15 Polignano A Mare Boat Trips to Build a Day Around

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

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

Spend two hours cruising Polignano a Mare’s 11-kilometer coast with a local skipper such as Giuseppe, Claudio, or Mattia. Visit sea caves, Lama Monachile, Grotta Palazzese, and Cala Port’Alga, then swim and enjoy wine and snacks aboard a 7-meter speedboat. Choose a shared or private outing.

“It was an unforgettable experience! Stunning scenery, crystal-clear water, and an incredibly friendly crew. I even got a lovely surprise — it was my birthday, and they played the “Happy Birthday” song for me! Such a small gesture, but it made the whole boat tour truly special. I highly recommend it — a wonderful experience in Polignano a Mare! 💙”

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2.Polignano a Mare: Cave Boat Tour with Aperitif

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

From San Vito, you’ll cruise past Grotta Azzurra, Lama Monachile, Grotta Palazzese, Cala Port’Alga, and other caves with an Italian or English-speaking guide. Expect photo stops, a swim when conditions allow, local snacks, and a Prosecco aperitif. Guides such as Christian, Vincenzo, and Dominic are known for adding humor and music.

“Christian and Vincent were great guides! The visit of the caves and the refreshing dive was a great way to end the day”

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

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

Join Dorino Gite in Barca for a 1.5-hour cruise from Polignano a Mare. You’ll see Grotta Palazzese and other sea caves, stop for a swim, and finish with Prosecco and Apulian taralli. The small boat holds up to 10 people, with English, Italian, and French guides such as Nicolas, Valerio, and Enzo.

“Perfect expérience !! Thanks Nicolas for the trip, it was so Nice !”

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

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

Join a small speedboat at Cala Ponte Marina for a 1.5-hour cruise past Grotta Azzurra, Grotta Palazzese, and other sea caves. Your Italian or English-speaking skipper takes you close to the rock openings, provides Prosecco and soft drinks, and stops for swimming. Captains including Nico, Giuseppe, and Antonio are known for lively hosting and skilled boat handling.

“Was fun but rough at times. Maybe the day. Great how you can get into the caves. Awesome trip.”

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5.Polignano a Mare Boat Tour with Prosecco and Taralli

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 334 reviews · 1h 30m · from $41Top rated

From San Vito fishing port, Piero guides you along Polignano a Mare’s cliffs, entering caves such as Grotta Palazzese and Grotta Ardito. You’ll see Lama Monachile and the Domenico Modugno monument from the water, stop for a swim with snorkeling masks, and enjoy prosecco with taralli. The tour costs $41 and runs for 90 minutes in Italian or English.

“We had an amazing time. Definitely worth the money.”

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6.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 past Polignano a Mare’s Blue Cave, Swallow Cave, Grotta Ardito, Lama Monachile, and Grotta Palazzese. You’ll get swimming time, a full-face snorkeling mask, Prosecco, soft drinks, and an audio guide. Captains such as Piero handle the tight coastal turns with care.

“What a great way to see beautiful Polignano a Mare from a different angle! The 1 1/2 tour was just enough to see the caves and have a little swim, and the captain was so expert, he got us into some tight squeezes. The English recording was enough to give us some information even though the captain spoke no English. Highly recommend!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 282 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $41

See Polignano a Mare from the water with Blue Wave Escursioni. Your skipper guides you into caves such as Grotta Palazzese and Grotta Ardito, pauses for a swim, and serves Prosecco with Apulian taralli. Francesco and other multilingual crew members add stories, music, and a relaxed local feel. Small-group and private options are available.

“A wonderful experience for my whole family! A nice mix of gorgeous views, several caves and an opportunity to jump in the sea!”

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8.Polignano’s coast and caves: a boat tour with drinks, swimming, music, and fun

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 263 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Set out from San Vito with Isola Blu for a two-hour cruise along Polignano a Mare. Expect cave visits, cliff views, music, a swim stop, snacks, and alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks. Multilingual guides such as Angela and Antonella explain the coast, while expert skippers handle the small boats.

“Great sightseeing, lovely guide, there was a lot of fun on the boat”

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9.Polignano a Mare Caves and Grottos Tour with Refreshment

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 249 reviews · 2 hours · from $44

Set out from Polignano a Mare for a two-hour cruise along Apulia’s cliff-lined coast. Your English- or Italian-speaking guide takes you into sea caves, points out the old town and church domes, then stops for swimming and a refreshment. Groups are limited to 10, with guides such as Pietro, Antonella, and Ricardo praised for friendly local commentary.

“Our guide was very attentive and kind. The water was choppy and yet he made the experience great”

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

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

From Cala Ponte Marina, Almarano’s 2.5-hour catamaran cruise follows Polignano a Mare’s cliffs past Lama Monachile, Grotta Palazzese, the Hermit’s Rock, and Cala Port’Alga. Guides such as Magda, Daniele, and Vittoriana serve focaccia, mozzarella, cold cuts, fruit, and drinks before a swim and paddleboarding stop at Cala Corvino.

“We absolutely loved the tour! Magda and the captain were absolutely amazing, so nice, friendly and accommodating! The catamaran was super new and had very luxurious feel! The group was small and it was enough space for everyone to spread out and have their own space during the tour. The music was great, snacks were delicious, Magda made sure everyone had drinks of their choice at all times and also was taking amazing pics of everyone on the boat! 10/10 experience we will recommend this tour to all of our friends who visit Puglia! Thank you so much!!!”

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11.Polignano a Mare: Eco Boat Tour with Snorkeling and Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 133 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Join Domenico and his small crew aboard Mar y Sol, Polignano a Mare’s eco catamaran, for a relaxed two-hour cruise from San Vito. You’ll see Grotta Palazzese, Grotta Ardito, Lama Monachile, Cala Paura, and the Domenico Modugno statue, then swim, snorkel, and enjoy soft drinks and snacks on board.

“This was a enjoyable trip, the boat is very modern and got a big sun cover, perfect for families. The crew was friendly and the people on board had a good time. Got to snorkel around the caves, good times.”

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12.Polignano a Mare: Boat Tour with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 123 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $41

From Cala Ponte Marina, you’ll cruise Polignano a Mare’s 11-kilometer coast on a 9-meter boat, visiting caves, coves, and landmark views. Gino, Claudia, Antonio, and the local crew explain the coast in Italian, English, or Spanish. A swim stop and small aperitivo are included, with private trips available.

“It’s was the best experience.The best driver and the most kind tour guide.He explained everything regarding the caves and the historical parts of the tour.The boat was clean and they made a very nice vibe with music. They also offered a free ride back. We stopped and we had time for swimming and we entered into caves🌟 If you have second thought of booking this trip don’t just booke it.”

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13.Polignano a Mare by Boat: Sea Caves & Apulian Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 113 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $41

Set out from San Vito port with a live English or Italian guide for 90 minutes along Polignano a Mare’s cliffs. Visit Grotta Palazzese, Grotta Azzurra, Grotta Ardito, and Grotta delle Rondinelle, then stop for a swim and an Apulian aperitif of prosecco and taralli. Alessandro and Daniello are among the guides.

“Our captain - Daniello was very funny. A bit sarcastic but exactly our sense of humour. He let us take photos and swim pretty long in comparison to other guides. In generał we met nice people on the boat. It was a great experience!”

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14.Monopoli: Exclusive Shared Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 93 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $53

Set out from Monopoli with a captain and guide such as Lorenzo, Jana, or Nico for a 2.5-hour cruise along the coast to Polignano a Mare. Expect cave visits, photo stops, a swim and snorkel break near Hermit's Rock, Italian music, and an aperitif of Prosecco, tarallini, grapes, and other local snacks.

“The exclusive Tour with Jana and Nico was amazing! Pick up on time and they did everything to get us the best picture spots and have a megical time at the boat. Swim spot at Polignano a Mare and the Aperitif Spot in Monopoli where well choosen. Jana did teln us a Lot about History and the grottos and Nico was a really good DJ for itilian music! Really recommend!”

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15.From Bari: Boat ride and free time in Polignano a Mare

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 90 reviews · 6 hours · from $71

Travel from Bari to Polignano a Mare, explore the old town independently, then join a 1.5-hour boat trip from San Vito past cliffs and sea caves. Your $71 fare includes transfers, a professional skipper, and an aperitif. English and Italian support is available, and Giovanni may be your driver.

“our guide Giovanni is a great driver and person, respect to his job and attitude”

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