Polignano a Mare boat tour with snorkeling and aperitif

Swim in sea caves, then float back to the boat for prosecco and stories

A 90-minute boat tour of Polignano a Mare's sea caves includes snorkeling equipment, a swim stop, and a small aperitif with local prosecco and tarallini. A live guide in English, Spanish, Italian or French narrates the coast and shares stories about the town. The boat holds small groups and departs from near Polignano a Mare.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour with swimming and aperitif

• Visit Polignano a Mare coast
• Explore sea caves
• Stop for a swim
• Enjoy guide's stories and music
• Have aperitif with prosecco and tarallini

The Experience

Ninety minutes takes you along the entire Polignano a Mare coastline, where the boat stops at sea caves and a swimming spot. You get snorkeling equipment on board, so you can drop in and explore the water at the designated stop. The guide stays with the group and points out the caves, the rock formations and details about the town's history as you move along the coast.

After the swim, you return to the boat for the aperitif: a small serving of Apulian prosecco and tarallini (a local fried cracker). The guide continues talking through the route, so the commentary runs the whole time rather than stopping when you're in the water. Music plays on the boat between stops.

The boat is small enough that the skipper can navigate into the caves themselves, which is what separates this from a larger tour that stays offshore. Children can come along—infants ride on an adult's lap, and small children can sit in a pram or stroller on deck. The pace is easy; no fitness level is required beyond being comfortable in the water.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• aperitif with Apulian prosecco and tarallini.
• live guide commentary in English, Spanish, Italian or French.
• access to all sea caves and swimming stops along the Polignano a Mare coast.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Dorino Gite in Barca

Is this one for you?Pick this tour if your group speaks English, Spanish, Italian or French—your guide leads in that language so everyone catches the stories and cave details in real time, not through translation.

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Top questions

Can I snorkel the whole time or just at one stop?

You snorkel at one designated swim stop during the tour. The rest of the time you're on the boat viewing the caves and coast from the water.

What language does the guide speak?

The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian or French, so you choose the language when you book.

Is the aperitif included or do I pay extra?

The prosecco and tarallini are included in the tour price. It's a small serving, not a full meal.

What happens if I don't want to snorkel?

You can stay on the boat during the swim stop. The snorkeling equipment is available if you want it, but you're not required to use it.

How many people are on the boat?

The boat is small and holds a small group, though the exact number isn't fixed. You'll be with other travelers, not alone.