Sperlonga 90-Minute Mini Cruise at the Blue Grotto with Swim Break
by Sperlonga Escursioni - Boat tours & rent
Choose from 3 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€76Overview
This 90-minute mini cruise departs from Sperlonga harbor and sails slowly along the coastline inside the Riviera di Ulisse Regional Park, a protected marine reserve. The boat passes the Grotta di Tiberio, where guests can see the remains of Emperor Tiberius's villa and hear commentary about its historical importance. The route continues along the ancient Via Flacca, offering views of medieval towers dating back to the 1500s and natural limestone caves including the Bazzano and Capovento caves. The cruise reaches the Blue Grotto area, where there is a 30-minute stop for a swim break. Guests can swim or snorkel in the clear water near the cave, which features stalagmites and a cliff with fresh spring water flowing from it. Snorkeling equipment is provided except for the snorkel, which guests must bring. A ladder and pool noodles are available to assist swimmers. After the swim, the boat returns westward, passing Torre Truglia, a landmark tower and symbol of Sperlonga, with views of the town’s historic center. The tour ends back at Sperlonga harbor. The boat is equipped with a fresh water shower for rinsing off salt, a sunshade curtain covering all seated guests, and a skipper who provides narration about the local sights throughout the cruise.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Villa of Tiberius
After leaving the harbor, the boat passes the Grotta di Tiberio, showing the remains of Emperor Tiberius's villa from the sea. The guide shares a brief history of its significance to the Roman Empire and its local importance today.
15 min
Villa of Tiberius
On leaving the harbour you will see the Grotta di Tiberio with the remains of the Villa, from the sea and listen to a brief historical of what it represented for the Roman Empire, and what it still represents for the people of the place today.
10 min
Swim Break at Blue Grotto
The boat reaches the Blue Grotto area after slow coastal navigation. Guests may swim or snorkel for about 30 minutes in this natural bay with crystal-clear water. Adventurous swimmers can swim to the cave featuring stalagmites and cliffs. Spring water flows from the cliff, cooling the sea. Staying on board is allowed but not recommended.
30 min
Torre Truglia
On the return trip westward, the boat passes Torre Truglia, a 16th-century tower that is a symbol of Sperlonga. The tower and the historic town center behind it offer a photo opportunity.
10 min
Porto di Sperlonga
The tour concludes at Sperlonga’s port where the boat docks and guests disembark after mooring.
5 min
Parco Regionale Riviera di Ulisse
The entire cruise takes place within the Riviera di Ulisse Regional Park, a protected marine reserve.
10 min
Sperlonga
This tour operates in Sperlonga, recognized as one of Italy’s most beautiful villages and awarded the Blue Flag for its coast.
Itri
At the Blue Grotto swim stop, the boat reaches the boundary between the beaches of the municipality of Itri and the beach of S.Agostino, which belongs to Gaeta.
5 min
Gaeta
The swim stop at the Blue Grotto is near the border between Itri’s beach and Gaeta’s S.Agostino beach.
5 min
Meeting point
We are located at Sperlonga's Harbour. With the Truglia Tower behind you, we are located on the right side, where you will first find the office and then the reception along the promenade on the pier (the last desk on the left).
End point
We are located at Sperlonga's Harbour. With the Truglia Tower behind you, we are located on the right side, where you will first find the office and then the reception along the promenade on the pier (the last desk on the left).
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Sperlonga 90-Minute Mini Cruise at the Blue Grotto with Swim Break
by Sperlonga Escursioni - Boat tours & rent
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€76Overview
This 90-minute mini cruise departs from Sperlonga harbor and sails slowly along the coastline inside the Riviera di Ulisse Regional Park, a protected marine reserve. The boat passes the Grotta di Tiberio, where guests can see the remains of Emperor Tiberius's villa and hear commentary about its historical importance. The route continues along the ancient Via Flacca, offering views of medieval towers dating back to the 1500s and natural limestone caves including the Bazzano and Capovento caves. The cruise reaches the Blue Grotto area, where there is a 30-minute stop for a swim break. Guests can swim or snorkel in the clear water near the cave, which features stalagmites and a cliff with fresh spring water flowing from it. Snorkeling equipment is provided except for the snorkel, which guests must bring. A ladder and pool noodles are available to assist swimmers. After the swim, the boat returns westward, passing Torre Truglia, a landmark tower and symbol of Sperlonga, with views of the town’s historic center. The tour ends back at Sperlonga harbor. The boat is equipped with a fresh water shower for rinsing off salt, a sunshade curtain covering all seated guests, and a skipper who provides narration about the local sights throughout the cruise.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Villa of Tiberius
After leaving the harbor, the boat passes the Grotta di Tiberio, showing the remains of Emperor Tiberius's villa from the sea. The guide shares a brief history of its significance to the Roman Empire and its local importance today.
15 min
Villa of Tiberius
On leaving the harbour you will see the Grotta di Tiberio with the remains of the Villa, from the sea and listen to a brief historical of what it represented for the Roman Empire, and what it still represents for the people of the place today.
10 min
Swim Break at Blue Grotto
The boat reaches the Blue Grotto area after slow coastal navigation. Guests may swim or snorkel for about 30 minutes in this natural bay with crystal-clear water. Adventurous swimmers can swim to the cave featuring stalagmites and cliffs. Spring water flows from the cliff, cooling the sea. Staying on board is allowed but not recommended.
30 min
Torre Truglia
On the return trip westward, the boat passes Torre Truglia, a 16th-century tower that is a symbol of Sperlonga. The tower and the historic town center behind it offer a photo opportunity.
10 min
Porto di Sperlonga
The tour concludes at Sperlonga’s port where the boat docks and guests disembark after mooring.
5 min
Parco Regionale Riviera di Ulisse
The entire cruise takes place within the Riviera di Ulisse Regional Park, a protected marine reserve.
10 min
Sperlonga
This tour operates in Sperlonga, recognized as one of Italy’s most beautiful villages and awarded the Blue Flag for its coast.
Itri
At the Blue Grotto swim stop, the boat reaches the boundary between the beaches of the municipality of Itri and the beach of S.Agostino, which belongs to Gaeta.
5 min
Gaeta
The swim stop at the Blue Grotto is near the border between Itri’s beach and Gaeta’s S.Agostino beach.
5 min
Meeting point
We are located at Sperlonga's Harbour. With the Truglia Tower behind you, we are located on the right side, where you will first find the office and then the reception along the promenade on the pier (the last desk on the left).
End point
We are located at Sperlonga's Harbour. With the Truglia Tower behind you, we are located on the right side, where you will first find the office and then the reception along the promenade on the pier (the last desk on the left).
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.