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Santa Maria di Leuca is one of the main tourist destinations in the Salento. It's located at the extreme south of Apulia, at the very end of the heel of the Italian boot. Its coasts are famous for the sea caves, for the numerous watchtowers and for the crystal-clear waters, typical of the Salento region.
A boat tour to Santa Maria di Leuca is the ideal activity for visiting the caves and enjoying the sea in peace, away from crowded beaches and discovering enchanting places that cannot be reached by land.
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- Boat tours to Santa Maria di Leuca
- Discovering the caves of Salento
- How much does a boat tour in Santa Maria di Leuca cost?
- Gift a boat tour in Salento
Boat tours to Santa Maria di Leuca
Boat tours of all kinds depart from Santa Maria di Leuca and surrounding ports: day trips, short tours or sunset boat rides. You can sail on the Ionian or Adriatic side of the Salento peninsula, discovering caves, inlets and natural bays. A boat tour gives you the opportunity to swim in coves reachable only by sea and snorkel near reefs populated by fish and shellfish.
Discovering the caves of Salento
One of the must-do activities in the area is a trip to the caves of Santa Maria di Leuca: they provide particularly striking views and will absolutely leave you speechless thanks to the water’s vivid color and play of light. The most famous ones are the Grotta degli Innamorati, Grotta del Diavolo, Grotta del Fiume, and Grotta del Soffio, all in the Capo Leuca area. These aren’t however the only caves this location has to offer; you also have the opportunity to explore the inside of the Grotta del Drago, Grotta della Vora, Grotta delle Tre Porte and the Mesciu Scianni Cave.
How much does a boat tour in Santa Maria di Leuca cost?
The price for a boat tour in Santa Maria di Leuca varies depending on the duration, type of boat and any services included in the activity. A day tour by sailboat with lunch on board costs 80 euros per person. For a 3-hour tour with an aperitif, the fee is 50 euros per person, while a 2-hour tour with a visit to the caves costs about 20 euros.
Gift a boat tour in Salento
A boat tour in Salento can be an original gift for any occasion. It is ideal for celebrating a birthday in an unusual way, to make a weekend or beach vacation special. If, on the other hand, you want to celebrate an event in style, you can choose to rent a private boat and bring your friends or the whole family along for an aperitif or lunch on board.
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11 Jul 2026 | Sunset boat tour of the Salento coast and aperitif
Beautiful
A wonderful experience for both us and my children, who were absolutely thrilled
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FRANCESCA P.07 Jul 2026 | 3-hour boat tour of the caves on the Adriatic and Ionian sides of Salento
A wonderful boat trip with the children
Five stars aren’t enough. Everyone was kind and professional, from the reception staff to Captain Giuseppe, who was always happy to chat. He taught my youngest children to swim in the sea without a life jacket. Two stops for a swim and some welcome aperitifs. Despite the choppy sea, my seasickness was looked after impeccably, and I even managed to go for a swim and get over my nausea thanks to his advice. A boat designed for privacy, with just 12 people on board – a world away from those soulless 100-seater vessels. We enjoyed three hours of the real sea!
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Rossanna S.19 Jul 2026 | 3-hour boat tour of the caves on the Adriatic and Ionian sides of Salento
An unmissable experience
A wonderful tour. A group of 10 people. The skipper, Gigi, was very flexible. Swimming in the Grotta del Soffio was brilliant.
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Sergio S.17 Jul 2026 | 4-hour boat tour of the two seas of Santa Maria di Leuca with aperitif
Tour of the Two Seas
A fantastic experience; the staff are very friendly and welcoming. An aperitif featuring local produce, Prosecco and fruit. I’d recommend it to everyone...nThank you... 😘
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Mihaela T.09 Jun 2026 | 4-hour boat tour of the two seas of Santa Maria di Leuca with aperitif
An experience that exceeded all expectations! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
We chose a boat excursion that left from Torre Vado and headed along the spectacular Salento coast to beyond Santa Maria di Leuca. It was a wonderful itinerary, with fascinating caves, breathtaking views and swimming stops in crystal-clear waters of incredible colours. Experiencing this coastline from the sea is something very special. But what made this day unforgettable was above all the customer care. A huge thank you goes to Alessia, who with great kindness, helpfulness and professionalism helped me organise a surprise for my partner's birthday. She personally took care of everything, even buying the pasticciotti with the candle, allowing me to give him an exciting and perfectly successful moment. A care for the customer that goes far beyond
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Trabacchino S.30 Jun 2026 | 3-hour boat trip among the Salento caves with aperitif
A fantastic experience with...
A fantastic experience with real professionals; the service was excellent in every respect. I highly recommend it and, as far as I’m concerned, it’s definitely worth doing again.
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