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Bari & Puglia · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS

Top 15 Boat Tours & Cruises on the Puglia Coast

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The Adriatic is the point of a Puglia trip, and the coast looks best from the water. These boat tours and cruises range from the Polignano sea caves to sunset sails out of Bari and Monopoli: which stop to swim, how long each lasts, group size and price.

Polignano a Mare: Speedboat Cruise to Caves with Aperitif

Polignano a Mare: Speedboat Cruise to Caves with Aperitif - Polignano a Mare from the water: views you can’t recreate on foot

Polignano a Mare: Cave Boat Tour with Aperitif

Polignano a Mare: Cave Boat Tour with Aperitif - Polignano’s sea caves in 1.5 hours: how the stops actually feel

Polignano a Mare: Boat Trip, Swim & Cave with Aperitif

Polignano a Mare: Boat Trip, Swim & Cave with Aperitif - The Dorino experience: small group, live guide, and what happens onboard

Polignano a Mare boat tour emotions, caves, diving and appetizers

Polignano a Mare boat tour emotions, caves, diving and appetizers - Grotta Azzurra: Skylights, Blue Light, and a Quick “Wow” Moment

Boat tour of the Polignano a Mare caves with aperitif

Boat tour of the Polignano a Mare caves with aperitif - Abbazia di San Vito: the 18th-century abbey you see first from the sea

Polignano a Mare: Boat Cruise to Scenic Caves with Prosecco

Polignano a Mare: Boat Cruise to Scenic Caves with Prosecco - Speedboat + 1.5 hours: why this tour works so well for short stays

Polignano a Mare: Boat Tour of the Caves – Small Group

Polignano a Mare: Boat Tour of the Caves - Small Group - Small-group format and what it means for your comfort

7.Polignano a Mare: Boat Tour of the Caves – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 427 reviews · 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Small-group boat tour from Polignano a Mare into sea caves, with Grotta Palazzese views, a swim break, and Prosecco or champagne.

“Had a wonderful time sailing the beautiful coast of Puglia! The boat ride was just enough to enjoy the scenic coastline and take a swim in the beautiful Adriatic Sea! Then hope into wonderful Polignana and continue your wonderful experience!”

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Boat trip to the Polignano a Mare caves

Boat trip to the Polignano a Mare caves - Cave Stops and Photo Moments: Grotta Palazzese, Bishop, Ardito, and Pigeons

8.Boat trip to the Polignano a Mare caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 395 reviews · 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Cruise Polignano a Mare’s sea caves with a small English-language group, photo stops, and a swim near Grotta Palazzese.

“What a fun boat tour! Our guide was amazing. Very funny and informative. For a choppy sea day, it was a smooth ride and we were able to see some amazing caves and views and even take a swim. Highly recommend!”

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Polignano Sea Caves: Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Aperitif

Polignano Sea Caves: Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Aperitif - The boat setup: comfort matters more than you think

Bari by boat: admire the city from the sea with Aperitivo

Bari by boat: admire the city from the sea with Aperitivo - Finding the blue boat at the Teatro Margherita pier

10.Bari by boat: admire the city from the sea with Aperitivo

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 256 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $53

Sail Bari’s waterfront on a vintage gozzo with aperitivo and swim time. Small-group tour from the Teatro Margherita pier.

“The boat ride was perfect , we got the last ride of the day and we had a magnificent sunset. The skipper ensured we have a nice position to see the sunset, and then we get the appetitive in front of the Bari seawalk - calm and beautiful”

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Polignano a Mare: Catamaran Tour with Aperitif & Local Food

Polignano a Mare: Catamaran Tour with Aperitif & Local Food - Where to meet: Cala Ponte Marina and the Almarano crew

Polignano a Mare: Boat Tour with Prosecco and Snacks

Polignano a Mare: Boat Tour with Prosecco and Snacks - The coastline route: Polignano a Mare views, plus more than one cave zone

Monopoli: 2.5 Hour Boat Tour to the Polignano a Mare Caves

Monopoli: 2.5 Hour Boat Tour to the Polignano a Mare Caves - The boat ride feel: sun deck, music, and getting the best angles

13.Monopoli: 2.5 Hour Boat Tour to the Polignano a Mare Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 223 reviews · from $56

Cruise from Monopoli to Polignano’s sea caves for a guided ride, aperitivo drinks, and a swim in clear blue water.

“Francisco and Francisco treated us to a lovely day on the water. Boat was comfortable; light food and beverage were perfect. Explanation of sites was just enough. Duration of trip was perfect. Price was very reasonable. A great way to see the caves and the cities from the water.”

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Monopoli Shared tour by Gozzo boat to the Polignano caves

Monopoli Shared tour by Gozzo boat to the Polignano caves - Lama Monachile: The Iconic Cliff-and-Beach View From the Water

Monopoli: Exclusive Shared Boat Tour

Monopoli: Exclusive Shared Boat Tour - Carlo V Castle (Monopoli) as your quick orientation from the water

15.Monopoli: Exclusive Shared Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 93 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $53

Monopoli to Polignano by speedboat for a cave run, swim stops, and an on-board aperitivo with stories from the crew.

“I recently took the boat tour in Monopoli, and it was absolutely fantastic! Jana & Nico were our guides, and they were top-notch-knowledgeable, friendly and made sure we had a blast. the aperitif on board was delicious, featuring Prosecco, paired with tasty tarallini and fresh grapes, The scenic views of the coastline and caves in Polignano a Mare were breathtaking. Higly recommend this tour .”

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