From Monopoli, 2.5 To 5 Hours

From Monopoli, 2.5 to 5 Hours, 2.5 - 5 hours, rated 4.8 across 657 traveller reviews.

Overview

This boat trip leaves from Molo Margherita in Monopoli, a short walk from the Castle Carlo V, and runs along the coast to the caves and beaches of Polignano a Mare. After a brief sightseeing cruise and a photo stop off Monopoli, the boat continues past Cala Corvino, Porto Alga, Grotta degli Innamorati, Grotta delle Monache, Eremita Island, Grotta Palazzese and Lama Monachile. The guide points out the sights and shares stories along the way, with music playing on board.

A swim break is built into the trip, and reviewers often single it out as the best part, praising the clear water and the easy ladder for getting in and out of the sea. Afterwards there is food and drink on board: focaccia and prosecco appear repeatedly in reviews, and the tour includes lunch plus alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Seats on the sun deck are large and comfortable, so the return leg is a relaxed affair.

The outing suits travellers who want the Polignano coastline from the water without a full-day commitment, and who enjoy a casual, social atmosphere rather than a formal commentary. Several reviewers describe the vibe as relaxed and entertaining.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Molo MargheritaMeet at Molo Margherita in Monopoli, very close to the Castle Carlo V. Arrive 15 minutes before boarding.
2. Sightseeing cruiseThe boat sets off along the Monopoli coast for a 10 minute sightseeing cruise.
3. Monopoli photo stopA 10 minute photo and sightseeing stop off Monopoli before continuing along the coast.
4. Polignano a Mare guided tourThe main leg is a 2 hour guided run along the coast, taking in Cala Corvino, Porto Alga, Grotta degli Innamorati, Grotta delle Monache, Eremita Island, Grotta Palazzese and Lama Monachile, with a swim break along the way.
5. Return to Molo MargheritaRelax on the sun deck with drinks and snacks as the boat heads back to the starting point in Monopoli.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points help this trip go smoothly, from what to pack to how the meeting point works.

• What to bring. One reviewer suggested goggles for the clear water, which is sensible advice.
• Swim stop. Several travellers describe the swim break as the highlight, with clear water and enough time to enjoy it. The boat has a wide ladder, so getting back on board is easy.
• Food and drinks. The tour includes lunch plus alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, so there is no need to bring your own refreshments.
• Group feel. Reviewers describe a relaxed, social atmosphere with music playing and a captain who keeps everyone entertained. One noted the boat was not crowded.
• Meeting point. Boarding is at Molo Margherita in Monopoli, near the Castle Carlo V, and you should arrive 15 minutes early. One reviewer said the marina pick up spot was hard to find from the directions given, so it pays to check the location on a map beforehand.
• Weather. The tour depends on sea conditions. If the weather is bad or the seas rough, the operator refunds the full ticket or moves you to another date, depending on your availability.

Common issues. The tour also depends entirely on weather and sea conditions, and will be cancelled, refunded or rescheduled if conditions are poor. No pickup or hotel transfer is included, so travellers must make their own way to Molo Margherita in Monopoli.

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