About this tour
Hire a private motorboat for three hours along Palinuro's dramatic coastline, where you and your skipper plot the route together. Navigate between hidden coves and sea caves—the Blue Grotto, Silver Grotto, and Blood Grotto—stopping to swim and snorkel as you choose. A spread of regional Cilento charcuterie, cheese, and prosecco appears on deck mid-tour, turning the afternoon into something between exploration and celebration.
Highlights
- Skip the crowded group boats; steer your own itinerary with the captain
- Swim inside three named sea grottos with turquoise water
- Snorkel near the Faraglione rock formation off Cape Palinuro
- Prosecco and local Cilento antipasti served aboard
- Small groups only; private boat charter included
- Cala Marinedda to Ficocella beach route options
What to expect
You'll board a comfortable motorboat and discuss the day's route with an experienced skipper—expect flexibility rather than a fixed itinerary. The boat moves between limestone coves and sea caves, stopping frequently for swimming and snorkelling. Water is clear and shallow near the grottos, making them accessible even for modest swimmers. Midway through, the crew sets out drinks and regional snacks on deck. The boat has an onboard toilet. Duration is genuinely three hours on water, not padded with transfers.
Good to know
Bring a light waterproof jacket and secure footwear for wet decks. The boat rocks in choppy seas; those with spinal issues or heart conditions should reconsider. Infants must sit on an adult's lap. Snorkelling gear isn't provided; bring your own or arrange hire beforehand.
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.