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Tour by boat to discover the Polignano Caves

4.6(7)Bari1 hour
VIATOR4.5(6)TRIPADVISOR5.0(1)

Description

We start from the marina Cala Ponte Marina, here you can enjoy private changing rooms, and toilet facilities. You can also leave your luggage or strollers at the ticket office in total safety. Both before and after the tour, you can enjoy the marina bar with a beautiful sea view. You will board a brand new 7.5 motor boat with awning for shaded areas, large wooden beach and comfortable ladder for direct access to the sea. The tour lasts about 2 hours and has a maximum capacity of 10 people on board. It will take you through all the caves and blades of Polignano admiring the very high rocky coast with houses built overhanging the sea. You will see Grotta Palazzese, the beautiful monk's blade, the fascinating hermit's rock, the seafront lookout, the characteristic seaweed port, the romantic love cave and much more, between aperitif and dip. For check in please arrive 10 minutes before departure!

Tour Options

Tour by boat to discover the Polignano Caves

Itinerary

Admission included10 min

A small cove set among the rocks, a typical fishermen's landing place, today a place of interest for all lovers of sunbathing and a good swim in the sea in emerald water.

Admission included10 min

One of the most famous blades of Polignano, postcard scenery! A unique spectacle for the landscape where you can take wonderful photos. This llama is also home to an unmissable event, redbull cliff diving! Exhibition of the race of all from great heights worldwide.

Admission included15 min

One of the 7 wonders of the world, a sight to behold! You can admire a huge restaurant nestled inside a rock! Here you can swim and explore the cave by swimming, snoorkling, admire the crystal clear seabed and breathe the peace that reigns inside the cave. (masks and floats provided by the staff).

Admission included10 min

One of the most fascinating caves because inside you will find its pebble and sand beach! Typical landing place for hikers in sup.

Admission included10 min

A rare cave, still granted double access, by land and by sea. So called for a sad story to which it is linked. The cave is the most loved by the divers of Polignano because from the cliff they can perform their acrobatics by diving into the deep sea.

65 min

The itinerary is very extensive, you will visit all the caves of Polignano, admiring the play of light, discovering the legends and secrets of each cave... and on the way back you will enjoy a small aperitif in front of the beautiful coast of Polignano.

Highlights

Prosecco & taralli from Puglia, aperitif provided if a minimum number of 4 people is reached
Use of Snorkelling equipment

What's included

Included
Prosecco & taralli from Puglia, aperitif provided if a minimum number of 4 people is reached
Use of Snorkelling equipment

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Aperitif provided if a minimum number of 4 people is reached

Reviews(7)

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John_T
May 9, 2026
Nice boat trip but the swimming is not as advertised.

Nice boat trip along the caves of Polignano. Nice guide. Too bad the swimming was right outside the harbor in a place where there was nothing else. The description mentioned snorkeling but there was no way to do that.

Operator response

Dear customer, we’re glad you enjoyed the caves of Polignano. Regarding the swimming stop, please note that it may vary depending on sea and weather conditions, such as wind and currents. This is entirely determined by the condition of the sea. Our skipper always does their best to stop in the calmest area possible, to ensure maximum comfort for guests on board. Thanks a lot Silvia

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Warren_J
July 27, 2025
Underwhelming

I did the Polignano boat tour. The tour left 20 min late. The promotional material showed the boat inside caves and grottos and swimming inside caves. We didn’t enter any caves. The swimming was in the harbour surrounded by dozens of other boats, which wasn’t inviting. We weren’t told that we were not going to enter the caves. The only stops were the see La Monochile beach and a couple of other non/ descriptive beaches. The promotional material was misleading and the tour was wholly underwhelming. We were offered Prosecco but weren’t even offered a Coke or a Water.

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Amber_H
July 13, 2025
Great tour!

Was a great tour to see all the different caves along the shore side. Boat took us right into them. The driver was kind and explained the areas to us. I was with my 5 year old he enjoyed it. Get a chance to jump off but we didn’t I was a little worried about getting him back on the boat.

Operator response

Grazie per la tua gentile recensione. Siamo molto contenti abbiate apprezzato il tour e che il tuo bimbo si sia divertito. Lamarinaboat staff

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Kristin V
June 27, 2025
Nice experience with family.

Nice trip to see the caves. The time was just enough. The swimming stop was a perfect end for the trip. We visited with children aged 9 and 11.

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Christine
September 24, 2023
Great experience!!!!

We had the best experience with Sylvia! First of all, she said us up with a driver her name was Laura and boy was she incredible. He picked us up at the hotel and drove us to this marina. From there we were able to refresh and set up our day, as they were bathrooms and a café. Once we went on the boat with other couples, there was a friendly atmosphere. Then we enjoyed the boat ride and beautiful weather. They gave us some Prosecco and some Tarali. We jumped in the water, we saw the caves at a leisurely pace. Can’t recommend the story enough you must go! Christine and Lisa from New Jersey.

Operator response

Thanks so much dear.. we are so happy to read your beautiful review. Hope to see you again one day! Silvia&Marino

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Emma_M
September 15, 2023
Definitely recommend...

Definitely recommend doing this. The marina is easy to get to, about a 35 minute walk from the centre. The tour itself is on a lovely boat with a great skipper. The views are INCREDIBLE and you have the chance to go for a swim.

Operator response

Thanks so much.. it s an honor for us know you had enjoyed your experience with lamarinaboat! All best to you Silvia&Marino

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Vivienne_E
August 28, 2023
Incredible

We had an incredible time on the 6pm sunset cruise. Skipper was fantastic, boat was brand new. We stopped at Grotta Palazzesse for Prosecco and snacks and got to swim off the boat. Would highly recommend.

Operator response

Thanks so much.. your review is so appreciated to all us!! Happy to have had you on board as our guests. Silvia&Marino

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