Boat tour of the Polignano a Mare caves with aperitif
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Choose the Boat Tour of the Caves of Polignano a Mare and be enchanted by the cliffs overlooking the sea and the crystal clear waters!
During the excursion you will visit all the caves of Polignano, including the famous Grotta Palazzese and Grotta delle Rondinelle, along the coast to Cala Port’alga and Grotta degli Innamorati, passing through the Scoglio dell’Eremita.
The tour includes an aperitif on board based on taralli and prosecco and offers the opportunity to stop for a dip in the bluest waters of the Polygnane coast. The departure is from the Port of San Vito, just 10 minutes by car from the center of Polignano; an optional transfer service is also available.
With Pugliamare, the experience becomes a perfect combination of sea, relaxation and taste, for an unforgettable day between nature and Apulian flavors.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for travelers suffering from seasickness
For any need, guests can contact the main number for WhatsApp calls or messages. For urgent WhatsApp calls, please contact.
What To Expect
Abbazia di San Vito
The small port of San Vito is used as a dock for local fishermen's boats. From the sea you can see the Abbey of the same name overlooking the marina, dating back to the eighteenth century and currently a private residence. On the left we can see the control tower and the fishponds, built to store live fish during the winter months.
Cala Paura
The first recess we find along the coast is a cove, not a cave: Cala Paura. In reality, its original name is Cala Paguro. It is thought that, from the pronunciation of the dialect term "Pagour" (hermit crab), it came to be called Cala Paura due to assonance. In this cove there is the famous writing "Torno Subito" with wrought iron letters set in the rock. It seems that they are the work of an Iranian sculptor visiting Polignano but it is not known who the artist was referring to. Maybe right in our country.
Options
Shared tour NO pick up
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Prosecco and Taralli
Shared tour with pick-up
Taralli and Prosecco
What‘s Included
Panoramic Bathroom Stop
Taralli and a glass of prosecco
Professional Skipper
Fuel surcharge
Gratuities
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Use of SCUBA equipment
Private transportation
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
617 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Short boat cruise along Polignano a Mare
Judith T,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Good valued short tour to see coastline along Polignano a Mare. Tour was 1.5 hours. We arrived early and ristorante nearby to have lunch before the tour. Our skipper Andrea was kind and informative. Great boating skills negotiating small sea caves. Bonus to stop for swim at end plus enjoy glass of Prosecco.
The pick up spot was easy...
margaret s,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The pick up spot was easy to find. The boat tour was fun and the views were stunnning. The captain went in and out of small caves with ease. And I also enjoyed being able to swim for a few minutes!
Don't miss in Polignano!
Voyage43250563768,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00You must do a cave tour when visiting Polignano! The boat was spacious and we were lucky to only have six guests on our tour. We departed right on time, visited several caves for about an hour and then had free time to swim and enjoy a glass of Prosecco. The captain was friendly and knowledgeable and squeezed our boat into some of the smaller caves for a closer look. Well worth the money!
It is worth doing for...
Baudouin C,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It is worth doing to discover the coast and the caves carved by the sea, with a swim and a snack included.
Great tour!
Abigail W,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great tour! You travel along the coast looking at the caves, seeing Lama Monachile beach from the sea and exploring the coastline and the buildings on the cliff. We then got a chance to swim and a glass of Prosecco and some trialling snacks to try! Our captain was very informative and was happy to answer any questions the group had. It was also very reasonably priced in comparison to a lot of other tours! I definitely recommend this tour if you are looking to do a boat trip to the caves of Polignano!
A very worthwhile trip that was a real highlight!!
barbaranB9969JT,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything was well organized. The directions to reach the harbor by car were very detailed and helpful. The boat captain was friendly and provided some information in easily understandable English. The coastline with the caves and various views was impressive! Above all, the color palette of the cave rock was fascinating. The swimming stop was long enough, and the champagne was more than sufficient for everyone.😊
Visit to the caves of Polignano
Catherine G,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00We chose this tour because it offered commentary in French, but it did not. The guide only spoke in English, so we did not understand anything. Moreover, no one was swimming, and instead of spending more time in the caves, we just went in circles to honor the allotted time. So we were very disappointed with the tour, which is quite expensive for the quality of the service.
Sea trip
Michel F,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Friendly and very accommodating skipper, pleasant sea trip; however, the staff on land should undergo a "Smile" training to work in tourism... there are many olives to be picked in the region.
Our boat guide was...
Maria F,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our boat guide was amazing. He took us through various different caves and then to calmer waters in the end so we can go for a swim.
Great Trip Seeing the Caves
John L,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A great trip along the coast darting in and out of the many caves. Informative crea on board and time for a dip in the beautiful clear sea on the return
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