Boat · Santa Maria di Leuca
Blue Marine
Blue Marine is a boat-excursion company in Santa Maria di Leuca, the southern tip of Salento, where the Adriatic meets the Ionian. It leaves from Pier I of the tourist harbour and tours the caves of the cliffs on both sides of the cape, with a skipper who acts as guide.
What excursions it runs
- Full excursion: about 3 hours along the caves of both coasts. It passes under the Punta Meliso lighthouse and continues about 5.5 km along the Adriatic side, with a first swimming stop at the Grotta dello Spruzzo, and another 4 km westwards, with a second stop. It leaves at 10:00 and at 14:00. From €30 for adults and €20 for children aged 4 to 11; depending on the date, the price rises to €40 for adults in high season. Under-3s do not pay.
- Adriatic coast: a shorter tour of the caves on the east side, from €20.
- Full Adriatic: as far as the Grotta del Pozzo, €35.
- Exclusive outings, with the boat for your group.
In their calendar, departures run from late March to late October.
How to book
On their website you choose the excursion, date and time, and pay online. You can also write or call the number they publish. In a heavy sea, the outing depends on the forecast: confirm the day before.
What they run
- Boat to the Santa Maria di Leuca sea caves: three hours along both coasts of the cape, with swimming Full excursion: eastern and western caves Book
Practical details
- Phone
- +39 349 343 4185
- [email protected]
- Website
- bluemarineleuca.it
Frequently asked questions
How much is the boat to the Leuca caves?
The full 3-hour excursion, from €30 for adults and €20 for children aged 4 to 11.
Where does it leave from?
From Pier I of the tourist harbour of Santa Maria di Leuca.
Can you swim?
Yes, the full excursion makes two stops for swimming.
