POLIGNANO BY BOAT: amazing sea caves and free drinks!
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Is POLIGNANO BY BOAT: amazing sea caves and free drinks! worth booking?
POLIGNANO BY BOAT: amazing sea caves and free drinks! is a 1.5-hour experience in Bari, Italy, from $52 per person. It scores 65 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 18 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 65 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (18)
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- From
- $52 per person
Wonderful experience to discover the HIDDEN TREASURES of Polignano a Mare. Breathtaking cliffs and sea caves: the magic of an almost inaccessible nature that can only be discovered with this unique tour... with FREE DRIN
What you get
About this experience
Wonderful experience to discover the HIDDEN TREASURES of Polignano a Mare. Breathtaking cliffs and sea caves: the magic of an almost inaccessible nature that can only be discovered with this unique tour... with FREE DRINKS INCLUDED! Free cancellation or reschedule in case of bad weather/sea conditions: you will be notified in advance in such case.
What's included
Included
- Carbonated beverages
- Alcoholic beverages
- Snacks
- Protective-swimming stuff for children.
Not included
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
What you'll see and do
Polignano a Mare
Unique view of the pearl of the Adriatic Sea: Polignano a Mare. This place is considered one of the most beautiful in the world and part of its beauties can only be discovered with this type by boat.
Pass by without stopping
Scogliera del Lungomare Modugno
Majestic breathtaking cliffs of Polignano.
Pass by without stopping
Rocky coastline, full of natural sea caves, some little and inaccessible, others much bigger and allowed to go in.
Pass by without stopping
Fascinating hidden caves, with beautiful shapes and colors.
10 minutes here · Admission included
Scoglio dell'Eremita is an islet located in the southern area of Polignano, home place of beautiful sea eagles and... a famous legend...
Pass by without stopping
One of the most famous sea caves in the world, location of an exclusive restaurant hanging on the sea.
1 minutes here · Admission included
Grotta Stampagnata is one of the most attractive sea caves of Polignano, beautiful and impossible to reach without a little boat.
2 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Bari
TRANSFER INCLUDED. WHEN: 1 hour before the start time of the chosen tour. WHERE: Meeting point in BARI: Largo Giordano Bruno, Bari (next to the highest palm of that little square) This option includes: - transfer from Bari to the boat in Polignano, - tour by boat, - transfer back to Bari at the end of the tour.
Meeting point
Bari
TRANSFER INCLUDED. WHEN: 30 minutes before the start time of the chosen tour. WHERE: Meeting point in the central area of POLIGNANO A MARE: Apulia 70 Holidays, Via Arcidiacono Pellgrini 32, Polignano a Mare. This option includes: - transfer from Polignano to the boat, - tour by boat, - transfer back to Polignano at the end of the tour.
Meeting point
Bari
CALA PAURA beach - Polignano, about 0.5 km North of the town. Dock located on the right side of the area (looking to the open sea). It is recommended to reach the place 30 minutes before the trip start. Any changes will be notified, pay attention to that.
Meeting point
Bari
SAN VITO beach - Polignano, about 3 km North of the town. Dock in front of the bar "Locanda di Giselda" (equipped with free toilets) and the old monastery "Abbazia di San Vito", a big building that you can see from far away. It is recommended to reach the place 30 minutes before the trip start. Any changes will be notified, pay attention to that.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
TRANSFER INCLUDED. WHEN: 1 hour before the start time of the chosen tour. WHERE: Meeting point in BARI: Largo Giordano Bruno, Bari (next to the highest palm of that little square) This option includes: - transfer from Bari to the boat in Polignano, - tour by boat, - transfer back to Bari at the end of the tour.
Ends at
TRANSFER INCLUDED. WHEN: 30 minutes before the start time of the chosen tour. WHERE: Meeting point in the central area of POLIGNANO A MARE: Apulia 70 Holidays, Via Arcidiacono Pellgrini 32, Polignano a Mare. This option includes: - transfer from Polignano to the boat, - tour by boat, - transfer back to Polignano at the end of the tour.
Ends at
CALA PAURA beach - Polignano, about 0.5 km North of the town. Dock located on the right side of the area (looking to the open sea). It is recommended to reach the place 30 minutes before the trip start. Any changes will be notified, pay attention to that.
Ends at
SAN VITO beach - Polignano, about 3 km North of the town. Dock in front of the bar "Locanda di Giselda" (equipped with free toilets) and the old monastery "Abbazia di San Vito", a big building that you can see from far away. It is recommended to reach the place 30 minutes before the trip start. Any changes will be notified, pay attention to that.
Options you can book
TOUR + TAXI from Bari SV
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Boat trip + drinks + transfers from Bari to the boat with return back to Bari: Transfer from BARI, Largo Giordano Bruno, including return. Meeting/leaving 60 minutes before the tour. Please provide a mobile phone number, possibly with data connection and Whatsapp installed, for easy communication. From Largo Giordano Bruno, BARI + boat tour in Polignano + RETURN at the same point: Transfer from Largo Giordano Bruno, Bari (next to the highest palm of the little square). Leaving 60 minutes before the start of the tour selected. Please provide a Whatsapp/telephone number. Starting point: Largo Giordano Bruno, 70121 Bari BA, Italy
BOAT TOUR standard SV
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: Meeting at least 30 MINUTES BEFORE the time of the chosen tour at: SAN VITO beach Polignano. Tour ending at the same location. Boat with skipper: Standard tour in shared boat Starting point: Beach San Vito, Spiaggia San Vito, Via S. Vito, 70044 Polignano a Mare BA, Italy
TOUR + TAXI from Polignano SV
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: Meeting/leaving 30 MINUTES BEFORE the time of the chosen tour. Back to Polignano in about 2 hours and 15 minutes. Car/van/Ape taxi + boat trip + drinks: Transfer from Polignano, including return. Meeting/leaving 30 MINUTES BEFORE the time of the chosen tour from: Via Arcidiacono Pellegrini 32 (return included) Polignano a Mare From POLIGNANO A MARE + RETURN: Transfer from Polignano, including return. Meeting/leaving 30 MINUTES BEFORE the time of the chosen tour from: Via Arcidiacono Pellegrini 32 (return included) Polignano a Mare Starting point: Apulia 70 Holidays, Via Arcidiacono Pellegrini, 32, 70044 Polignano a Mare BA, Italy
TOUR+TAXI from Polignano CP
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes: Meeting/leaving 30 MINUTES BEFORE the time of the chosen tour. Back to Polignano in about 1 hour and 40 minutes. From POLIGNANO A MARE + RETURN: Transfer from Polignano, including return. Meeting/leaving 30 MINUTES BEFORE the time of the chosen tour from: Via Arcidiacono Pellegrini 32 Polignano a Mare (return included) Car/van/Ape taxi + boat trip + drinks: Transfer from Polignano, including return. Meeting/leaving 30 MINUTES BEFORE the time of the chosen tour from: Via Arcidiacono Pellegrini 32 Polignano a Mare (return included) Starting point: Apulia 70 Holidays, Via Arcidiacono Pellegrini, 32, 70044 Polignano a Mare BA, Italy
Standard BOAT TRIP CP
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes: Standard tour in shared boat Boat with skipper and drinks: Meeting at least 20 MINUTES BEFORE the time of the chosen tour at: CALA PAURA beach Polignano. Tour ending at the same location. Starting point: Lido Cala Paura, Via S. Vito, 70044 Loc.Cala Paura, Polignano A Mare BA, Italy
TOUR+TAXI from Bari (Largo Giordano Bruno) CP
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes From Largo Giordano Bruno, BARI + RETURN at the same point.: Transfer from Largo Giordano Bruno, Bari (next to the highest palm of the little square). Leaving 60 minutes before the start of the tour selected. Please provide a Whatsapp/telephone number. Boat tour in Polignano + transportation from Largo Giordano Bruno, BARI and RETURN at the same point in BARI at the end of the boat tour.: Transportation from Bari Largo Giordano Bruno + boat tour + transportation back to Bari. Appointment is 60 minutes before the chosen tour start time at the highest palm tree in the little square Largo Giordano Bruno, in Bari. Please provide a mobile/Whatsapp contact. Starting point: Largo Giordano Bruno, 70121 Bari BA, Italy
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, it
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Apulia 70 Experiences
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 18 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Value for money
3 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
The guide
2 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
18 verified traveler reviews for POLIGNANO BY BOAT: amazing sea caves and free drinks!. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Perfect short excursion worth every penny.
Perfect 90 minute trip seeing some beautiful caves and enjoying the perfect waters. Highly recommended.
via Viator
Not as advertised, pay a bit more and have a more luxe experience with drinks and actual snacks
Was a little bit disappointed in this trip because don’t feel it was fully as advertised. It was beautiful to see the caves but you were truly just driving by them and getting a tour on a VERY small cramped boat. The snacks” were crackers, there was no water and the “free drinks” was just a bottle of Prosecco. The most annoying part was there is clearly a note that says towels are included but they didn’t have that. You also don’t swim in the caves, you go out to the Bay Area and they let you jump off. For the price, I’d look for something less touristy and hope that it’s what is advertised. Only highlight was the tour guide Nicolas who was lovely.
via Viator
Not worth it
Our boat captain was fine, but the tour was WAY too short (only 90 minutes), not enough sites to see, too little time in the water, and OVERPRICED…not worth it
Response from the operator: Dear Brian, the boat tour takes 90 minutes EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED, enough to discover the whole coastline of our little but beautiful town. A longer tour is eventually available by request but you didn't submit any request, anyway almost all people go for the standard tour taking 90 minutes. The price is appreciated by 99% of our guests as almost everyone enjoys this tour having fun for a GREAT VALUE PER MONEY.
via Viator
Excellent but arrive early
The boat ride was awesome! The caves and sea are gorgeous and we absolutely loved getting to swim off the boat. It’s tricky to find the dock location for departure so leave extra time. The GPS was not working for us in the area. But you can ask where Bar Giselda is, and that will get you there!
via Viator
Magnificent views from the water
Amazing! The captain Nick handles the caves and rougher waters with ease. The company arranged transportation from the cruise ship since we had older ladies with us in our group Loved the whole experience!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $52 to $270
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 6
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 65
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
POLIGNANO BY BOAT: amazing sea caves and free drinks!: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Bari.
How much does POLIGNANO BY BOAT: amazing sea caves and free drinks! cost?
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Prices start at $52 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Bari usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does POLIGNANO BY BOAT: amazing sea caves and free drinks! take?
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Plan for about 1.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Bari is not rushed.
Is POLIGNANO BY BOAT: amazing sea caves and free drinks! worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 65 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 18 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Bari, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule POLIGNANO BY BOAT: amazing sea caves and free drinks!?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is POLIGNANO BY BOAT: amazing sea caves and free drinks! suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book POLIGNANO BY BOAT: amazing sea caves and free drinks!?
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Around 6 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Bari can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Bari and add a light layer if any part of the 1.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does POLIGNANO BY BOAT: amazing sea caves and free drinks! start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Bari within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Bari?
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On Outty we rank every Bari experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Bari’s Ultimate Street Food Tour - Small Group by Do Eat Better, Boat Tour of the Polignano a Mare Coast with Aperitif, Polignano a Mare: Boat Tour of the Caves - Small Group. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Bari?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Bari?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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