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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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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.31 May 2026 | 3-hour boat tour of the caves on the Adriatic and Ionian sides of Salento
What a great experience!
What a great experience. We had booked online which was easy and convenient. On arrival everything was organised perfectly. The skipper, Gigi, was very polite and nice. He gave us a lot of information and did a great job. He did two swimming stops and served drinks and Puglian biscuits. The tour met all our expectations and was a highlight of our holiday.
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Thomas S.05 May 2026 | Boat charter Santa Maria di Leuca - 5.50 m, 40 HP
Het is allemaal...
Het is allemaal bijzonder goed geregeld, contact vooraf via whats app, bij aankomst lag de boot klaar inclusief snorkelspullen en sup plank, alles werd duidelijk uitgelegd. Heerlijk gevaren, bij terugkomst staat schipper op ons te wachten. Een aanrader!!!
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Lucia S.17 Jul 2025 | Boat tour among the caves on the western side of Salento
Good experience
Short but very nice tour, knowledgeable and friendly captain, right-sized boat without too many people on board to enjoy the experience in full relaxation
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Federica V.25 Jul 2025 | Dinghy charter in Marina di Leuca - 6 m, 40 HP
Beautiful morning in the dinghy
It was a good experience, made easy by the booking arrangements and the explanations of the guy at the port. Next time we will do the whole day so that we can go a bit further.
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