Palinuro Boat Tour: Sunset Aperitif & Blue Grotto

The Blue Grotto's limestone walls frame your swim as the sun sets and aperitif arrives.

An evening boat tour in Palinuro that combines two stops (the Blue Grotto with its limestone formations, and Ficocella Bay, named one of Italy's most beautiful beaches) with a sunset swim and a local aperitif of fresh seasonal fish, vegetables and prosecco. The tour runs 90 minutes with a live guide in English or Italian, and is open to ages 18 and up.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour and aperitif at sunset

• Visit Blue Grotto of Palinuro
• Moor at Ficocella bay
• Swim while sun sets
• Enjoy local aperitif with prosecco

The experience

The boat leaves to visit the Blue Grotto first, where a specialized guide walks you through the cave's limestone formations and rock face. Then you head to Ficocella Bay, where the boat moors and you have time to swim while the sun drops toward the horizon. As you're in the water, the crew prepares an aperitif on deck using typical Cilento products: fresh seasonal fish and vegetables paired with prosecco.

The whole experience runs 90 minutes. Soda and snacks are included alongside the aperitif. Public transportation options are available near the departure point, and the activity suits all fitness levels. The swimming is optional, and the boat handles the logistics of the stops.

What’s included

• A specialized guide in English or Italian.
• entry to the Blue Grotto.
• swimming time at Ficocella Bay.
• a local aperitif with fresh seasonal fish, vegetables and prosecco.
• soda and snacks.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturdayDeparts at 19:00Last departure this season: 5 Nov

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish 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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Cilento Coast Company®

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to combine two of Palinuro's coastal landmarks (the cave and the beach) in a single evening, with the aperitif timed to arrive as you swim at sunset. The 90-minute window keeps both stops within one outing, so you're not splitting your evening between separate activities.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

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 Blue Grotto of Palinuro like inside?

The Blue Grotto is a sea cave characterized by various limestone formations across its rock face. A specialized guide shows you these formations during the visit, which is the first stop on the tour.

Can I swim during this tour?

Yes. At Ficocella Bay, the boat moors and you can take a swim while the sun sets. Swimming is part of the experience, though it is not mandatory.

What does the aperitif include?

The local aperitif features fresh seasonal fish and vegetables, typical Cilento products, served with prosecco. Soda and snacks are also included.

Is there a minimum age for this tour?

Yes, the minimum age is 18. This is a requirement for all participants.