Boat Tours in Puglia: 15 Days Out That Repay the Slot

1.Polignano a Mare: Speedboat Cruise to Caves with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,382 reviews · 2 hours · from $35Our pick

Set out from Cala Ponte Marina on a two-hour, seven-meter speedboat cruise along Polignano a Mare’s cave-filled coast. A local skipper such as Giuseppe or Claudio guides you past Lama Monachile, Grotta Palazzese, Hermit’s Rock, and other sea caves, with time for swimming, music, wine, and snacks. Choose a shared or private outing.

“Very nice guide and great tour with a stop for swimming. Definitely recommend!”

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2.Polignano a Mare: Cave Boat Tour with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,891 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $47

Set out from San Vito for a 1.5-hour speedboat trip past Grotta Azzurra, Lama Monachile, Grotta Palazzese, and other coastal caves. Expect a friendly Italian or English-speaking crew, a swimming stop with floats and ladders, and a Prosecco aperitif with local snacks. Private and small-group options are available.

“Good experience, nice staff, beautiful views, great communication with the owner. 10 of 10! Highly recommend.”

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3.Polignano a Mare: Boat Trip, Swim & Cave with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,300 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $35

Set out from Polignano a Mare on the Dorino boat for a 1.5-hour cruise past Grotta Palazzese, Lama Monachile, and several sea caves. Your guide speaks English, Italian, or French, and the trip includes a swim stop, snorkeling mask, Prosecco, and Apulian taralli. Boats carry no more than 10 people.

“Skipper was great fun and told us some nice stories. Really enjoyed it.”

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4.Polignano a Mare boat tour emotions, caves, diving and appetizers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,022 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42Top rated

Cruise from San Vito along Polignano a Mare’s dramatic coast, entering sea caves such as Grotta Azzurra and Grotta Piana. The small boat carries up to 10 people, with swimming, snorkeling gear, a shower, music, local commentary, and a simple Prosecco-and-taralli aperitivo. Captains such as Nicholas, Christian, and Valerio are known for friendly, entertaining guiding.

“It’s a great short experience if you don’t have much time which includes a boat tour of the main caves followed by a quick swim and a wine and snack on board before heading back.”

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5.Boat tour of the Polignano a Mare caves with aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 595 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Cruise from San Vito past Cala Paura, Grotta Azzurra, Lama Monachile, Grotta Palazzese, and Scoglio dell’Eremita. Your skipper shares local stories, guides the boat into sea caves, and serves taralli with prosecco. The 90-minute ride may include a short swim stop, but snorkeling is not included.

“Great experience and accommodating due to poor weather. It was a nice addition to our day and a fun trip.”

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6.Polignano a Mare: Boat Cruise to Scenic Caves with Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 550 reviews · from $46

Set out from Cala Ponte Marina for a 90-minute speedboat cruise along Polignano a Mare’s coast. Your Italian or English-speaking skipper takes you into caves such as Grotta Azzurra and Grotta Palazzese, with swimming time, soft drinks, local snacks, and Prosecco. Captains including Nicola and Giuseppe have earned praise for their boat handling and friendly style.

“We spent a wanderful time on the boat. The captain was very charming :)”

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7.Polignano a Mare: Boat Tour of the Caves – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 427 reviews · 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Cruise from Polignano a Mare with a small group of up to 14 people, passing Domenico Modugno’s statue, the Bourbon-era panorama, Grotta Palazzese, and several sea caves. Guides such as Alessandro, Francesco, Cosimo, Nero, and Elise may share local stories, play music, offer prosecco and snacks, and stop for a swim when sea conditions allow.

“Excellent tour of the caves with a great guide and skipper! We visited multiple caves and heard a few great stories about each spot.”

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8.Boat trip to the Polignano a Mare caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 395 reviews · 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.) · from $42

From Calaponte Marina, cruise Polignano a Mare’s limestone coast with guides such as Claudio, Pietro, or Giuseppe. Enter caves including Grotta Palazzese and Pigeons Cave, hear stories about Volare and cliff diving, then stop for an optional Adriatic swim. The boat holds no more than 10 people and returns to the marina.

“The caves were fantastic, some u set the city. The guide knowledgeable. The cool ocean breeze and swimming in the Adriatic was delightful! I highly recommend this tour!”

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9.Polignano Sea Caves: Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 310 reviews · 2 hours · from $38

Set out from San Vito with Venture Vibes for a two-hour cruise along Polignano a Mare’s cliffs and caves. Expect stops near Grotta Azzurra, Grotta delle Rondinelle, Lama Monachile, Grotta Palazzese, and quieter coves, plus a swim, snorkeling gear, Prosecco, and soft drinks. Captains such as Piero lead the trip, with audio commentary available in several languages.

“Being on the boat to see the coast from a distance was great. Good commentary. The trip was cancelled due to bad weather on the first day. However I was able to book next day with no difficulties.”

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10.Bari by boat: admire the city from the sea with Aperitivo

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 256 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $53

Set out from Bari’s historic center on a blue vintage gozzo with an English- or Italian-speaking skipper. Over about 1.5 hours, you’ll cruise the waterfront, pause near the Basilica di San Nicola for Prosecco or white wine and taralli, and swim if weather allows. Skippers, including Claudio, Antonella, and Raimondo, are friendly hosts rather than formal tour guides.

“Our Skipper Antonella was a very friendly and nice Person. We had very good conversations. Thank you Antonella for that nice Trip 🙏😎🇮🇹. Melanie&Zoltán🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️”

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11.Polignano a Mare: Catamaran Tour with Aperitif & Local Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 249 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $63

Spend 2.5 hours aboard Almarano’s clean, spacious catamaran, cruising past Lama Monachile, Grotta Palazzese, the Hermit’s Rock, and Cala Port’Alga. Guides such as Magda, Daniele, and Vittoriana serve focaccia, mozzarella, fruit, and drinks before a swim and paddleboard stop near Cala Corvino.

“This was a highlight of our 7 days in Puglia Region! The guides were fantastic the Aprtitif and endless drinks were amazing. So nice to taste local food of the region. Do not hesitate in booking this tour we even got paddle boards was beautiful. Highly recommend thank you!!!!”

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12.Santa Maria di Leuca: Capo di Leuca Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 245 reviews · 3 hours · from $41

Set out from Santa Maria di Leuca with skipper Matteo or Vincenzo for a three-hour cruise past the Adriatic and Ionian caves. You’ll see the lighthouse, Punta Meliso, Punta Ristola, and named sea caves, with time for swimming and snorkeling. The tour includes a skipper, live commentary in three languages, and often music, drinks, and a sunset aperitivo.

“We went for a trip with Matteo based on previous reviews, none of them were overrated. This trip is must to do while in Puglia. Matteo is great guide and superb captain, we have enjoyed every second seeing so many caves beautiful sea etc. We also spent some time snorkeling and exploring some caves. Highly recommend, thank you Matteo”

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13.Polignano a Mare: Boat Tour with Prosecco and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 237 reviews · from $39

Spend 90 minutes along the Polignano a Mare coast with an Italian- and English-speaking skipper such as Francesco or Emmanuel. Visit Grotta Palazzese, Lama Monachile, Cala Paura, Grotta Ardito, and other sea caves, then swim from the boat before Prosecco and taralli are served. Small-group and private options are available.

“Excellent experience!!! Francesco and Elisa were very professional, puntual and nice. This tour is amazing. Highly recommended.”

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14.Monopoli: 2.5 Hour Boat Tour to the Polignano a Mare Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 223 reviews · from $56

Join Francesco and the crew for a 2.5-hour boat trip from Monopoli’s old port to Polignano a Mare. You’ll visit coastal caves, Cala Corvino, Lama Monachile, and Eremita Island, with time to swim, sunbathe, hear local stories, and enjoy focaccia, taralli, prosecco, or soft drinks.

“Excellent. Our guide, Francesco was great. Good captain, tour guide and bartender.”

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15.Santa Maria di Leuca: Caves Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 211 reviews · from $28Best value

From Santa Maria di Leuca’s tourist port, an Italian-speaking skipper takes you along either the Adriatic or Ionian coast, not both, to see sea caves, Punta Meliso, the lighthouse, villas, and old bathing chambers. The boat stops for swimming, and snorkeling gear is not included.

“Excellent short boat trip to see the caves by the sea. We went in late October in the late afternoon so opted not to swim but the water was a beautiful colour and clear. Nice trip just before sunset so we saw the sun setting shortly after our return. Note they take the boats in close to the caves! Enjoy!”

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