2-Hour Cruise, Drinks, Swim, Music

2-Hour Cruise, Drinks, Swim, Music, 2 hours, rated 4.8 across 732 traveller reviews.

Overview

This two-hour cruise runs from the port of San Vito and works its way along the coast of Polignano a Mare by boat, stopping at sea caves and cliff-front sights that cannot be reached on foot. The crew narrates as you go, mixing the town's history with lighter anecdotes, and music plays on board. Swimming stops are part of the route, with drinks and snacks served on board before the boat heads back to the same port where it started.

The route calls at the Grotta Azzurra, the Lama Monachile beach area below the old town, the cliffside cave beneath Grotta Palazzese, and a spot the operator calls Hermit's Rock, with photo pauses throughout. Boats carry a ladder for getting into the sea, a freshwater shower, sunshades, flotation gear and snorkeling masks. Commentary is given in English, French and Italian.

It suits travellers who want the coastline from the water without committing a full day, and reviewers repeatedly describe the crew as warm and the atmosphere as relaxed. One reviewer praised the captain's attention to children during the ride. Several travellers call it good value for the price and say they would repeat it.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at San Vito portCheck in with Isola Blu Gita in Barca at the port of San Vito, where the cruise starts and ends.
2. Monastery photo stopThe boat cruises past the monastery with a pause for photos before continuing along the coast.
3. Grotta AzzurraA guided look at one of Polignano's sea caves, with scenic views along the way.
4. Lama Monachile beachThe boat passes the beach below the old town, with commentary and photo opportunities.
5. Grotta PalazzeseA stop at the cave, with a guided visit, swimming and scenic views.
6. Hermit's RockA further coastal stop with a guide's explanation and time for photos.
7. Swim, snorkel and drinksA swimming stop with snorkeling gear, snacks and drinks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic, served on board.
8. Return to San VitoThe cruise finishes back at Isola Blu Gita in Barca, the same meeting point.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most out of this short cruise.

• Bring swimwear. A swim stop is part of the tour and several reviewers single it out as a highlight. Wear your suit under your clothes, or plan for a quick change. Boats have a ladder for getting into the water.
• Drinks and snacks. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks plus snacks are included, and reviewers mention limoncello and an aperitif near the end. There is nothing extra to pay on board for these. Do not expect a meal; it is a small refreshment service.
• Crowded swim spot. One reviewer felt the swim stop sat in an area with too many other boats. The operator responds that skippers coordinate for safety, but if you want a quiet, empty bay this may not be it.
• Languages. Commentary runs in English, French and Italian, and reviewers writing in French confirm the translation was fluent and friendly. If you speak only one of these, you are covered.
• Sun protection. Boats carry sunshades, but the tour spends two hours on the water. Reviewers do not mention shade problems, still, a hat and sunscreen are sensible.
• No hotel transfer. Pickup and drop-off are not included. You make your own way to the port of San Vito, so allow enough time to arrive before your departure.

Common issues. The swim stop can feel busy, as one reviewer noted many boats gather in the same area, which some swimmers found uncomfortable. The operator says skippers coordinate to keep it safe. No hotel transfer is provided, so you need to reach the port of San Vito on your own.

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