Polignano a Mare boat tour emotions, caves, diving and appetizers
Recommended by 96% of travelers
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Bari, Italy
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The coastline of Polignano a Mare is dotted with picturesque grottoes and coves, only accessible by sea. With this small-group boat tour, you'll be able to cruise right up to the coast and dive into the turquoise waters of the Adriatic to swim or snorkel. Learn about this area's history and traditions from your skipper, snap pictures of the Grotta Azzurra and Grotta Piana, and relax over drinks on board.
- Explore Polignano a Mare's sea grottoes and coves only accessible by sea
- Stops to swim and snorkel; snorkeling equipment and shower provided
- Enjoy the skipper's commentary about the coastline and its history
- End with a festive âaperitivoâ toast to cap off your tour
What's Included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Via S. Vito, 225, 70044 San Vito BA, Italy
We have a reception operator who will wait for you at boarding
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Grotta Azzurra
10 minutes âą Admission Ticket Included
2
Grotta Piana
10 minutes âą Admission Ticket Included
3
Dorino Boating
1 hour 30 minutes âą Admission Ticket Included
4
Lama Monachile
10 minutes âą Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Karen_M
This was fun, our guide was very friendly and enjoyed giving us a tour. The caves were lovely and had we gone when the sun was shining inside, the hue wouldâve been amazing! Still beautiful though and would highly recommend
Reviews
4.8
based on 1,027 reviews
Rachel_R, Mar 2026
Very great tour... highly recommend. Far from Port in Bari and a little pricey to arrive but well worth it
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Grazie mille per la recensione positiva!
Siamo lieti che abbia apprezzato il nostro servizio. Speriamo di rivederla presto.
Helena_c, Oct 2025
Very touristy experience. Chaotic boarding. Too cold in Oct to swim. Jelly fish and seagulls around boat. Not a nice place to swim. Driver English poor. No explanation of history of caves. Very little commentary. Drinks and snacks were minimal. Prosecco in a plastic cup and pretzels. Loud annoying music. Not funny.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Weâre truly sorry that your experience didnât meet your expectations. October can sometimes bring cooler weather and less ideal swimming conditions, but we always strive to provide a safe and enjoyable tour.For safety reasons, we are not allowed to bring glass on board, so we use plastic cups â a practical choice to ensure everyoneâs comfort and safety.We really appreciate your feedback â it helps us improve everything from the boarding process to the cave commentary and onboard details like music and refreshments. We hope to welcome you again on a sunnier day to show you the very best of Polignano. đ
Karen_M, Oct 2025
This was fun, our guide was very friendly and enjoyed giving us a tour. The caves were lovely and had we gone when the sun was shining inside, the hue wouldâve been amazing! Still beautiful though and would highly recommend
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review!
Weâre so glad you enjoyed the tour and our friendly guideâs company. Youâre absolutely right â when the sunlight hits the caves, the view is even more magical⊠the perfect reason to come back!
Stas_M, Oct 2025
Visited 5-6 beautiful caves with story telling about then, great atmosphere during floating ( music, dancing, lathing and so on).
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! đ€© Weâre delighted that you enjoyed not only the caves and stories, but also the fun atmosphere with music, dancing, and laughter. Thatâs exactly the spirit we love to share on board! We canât wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable ride! âđ
Kimberly_K, Sep 2025
Our tour was canceled due to weather. Operator was great and processed refund right away andwaspleasabt to deal with
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your understanding! đ Safety always comes first, and when the sea doesnât allow it, we prefer to postpone rather than take risks. Weâre glad you appreciated how we handled the situation, and we truly hope to welcome you on board soon on a beautiful sunny day with calm waters! âđ
Amanda_M, Sep 2025
Great tour! Would highly recommend! The whole family loved it - especially the swimming and music! Very knowledgable tour guide.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much! đ€© Weâre thrilled to hear that the whole family loved the experience, especially the swimming and music on board. Our crew always puts passion and knowledge into every tour, so your words mean a lot. We canât wait to welcome you back for another adventure! âđ
Natalia_L, Sep 2025
Fantastic boat excursion, ride saw about 4 grottos, as advertised except grotto azzure, was told not sure why this grotto was listed, instead should be lovers grotto. Still, we enjoyed the ride, funny and informative. Loved the swimming near a grotto that you could swim into if calm waters. Would recommend.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review! đ€© Weâre glad you enjoyed the boat trip, the grottos you visited, and the swim by the cave. Youâre right â sometimes grotto names differ and it can cause a little mix-up, but our main goal is always to give you a fun and unforgettable experience. We hope to welcome you back on board soon! âđ
Nigel_S, Sep 2025
Itâs a great short experience if you donât 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.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your feedback! Weâre glad you enjoyed the great short experience â the perfect mix of exploring caves, a refreshing swim, and a relaxing wine and snack on board. Ideal if youâre short on time but still want to soak in the beauty of the coast. Hope to see you again soon for another adventure!
Julie_W, Sep 2025
Cruise was great and driver was very helpful and shared lots of local knowledge. We had caught a train to Polignano a Mare and the meeting point was a long way away. There was no information from the organisers on how to get to and from the port- even after we requested this.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your positive words about the cruise and our helpful driver. Weâre glad you enjoyed the local knowledge shared during the trip.
Weâre sorry to hear that the information about reaching the meeting point was not clear or detailed enough, especially for those coming by train. Your feedback is very important, and weâll work on improving our communication to make sure future guests have all the details they need.
We hope to welcome you again for an even smoother experience next time!
STEVE_B, Sep 2025
Fun and beautiful boat ride. Captain did a nice job! I recommend this experience. Worth the money and time.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for the great recommendation! Weâre glad you enjoyed the fun and beautiful boat ride, and that the captain did a nice job. Your time and money well spent â we hope to see you again soon for another amazing trip!
Claire_W, Sep 2025
What a fantastic experience, our family of four loved this boat trip. A great tour guide and easy to book. If your thinking of booking just do it, your on a boat off the coast of Italy sipping Prosecco !!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! Weâre thrilled that your family loved the boat trip and found booking easy. And yes, sipping Prosecco on a boat off the Italian coast really is the perfect combo! Canât wait to welcome you all again for another amazing experience!
Joy_S, Sep 2025
Parking may be difficult. The driver is great. Swimming great if you want to snorkel bring your own.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your feedback! Weâre glad to hear you enjoyed the driver and the swimming spot. Good tip about bringing your own snorkeling gear â always handy to be prepared! As for parking, we understand it can be tricky sometimes and appreciate your patience. Hope to see you again soon!
Richard_R, Sep 2025
Chris was exceptional, personable, and engaging. He provided a great experience. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! Weâre thrilled to hear that Christian made your tour exceptional and engaging. Weâre glad you enjoyed every moment and hope to welcome you back for another great experience soon!
Christie_T, Sep 2025
Great quick trip. Very informative crew. Caves were great. Swimming spot and prosecco to follow - highly recommend.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for the great review! We're glad you enjoyed the quick yet memorable trip â caves, swimming, Prosecco⊠what more could you ask for? đ Our crew will be happy to know their efforts made a difference. Come back anytime for round two!
osnat_a, Sep 2025
Reliable company, professional, expert we found them flexible and willing to assist in any issue. We needed to reschedule and they were very helpful
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your trust! For us, being flexible and helpful is just as important as the tour itself. We're glad we could assist with the rescheduling and we hope to welcome you again soon for another great experience!
Meghan_B, Sep 2025
We loved this! The boat captain and crew were so fun, the water and caves were amazing, truly an incredible experience!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your review! đ Weâre glad you enjoyed the experience with the captain and crew, and that the caves and sea were amazing. We hope to welcome you back to Polignano for more unforgettable adventures! đâš
oorkis, Aug 2025
You will be on the boat on time. Very friendly staff. Appetizers are just a tiny bag of tarralli And a drink was a quarter cup of Prosecco. It was ok, but I expected something like Aperol and bruschettaâŠ. Itâs ok. Itâs just me. Overall experience was pretty good đđŒ
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for your feedback!
Weâre glad you enjoyed the friendly staff and overall experience.
Regarding the appetizers, we aim to keep it simple and authentic with taralli and prosecco, but we appreciate your suggestion for more variety like Aperol and bruschetta.
Hope to see you again for another great trip!
Dennis_M, Aug 2025
Excellent trip. Friendly guide and very helpful to my father in law who had mobility issues. Knowledgeable information. Reasonable price.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much Dennis! Weâre happy the trip was enjoyable and that our guide could assist your father-in-law đ It means a lot to us to make everyone feel welcome and comfortable. Hope to have you all on board again soon! â”đ
Katherine_D, Jul 2025
great trip, beautiful sights and experience. the guide was excellent, patient funny, and very welcoming. The swimming was the best part.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback Katherine!
Weâre delighted you enjoyed the beautiful sights and had such a great experience.
Our guide is thrilled to hear they made you feel welcomeâand that the swimming was the highlight!
Looking forward to having you back on board for more fun and adventure!
Teresa_N, Jul 2025
What a great way to see the caves and grottos! Beautiful views and amazing swim stops made this the perfect activity! Fantastic guide!!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much Teresa!
Weâre so happy you enjoyed the caves, the stunning views, and those refreshing swim stops â sounds like you made the most of it!
And thank you for the kind words about our guide â weâll be sure to pass them along.
Hope to see you on board again soon for another unforgettable day at sea!
Elysia_P, Jul 2025
Great time even though we went on a day that was a bit choppy. We were still able to see some grottos and go for a swim. Nicholas was very entertaining!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words Elysia!
Weâre glad you had a great time even with the choppy seas â itâs all part of the adventure!
Happy to hear you still got to explore the grottos, enjoy a swim, and that Nicholas kept the good vibes going.
Hope to welcome you back on calmer waters next time!
Renata_d, Jul 2025
We had a mixed crowd on our boat so Captain Nicholas ran his entertaining spiel in three languages. We all laughed a lot!
My teenage son is hard to impress but he loved this boat trip so much that he was ready to do it again :)
Amazing job, Captain Nicholas, making us experience the real Italian Dolce Vita in a few hours!
We'll be back!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Wow â what an amazing review! Thank you so much! Captain Nicholas will be over the moon to hear he impressed even a tough teenage critic đ Running the show in three languages and keeping everyone laughing is no easy task â but he loved every minute of it! Weâre so happy you got a taste of the real Italian Dolce Vita. Canât wait to welcome you back on board!
Erik_Q, Jul 2025
A wonderful time in the Italian sunshine! The skipper was humorous! The sights were amazing and the dip in the Adriatic was so refreshing!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Weâre delighted you enjoyed the Italian sunshine, the skipperâs humor, and the amazing sights. That refreshing dip in the Adriatic is definitely a highlight! Hope to see you again soon for more sunny adventures! âïžđ€đ
Nick_S, Jul 2025
A fast ride to Polignano, skilful manourvering in grottoes, a swim in a bay, and a plastic cup of Prosecco. Lovely.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience! Weâre glad you enjoyed the fast ride, the skilful maneuvering through the grottoes, and the swim in the bay. Regarding the Prosecco served in a plastic cup, this is for safety reasons â using glassware on board could be dangerous if broken, as it might cause injuries. We appreciate your understanding and always strive to make every detail special. Hope to welcome you again for an even better experience next time! đŸđđ€
David_B, Jul 2025
We had a great experience! We would definitely recommend this company. In addition our boat driver made it super fun- we swam, ate, had prosecco and saw amazing sites!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! Weâre thrilled you had a great experience with us. Itâs wonderful to hear that your boat driver made the trip super fun and that you enjoyed swimming, eating, sipping prosecco, and seeing amazing sights. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon for another unforgettable adventure! đ€đŸđ
Tara_Y, Jun 2025
Very quick, fun 90 minute boat tour. Bring sunscreen and a towel. Fun music. We had about a 10 minute swim, wish it was a hair longer- the water felt great!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thanks a lot for hopping on board with us! We're glad you enjoyed the fast and fun 90-minute rideâmusic, sun, and a splash in that amazing water! âïžđ¶ We hear you about the swimânext time weâll make sure to give you a few extra minutes to soak it all in! Donât forget your sunscreen and towel, and weâll see you again soon!
Arlene_C, Jun 2025
A fun time! The water and caves were beautiful. Nicolas was a great captain, very engaging and informative.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for the great review! Weâre glad you enjoyed the water, caves, and Nicolasâ engaging and informative guidance. We look forward to welcoming you again for another fun and memorable adventure!
Carly_K, Jun 2025
So much fun!!! We set off for a beautiful coastal cruise, seeing the coastline and caves around Polignano A Mare. Small group, a swim and Prosecco to finish off an amazing late afternoon. ( we departed at 5.30pm)
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your fun experience! Weâre glad the cruise, swim, and Prosecco made your late afternoon in Polignano a Mare truly special. We look forward to welcoming you again for more unforgettable adventures!
Jessica_S, Jun 2025
Great experience and very enjoyable boat ride. On time and friendly. Nice change from all the walking
Anna_D, Jun 2025
100% recommended. Excellent Experience! Christian was our guide and we had a wonderful time as a family. He played the perfect music for an Italian experience and gave us so much information about the grottos.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review Anna! Weâre glad Christian made your family experience special, with the perfect music and lots of interesting info about the grottos. Looking forward to welcoming you again for more unforgettable adventures!
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