4 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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