Eleven boat tours to the sea caves of Polignano a Mare cost €35 to €50 per person at the “from” price, and ten of them cost €40 or less. In the parts this page read, only four of the eleven pages state a group limit as a number, and all four say 10.
On this page
All eleven promise free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start on the booking site. Most tours last 1.5 to 2 hours, and two start in Monopoli, a six-minute train ride from Polignano.
Every figure on this page was read on 9 November 2026 from the booking pages of the tours and from one operator’s own site. Where a page does not state a figure, this page says so instead of guessing.
The Eleven Tours Side by Side
| Tour | Starts at | Length | From price | Rating (reviews) | Group size | What the page says is included |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speedboat Cruise to Caves with Aperitif (Escursioni Sofia) | Calaponte Marina, Polignano | 110 minutes to 2 hours | €40 | 4.8 (4,893) | 7-meter speedboat; private or group, no number | aperitif, skipper, life jackets, swimming stop, pickup and drop-off |
| Cave Boat Tour with Aperitif (Pugliamare) | two meeting points, by option | 1.5 hours | €40 | 4.6 (2,420) | “private or small groups”, no number | speedboat, aperitif, swimming stop, parasol, crew, hotel pickup on request |
| Cruise Trip, Swim and Cave with Aperitif (Dorino) | San Vito | 1.5 hours | €40 | 4.7 (1,975) | not stated | food and drinks, guide, snorkeling mask, hotel pickup and drop-off |
| 2.5-Hour Boat Tour to the Polignano Caves (Blue Wave) | Molo Margherita, Monopoli | 2.5 hours | €50 | 4.8 (661) | “small group” on the search page, no number | guided tour, lunch, alcoholic and soft drinks |
| Sea Caves Boat Tour with Snorkeling and Aperitif (Venture Vibes) | not read | 2 hours | €35 | 4.7 (555) | “small group”, no number | Prosecco aperitif, soft drinks, swimming stop, snorkeling equipment, shower, toilet |
| Boat Tour with Prosecco and Snacks (Blue Wave) | by option | 2 to 4 hours, tour itself 2 hours | €35 | 4.8 (375) | “private or small groups”, no number | skipper, Prosecco and snacks, soft drinks, snorkeling equipment |
| Caves and Grottos Tour with Drink (Rent Me Charter) | Calaponte Marina, Polignano | 2 hours | €38 | 4.7 (385) | limited to 10 participants | refreshment and food on board |
| Boat Cruise to the Caves with Prosecco, Focaccia and Swimming (Croccante) | San Vito | 2 hours | €35 | 4.7 (301) | maximum of 10 guests on board | catamaran, swimming stop, snorkeling masks, Prosecco, focaccia |
| Caves Boat Tour with Swimming Stop and Spritz (Pugliamare) | La Veranda di Giselda, San Vito | 1.5 hours | €35 | 4.5 (248) | up to 10 people per boat | skipper, aperitif, swimming stop, parasol, transport on request |
| Monopoli and Polignano: Boat Tour of the Caves with Aperitif (Puglienzo) | Largo Castello, Monopoli | 2 to 6 hours | €40 | 4.8 (221) | maximum of 10 on shared tours; private option | skipper, swimming stop, Prosecco and snacks, lunch, towels |
| Polignano by Boat: Caves, Swimming and a Break (Carmy) | two meeting points, by option | 2 hours | €40 | 5.0 (101) | “private or small groups”, no number | skipper, swimming breaks, tiramisu tasting, Prosecco or Spritz, music, transfers |
Prices are the “from” price per person on the day. Ratings are the booking site’s average and the number of reviews on that day. “Not stated” means the page gives no figure, and “not read” means this page did not read it.
Which Tour Fits Which Traveler
These are readings of the table, not a ranking.
- If you want the largest review base, look at the Escursioni Sofia speedboat cruise (4,893 reviews), the Pugliamare cave tour (2,420) and the Dorino cruise (1,975).
- If you want the lowest from price, four tours show €35: the Venture Vibes snorkeling tour, the Blue Wave Prosecco tour, the Croccante catamaran cruise and the Pugliamare Spritz tour.
- If you want a stated group limit, four pages give one, all of 10: Rent Me Charter, Croccante, the Pugliamare Spritz tour and the shared Puglienzo tour.
- If you want a meal in the price, the Monopoli 2.5-hour tour at €50 and the Puglienzo tour at €40 both list lunch. The Rent Me Charter and Dorino pages list food without saying what it is.
- If you want snorkeling gear included, the Dorino, Venture Vibes, Blue Wave Prosecco and Croccante pages list masks or equipment.
- If you want the shortest tour, three tours last 1.5 hours: the Pugliamare cave tour, the Dorino cruise and the Pugliamare Spritz tour.
- If you want the highest rating, the Carmy tour shows 5.0 from 101 reviews. Four tours show 4.8 from 221 to 4,893 reviews.
- If you cannot walk steps or stand on a moving boat, the Dorino page says the tour is not suitable for people with mobility impairments. No rule was found on the other pages in the parts read.
What the Booking Pages Do Not Tell You
Group size. In the parts read, seven of the eleven pages give no number. Their labels are “small group”, “private or small groups” or nothing, and a label is not a limit.
Weather. In the parts read, only the Monopoli 2.5-hour tour states what happens in bad weather: a full refund or a new date. No rule was found for the other ten, so ask the operator before you book.
Price by channel. Pugliamare’s own site lists a 1.5-hour cave tour with an aperitif from €25 per person, free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start and boats of about 10 people. The two Pugliamare tours on the booking site show €40 and €35. This page does not treat the €25 tour as the same product as either of them.
One tour, two prices. The Rent Me Charter tour showed €32 on a search page and €38 on its own page on the same day. This page uses its own page.
Where the tour starts. Two tours start in Monopoli, and three start in San Vito. Three more say that the meeting point depends on the option you pick. This page did not establish how to reach San Vito without a car.
What Is Not Confirmed Yet
- The group size of seven of the eleven tours.
- The bad-weather rule of ten of the eleven tours.
- Whether a daily offer sits below the “from” price on every page.
- The operators’ own prices, apart from Pugliamare, and the exact meeting point of one tour.
- Private boat tours priced per group, sailing boats and kayak tours.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Does a Boat Tour to the Polignano Caves Cost?
Among the eleven tours read, the “from” price per person runs from €35 to €50. Ten of them cost €35 to €40. The €50 tour lasts 2.5 hours and lists lunch.
How Long Does the Boat Tour Last?
Three tours last 1.5 hours and four last 2 hours. One lasts 110 minutes to 2 hours, one 2.5 hours, one 2 to 4 hours and one 2 to 6 hours.
Can I Cancel a Boat Tour in Polignano a Mare?
On the booking site, all eleven tours allow a full refund up to 24 hours before the start. Pugliamare’s own site gives the same 24 hours for its cave tour.
How Many People Are on the Boat?
Four pages state a limit, and it is 10 in every case. Seven pages give a label such as “small group” or nothing.
Can I Start the Tour From Monopoli?
Yes. Two of the eleven tours start in Monopoli, at Molo Margherita and at Largo Castello. Monopoli is 6 minutes by train from Polignano a Mare and 35 minutes from Bari Centrale on the example trains used in the seven-day route guide.
Prices, ratings and conditions on this page were read on 9 November 2026 from the booking pages of the tours and from one operator’s own page. How the checks work is explained on the page about how this guide verifies facts.