Private Boat Tour Polignano a Mare: Caves & Cliffs

Glide through hidden caves and pause for swims beneath sunlit cliffs

A private 2-hour boat tour in Polignano a Mare takes you through sea caves and along dramatic cliffs in the Adriatic, with stops for swimming and snorkeling. You'll see the Domenico Modugno statue from the water, pass Scoglio dell'Eremita rock formation, and visit Lama Monachile cove and Cala Port'Alga bay. The boat is equipped with a shower, toilet, WiFi and sun awning. Prosecco, coffee, snacks and snorkeling gear are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private boat tour exploring Polignano a Mare

• Embark on private boat tour
• See Domenico Modugno statue
• Visit Belvedere Terrazza Santo Stefano
• Explore Lama Monachile cove
• Admire restaurant in Polignano cave
• View Scoglio dell'Eremita rock formation
• Relax at Cala Port'Alga bay
• Experience lovers' cave legend

The experience

A private boat means you set the pace and the stops. The tour departs with a guide who speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and two additional languages, and pickup is included so you don't need to arrange transport to the marina. The boat itself is new, built in 2024, with a toilet and fresh water shower on board, which matters if you're spending the afternoon on the water and want to rinse off between swims.

The route traces the coast past the bronze statue of Domenico Modugno along the waterfront, then moves into the coves and rock formations that define this stretch of Puglia. You'll anchor at Lama Monachile, the narrow cove framed by limestone cliffs where the water runs deep and clear, and at Cala Port'Alga, a quieter bay with golden sand and snorkeling-friendly shallows. Scoglio dell'Eremita, a solitary rock formation rising from the sea, marks another stop. The boat passes a restaurant built into one of the caves, visible only from the water, and legend says couples who kiss in the cave return to Polignano more in love than before, if that matters to your group.

Snorkeling equipment, life jackets, prosecco, coffee, tea, snacks and bottled water are all on board. The sun awning keeps you shaded between swims, and WiFi runs throughout the tour. A round-trip transport service to the marina costs €10 extra if you need it.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment and life jackets.
• prosecco, coffee, tea, snacks and bottled water.
• use of the shower and toilet on board.
• sun awning for shade.
• WiFi.
• stops for swimming at Lama Monachile and Cala Port'Alga.
• pickup to the marina.
• live guide in your choice of language.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 18:00

Book up to1h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian and Ukrainian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

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 5 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Venture Vibes

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying in Polignano without a car. The boat picks you up from the marina, so you skip arranging transport and can head straight to the water.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian and Ukrainian.

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 Lama Monachile like when you arrive by boat?

Lama Monachile is a cove enclosed by towering limestone cliffs, with golden sand and deep blue water. The narrow entrance adds to its charm, and the boat stops here for swimming and snorkeling in the clear Adriatic.

Can I snorkel on this tour, and is the equipment provided?

Yes, snorkeling equipment is included on board. The tour makes stops at Lama Monachile and Cala Port'Alga, both suited for snorkeling in shallow, clear water.

Does the boat have facilities like a toilet and shower?

The boat is equipped with a toilet and a fresh water shower on board, so you can rinse off after swimming without waiting until you return to shore.

How do I get to the boat if I don't have a car?

Pickup is included with the tour, so the operator arranges your transport to the marina. A round-trip transport service to the marina costs €10 if you need additional help.

What's included to eat and drink during the tour?

Prosecco, coffee, tea, snacks and bottled water are all provided on board throughout the 2-hour tour.