15 Polignano A Mare Cave Tours Worth the Trip

1.Polignano a Mare: Speedboat Cruise to Caves with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,382 reviews · 2 hours · from $35Our pick

Set out from Cala Ponte Marina on a two-hour speedboat ride past Polignano a Mare’s cliffs, beaches, monuments, and sea caves. Guides such as Giuseppe, Claudio, and Mattia add local stories, music, wine, and snacks. You’ll also get time for a swim, weather permitting.

“The cruise was perfect. Our guide Giuseppe was very kind and funny, a great story-teller. The views were stunning, so was the weather. Definitely recommend this tour in Poligniano a Mare for a visit if you come to Bari. The pictures look unreal.”

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2.Polignano a Mare: Cave Boat Tour with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,891 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $47

Cruise from San Vito past Grotta Azzurra, Lama Monachile, Grotta Palazzese, and other coastal caves. Your Italian or English speaking crew adds local stories, music, a Prosecco aperitif, and a possible swim stop. Small group and private options are available.

“the communication was excellent beforehand. the guys even offered to take us back to the train station as it had started to rain. would absolutely recommend”

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3.Polignano a Mare: Boat Trip, Swim & Cave with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,300 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $35

Join a small group of up to 10 on the Dorino boat for a 1.5-hour cruise past Polignano a Mare’s famous caves, Lama Monachile, Grotta Palazzese, and Cala Port’Alga. Guides such as Nicolas, Valerio, and Enzo add humor and local stories, with a swim stop, snorkeling mask, Prosecco, and Apulian taralli included.

“Funny, friendly guide, nice prosecco break at the end of trip!”

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4.Polignano a Mare: Boat Cruise to Scenic Caves with Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 550 reviews · from $46

From Cala Ponte Marina, your skipper takes you along 12 kilometers of Polignano a Mare coast, entering sea caves such as Grotta Azzurra and Grotta Palazzese. Expect a small-boat ride, swimming stop, soft drinks, snacks, and Prosecco. Skippers may include Nicola, Giuseppe, or Antonio.

“No need to improve anything. Everything was great and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. It was the most fun we had on our 3 week European vacation!!!”

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5.Polignano Sea Caves: Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 310 reviews · 2 hours · from $38

Set out from San Vito with Venture Vibes for a two-hour cruise along Polignano a Mare’s cliffs and caves. Expect stops at Grotta Azzurra, Lama Monachile, Grotta Palazzese, and quieter coves, plus swimming, snorkeling gear, Prosecco, soft drinks, and an onboard toilet.

“Very fun and they were very nice! Helped us get to the center”

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6.Polignano’s coast and caves: a boat tour with drinks, swimming, music, and fun

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 263 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Set out from San Vito on a small Isola Blu boat with a multilingual guide and expert skipper. See Grotta Azzurra, Lama Monachile, Grotta Palazzese, and sea caves, then stop to swim, snorkel, enjoy drinks and snacks, and listen to music.

“We had such a blast! Our guides were amazing! The tour was both fun and educational. We had the tour at 18:00 and the views during sundown were something to behold. Would absolultely 100% recommend taking this tour.”

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7.Polignano a Mare Caves and Grottos Tour with Refreshment

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 249 reviews · 2 hours · from $44

Spend two hours cruising Polignano a Mare’s cliffs and sea-carved grottos with an English or Italian-speaking guide. Guides such as Antonella, Ricardo, and Pietro add local stories, while a weather permitting swim and Aperol-style refreshment round out this small-group trip for up to 10 people.

“Our guide was knowledgeable and amazing! Loved every minute!”

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8.Polignano a Mare: Eco Boat Tour with Snorkeling and Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 133 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Join skipper Domenico aboard Polignano a Mare’s only eco catamaran for a two-hour cruise from San Vito. You’ll see Grotta Palazzese, Grotta Ardito, Lama Monachile, Cala Paura, and Hermit’s Rock, then swim, snorkel, and enjoy soft drinks and snacks.

“Everything was amazing and we really enjoyed our time.”

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9.Polignano a Mare by Boat: Sea Caves & Apulian Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 113 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $41

Meet Alessandro or another English-speaking skipper at San Vito port for a 90-minute small-group cruise past Grotta Palazzese, Grotta Azzurra, Grotta Ardito, and Grotta delle Rondinelle. Expect cliff views, a swimming stop, prosecco, taralli, and music on some departures.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This boat tour in Polignano a Mare was an unforgettable experience from start to finish! Gliding along the coast and entering the famous sea caves was absolutely breathtaking—the colors of the water, the dramatic cliffs, and the hidden grottos felt like something out of a dream. Seeing the town from the sea gave us a whole new perspective on its beauty. Alessandro made everything smooth and fun, making sure we felt comfortable the whole way. The Apulian aperitif was such a special touch—tasting local prosecco and taralli while floating on the Adriatic really captured the essence of Puglia. It was the perfect mix of relaxation & adventure. I would…”

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10.Polignano a Mare: Boat Tour in the Caves with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 72 reviews · from $39

Set out from Cala Ponte Marina with a local skipper and crew, possibly including Gino and Claudia, for a 2 to 4-hour cruise past Polignano’s caves, coves, beaches, and cliffs. Swim for 15 minutes, enjoy an Italian aperitif, and choose a private or shared boat.

“We had a great time with Gino and Claudia. They were friendly, knowledgeable and attentive to their guests. The boat tour showed us a side of Polignano a Mare that we could not have seen from the land, walking around. Thank you both for this pleasant time !”

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11.Polignano a Mare: Stand-Up Paddle Board Sea Cave Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 52 reviews · from $30Best value

Meet your instructor at Sup Polignano for a 75-minute guided SUP trip along Polignano a Mare. Learn the basics, paddle past Lama Monachile, Grotta Palazzese, Grotta Ardito, and Grotta Azzurra, and use the included dry bag and phone holder for swimming and photos.

“Excellent, ended up having a private tour as me and my partner where the only ones. Good contact with the guide via whatsapp. Nice tour, our guide Matteo was an excellent guide. Afterwards received all the photos on WhatsApp, great memories. Highly recommended”

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12.Polignano a Mare: 2-Hour Sea Cave Exploration Private Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 49 reviews

Cruise from Cala Ponte into Polignano a Mare’s sea caves with a private English or Italian-speaking guide. Guides such as Riccardo and Francesco point out the coast and town, while you enjoy swimming stops, shaded seating, and views from a comfortable boat.

“We thoroughly enjoyed are boat exploration of the caves. Our guide was very kind and knowledgeable. It was a little rough and he made sure we were comfortable and stayed dry. I would definitely spend another with him.”

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13.Polignano: Guided Coastline & Caves Cruise with Swim Break

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 37 reviews · from $39

Join Blue Moon Excursions for a two-hour cruise from San Vito Harbor, led in Italian or English by a local skipper such as Giuseppe. See Polignano’s main caves, Lama Monachile, cliffside homes, and the Domenico Modugno monument, then swim and snorkel from the boat.

“We had an incredible day with Giusepepe. He was very skillful captain that made the tour wonderful! Highly recommend this company!”

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14.Polignano a Mare Private Tour to the Caves brand new boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 28 reviews Top rated

Meet your English- or Italian-speaking skipper at Cala Ponte Marina for a private two-hour cruise along 12 km of coast. Visit Grotta delle Rondinelle, Grotta Azzurra, Grotta Ardito, and Grotta Palazzese, with time to swim, sunbathe, and enjoy the view from a clean, modern boat. Ricardo may be your guide.

“It was a perfect day on the water. Great to see the town from the water the caves were cool great colors. Our guide was super pleasant.”

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15.Polignano: Private boat tour to caves with swim and aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 28 reviews · from $45

Set out from Cala Ponte Marina on a private or small-group two-hour boat tour along Polignano’s cave-lined coast. Your skipper shares local sights in English or Italian, with time for photos, a swim, snorkeling, and prosecco with Apulian tarallini.

“Was an Amazing trip, the skipper was really funny and explained to us about the coast and the caves, he answered all the questions. We could enjoy the sea and swimming a little bit in front of the caves. In the final was nice to speak with the other people in the boat and drink a prosecco. I would recommend for everybody this trip!!!!”

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