunset in the evening, and you have lived the whole bay in a day for about €55. It is also the right choice on arrival day: drop the bags, walk down to the promenade, and the holiday starts the correct way.
Season and booking
May to October, every evening the weather allows. In July and August book a few days ahead (seats are limited and everyone wants the same hour); in June and September same-day often works — but message us as soon as you know your date. Overcast sky? The tour still goes out if the sea is calm: sunsets with a few clouds are often the most spectacular. If the weather is genuinely bad, we reschedule to the first usable evening. One WhatsApp message and you are on board.
Frequently asked questions
What time does the sunset tour leave?
The time shifts with the season to chase the sunset: roughly between 5:30 and 7:00 pm. We confirm your exact boarding time on WhatsApp for your date — it is calculated on the real sunset, not a fixed clock.
Is the toast really included?
Yes — a glass of wine or a soft drink on board is included in the shared tour price. If you are celebrating something special (anniversary, proposal), say so in chat: the private version can be personalised.
Do we swim at sunset too?
Weather and season permitting, yes — a short stop offshore in still-warm end-of-day water. Bring swimwear even though it is not guaranteed: when it happens, it is the best swim of the day.
What if it is cloudy?
The tour still goes out if the sea is calm — cloudy sunsets are often the most dramatic and photogenic. If it actually rains or the wind is strong, we reschedule free to the first usable evening of your stay.
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Ready to set sail from Vlore?
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