Sunset Sailboat Tour Lecce: Aperitif on the Ionian Sea

Three hours on the water, ending with prosecco and local cheese as the sun touches the horizon.

A three-hour sunset sailing tour from Lecce along the Ionian coast, with a skipper and sailor guiding the boat through caves and coves. You swim in clear water at secluded stops, then gather on deck for an aperitif of local cheese, mussels, grilled vegetables and prosecco while watching the sun set. The tour runs from 17:30 to 20:30 and requires a minimum of six participants to confirm.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset sail with swimming and aperitif

• Sail along caves of Leuca
• Swim to visit cave inside
• Enjoy aperitif while watching sunset

The experience

The boat leaves at 17:30 and sails along the caves of Leuca, a stretch of the Ionian coast lined with rock formations and hidden inlets. You'll stop to swim in transparent water at dreamy coves away from crowds, and you can paddle into the sea caves to explore them from inside. The skipper and sailor handle the navigation while you move between the deck and the water.

The aperitif stop happens as the sun begins to set, with no land in sight: only sea and sky. You'll eat fresh cheese, mussel sauté, grilled vegetables, friselline with tomatoes and local sauces, and seasonal fruit, all washed down with prosecco and water. The boat returns by 20:30.

What’s included

• An aperitif with fresh local cheese, mussel sauté, grilled vegetables, friselline with tomatoes and local sauces, fresh seasonal fruit, prosecco and water.
• fuel for the boat.
• a skipper and sailor to manage the sailing.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Aug 2027

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (9 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 8 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 10

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.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Morgana Sailing Charter

Is this one for you?The tour is led by a skipper and sailor who handle the boat while you swim and relax, so no sailing experience or physical exertion is required. It suits anyone who wants to watch the sunset from the water without doing the work.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (9 to 17 years); Child (4 to 8 years); Infant (under 4): free.

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.

Can I swim during the sunset tour from Lecce?

Yes, the tour makes bathing stops in coves where you can dive into the water and relax. You can also swim to the sea caves and visit them from inside.

What food and drinks are served on the aperitif stop?

The aperitif includes fresh cheese, mussel sauté, grilled vegetables, friselline with tomatoes and local sauces, fresh seasonal fruit, prosecco and water. Extra drinks like cola, fanta or tea are not included.

How many people need to book for the tour to run?

A minimum of six participants is required to confirm the tour.

What time does the sunset tour depart and return?

The tour departs at 17:30 and returns by 20:30, running for three hours total.