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 surprised by the jagged cliffs overlooking the sea!
During the experience you will visit all the caves of Polignano, the famous Palazzese cave, the swallow cave, along the coast until you reach Cala Port'alga and the Lovers cave a little further on, passing through the hermit rock.
Our Tour includes an aperitif offered on board and there is the possibility to stop for a dip where the sea is bluer!
It starts from the Port of San Vito, a hamlet of Polignano a Mare, 10 minutes by car from the center of Polignano, but you can buy a separate transfer service.
During the excursion there is a bathing stop in one of the most suggestive places of the Polygnane coast.
With Pugliamare you can enjoy a tasty aperitif based on taralli and prosecco offered by the cabin crew.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
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
Reviews
555 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommend. 100% reliable
Linette L,
Jul 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Even though we didn't get to do the excursion do to weather issues., we rate 5 Stars 🌟 because they contacted us that Captain due to high seas and winds needed to cancel. They take safety seriously and I commend them by doing so. They also refunded the entire amount fast making them highly reliable. Once again thanks and definitely book again upon our next visit.
the boat captain was...
Viktor Y,
Jul 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00the boat captain was great. we loved his spirit and the whole program. it was a nice surprise that he invited us to swin
Caves great, driver not.
Kate B,
Jul 2, 2025
- Viator
2.00The caves were beautiful, however the actual boat tour was like a speed race and I didn’t feel safe at all. Also, children were on board who looked petrified.
Superb
Fabienne O,
Jul 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00A wonderful experience, the visit was really good and worth it! Thanks to Danielo for his good humor, his great visit and his extraordinary humor!
Beautiful boat trip to Polignano a Mare
JeanLuc S,
Jun 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Beautiful visit of the cliffs of Polignano by boat with Domenico, the captain with little care to help, to explain and make discover all the caves and even enter them.
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