Boat excursion Polignano a Mare: Caves, coves & Prosecco

See Polignano a Mare's caves and coastline from the water, not the shore

A 90-minute boat excursion along the coast of Polignano a Mare with a live guide in English or Italian, visiting sea caves, hidden coves and the town's most photographed beach from the water. The tour includes an aperitif with Prosecco and typical Apulian taralli. Children from age 1 are welcome, and service animals are allowed on board.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat excursion along Polignano coast

• Admire Domenico Modugno statue from sea
• Visit famous Polignano a Mare beach
• Enjoy free time and coastal views

The Experience

If you land in Puglia with a free afternoon or a morning before other plans, this tour solves the problem of seeing Polignano a Mare without renting a car or booking a full day. The boat leaves from the town itself and spends 90 minutes moving along the coast, so you get the famous beach—the one that looks like a postcard—but from the water instead of the crowded sand. You'll also pass the statue of Domenico Modugno, the singer whose "Volare" made the town known worldwide.

The caves and coves are the draw here. From the boat you move between them at a pace that lets you see the rock formations and the blue water without the rush of a longer excursion. The guide speaks English or Italian and points out what you're looking at as you go. The aperitif—Prosecco and taralli, the crispy Apulian crackers—arrives partway through, so you're not just watching the coast; you're sitting with a drink in your hand while the town unfolds behind you.

The tour runs 90 minutes total, which includes time on the water and the moments between stops. Infants can come along if they sit on an adult's lap, and the pace suits all fitness levels since you're seated the whole time. If the sea is your reason for being in Polignano a Mare but you don't want to spend the whole day on it, this is the shape of the trip.

What’s included

• 90-minute guided boat excursion along the caves and coves of Polignano a Mare.
• live guide in English or Italian.
• aperitif with Prosecco and typical Apulian taralli.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Polignano in mare escursioni

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you have a free afternoon or morning and want to see Polignano a Mare's famous beach and sea caves without renting a car or committing to a full day. The fixed 90 minutes means you can fit it between other plans, and the boat does the moving while you sit with a drink and watch the coast.

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Top questions

What is the Domenico Modugno statue, and why is it in Polignano a Mare?

Domenico Modugno was a singer from Polignano a Mare whose song "Volare" became famous worldwide and made many people emotional. The statue stands on the coast as a monument to him, and you'll see it from the boat during the tour.

Can I bring my baby or young child on this boat tour?

Yes, children are welcome from age 1 onward. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during the 90-minute excursion. Service animals are also allowed on board.

What exactly is included in the price of the tour?

The tour includes the 90-minute boat excursion with a live guide in English or Italian, an aperitif with Prosecco, and typical Apulian taralli crackers served during the trip.

How long does the boat tour last, and what happens during it?

The excursion lasts 90 minutes total. You'll see the Domenico Modugno statue from the sea, visit the most famous beach of Polignano a Mare from the water, and spend time moving between the caves and coves along the coast, with the remaining time split between commuting between attractions and free time to take in the views.

Is this tour suitable if I'm not very fit or have mobility concerns?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels because you remain seated on the boat the entire 90 minutes. There's no walking or climbing involved—just sitting and watching the coast pass by.