The 10 best Boat Tours in Santa Maria di Leuca

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.

This three-hour boat excursion from Santa Maria di Leuca allows you to fully immerse yourself in the beauty of the Salento coastline.

Aboard a comfortable boat you will have the opportunity to explore both sides of the coast, thus having a complete view of this stretch of coastline.

The trip will take you through striking landscapes and unique rock formations that characterize both the Ionian and Adriatic sides of the coast.

The suggestive sea caves you will encounter along the way will add a touch of mystery and wonder to the adventure, offering you the opportunity to admire the shades of color of the crystal-clear waters surrounding the region.

During the tour you will also have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the turquoise and refreshing waters of the Salento coast, enjoying direct contact with the unspoiled nature that characterizes this part of Puglia.

Swimming stops add an element of relaxation and fun to the trip, allowing you to relax and appreciate the beauty of the sea.

On the boat you can request snacks, wine and fresh water (included in the price).

Explore the Salento coast in total autonomy by renting a 450hp dinghy from San Foca.

You can rent the dinghy for half or full day. To drive it you must have a boat license.

You will board an inflatable boat with capacity for 12 people and equipped with shower, sun cushions, awning, climbing ladder, USB socket, GPS and echo sounder.

This experience allows you to sail to discover the best-known places in Puglia, such as Torre dell'Orso, Sant'Andrea and Otranto.

Fuel is excluded and must be paid on site.

Boat excursion departing from the port of San Foca and lasting 2 1/2 hours. During this tour you can admire the Adriatic coast and dive into the crystal clear water.

The tour stops are as follows:

•    Roca Li Posti (Cave of Poetry)
•    Torre dell’Orso Bay (legendary stacks Le Due Sorelle)
•    Creeks of Sant’Andrea (Lu Pepe cove, faraglioni, bastion staircase, Sandri cove)

Two swimming stops are planned during the excursion:

•    Bay of Torre dell’Orso 
•    Calette di Sant’Andrea 

This excursion is perfect for spending a relaxing time with friends or family.

This private tour also includes a toast on board.

In case of food allergies or intolerances you can contact the facility after booking.

Frequent Questions:

•    Small group sizes. 
•    Accessible to all skill levels.
•    Expert Guides.
•    No dangerous fish.
•    Unique points of interest.
•    Safe swimming stops.
•    Comprehensive assistance.
•    Attention to safety.
•    Photos on board.
•    Feedbacks and positive reviews.

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.

Explore the Salento coast in total autonomy by renting a 450hp dinghy from San Foca.

You can rent the dinghy for half or full day. To drive it you must have a boat license.

You will board an inflatable boat with capacity for 12 people and equipped with shower, sun cushions, awning, climbing ladder, USB socket, GPS and echo sounder.

This experience allows you to sail to discover the best-known places in Puglia, such as Torre dell'Orso, Sant'Andrea and Otranto.

Fuel is excluded and must be paid on site.

Boat excursion departing from the port of San Foca and lasting 2 1/2 hours. During this tour you can admire the Adriatic coast and dive into the crystal clear water.

The tour stops are as follows:

•    Roca Li Posti (Cave of Poetry)
•    Torre dell’Orso Bay (legendary stacks Le Due Sorelle)
•    Creeks of Sant’Andrea (Lu Pepe cove, faraglioni, bastion staircase, Sandri cove)

Two swimming stops are planned during the excursion:

•    Bay of Torre dell’Orso 
•    Calette di Sant’Andrea 

This excursion is perfect for spending a relaxing time with friends or family.

This private tour also includes a toast on board.

In case of food allergies or intolerances you can contact the facility after booking.

Frequent Questions:

•    Small group sizes. 
•    Accessible to all skill levels.
•    Expert Guides.
•    No dangerous fish.
•    Unique points of interest.
•    Safe swimming stops.
•    Comprehensive assistance.
•    Attention to safety.
•    Photos on board.
•    Feedbacks and positive reviews.

Group boat excursion departing from the port of San Foca and lasting 2 1/2 hours. During this tour you can admire the Adriatic coast and dive into the crystal clear water.

The tour stops are as follows:

•    Roca Li Posti (Cave of Poetry)
•    Torre dell’Orso Bay (legendary stacks Le Due Sorelle)
•    Creeks of Sant’Andrea (Lu Pepe cove, faraglioni, bastion staircase, Sandri cove)

Two swimming stops are planned during the excursion:

•    Bay of Torre dell’Orso 
•    Calette di Sant’Andrea 

This excursion is perfect for spending a relaxing time with friends or family.

The 12 noon group tour includes a toast on board.

In case of food allergies or intolerances you can contact the facility after booking.

Frequent Questions:

•    Small group sizes. 
•    Accessible to all skill levels.
•    You can bring food on board.
•    Expert Guides.
•    There are no dangerous fish.
•    Unique points of interest.
•    Safe swimming stops.
•    Comprehensive assistance.
•    Attention to safety.
•    Photos on board.
•    Feedback and positive reviews.
•    Pet-Friendly.

The group boat excursion to Vieste Sea Caves will take you to discover the beautiful Gargano coastline.

The group tour departs from Vieste with two daily trips to Baia delle Zagare. You will visit the most striking bays and beaches, some not accessible from the main road. Descriptions of points of interest are provided in Italian and English during navigation. A stop of about 40 minutes is planned at the Bay of Seagulls.

This exclusive tour is taken aboard an inflatable boat with a skipper included who will guide you along the Gargano coastline. Embark on this excursion and experience an adventure in Vieste's Sea Caves in excellent company.

Maximum capacity: 120 people for the group tour, 15 people for the private tour.

Experience a day at sea along the coast of Vieste by renting a dinghy that is easy to drive and requires no boat license.

È an ideal experience to independently explore coves, sea caves and crystal clear waters of the Gargano.

The inflatable boat è equipped with a 40 hp engine and è designed to provide comfort while cruising, with space to relax and take bathroom stops along the coast. Starting from Vieste you can organize your itinerary in freedom, reaching the most suggestive and less accessible areas by land.

You can choose between half-day or full-day rentals.

Experience a day trip to the Tremiti Islands departing from Vieste that includes a motorboat transfer, free time on the island and tour of the archipelago.

After the ferry transfer, you can choose to visit San Nicola or San Domino.

In San Nicola you can immerse yourself in the history of the ancient village and visit the imposing Montecassino Abbey-Fortress of the Adriatic. If, on the other hand, you choose San Domino, the largest island in the archipelago, you can stroll through dense Aleppo pine forests and discover beautiful coves such as Cala Matano, Cala dello Spido and Cala degli Inglesi.

Next you will take part in a boat tour around the archipelago on a smaller motorboat, sailing between San Domino, San Nicola, Cretaccio and Capraia. While sailing you will visit sea caves with a swim stop.

If time permits, you can also disembark on the other island you have not yet visited and continue your exploration.

Boat trip along the coast of Vieste, rent a boat without a license among friends or family.

Program

After a brief driving lesson from the staff, you will depart from the port of Vieste and have the opportunity to explore the Gargano coast on your own.

You can choose your itinerary by exploring hidden coves or better known beaches such as Baia San Felice, Baia di Campi and Pugnochiuso Beach. You can also make several stops to dive into the sea in the crystal clear waters.

To personalize the experience you can choose from

•    half-day rental
•    full-day rental

Fuel is to be paid on return and the cost is around 50/60€ but may vary depending on several factors.

Discover the caves of the Gargano with a skippered boat excursion and included aperitif.

Departing from the port of Vieste, you will pass by the islet of S. Eufemia and the peninsula of San Francesco to the Pizzomunno monolith, which owes its name to the legend of the fisherman Pizzomunno and his beloved mermaid Cristalda.

You will then skirt Scialara beach and Portonuovo beach to arrive at the San Felice Arch, where the entrance to the Campana piccola cave is visible, and the Testa del Gargano.

Along the crossing, you can admire high white cliffs overhanging the sea with gorse, cysts and pine trees jutting out over the blue waters and picturesque beaches such as San Felice Bay, Campi Bay, Porto Greco Bay, Pugnochiuso Bay, Pergola Bay, Vignanotica Bay and Zagare Bay.

You will also have the opportunity to dive into the sea, thanks to some stops at the most striking points of this trip.

Finally, before returning, you will enjoy an excellent aperitif of local products, offered by the boat's staff.

Throughout the trip, you will be accompanied by a skipper who will be able to tell you delicious anecdotes about this particular area of Puglia.

Explore Puglia's most fascinating caves with this group boat tour ideal for visiting Polignano a Mare, the fantastic waters of the Adriatic Sea and its charming bays.

You'll have the opportunity to swim, enjoy both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and visit some of the area's most evocative sites, including the "Grotta Palazzese", the "Cave of Love" the Archbishop's Cave, the Domenico Modugno Statue, Lama Monachile, the Red Bull Balcony, the Ardito Cave, the Favale Cave and many others.

The excursion lasts 1 1/2 hours and you can choose between the shared and exclusive options.

Maximum capacity: 10 people.

Enjoy a boat excursion to discover the coast of Polignano a Mare and its picturesque coves starting from the small port of San Vito.

The tour is conducted with 7-meter open boats, ideal for visiting the coves. Each boat has a maximum capacity of 10 people. 

During the tour you will have the opportunity to discover all the wonders of the Polignano a Mare coastline and to swim at the spots where the sea is more blue.

Departure is scheduled from the small port of San Vito, with subsequent navigation to the most famous caves, including: Grotta Palazzese, Grotta Ardito, Grotta dei Fossili, Grotta dei Due Occhi and the Scoglio dell’Eremita.

On board an aperitif with prosecco and taralli is included.

The tour can be taken in shared mode with other guests or privately.

A two-hour shared boat trip to discover the most beautiful sea caves on the coast of Polignano a Mare departing from Monopoli.

Polignano is a real jewel on the Adriatic Sea and offers all its beauty precisely when seen from the sea. In fact, with this boat excursion you will be able to admire the buildings overhanging the sea and the caves below.

You will set sail from the port of Monopoli and sail up the coast until you reach Polignano. Along the way you will see beautiful caves such as Grotta della Colonna, Grotta Palazzese and Grotta delle Monache.

You will also be able to see Lama Monachile and Scoglio dell'Eremita from offshore.

During this excursion you will be accompanied by an experienced skipper who will allow you to dive into the sea at one of the most beautiful and scenic spots on the coast before returning.

Finally, you will be offered refreshments of local products to eat on board.

This exclusive boat excursion departing from Monopoli takes you to discover the most beautiful sea caves on the coast of Polignano a Mare.

Polignano a Mare is a location of great scenic interest along the Adriatic coast, particularly striking when viewed from the sea.

This boat excursion allows you to admire the historic center perched on the cliffs and the numerous sea caves located at the base of the coast.

Departure is from the port of Monopoli, from which you will sail up the coast in the direction of Polignano. Along the way you will be able to see some of the most characteristic caves in the area, including Grotta della Colonna, Grotta Palazzese and Grotta delle Monache.

From offshore it will also be possible to see some iconic places such as Lama Monachile and Scoglio dell'Eremita.

The excursion is led by an experienced skipper and includes a stop for swimming in one of the most scenic stretches of the coast. Refreshments with typical local products will be offered on board.

For this experience you can choose 2 options with the same itinerary:

•    Private tour of about 2 hours
•    Private tour of about 3 hours

Go aboard a sailboat and enjoy an authentic sailing experience departing from Monopoli, exploring the coast to the picturesque caves of Polignano a Mare.

The excursion lasts 3 hours and is available in a group formula in the morning, afternoon and sunset, so you can choose the time of day you prefer.

During the cruise you can admire the coastline from a unique perspective and reach the fascinating caves of Polignano a Mare, then return to Monopoli. Bathing stops are planned at the caves or along the way, depending on sea conditions and your preferences.

To accompany you there will be an experienced skipper, who will make the experience even more engaging with stories, trivia and notions about the world of sailing and navigation.

Shared boat excursion to Polignano a Mare aboard a wooden motor gozzo with an aperitif on board.

Starting from Monopoli, you will skirt the coast going up towards Polignano a Mare and once you arrive you can:

•    visit some caves such as Grotta Palazzese, Grotta degli Innamorati and Grotta Ardito
•    see from a distance the famous beach of Lama Monachile
•    take a closer look at the Hermit's Island.

During the excursion you will have the opportunity to stop for a swim in the sea among the crystal clear waters of the area.

On board you will be offered a flute of prosecco, typical Apulian taralli, water and fresh soft drinks.

There will also be music on board the boat for everyone to dance and have fun together.