The best locations for boat trip near Santa Caterina are Gallipoli, Torre Vado and Santa Maria di Leuca. In the area of Santa Caterina you can find even more boat trip locations. Gallipoli is the closest boat trip location and is 15 km away from Santa Caterina. You can reach it in about 19 min by car.
"Everything was perfect, we went on the trip at 1.30pm, it was fun, I recommend it"Francesca · September 2025
From 25€
RIB Boat Rental in Torre Vado (up to 10 people) with LicenceCome and discover Puglia's most beautiful caves and beaches on board a RIB boat chartered in Torre Vado for up to 10 people! You can customize your trip, choosing where and how long to stop for a dip in the Mediterranean waters. You will be able to reach Santa Maria di Leuca, the caves on the Ionian side and the Mannute complex in no time. Complete with 2 sundecks and a large storage locker where you can put your personal belongings, our boat named Joker will help you spend an unforgettable 5 hours! Departure & Return We meet at the marina of Torre Vado, at our ticket office 15 minutes before the departure time. For those arriving by car, there is a car park nearby for a fee. A deposit of €50 must be paid, from which the amount of fuel used at the end of the charter will be deducted. Before handing over the boat, we will give you a short introductory briefing on safety regulations. At the end of a maximum of 8 hours, you must return the boat to the starting point. Characteristics of the boat - Number of passengers: 10 - Model: Joker - Type: RIB boat - Length 6,5 m - Engine: 150 CV outboard - Equipment: anchor, safety equipment - Sun-protected area - Pets allowed Not included - Fuel (to be paid at the end of the lease) - Skipper (required if you don't have a licence, to be paid on site: 4 hours - €50, 8 hours - €100) - Food and drinks Requirements - Boat licence - Deposit of €50 (to be paid on site)
"Valentino was amazing and the tour is the best. You get to visit many caves, swim in both seas with loads of fish and get some stories on the different landmarks. Great experience!"Jeroen · June 2026
From 18€
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"Giuseppe was an excellent captain...he knew how to handle the rough seas...we were welcomed warmly and spent a 3-hour adventure among the waves, caves, and colors of the Castro sea...absolutely to be repeated."
"The team was welcoming and friendly.
We took a boat that didn't require a license. We went north to the caves and then south. Four hours was plenty of time."
During our boat trip to the Castro Caves, you can explore this wonderful stretch of the heel of Italy and discover some truly incredible rock formations! We will depart from Castro's Porto Vecchio and head north. We will first reach the Grotta Palombara, characterized by a beautiful triangular
Discover all the wonders of the "heel of Italy" with our boat trip to the caves of Santa Maria di Leuca. We will see all the grottos of this wonderful coastline, navigating both the Ionian and the Adriatic Sea. We will first head east and reach the exact point where the two seas meet. Here we will
Navigating along the heel of Italy is one of the experiences that should not be missed when in Puglia. You can do this without a boat licence, with a boat rental in Torre Vado for up to 7 people! On board the Idea 58, you will reach the most renowned caves and beaches in the area, such as the San