Santa Maria di Leuca Caves: Mini-Cruise with Swim Break

Mini-cruise to visit the caves on the two sides of Santa Maria di Leuca. Each trip lasts about two and a half hours and includes a swim break and a small refreshment to taste the typical “Salento frisa”.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Faro di Leuca - Located a few steps from the square of the Basilica Santa Maria de Finibus Terrae, the Faro di Leuca overlooks the small town. Second in Italy for its height, it is the reference point for sailors who sail the waters of the Mediterranean and approach the Salento coasts.
  • Grotte Marine Di Leuca - You can admire the caves of…
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Use of armrests and life jackets
  • Carbonated beverages
What's Not Included
  • Tea and coffee
Location
Alexander Leuca Imbarco
Via Enea
The embarkation of the Alexander motor ship is located inside the Porto Vecchio (Porto Peschereccio).
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Nicolamarzia
Jun 17, 2025
Nice experience - Great experience! One and a half hour tour to see the 7 caves. Precise and very detailed service, congratulations to skipper Nicola for the explanations and accuracy in the exposure. Experience ended with a splendid swim in the wonderful waters of Santa Maria di Leuca! For those in the area, I recommend it. Skipper Nicola Top!
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L0uisejeannec
Jun 17, 2025
Beautiful view of the caves! - Beautiful view of the Adriatic and Ionian sea taking the 3h boat tour. Mario was a fantastic guide, very funny and even speaks French!
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Sarab988
May 2, 2025
Top!!! Great Mario!! - Wonderful experience, great MARIO with his sympathy! And great to consider free parking!! perfect organization
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569petrosk
Apr 20, 2025
A full grotte excursion with gentilissimo Miguel - We were yesterday with Miguel to discover the grottes of Santa Maria Di Leuca. Very nice experience, Miguel gave us a lot of useful information, we were happy to do this tour with him. Thank you!
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Benedetta
Sep 26, 2024
Super recommended! - My boyfriend and I (and our dog accepted on board the boat!) chose the 3h excursion with Mario. Very nice person and prepared! Fantastic hike! Convenient private and free parking next to the boarding! Super recommended! Benedetta, Edoardo.. and Amy 🐾
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Extraordinary411823
Sep 7, 2024
A wonderful adventure - We had a wonderful experience thanks to the fact that they helped my blind husband to enjoy the day to the fullest, even in the activity, of a healthy swim at the sea. Personally I thank all the staff, for the friendliness and professionalism and for the humanity, shown us
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Francescosg5072xs
Sep 1, 2024
Wonderful. - Fabrizio took us around the sea under the coast making us have fun while explaining in detail what we saw. He was really hospitable and precise in his way of guiding us to the wonders of Salento. We took a cruise of 1.30 Min. but spectacular thanks to our captain and his fun knowledge.... BRAVO!!! THANK YOU Francesco and Roberta PADUA
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Francoa962
Aug 29, 2024
Nice. - The visit is interesting and you can admire various natural caves. Also interesting is the meeting of the two seas, the Ionian and the Adriatic.
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701biancamariab
Aug 17, 2024
Super hike! - The boat trip was very pleasant, especially thanks to the skill and availability of Fabrizio, who with sympathy and competence, made us taste the beauty of the two coasts! Highly recommended!
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G8377mhmagdalenab
Aug 21, 2024
Magnificent places but disappointed - It is the second time I do the same excursion with them, that is the 14 hours caves , 7 on the Adriatic and 7 on the Ionian side. The first in 2021 was very nice, the very nice skipper made the experience fantastic which led me to rebook it again this year always with them hoping to relive the same magic but unfortunately I can not say the same. The places are magnificent and there is no question about it, but the excursion itself was not a great personal cause on board that despite the promised 3 hours of excursion made us swim for only 10 minutes on the side, interrupting the same with a return to the port (and therefore losing several minutes) to change guests. I found them much more disorganized. I was also denied several times to swim into the caves (which obviously did not happen in 2021) because (I report the exact words of the skipper) “I do not know if he can hold your breath”. I was very sorry and disappointed
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From $35
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).