Excursions to the caves of Santa Maria di Leuca
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Lecce, Italy
- 1 to 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the hard-to-reach caves of Santa Maria di Leuca on this boat tour, with everything arranged for you. Meet your group at the tourist port, then relax on board as your skipper-guide takes you along the Ionian and Adriatic coasts to hidden spots best reached by sea. Along the way, enjoy wine, snacks, and refreshing water on board. Choose the evening tour for sunset views and a swim at golden hour.
- Discover hidden caves around Santa Maria di Leuca on this boat tour
- Swim in crystal-clear waters and see where the two seas meet
- Keep costs down by choosing a group tour over a private experience
- Enjoy insightful commentary from your skipper along the way, with time for questions
What's Included
- Alcoholic BeveragesFresh water soft drinks
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentBoat fishing trips on request
- Snacks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Bar MazuMolo H , Porto turistico, Via Doppia Croce, 52, 73040 Santa Maria di Leuca LE, Italy
Marina Pier M SANTA MARIA DI LEUCA, Pier M , Pier MC45. Near the Bar Mazu
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Grotta del Soffio (Pass By)
La Grotta delle Tre Porte (Pass By)
1
Grotta del Lago
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 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
We had a wonderful time on this boat excursion. The skipper was incredibly friendly, funny, and attentive to all the guests. I initially thought three hours might be too long, but it turned out to be just perfect—we really enjoyed the stunning coastal scenery and the caves.
I really recommend!!!
Reviews
4.9
based on 302 reviews
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A really nice boattrip! The caves and the water were beautiful. We booked for the afternoon, but the lady messaged us a day before that the morning would be better weather. We really appreciated that. Our captain was really nice. He didn’t speak english, but had an app for information in english. We got to swim twice, which was really nice. We got chips, focaccia and chardonnay. After three hours we were back. We would definitely recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thanks you very much 🥰
Nice boat, very clean. Bring your own towel. Caves at sunset are not super interesting but the overall tour was nice and the crew very friendly. Nice touch with prosecco and strawberries!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Mi dispiace della vostra risposta ma assolutamente non siamo tenuti a fornire anche gli asciugamani, tra l'altro è ben specificato.
Lei mi ha contattata 2 ore prima per chiedermi le asciugamani, io mi offro volentieri di portarveli, lei mi dice no abbiamo i nostri.
Skipper - amazing, tour - amazing, views - unbelievable. Can't beat this experience for the price, do it! I wish we could go back during summer as the water was a bit chilly but nothing we couldn't manage. Can't recommend enough@
The tour was great. The operator was able to accomodate our earlier sailing time. The boat was comfortable and the captain were gave a great tour. The proseco and snacks were a nice touch. our grandson enjoyed the swimming in the beautiful water.
Absolutely amazing! The caves and swimming inside them was breathtaking. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. I highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Grazie 😘
Excellent experience our guide was so lovely and spoke better English than we could Italian we had the boat to ourselves if you go in June July you get to swim
Response from Host, May 2026
Grazie 😘
The water is crystal clear and beautiful! Great photo opportunities. Marco, was professional and very informative!
Response from Host, May 2026
Grazie mille
Great trip visiting the caves. Excellent pre trip details and information including where to park and meet . Anna was very helpful and lovely. Couldn’t do enough for us. Definitely recommend
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you very much 🤩
It’s far from the town lecce Boat ride was fun and snacks were good. The captain was great also.
Overall fun
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you Cindy
We had a wonderful time on this boat excursion. The skipper was incredibly friendly, funny, and attentive to all the guests. I initially thought three hours might be too long, but it turned out to be just perfect—we really enjoyed the stunning coastal scenery and the caves.
I really recommend!!!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
thank you so much
Thoroughly enjoyable trip - 3 hours passed very quickly. We were in very capable hands and we learnt lots about the coastline. We enjoyed the stops for swimming and the aperitif was much appreciated before our return to port. Would thoroughly recommend this trip. Anna was very helpful with booking information, where to park and meet for the tour
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Grazie di ❤️
Cancelled due to bad weather, we agreed to postpone it to the next day. And then we were given the runaround by the provider.
I had to insist to be fully refunded
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Response from Host, Sep 2026
non ci sono parole, non solo vi ho spostato al giorno dopo per il maltempo, mi date la vostra disponibilità e poi mi dite non veniamo perché abbiamo un impegno a Matera. Ma stiamo scherzando? Ho le chat che testimoniano tutto questo, vi ho fatto anche il rimborso nonostante mi abbiate fatto perdere 2 posti e poi scrivete questo? . Ho circa 600 recensione che testimoniano il contrario, purtroppo la cattiveria non ha limiti.....
Il gesto più brutto è che vi permetterlte di giudicare un' attività con questo punteggio,senza avere usufruito del servizio, ma come si può?
La vostra CATTIVERIA vi tornerà indietro, sinceramente lo spero con tutta me stessa . Purtroppo in questi casi non si può essere educati con persone SIMILI.
The meeting point was controversial; at the Mazu bar, the van couldn't enter because the excursion wasn't from the Alexander company, and then a group of passengers was delayed, so we left at 2:00 PM. Captain Ivo didn't give many explanations, stopped twice for us to jump in, and only gave snorkeling gear to two of the 15 passengers. Soft drinks didn't exist, only a glass of wine and sparkling wine. Then, as a fun show, the captain started fishing in the sea, and on the way back, he handed the wheel to two passengers while he supervised. The tour lasted 3 hours. Pleasant.
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Response from Host, Sep 2026
Signora cara , il fatto che voi siate arrivati con un furgone non e un mio problema, io fornisco solo il punto d'incontro. Poi in barca ci sono bibite analcoliche e sia alcoliche . Non eravate in 15 ma 13 assolutamente, quindi per cortesia evitate di scrivere informazioni sbagliate. Poi perché, quando io come ogni fine tour vi chiedo com'è andata non esitate a dire bellissimo , tutto fantastico, ho anche la vostra chat che testimonia tutto questo.
Poi aspettate le recensioni per scrivere.
Poi la compagna assolutamente non era Alexander ma Leucamarine , ed in più non è arrivato nessun gruppo in ritardo non scriva falsità,, vi avevo avvisati dalla mattina sareste partiti alle 14.00. tra l'altro il capitano ha anche riferito di comportamenti non corretti da parte vostra, quindi , evitiamo.......
Wonderful experience
Highly recommended
Ivo is truly very experienced and professional
Truly well done
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Exceptional!!! A great captain!! A very pleasant afternoon and fabulous landscapes. I highly recommend you go with ivo
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The walk was a delight. The day was beautiful and the sea calm. We made a bath stop. The water was transparent, a wonderful green. We had plenty of time to swim! The whole landscape is spectacular! It's worth it!
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Response from Host, Jun 2026
Muchísimas gracias por su colaboración
You can visit the inside of the caves swimming seeing exciting colors Avoid immediately after lunch All very kind and fun
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Nice boat ride and very good guide .To discover. The scenery is beautiful and splendid.
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Le monsieur qui naviguait était super sympa. Il expliquait tout en anglais et puis en français pour nous.
Il a vraiment pris sont temps et nous avons vu des endroits magiques, à couper le souffle
Der Ausflug war ein voller Erfolg. Der Käpiten hat ausführliche Infos gegeben und das Baden in den beiden Grotten war sehr eindrücklich.
Gerne empfehlen wir den Ausflug weiter.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Grazie di ❤️
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