Nico the captain was great! The excursion and sites were spot on and he had lots of knowledge. His music kept us entertained along with a cocktail & wonderful dessert near the end. Don't hesitate to book Nico!





Sailing along the beautiful Polignano a Mare Coast is an unmissable experience. On board a comfortable boat, you will explore natural wonders such as arches and caves, accessible only by sea. Experienced crew will share fascinating stories about the sights while enjoying a typical Italian aperitif with Apulian prosecco and tarallini. You will have the opportunity to take a dip in the crystal clear waters and capture special moments with panoramic photos of Polignano a Mare. - Discover the Polignano a Mare Coast from a boat with photo stops - See hidden caves and natural arches along the way - Enjoy a typical aperitif with prosecco and Apulian tarallini - Possibility to swim in the crystal clear waters during the tour
Out at sunset: the 3:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 4:55 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 330 of the next 330 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 14.
This will be our starting point for the tour
Our guide will explain the story
Our guide will explain the story
Our guide will explain the story
Our guide will explain the story
Peter and Paul Cave : Our guide will explain the story
Our guide will explain the story
Our guide will explain the story
Our guide will explain the story
Cave of the Doves: Our guide will explain the story
This will be the point for Bath, Aperitif and Relax
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Shared Boat Tour in Polignano a Mare with Aperitif lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 15 stops.
Prices start at $46 per person for this Bari experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 11 departures a day between 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM.
Children aged 0–8 pay from $40, adults from $46.
It can: 330 of the next 330 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Meeting point Summer/Spring. Go to the Pier in front of the Abbey and Wait for La Barca Carmy tour on boat. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, IT.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 9 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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Nico the captain was great! The excursion and sites were spot on and he had lots of knowledge. His music kept us entertained along with a cocktail & wonderful dessert near the end. Don't hesitate to book Nico!
Wonderful experience! Nico was a tremendous guide and so hospitable. Would absolutely recommend for anyone considering a boat tour around polignano a mare.
Epic! A GEM of a tour Nico was wonderful!
The best experience so far in Italy! Nico was marvelous. Highly recommend the boat tour.
Amazing experience. Nico was excellent - funny, helpful and made it all fun. Really enjoyable and swim in the Adriatic was phenomenal . Thank you
Great boat adventure aboard Carmy! Gary_S, Oct 2026 The boat is great. Very stable. Tracks well and handles well under any sea condition. The seating is comfortable and well padded. Nico is a great captain! Very friendly and knowledgeable with a great personality. He's also a scuba diver and chef. He serves a great Tiramisu at the end of the adventure.
Absolutely fantastic!!! We loved our time on this boat and Nico is an amazing captain! We felt safe and comfortable. We swam, had an aperitif and went into caves! It was splendid!! Highly recommend!!
It was absolutely perfect for my family with the little ones. Our captain Nico was amazing! So fun and knowledgeable. We still talk about his amazing tiramisu he made
Nico was the most enjoyable and knowledgeable guide.
We took an absolutely unforgettable and amazing two-hour sea caves boat tour along the stunning Polignano a Mare coast, and it was one of the highlights of our trip to Polignano! We boarded the boat Carmy at the San Vito port and were impressed by how super clean and thoroughly wiped down the boat was for our group. Our captain, Nico, was wonderful, personable, and engaging—a great conversationalist who was incredibly knowledgeable about the sea caves and coastline, perfectly enhancing our journey with great music and fun and interesting local stories and legends. You can also clearly sense his love for what he does and his passion for the sea and this beautiful place, as he shared with us that he is a scuba diver and showed us pictures that he has taken exploring the area. We even learned that his boat, Carmy, is beautifully named in honor of his grandmother! To add to an already fantastic tour, we had plenty of time to enjoy the crystal-clear blue waters of the Adriatic Sea, where we actually got to swim into and through a cave, and from one part of it, we got a good view of the famous Ristorante Grotta Palazzese above us. To top it all off, we were then treated to traditional Taralli snacks and a great choice of drinks, followed by an amazing surprise: Nico, who also happens to be a talented pastry chef, treated us to an incredible and very delicious tiramisu that he made himself! If you are looking for a fantastic boat tour of the beautiful Polignano a Mare coast with an aperitif & a surprise tiramisu, and of course an exceptional Captain, we highly recommend Nico and his beloved boat, the Carmy!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Shared Boat Tour in Polignano a Mare with Aperitif | 2 hours | 5.0 (372) | $46 | |
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Monopoli Shared tour by Gozzo boat to the Polignano caves | 2h 30min | 4.8 (208) | $57 | View |
Monopoli Shared 2.5-Hour Boat Experience with Local Aperitif | 2h 30min | 4.2 (33) | $51 | View |
Boat tour from Monopoli to the Polignano caves with aperitif | 2h 30min | 4.9 (203) | $63 | View |
Savelletri Shared Boat 4h Tour with Aperitif Drinks and Snacks | 4 hours | 4.8 (16) | $101 | View |
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