The 4 best Boat Tours in the Tremiti Islands

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 swmimming 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 12:00 noon group tour includes a toast on board.

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

In the event that excursion services cannot be carried out due to unfavorable weather conditions (which can only be assessed by the captain of the boat for the safety of passengers), the customer will be entitled to a refund of the full amount paid or the tour will be rescheduled to the first available date.

Participants are advised that tour schedules may vary, both on departure and return, due to possible delays caused by unforeseen circumstances.

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.

Half-day boat excursion to explore the caves around Otranto.

Departure is scheduled from Otranto harbor at 9:30 am and 3:00 pm each day.

Once you set sail, 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, Laghi Alimini, Sant Andrea
•    Southern itinerary: Grotta Palombara, Baia delle Orte, Faro Palascia, Sant Emiliano, Porto Badisco, Grotte della Nuvara, Santa Cesarea Terme, Porto Miggiano

During the excursion, there will be 2 or 3 stops for swimming in the sea. Therefore, we recommend that you bring snorkeling equipment with you to be able to admire the depths of this sea.

In addition, you will be offered an aperitif of local products to be consumed on board.

Throughout the excursion you will be accompanied by an experienced skipper who will tell you the best trivia about the caves and the area.

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 St. Andrew's Island starting from Gallipoli with a boat excursion.

For this experience you will have a choice of:

•    Morning excursion
•    Afternoon excursion

For each of these excursions, the itinerary includes:

•    departure from the port of Gallipoli
•    Island of St. Andrew and swim stop to swim surrounded by fish
•    Punta Pizzo bay with a stop to swim in the blue waters of this natural oasis
•    return skirting Punta Suina with typical aperitif served on board

During the morning excursion, the boat staff will serve you both an aperitif and a typical fish dish.

During the excursion you will be guided by a skipper who can satisfy all your curiosity about the place.

On the boat there is snorkeling equipment, to admire the seabed, and a sunshade awning to relax in the shade if necessary.

The use of sunscreen, not on board, is recommended to protect yourself from the sun.

Discover the wonders of the Gallipoli coastline with a private excursion amid relaxation and breathtaking scenery.

The tour includes stops in crystal-clear waters so clear that the fish seem to be suspended.

The route includes three must-see stops, true postcards of Salento:

•    Sant'Andrea Island
•    Lido San Giovanni
•    Punta Pizzo (weather permitting)

The experience includes stops for swimming, relaxing on the boat and snorkeling. The necessary equipment will be available directly on board for a comfortable and carefree experience.

While sailing, you will be able to relax while listening to your favorite music and enjoying a tasty aperitif: crunchy tarallini, Salento frisa with local cherry tomatoes, fresh watermelon, water and a glass of prosecco for a toast in the Salento sea.

It doesn't end there, because included is a tasty seafood salad with octopus and squid caught directly by the skipper himself.

Departure available in two time slots from the historic center of Gallipoli.

A boat excursion to discover the caves of Santa Maria di Leuca accompanied by an experienced skipper.

Departing from the port of Santa Maria di Leuca, you will pass by the Heel of Italy, the point where the Ionian and Adriatic Seas meet, and then continue on to the area's wonderful caves.

Among the various caves and coves along the coast, visit the Grotta del Diavolo, the Baia delle Sirene, the Grotta del Fiume, the Grotta delle Tre Porte and many others.

In addition, the itinerary includes 2 stops for swimming in the sea in two breathtaking locations:

•    The first stop will be near the Cave of the Dragon and the Lovers.
•    The second will be at the Cave of the Breath and in this case you will be accompanied inside the cave by the guide

The skipper, who will be on board throughout the outing, will provide explanations about the caves and be able to answer your curiosities about the area.

Finally, before returning to port, you will be offered an aperitif of local products.

You will have a choice of 3 outings with the same itinerary depending on your departure time:

•    Morning excursion, departing at 10:00 am
•    Excursion in the afternoon, departing at 2:00 pm
•    Sunset hike, departing at 5:30 p.m.

Daily excursion leaving from Vieste aboard a Turkish yacht with skipper, aperitif and lunch on board.

The excursion will depart from the port of Vieste and, depending on weather conditions and the captain's decisions, you will travel along the Gargano coast to discover the most beautiful caves and beaches in the area.

During the day you will make stops (including an extended one for lunch) where you will have the opportunity to take one or more swims in the sea among the crystal clear Apulian waters.

The special feature of this boat is that it features, on board, a kitchen in which fresh, locally sourced dishes will be prepared. In fact, you will be served an aperitif and a multi-course lunch including wine and water. 

For organizational reasons, the experience is not è suitable for those with food intolerances or special dietary needs.

For the more curious, the staff will be able to offer explanations and cultural nods related to the traditions of the area. 

The price also includes insurance and membership in the organizing association, namely Gulet Eco Freedom Team Project A.P.S.

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Finally, there will also be the possibility of requesting on board the book, with dedication, "The Emotions, the keystone", whose author, Elisabetta Monaco, will be on board with you during the outing as the owner of the boat.

During the winter period, the reservation will be confirmed having reached 8 total participants.

This day excursion will depart at 10:00 a.m. from the Vieste marina on the 12-meter boat Albachiara.

The boat has an awning that will allow you to experience the excursion and the listening to the description of the sea caves and the coast by the tour guide comfortably in the shade, afterwards instead for those who want to enjoy the sun the boat has a wide bow equipped with comfortable mats to which you can lie down freely.

The first swimming stop will be about an hour after leaving the marina in Porto Greco, one of the most breathtaking bays of the Gargano along with Baia Vignanotica and Baia delle Zagare.

After finishing the first swimming stop, obviously without any time limit, the second stop is Baia di Vignanotica. It is precisely in this bay that lunch will take place, consisting of fresh local products (sea and land products) prepared on board, accompanied with some excellent fresh prosecco.

For those who do not drink alcohol will be provided peach tea, lemon tea and water. 

After eating and resting, navigation resumes in the afternoon where the third swimming stop will take place in the most suggestive bay of the Gargano, Baia delle Zagare, where there will be a buffet of seasonal fruits and also an excellent coffee prepared on board at the moment. 

Return to port is scheduled at 17:00.

Fuel is included in the price.

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.

Discover the southern coast of the Gargano on board an exclusive boat accompanied by a skipper.

Departing from the port of Vieste, you will sail south to visit all the most beautiful bays and caves on the coast.

Among the caves featured, you will be able to visit the Rainbow Cave, the Dolphin Cave, the Small Bell Cave, the Small Pierced Cave and the Purgatory Cave.

During the outing, you can make multiple stops for swimming in the sea at the most beautiful spots along the coast, in agreement with the skipper.

The boat is equipped with a large sundeck with cushions, telescopic awning, ladder, anchor and on-board equipment.

You can choose from 3 outings:

•    Morning excursion with departure at 9:00 a.m. and return for 1:00 p.m.
•    Afternoon excursion with departure at 2:00 pm and return for 6:00 pm
•    Day excursion with departure at 9:00 a.m. and return for 6:00 p.m.

Embark on a boat adventure among crystal clear waters and breathtaking scenery in the Gargano.

You will embark on a boat excursion at sunset, enveloped by the waters and lights of twilight. You will be treated to a delicious apericena with drinks on board.

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

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.

A boat excursion to discover the caves of Santa Maria di Leuca accompanied by an experienced skipper.

Departing from the port of Santa Maria di Leuca, you will pass by the Heel of Italy, the point where the Ionian and Adriatic Seas meet, and then continue on to the area's wonderful caves.

Among the various caves and coves along the coast, visit the Grotta del Diavolo, the Baia delle Sirene, the Grotta del Fiume, the Grotta delle Tre Porte and many others.

In addition, the itinerary includes 2 stops for swimming in the sea in two breathtaking locations:

•    The first stop will be near the Cave of the Dragon and the Lovers.
•    The second will be at the Cave of the Breath and in this case you will be accompanied inside the cave by the guide

The skipper, who will be on board throughout the outing, will provide explanations about the caves and be able to answer your curiosities about the area.

Finally, before returning to port, you will be offered an aperitif of local products.

You will have a choice of 3 outings with the same itinerary depending on your departure time:

•    Morning excursion, departing at 10:00 am
•    Excursion in the afternoon, departing at 2:00 pm
•    Sunset hike, departing at 5:30 p.m.

The group catamaran trip from Torre Vado to Santa Maria di Leuca is a unique opportunity to discover the most striking caves in Salento.

It departs from the Torre Vado marina in the morning or afternoon. During the excursion, you will visit the caves of the Ionian Sea, including the "Mannute Complex."

The tour continues all the way to Santa Maria di Leuca and the Heel of Italy, which can be admired directly from the sea.

During the tour there are two short stops of about 25 minutes to take a swim in the crystal clear water.

An aperitif with a drink and fruit is included in the price, but bar service is available on the boat for any other needs.

The group boat tour from Torre Vado to Santa Maria di Leuca is a unique opportunity to discover the most striking caves in Salento.

It departs from the Torre Vado marina in the morning or afternoon. During the excursion, you will visit the caves of the Ionian Sea, including the "Mannute Complex."

The tour continues by reaching Santa Maria di Leuca and the Heel of Italy, which you will be able to admire directly from the sea, while the crew will tell you interesting facts about the area.

During the trip there are two short stops of about 25 minutes to take a swim in the crystal clear water, and an aperitif with alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks and fruit is included in the price.

Excursion aboard a 9-meter gozzo to explore the coast around Santa Maria di Leuca.

This very special boat is equipped with cushions, sun awning and stern sundeck.

You will depart from the Santa Maria di Leuca marina and venture to both the Ionian and Adriatic sides. This tour will focus on the best caves on the coast that will be narrated to you by the skipper who is always on board to answer all your curiosities

In addition, there will be 2 stops for swimming in the sea among the crystal clear waters of this paradise on earth. It is recommended that you bring snorkeling equipment to enjoy the view among the rocks.

Before returning to the port, you will be offered an aperitif of typical Salento products to be consumed on board the gozzo.

You will be able to choose from 2 options with the same itinerary:

•    Tour shared with other participants
•    Tour with the whole boat exclusively

Sailboat excursion with skipper to discover the Salento caves of Santa Maria di Leuca with aperitif on board.

Half-day or full-day excursions are available:

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Half day (Low season)

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Departing from the port of Santa Maria di Leuca for 10:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m., you will begin with sailing in which you can participate in the maneuvers and help the captain helm. In fact, this experience has a sporting matrix, so that even those who are not è experienced can have fun.

Once out to sea, you will sail both on the Adriatic side, to the resort of Novaglie, and on the Ionian side, to the resort of San Gregorio. On both sides you will be able to stop near the most suggestive caves and bays in the area.

Full day (High season)

During the day excursion, you will have the opportunity to spend about 7 hours on board. The captain will choose the best itinerary for the day based on the weather and sea conditions.

On board, a lunch will be served, usually spaghetti or pasta cooked directly on board, fruit and coffeeè. Drinks included.

During some stops, it will be possible to swim in the sea and reach the caves by swimming or SUP (present on board the boat).

In addition, regardless of the tour you choose, you will be offered an aperitif of typical local products. 

In order to participate in the sailing activity è you must fill out the membership card on board. This card does not involve any additional cost.

3-hour boat excursion to discover the Salento caves starting from Santa Maria di Leuca.

The itinerary for this excursion, again at the captain's discretion, includes:

•    Departure from the tourist port of Santa Maria di Leuca
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•    Navigation on both the Ionian and Adriatic sides
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•    Visit to the most beautiful caves on the coast (about 8 per side) such as Grotta del Fiume, Grotta delle Tre Porte, Grotta degli Innamorati and Grotta del Soffio
•    Return, again at the marina in Santa Maria di Leuca
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You can choose between 2 tours with the same itinerary:

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Shared tour

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This option will allow you to enjoy the boat tour shared with other participants. It includes 2 stops of about 25 to 30 minutes to dive into the water and swim in a crystal clear sea.

This tour has a maximum of 12 participants at a time.

Exclusive tour

This second option will allow you to have the whole boat exclusively for groups of up to 10 people and, in agreement with the captain, you can stop to swim in the sea whenever you want.

In addition, you will be offered refreshments on board consisting of a glass of bubbly and typical Salento delicacies.

The presence of a skipper on board, will allow you to discover the beauty of the caves and all the curiosities about them.

È strictly forbidden to smoke on the boat.

Half-day boat excursion to explore the caves around Otranto.

Departure is scheduled from Otranto harbor at 9:30 am and 3:00 pm each day.

Once you set sail, 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, Laghi Alimini, Sant Andrea
•    Southern itinerary: Grotta Palombara, Baia delle Orte, Faro Palascia, Sant Emiliano, Porto Badisco, Grotte della Nuvara, Santa Cesarea Terme, Porto Miggiano

During the excursion, there will be 2 or 3 stops for swimming in the sea. Therefore, we recommend that you bring snorkeling equipment with you to be able to admire the depths of this sea.

In addition, you will be offered an aperitif of local products to be consumed on board.

Throughout the excursion you will be accompanied by an experienced skipper who will tell you the best trivia about the caves and the area.

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.

The group sunset boat excursion from Otranto gives you a unique experience off the coast of Salento.

Departing from the charming port of Otranto you will sail into the crystal clear Sicilian waters.

You will be accompanied by an experienced skipper who will tell you stories and interesting facts about the places you will visit.

On board you will be served an aperitif that you can enjoy while admiring Otranto from the sea when it is tinged with striking colors and listening to music.

This experience is perfect for those who want to spend a few relaxing hours aboard an elegant catamaran among crystal clear waters and breathtaking scenery.

The half-day catamaran group excursion from Otranto allows you to admire the Adriatic coast from the sea.

You will be accompanied by an experienced skipper who will tell you stories and trivia about the places you will visit.

This experience is perfect for those who want to spend a few relaxing hours aboard an elegant catamaran among crystal clear waters and breathtaking scenery.

On board you will find ample space for sunbathing, shaded areas for relaxation, and snorkeling equipment.

Refreshing swimming stops are planned during the cruise.

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.

embark on an excursion by dinghy to discover the most beautiful locations in Salento.

Leaving from the port of Otranto, you can choose from 3 different tours:

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Excursion to the Bay of Turks (3 hours)

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From Otranto, you will skirt Grotta Monaca to reach the picturesque Baia del Mulino d'Acqua, with the Sfondata and Conchiglie caves. A swim stop is planned.

Excursion to the Faraglioni of Torre Sant'Andrea (4 hours)

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The excursion starts from Otranto visiting the Baia del Mulino d'Acqua and caves, Baia Imperia, Baia Morrone and Baia dei Turchi. Next, we continue along Alimini Bay and Località Frassanito to Torre Sant'Andrea with its stacks. Two bathroom stops are planned.

Aboard the boat are a sunshade awning for protection from the sun and a freshwater shower for rinsing off after swimming in the sea.