Private Boat Tour Polignano a Mare to Monopoli: Cliffs & Caves

Four hours sailing the Adriatic cliffs, caves and coves between two coastal towns

A private boat tour departs from San Vito wharf in Polignano a Mare and sails along the Puglia coast to Monopoli, passing through sea caves and hidden coves before returning. You swim in open water, listen to music and relax aboard an open boat with up to nine guests, guided in English or Italian. A small aperitif is included.

The experience

The boat leaves San Vito pier in Polignano a Mare and heads south along one of Italy's most dramatic stretches of coastline. You'll pass through limestone cliffs, sea caves carved into the rock, and small coves tucked between the headlands. The guide points out the geography and history as you go, speaking in English or Italian depending on the group. The pace is unhurried. There's time to swim in the open water, sit on deck with music playing, and simply watch the coast slide past.

Monopoli is the turnaround point. After arriving, you have time to take in the town from the water before heading back to Polignano, retracing the route and catching details you might have missed on the way out. The whole experience runs four hours. A small aperitif comes aboard, and snorkel gear (mask and mouthpiece) is provided if you want to use it. The boat holds up to nine people, which keeps it intimate: no large groups, no crowded deck.

This tour works for birthdays, anniversaries, hen and stag parties, or simply a different kind of day on the water with friends. The open boat means you're exposed to sun and wind, so bring sunscreen and a hat. Public transport runs near the pier if you need it to get there, but the tour itself does not include transportation to or from San Vito wharf.

What’s included

• Snorkel mask and mouthpiece.
• small aperitif.
• all fees and taxes.
• live guide in English or Italian.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 18 Apr 2027

Book up to2h before

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?The boat is private and holds up to nine people, so your group travels together without strangers aboard. Choose this if you want a guide who knows the coast and can point out the caves and history as you sail, rather than exploring on your own.

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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's the boat like on a four-hour tour?

An open boat carries up to nine guests and seats you on deck where you can see the water, cliffs and caves as you sail. There's music playing and a relaxed atmosphere, with time built in for swimming and taking in the views.

Can I swim during the tour from Polignano to Monopoli?

Yes, you can swim in the open water along the route. Snorkel mask and mouthpiece are provided, so you can look at the underwater landscape if you want to.

What happens when the boat reaches Monopoli?

Monopoli is the destination point where the boat stops. You have time to take in the town from the water, then the boat turns around and sails back to Polignano a Mare along the same coast.

Is this tour good for a special occasion like a birthday or anniversary?

Yes, the tour is designed for celebrations: birthdays, anniversaries, hen and stag parties all work well on the boat. The small group size and private booking mean you have the boat to yourselves.