Catamaran Trip around Porto Cesareo with Snorkeling
4.9()
Activity
Catamaran
Languages
Italian
Included
Aperitif
Minimum age
No age restrictions
Meeting place
Porto Cesareo
At the harbour (Via Bissolati c/o Scalo di Alaggio, 73010, Porto Cesareo, LE, Italy)
Details
Our catamaran trip with snorkeling allows you to see the Marine Protected Area of Porto Cesareo in comfort, sunbathing and swimming while enjoying the amazing sea of Salento. And to round off the tour in the best possible way, a typicalApulian apéritif awaits you after one of our snorkeling stops!
Isola Grande, which is notable for its dense vegetation of pines and acacias, better known as Rabbit Island, as it was once home to hundreds of wild rabbits and is now undergoing wildlife repopulation. An enchanting site is the Heart-shaped Island discovered in 2017 by a film drone pilot while filming for a documentary; the heart-shaped island has become a must-see for swimmers and boats sailing along our beautiful stretch of coastline. Of marvelous beauty is Torre della Chianca, in front of which a small island emerges; it dates back to 1570 and is lapped by a natural inlet, in ancient times a Roman port. On the sandy seabed at a depth of about 4 meters, impressive columns lost from aRoman ship that sank during an erroneous docking maneuver can be seen.
Next is Malva Island, which stands in front of the Chianca Tower at the Bacino Grande. In the direction of Torre Lapillo, you will be able to skirt the most beautiful beaches in Salento, until you reach the foot of the Lapillo Tower, where the spring waters springing from the low rocks of the cliff create an enchanting play of color and a splendid underwater landscape. The site is not only naturalistic, but houses on the seabed the statue of the Madonna dei Naviganti dedicated to the victims of the sea, the Costa Concordia and migrants.
The countless coves of the Porto Cesareo Marine Protected Area are the setting for our aperipranzo or apericena based on strictly local products, native wine and various unlimited drinks.
Highlights
- Spacious and comfortable catamaran ride
- Swimming and snorkeling stops
- View of Rabbit Island, Heart shaped Island, Malva Island, beaches of Porto Cesareo, Torre Lapillo and Torre Chianca
- Typical apéritif served on board
Departure & Return
We meet at the harbour in Porto Cesareo 20 minutes before departure. Close to the meeting point you can find a paid car park, and in the side streets free car parks. The catamaran tour lasts about 3 hours, at the end of which we will return to the starting point.
Characteristics of the boat
- Number of passengers: 36
- Comfortable 72 m² catamaran
- Boat length: 13 m
- Sun-protected area
- Restrooms
- Accessible to strollers and wheelchairs
- Pets allowed
Included services
- Typical apéritif with panzerotti, pizzo (typical bread with vegetables), potato panzerotti, rustico leccese, black olive taralli, battered vegetables, pasticciotto (local cake with custard filling) and sugared taralli
- Wine, water and soft drinks
- Snorkeling equipment
Bring along
- Bathing suit and towel
- Hat
- Sunscreen
Good to know
- In case of bad weather, we will contact you either to reschedule your activity to the first day possible
- The tour will only take place with a minimum of 10 participants
- If you use a wheelchair, we invite you to contact us after booking to check whether its dimensions are compatible with the boat's spaces
Nearly all reviewers give this catamaran tour from Porto Cesareo five stars, calling it a "wonderful experience". Families, couples, and groups praise the trip. The crew is consistently highlighted as exceptionally friendly, professional, and welcoming. Another major highlight is the generous and delicious aperitif with local products and wine. Guests love the spacious and comfortable catamaran. While the provided snorkeling equipment is considered basic, the beautiful swimming stops in crystal-clear waters make this highly recommended trip a must-do in Salento.
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Pasquale · Group of friendsItaly · July 2026
Great group experience...very friendly skippers and a wonderful tour!! Enjoy your aperitif!
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Johane · FamilyFrance · July 2026
Friendly, welcoming staff. Great atmosphere on the boat (music, generous tasting of Italian specialties). Stops for snorkeling and exploring beautiful seabeds.
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Massimo · FamilyItaly · July 2026
Pleasant boat trip along the Salento coast
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