Family Boat Trips in Vlora: What to Know Before You Go
A boat trip is one of the easiest days out to do as a family on the Albanian Riviera — swimming stops, caves to point at, and scenery that keeps everyone looking up from their phones. Here is how to choose the right trip for your family and what to expect on the day.
Which tour suits a family?
Younger children
With small children, the half-day Haxhi Ali Cave and Karaburun tour is the sweet spot: about four to five hours, a famous cave, and calm coves to swim in, without the length of a full day at sea. It starts from 25 EUR per person, and children 0–10 pay 30% less.
Calm, shallow swimming
If your family likes to potter in the shallows, the Dafina Bay and Secret Beaches tour spends the day in sheltered, gentle water that warms quickly — good for beginners.
Older kids and teens
Older children usually love the full day and the sense of adventure at remote Grama Bay on the Grama Bay and Blue Cave tour, with its deep water and cliff inscriptions.
Your own private boat
For the most flexibility — your own pace, your own stops, nap times and snack breaks on your schedule — book any trip as a private charter. Private trips are priced by boat size for the whole group, which can work out well for a larger family.
Safety on board
Every trip carries life jackets in all sizes, including for children, and the crew shows everyone the safe places to get in and out of the water. Group sizes stay small, and the captains are licensed and know the coast and the conditions.
The child discount
Children aged 0 to 10 receive a 30% discount on every tour. On the half-day cave trip that brings a child’s place to well under the adult price — see the full price list for each tour.
What to pack for kids
Bring swimwear and a towel, plenty of sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses, water shoes for the pebble beaches, and a light layer for the breeze on the water. Drinking water and snorkeling gear are provided on board; you are welcome to bring your own snacks. On the full-day Grama Bay trip a light lunch can be added for 20 EUR per person when you book.
Tips for a happy day
Choose a calm morning, keep the first family trip to a half-day if the children are small, and let the crew know it is a family booking so they can pick easy swimming stops. There are no shops or facilities in the marine park, so pack what you need and take any litter home.
Frequently asked questions
Are the boat trips safe for children?
Yes. Life jackets are provided in all sizes, group sizes stay small, and the captains are licensed. Tell us the children’s ages when you book.
Is there a discount for children?
Children aged 0–10 receive a 30% discount on all tours.
Which boat trip is best for young kids?
The half-day Haxhi Ali Cave and Karaburun tour, or the calm, shallow water of the Dafina Bay tour. A private charter gives you the most flexibility.
Planning a day on the water with the family? Compare the tours, check the prices, and message us with your group’s ages — you pay on arrival at the Vlora waterfront.
