About this tour
Explore Polignano a Mare's dramatic Adriatic coastline by boat, departing from the working fishing village of San Vito. This 90-minute voyage traces towering limestone cliffs and sea caves including Grotta Palazzese, Grotta Ardito, and Grotta degli Innamorati. Your skipper anchors in calm waters for a swim and aperitif break—prosecco and taralli—whilst you float beneath the sculpted rock formations that define this stretch of Italian coast.
Highlights
- Sea caves carved deep into white limestone cliffs
- Swim in transparent Adriatic waters from the boat
- Prosecco and taralli served on deck
- Small-group departure from working fishing port
- Limestone formations rise 100+ metres overhead
What to expect
You'll meet your skipper at San Vito harbour, a 10-minute walk from Polignano's town centre. The boat hugs the coast closely, giving you an eye-level view of the cave entrances and cliff faces that tower above. The sea here is genuinely clear—you'll see the sandy bottom where you anchor. The crew hands round prosecco and local taralli biscuits whilst you float, swim if you wish, and take photographs. Expect the boat to move slowly; this isn't a speedboat dash but a methodical coastal survey.
Good to know
Bring swimwear and a towel. Sunscreen is essential—there's minimal shade on deck. The boat suits most fitness levels but those with heart conditions should reconsider. Infants must sit on an adult's lap throughout. Service animals are welcome. Public transport reaches San Vito easily.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.