Gozzo Boat Tour Polignano a Mare: Sail, Swim & Taste Local

A skipper navigates the boat while you decide when to jump in the water.

A 3.5-hour sailing tour from Polignano a Mare aboard a traditional gozzo, with stops for snorkeling and paddleboarding in the waters between Polignano a Mare and Monopoli. You swim in clear water, paddle on a SUP, and taste local Apulian products with an aperitif. A live guide in English, Spanish or Italian leads the experience.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sail and explore Polignano a Mare

• Sail following the rhythm of the wind
• Admire Polignano a Mare and Monopoli from sea
• Stop to swim in crystal clear waters
• Wander on the SUP board
• Taste typical Apulian products

The experience

The boat leaves on a schedule you pick at checkout (morning, afternoon or sunset), and the skipper sets the pace by wind and water rather than a fixed itinerary. You'll see both Polignano a Mare and Monopoli from the sea, the two towns framed differently depending on where the boat anchors for each swim stop. Snorkeling gear and a paddleboard are yours to use. The aperitif arrives when the group is ready, not on a clock.

Three and a half hours means you're on the water long enough to reach multiple stops without the day dissolving into logistics. The skipper knows the best spots for clear water and decides where to drop anchor based on conditions that morning. You get in when you want, stay in as long as you want, and climb back aboard the same way. The SUP sits ready if you'd rather paddle than swim, and both happen at the same stops.

Infants can ride along in a pram or stroller, and the boat suits all fitness levels. You're not hiking or climbing, just swimming and paddling at your own pace. Travelers under 21 get soft drinks with the aperitif. Everyone else gets wine or beer. The guide speaks your language, so the skipper's knowledge of the coast and the timing of each stop actually reaches you.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment and SUP (paddleboard) use.
• aperitif with typical Apulian products.
• live guide in English, Spanish or Italian.

Options for this experience

4 options

Private morning luxury tourGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · 09:30Lasts 3 hours 30 minutes. Departs from Calaponte Marina, Via S. Vito, 70044 Polignano a Mare BA, Italy

Private luxury tour in the afternoonGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · 13:30Lasts 3 hours 30 minutes

Private luxury tour at sunsetGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · 17:30Lasts 3 hours 30 minutes. Departs from Calaponte Marina, Via S. Vito, 70044 Polignano a Mare BA, Italy

Luxury Private TourGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · Available from 25 Oct 2027Lasts 7 hours. Departs from Calaponte Marina, Via S. Vito, 70044 Polignano a Mare BA, Italy

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesFriday and SaturdayDepartures at 09:30, 13:30 and 17:30

AgesAdult (6 to 90 years) · Child (2 to 5 years): free · Infant (under 2): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Elysium Sea Experience

Is this one for you?The three-and-a-half-hour window fits a half-day without eating into the rest of your itinerary in Bari or the surrounding coast. Pick the morning if you want the rest of the day free, the afternoon to ease into it, or sunset if you're already in the area and want to end on the water.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 5 years): free; Infant (under 2): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the gozzo and why does it matter for this tour?

A gozzo is a traditional wooden fishing boat built to move with the wind and sea rather than fight them. The design is what lets the skipper read conditions and choose the best anchorages for swimming and paddleboarding instead of sticking to a fixed route.

Can I choose which time of day I want to sail?

Yes. You pick the morning, afternoon or sunset departure when you book, and each one changes what you see: the light on the cliffs, the crowds in the towns, the angle of the sun on the water.

What happens at the swimming stops?

The boat anchors in clear water and you snorkel with provided gear or paddle on the SUP. You're not on a timer. You get in and out when you're ready, and the group moves to the next stop once everyone is back aboard.

Is the aperitif included, and what if I don't drink alcohol?

Yes, an aperitif with typical Apulian products is included. Travelers 21 and older receive wine or beer. Younger travelers get soft drinks.

How does the boat get from Polignano a Mare to Monopoli?

The skipper sails the traditional route between the two towns, making stops along the way where the water is clearest and the conditions are right for swimming and paddleboarding. You see both towns from the sea but spend most of the time in the water or on the boat between them.