If you sail southern Albania, you almost certainly start here: Marina Orikum, inside the Vlorë lagoon, is where most of our partner fleets keep their yachts — protected, practical, and one hour's sail from the first Karaburun coves.
The base, practically
Getting there: Orikum is ~2.5 hours by road from Tirana airport (TIA); we arrange transfers on request, quoted with the boat. Check-in: Saturday afternoon is the standard; we're on the dock for the handover, technical briefing and route talk. Provisioning: supermarkets and the Vlorë market are minutes away — we send a provisioning list matched to your crew before you arrive. Facilities: fuel dock, water and power on the pontoons, haul-out and technical support — which is why the fleets base here. The first night: many crews sleep aboard Saturday, do a short Sunday shakedown to a Karaburun anchorage, and start the 7-day route properly on Monday.
Indicative prices from Vlorë 2026
| Boat type | Indicative price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bareboat sailing yacht | from €1,500/week | typical €2,200–4,500 |
| Catamaran | from €3,000/week | skipper €150–200/day optional |
| Luxury crewed yacht | from €4,000–15,000+/week | tailored quote |
Indicative 2026 prices — the final quote from the fleet follows your dates. Airport transfers, provisioning and one-way options (where available) are quoted with the boat.
Why start in Vlorë rather than Saranda
Choice: the largest pool of partner boats is here, so your dates match more yachts and better prices. Logistics: same distance from Tirana airport as Durrës, with the coast's best sailing ground starting at the marina exit. And Karaburun — the week's highlight for most crews — is the very first landfall, not the last.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Marina Orikum from the airport?
Tirana airport (TIA) is about 2.5 hours by road. We arrange private transfers on request, quoted together with the boat; rental cars also work well, with parking at the marina.
Is there enough choice of boats in Vlorë?
It's the largest charter base for southern Albania: most of our partner fleets keep their yachts here — monohulls, catamarans and crewed options. More boats per date means better matching and better prices for you.
Can we board on a day other than Saturday?
Saturday-to-Saturday is the standard charter week, but shoulder-season fleets are often flexible — tell us your real dates and we check what can be arranged before you book flights.
We only have one day in Vlorë — what then?
This site is exclusively for multi-day charters (a week or more). Single-day trips aren't our format — we focus on what we do best: full-week charters from Vlorë to Karaburun, the Riviera and Ksamil.
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