Half-day private boat excursion along the coast of Maratea
Highlights
- Visit the coast of Maratea with a customised itinerary on board a private boat
- Discover the beauty of the Basilicata seabed by snorkelling at sea caves
- Dive with an underwater archaeologist to discover incredible underwater ruins
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Full description
If the sea is your passion, don't miss this private boat excursion along the coast of Maratea, in Basilicata. During the approximately 3-hour cruise, you will be able to visit caves, bays, inlets, snorkel and discover the wonders of the seabed together with an underwater archaeologist.
And if all this is not enough, you can choose your own itinerary! You will sail for 4 miles along the north or south coast, discovering some of the area's most beautiful sights, such as the Falesia di Acquafredda, the Grotta delle Monache, theisland of Santo Janni or theisland of Matrella.
What are you waiting for to set sail?
What we will do
The appointment is 15 minutes before the selected time at the tourist port of Maratea (PZ). On board the boat you will find the skipper ready to take you on this boat excursion with snorkelling, an experience tailor-made for you and your travelling companions.
On board you will have the possibility to fully customise your itinerary. You will receive an interactive digital map that will allow each participant to view the coastal area and choose the places to visit.
Depending on your preferences, you will be able to make two types of stops: 'Swim stops', i.e. 30-minute swimming and snorkelling stops in beautiful caves and coves along the coast, or 'Archeo stops', snorkelling experiences with an underwater archaeologist in search of underwater structures or at local historical-archaeological ruins.
During our tour we will have time for 3 stops to choose from:
- "Swim stop": Secca della Giumenta, Secca di Castrocucco, Falesia di Acquafredda, Baia di Venere, Grotta Azzurra, Grotta Delle Monache, Grotta della Sciabella;
- "Archeo stop": Santo Janni Island, Calicastro, La Secca, Punta Caina, Matrella Island.
It will be anincredible adventure between history and nature that will let us discover the best the Basilicata coast has to offer.
At the end of our excursion we will return to the port of Maratea. Theactivity will last about3 hours in total .
Who it is aimed at
The excursion is for everyone, without age limits.
The boat used is wheelchair accessible.
Other information
The activity is available daily, from April to November, and is reserved for private groups of up to 5 participants.
The vehicle provided is aboat with a 100% electric motor and a 115 hp endothermic engine to support it. It is 6 metres long and is equipped with an awning, fresh water shower and refrigerator. There are no toilets on board.
Dogs of all sizes are allowed on board .
It is possible to request some additional services such as: aperitif with typical Lucanian products (30€ per person), fishing experience (50€ per person), underwater electric scooter rental (30€ per person), purchase of a new snorkel on board (5€), scuba tank test (100€ for the whole boat). To request one or more of these services, please contact the organiser at the contact details received in your booking confirmation.
Recommended clothing
- Beachwear
- Swimming costume
Don't forget to bring
- Sun cream
- Beach towel
- Sunglasses
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Maratea, Potenza

Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed-date booking and the weather conditions are not suitable for safely carrying out the activity (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be fully refunded. The guide may offer you an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to accept or decline these proposals. If you cannot reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund!
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 5 days from the activity start date. Within 4 and 3 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.