The 10 best boat excursions in Torre dell'Orso

Discover the Salento coast with a boat tour from Castro Marina, available in 1, 2 or 3 hours, and experience sea caves and crystal clear waters.

During the excursion you will depart from Castro Marina Port and sail along the area's main caves, such as Grotta Palombara, Rotundella, Azzurra, Zinzulusa and Romanelli, with bathroom stops in the most beautiful bays. On longer tours you will reach Porto Miggiano, Santa Cesarea Terme and Porto Badisco, with additional stops for swimming and relaxing.

The’experience è shared with other participants and guided by an experienced skipper, with itinerary and boat subject to change to ensure safety and comfort.

Rent a boat without the need for a license to experience an unforgettable day at sea. The boat can accommodate up to 8 people and is equipped with a 40 hp engine, ideal for exploring the Salento coast independently.

The boat is fully equipped to ensure comfort and safety: sunshade awning to protect yourself from the sun in the hottest hours, large sundeck to relax, ladder to facilitate the ascent after a refreshing bath and all the mandatory safety equipment.

You can sail freely, discover hidden coves, swim in crystal clear waters and enjoy the sea in total freedom with your family or friends.

Experience a day at sea along the Salento coast by renting a comfortable and easy-to-drive boat, perfect for exploring bays and coves in total freedomà.

A sailing license is not è required, but è minimal sailing experience recommended. Departure is from Castro Marina, from which you can start discovering one of the mostù suggestive stretches of Salento, among crystal-clear waters, sea caves and natural landscapes.

The hull, equipped with a Yamaha 40 hp engine, canò accommodate up to 7 people and è complete with all safety equipment, awning for shade, sundeck and ladder for the ascent, to ensure your comfort throughout the experience.

You can choose from several duration options:

morning, afternoon or all-day rental.

Experience a gozzo excursion along the coast of Castro Marina and discover sea caves, bays and crystal clear waters of Salento, accompanied by experienced sailors.

During the cruise, visit some of the area's best-known caves, such as Grotta Palombara, Grotta Rotundella, Grotta Azzurra and the Grotta Zinzulusa, as well as Baia Romanelli.

You can choose from three options:

•    The 1-hour tour with cave visit and one swimming stop
•    The 2-hour tour that continues to Porto Miggiano and Santa Cesarea Terme with more time for swimming
•    The 3-hour tour that offers a more complete experience, with additional swim stops and an aperitif on board, all the way to Luvara Bay.

Get ready to explore Salento's most fascinating caves aboard a 10-meter gozzo or a 7-meter gozzo with bathroom stops.

Departing from Castro's Porto Vecchio, the itinerary includes three main stops, namely Grotta Palombara, with its striking triangular entrance, Grotta Azzurra and Grotta Zinzulusa, known for its stalactites ("zinzuli") hanging from its ceiling. Finally, on the return trip to Castro, there will be a bathroom stop at Porto Miggiano and nearby Santa Cesarea Terme.

The excursion is organized on a shared basis and lasts 2 hours. Depending on weather conditions and the skipper's decisions, the stops may vary.

Maximum capacity: 12 people.

Set sail at 6 p.m. from the charming port of Castro for a magical sunset experience along the coast of Salento.

During the two-hour sail, you'll explore the crystal clear waters of Porto Miggiano and the beautiful Bay of Castro.

An authentic Salento aperitif awaits you on board, including:

•    Fresh Prosecco
•    Friselline with tomato
•    Other seasonal local delicacies depending on the day.

Everything will be accompanied by pleasant background music to create the perfect atmosphere between relaxation, taste and conviviality.

The catamaran excursion to Porto Cesareo offers a unique snorkeling experience in the evocative seabed of the Marine Protected Area. With sanitized equipment provided by the partner, you can admire architectural treasures such as the submerged Roman Columns and places of worship such as the Madonna dei Naviganti.

Unlike the sailboat, the twin-engine catamaran offers more space and comfort, with two hulls providing stability for smooth and safe sailing. You can soak up the sun at the bow on large cushions, while there is a canopy in the middle and stern for shade and coolness.

The experience includes an aperitif with local produce and wine in one of the enchanting coves of the Marine Protected Area.

The duration of the excursion is three hours and will be confirmed upon reaching at least 10 participants. Maximum capacity: 36 people.

Group boat excursion with Skipper in Porto Cesareo, including crystal clear sea, regenerating swim and visit to the Rabbit Island, ideal for couples, families and small groups.

You can choose from three types of tours:

•    Short tour: discovering the picturesque Roman Columns with swimming stop and visit to the Rabbit Island
•     Long tour: with sailing to Punta Prosciutto, two swimming stops and visit to the Rabbit Island
•    Sunset Tour: to enjoy a romantic atmosphere by the sea.

Enjoy a sunset aperitif in Porto Cesareo and dive into the crystal-clear waters of Salento as the sun sinks to the horizon.

Departing from the Lungomare Raffaele Sambati, you will embark on the motorship Santa Maria, which will take you along the following itinerary:

•    Rabbit Island
•    Scala di Furno
•    Island of the Mallow
•    Chianca Tower
•    Bay of Torre Lapillo
•    Castiglione Tower
•    Punta Prosciutto

During the navigation you will be offered an aperitif on board at sunset based on typical Salento products, accompanied by rosé wine and fresh fruit.

You will also be provided with equipment to practice surface snorkeling and admire the Salento flora and fauna.

Depending on weather conditions and the skipper's decisions, stops may be subject to change.

The experience is guaranteed upon reaching a minimum of 10 participants.

Leaving from the Raffaele Sambati waterfront in Porto Cesareo, the motorship Santa Maria will take you to the most picturesque destinations in the Marine Protected Area, with swimming stops for a dip in the sea.

The Motorship will sail northward touching some of the most important points of the Porto Cesareo Marine Protected Area, thus exploring natural and archaeological sites, between a snorkeling stop and one with a typical Salento aperitif, included in the price.

The itinerary will touch destinations such as Isola dei Conigli, Scala di Furno, l'Isola della Malva, Torre Chianca, Torre Lapillo, Punta Prosciutto and Torre Castiglione, where you will stop for an aperitif on board based on typical products and rosé wine, accompanied by fresh fruit.

In Torre Lapillo Bay, moreover, a snorkeling stop is planned, where you can dive into the seabed with the equipment provided directly by the facility.

Depending on weather conditions and the decisions of the skipper, the stops may be subject to change.

Maximum capacity: 60 people.

The experience is guaranteed upon reaching a minimum of 10 participants.

Boat trip and fishing trip with lunch or dinner starting from Porto Cesareo accompanied by two experienced guides.

This experience is also suitable for beginners as there will be a skipper who will follow you throughout the outing.

You can choose two schedule options:

•    Selecting the departure time at 9:30 am you will have lunch included, consisting of the morning catch
•    Selecting the departure time at 4:00 pm you will have dinner included, consisting of the afternoon catch eaten at sunset.

For both trips, departure is from the port of Porto Cesareo and fishing will be done in the Porto Cesareo Marine Protected Area. The itinerary will be defined by the ship's captain according to the season and weather conditions.

In addition, stops are planned to dive into the sea and swim in these crystal clear waters.

Discover the Salento coast with a boat tour from Castro Marina, available in 1, 2 or 3 hours, and experience sea caves and crystal clear waters.

During the excursion you will depart from Castro Marina Port and sail along the area's main caves, such as Grotta Palombara, Rotundella, Azzurra, Zinzulusa and Romanelli, with bathroom stops in the most beautiful bays. On longer tours you will reach Porto Miggiano, Santa Cesarea Terme and Porto Badisco, with additional stops for swimming and relaxing.

The’experience è shared with other participants and guided by an experienced skipper, with itinerary and boat subject to change to ensure safety and comfort.

Rent a boat without the need for a license to experience an unforgettable day at sea. The boat can accommodate up to 8 people and is equipped with a 40 hp engine, ideal for exploring the Salento coast independently.

The boat is fully equipped to ensure comfort and safety: sunshade awning to protect yourself from the sun in the hottest hours, large sundeck to relax, ladder to facilitate the ascent after a refreshing bath and all the mandatory safety equipment.

You can sail freely, discover hidden coves, swim in crystal clear waters and enjoy the sea in total freedom with your family or friends.

Experience a day at sea along the Salento coast by renting a comfortable and easy-to-drive boat, perfect for exploring bays and coves in total freedomà.

A sailing license is not è required, but è minimal sailing experience recommended. Departure is from Castro Marina, from which you can start discovering one of the mostù suggestive stretches of Salento, among crystal-clear waters, sea caves and natural landscapes.

The hull, equipped with a Yamaha 40 hp engine, canò accommodate up to 7 people and è complete with all safety equipment, awning for shade, sundeck and ladder for the ascent, to ensure your comfort throughout the experience.

You can choose from several duration options:

morning, afternoon or all-day rental.

Experience a gozzo excursion along the coast of Castro Marina and discover sea caves, bays and crystal clear waters of Salento, accompanied by experienced sailors.

During the cruise, visit some of the area's best-known caves, such as Grotta Palombara, Grotta Rotundella, Grotta Azzurra and the Grotta Zinzulusa, as well as Baia Romanelli.

You can choose from three options:

•    The 1-hour tour with cave visit and one swimming stop
•    The 2-hour tour that continues to Porto Miggiano and Santa Cesarea Terme with more time for swimming
•    The 3-hour tour that offers a more complete experience, with additional swim stops and an aperitif on board, all the way to Luvara Bay.

Get ready to explore Salento's most fascinating caves aboard a 10-meter gozzo or a 7-meter gozzo with bathroom stops.

Departing from Castro's Porto Vecchio, the itinerary includes three main stops, namely Grotta Palombara, with its striking triangular entrance, Grotta Azzurra and Grotta Zinzulusa, known for its stalactites ("zinzuli") hanging from its ceiling. Finally, on the return trip to Castro, there will be a bathroom stop at Porto Miggiano and nearby Santa Cesarea Terme.

The excursion is organized on a shared basis and lasts 2 hours. Depending on weather conditions and the skipper's decisions, the stops may vary.

Maximum capacity: 12 people.

Set out to discover the Otranto caves guided by an experienced skipper and lulled by the waves of the sea.

Once you set sail from the port of Otranto, you can take 2 itineraries at the captain's discretion and depending on weather conditions:

•    North Itinerary: Grotta Monaca, Baia Mulino ad Acqua, Baia dei Turchi
•    Southern itinerary: Grotta Palombara, Baia delle Orte, Faro Palascia, Sant Emiliano

The skipper, present on board for the duration of the excursion, will tell you the history of the caves and can answer all your questions.

In addition, thanks to a dedicated stop, you will have the opportunity to swim in the sea, for which we suggest you bring snorkeling equipment to enjoy this moment.

Return is scheduled about 2 to 3 hours later, depending on the option you choose, still at the port of Otranto.