Tour - Mini Cruise at the Blue Grotto
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Tour - Mini Cruise at the Blue Grotto
By Sperlonga Escursioni
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Ages 0-100, max of 100 per group
Duration: 1h 30m
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Live guide: English, Italian
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- Restroom on board
- Very comfortable ladder for descent and ascent from the water
- Changing room on board to be able to change.
- The boat is equipped with a fresh water shower that allows you take off the salt.
- The boat is equipped with a curtain that covers from the sun. It covers everyone while sitting.
- Pool noodle
- Skipper talking about the attractions
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
What's not included- snorkel
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- Via del Porto, 3, 04029 Sperlonga LT, ItalyWe 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:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 160386P3- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- 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). Attention: we are in a limited traffic area (ZTL). We recommend parking at "Parking delle vite", a private car park located at the south entrance of Sperlonga. From there you can reach us taking a shuttle that will bring you directly to us. If the desk is occupied you will have to wait your turn because the desks next to you, even if very close, represents other organizations that cannot manage your reservation. Arrival 15 minutes early is required to formalize boarding procedures. No delay will be tolerated for the scheduled departure at the established time.
- The snorkeling equipment that is shown in some photos is not owned by us, but belongs to the summer camp that takes part in our excursions. Therefore we will not provide that type of model.
- On request it is possible, for large groups, to organize the tour for more than 12 people up to 100 at the same time using several boats at our disposal or a single larger one. For such large groups, make individual reservations of 15 people (maximum bookable number) in sequence up to the desired number.
- We recommend the experience in the morning compared to the afternoon one because the sea is always calmer. In fact, it can happen that in the afternoon in a short time the sea can get agitated due to mistral winds and in those cases the Tour has to be canceled with little notice for the guests.
- Note: The snorkel (for hygiene reasons also related to covid) is not included, the traveler must bring it.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 160386P3
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- Via del Porto, 3, 04029 Sperlonga LT, ItalyWe 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).
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- vamr20190 contributionsAccommodating companyGood the company is understanding and able to accommodate changes required could not do actual tour but was given option to do it another dayWritten 21 August 2024
- Elisa C0 contributionsLovely day outThis is the second time we have done this trip. It's really well organised, the boat is immaculate, the staff are very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. The scenery, coastline, and sea are beautiful, there is plenty of time to swim in the stunning blue waters, you're not rushed at any point. I would highly recommend this tour company.Written 15 August 2024
- G5050KUluciaf0 contributionsSperlonga ExcursionWe did the 4 1/2 tour which was really good, the children were able to jump off the boat and the captain made sure they were aided and kept safe. Strongly recommend this if you are visiting Sperlonga.Written 31 July 2024
- donac8690 contributionsNot to be missed.We had an amazing trip along the coast on our Riviera di Ulisse tour. Operator was so good and in addition to seeing such a beautiful part of Italy we wouldn’t have otherwise, we learned so much history. Lunch was perfect. One of the best, most relaxing things we did in Italy. Thank you! Very easy to find the boat. Someone was waiting as we walked down to the harbor.Written 5 July 2024
- L4667XUsamanthan0 contributionsMust do on your trip to Sperlonga!!Me and my mom had the best time! Paulo, our boat captain, was super friendly and made the experience so memorable. They provided pizza and Prosecco halfway through which was delicious. Would absolutely do this again.Written 26 May 2024
- 775marshallw0 contributionsGreat little excursion when visiting Gaeta or SperlongaGreat tour and educated guides. Really cool to swim in some amazing spots off the boat. Had a nice family atmosphere to it and was accommodating. Worth the money and the day trip!Written 24 May 2024
- TonyM51000 contributionsVery Very nice day on boat in SperlongaA very very nice day exploring caves and beaches: that's the most fun thing we've did in Sperlonga. We just rent a boat from guys at Sperlonga Escursioni down the little harbour and spent a whole day along Riviera di Ulisse. So fun and easy to drive, you actually don't need a licence. We were so lucky with a very hot day, the weather wasn't so promising days before. Staff was amazing and super helpful, they told us how to drive and whats to visit, even gave us advice on best spots to dive! Super-recommended!!!!Written 16 May 2024
- JanetP5520 contributionsHighly recommended boat tripBrilliant excursion along the coast too Gaeta. There was lots to see and our host gave us really informative information about the history. Pizza and Prosecco included which was lovely.Written 14 May 2024
- mich_hawker0 contributionsJust do it!Great tour, the scenery is spectacular. The crew are attentive and food/drink break before end of tour were delicious.Written 4 October 2023
- Edoardo Z0 contributionsHoliday with familyAn incredible experience! From the booking with very helpful assistance through WhatsApp (few minutes for a reply) to the planning of the boats where you get called and escorted to the boat. On the boat there was space and the captain was very generous on sharing all the stories of the Roman route and villa along the coast, stopping for a dive in cleae blue Sea! Such amazing experience! Strongly recommended!!Written 26 September 2023
- vivster20200 contributionsRecommended half day tripWe decided to book this 4.5 hour trip on the recommendation of some other people staying in our hotel. It was a great trip cruising from Sperlonga towards Gaeta with lots of interesting things to see on the way. There were lots of stops to swim but as we are not swimmers, we just sat back and relaxed and watched the others being energetic. On our cruise there were 10 people which was perfect and they served prosecco and pizza too so what could be better?Written 12 September 2023
- Whales930 contributionsFantastic day outThis tour was amazing, I highly recommend doing it. Our tour guide, Vincenzo, was fantastic and he spoke English really well. He was also very knowledgeable of the region and always made sure we were having a good time. The highlight was swimming in caves and the beautiful clear waters.Written 30 June 2023
- massimilianobY5181RV0 contributionsGreat value for the money!Guide was Vincenzo, he was friendly and professional. It was a good tour, for the money it was great value. Pros: Great swimming, beautiful grottos, friendly host. Cons: Could have used more historical facts about the sights, water/food was minimal.Written 27 June 2023
- 438silviamarian0 contributionsA FUN & peaceful & adventurous experienceWe did the 4.5 hour tour. This tour was AMAZING!!! We had such a friendly and attentive captain (Vincenzo). The views were absolutely beautiful. Cannot think of a better way to spend a day in Italy! Had a great time swimming, exploring, and relaxing in the boat. We really recommend!! We decided to make this a day trip from Rome and we are so thankful because it ended up being our favorite day on our trip!Written 22 June 2023
- Explore3026220 contributionsAwesome fun day!My girls (18 and 14) loved the whole day. Our guide Vincent showed us the beautiful sights and shared history. The girls loved swimming to the caves and the beach. This is a family hit — when even teenage are engaged and not bored!Written 2 June 2023
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Simone
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Aug 2023 • Couples
I went on August 14th.
Price per person 41 euros for 80 minutes.
The stopping place for swimming was very beautiful but crowded, when we arrived there were already two other boats present.
The mini cruise was supposed to have four stops, but instead it made two.
To conclude, probably because they realized that not even an hour had passed, instead of returning directly to the port, they went a little further forward of about 2 km and then turned back and "lost" those 20 minutes needed to reach the final 80 . I felt cheated by this maneuver.
Typical trap for foreign tourists. There is better, especially at this price, which has clearly been raised as we are approaching the mid-August holiday.
The only positive note is the shuttle service.
Price per person 41 euros for 80 minutes.
The stopping place for swimming was very beautiful but crowded, when we arrived there were already two other boats present.
The mini cruise was supposed to have four stops, but instead it made two.
To conclude, probably because they realized that not even an hour had passed, instead of returning directly to the port, they went a little further forward of about 2 km and then turned back and "lost" those 20 minutes needed to reach the final 80 . I felt cheated by this maneuver.
Typical trap for foreign tourists. There is better, especially at this price, which has clearly been raised as we are approaching the mid-August holiday.
The only positive note is the shuttle service.
Written 22 August 2023
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“Le parole sono importanti!” diceva il buon Moretti in un vecchio film. Per questo le opinioni sono sempre rispettabili, ma non le accuse di “truffa” che rispediamo al mittente senza se e senza ma. Andiamo per ordine:
- Pretendere che la costa, che rientra tra le più belle d’Italia e del mondo possa essere deserta e senza “altre barche” il 14 agosto è come pretendere di essere gli unici spettatori il mercoledì all’Angelus del Papa in Vaticano;
- Le “tappe” del nostro percorso sono svariate, ma come da programma (che evidentemente non ha letto) la sosta per il bagno è soltanto una. Le altre sono, appunto, “tappe” dove il nostro personale spiega e racconta le peculiarità storiche e morfologiche del territorio;
- Se si fosse preso la briga di leggere, si sarebbe accorto che il giro attorno alla Torre Truglia è una “tappa” già prefissata, che serve a mostrare la parte storica del Borgo, vista dal mare (e non per recuperare tempo). Una tappa peraltro molto apprezzata da tutti i turisti, basta scorrere le recensioni.
- I nostri prezzi sono esposti e ben visibili, soprattutto al momento della prenotazione. Poi, che i prezzi in generale siano più alti nella settimana di Ferragosto rispetto agli altri periodi dell’anno è cosa nota anche ai bambini in fase di pre-scolarizzazione, e riguarda tutto il settore turistico (voli, treni, alberghi, ecc). Forse Lei quella lezione a scuola l’avrà saltata…
Per chiudere, se non Le è piaciuta l’escursione, ci dispiace molto. La nostra è una piccola azienda a conduzione famigliare e -ci creda- lavoriamo sodo tutto l’anno per dare ai nostri clienti la migliore esperienza possibile.
Nessuna tolleranza per la parola “truffa”, concetto che in verità caratterizza la Sua intenzione verso i lettori di questa Sua recensione piena di imprecisioni e di pregiudizio gratuito.
Written 23 August 2023
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RR
12 contributions
May 2022 • Family
Beautiful experience professionally delivered by the team escursioni.
Big thank you to Captain Paolo and Luciano who welcomed us and put us at ease starting from the booking process till the end of the boat trip.
Soon after booking (late in the evening) the team got in touch by email to discuss few details and confirm reservation, which is great.
Captain Paolo made the trip even more pleasant with knowledgeable top-notch explanation of surrounding areas, cliff and caves. Paolo’s passion and dedication for his role really makes the trip an unforgettable.
Looking forward to next trip and keep up the good work.
Big thank you to Captain Paolo and Luciano who welcomed us and put us at ease starting from the booking process till the end of the boat trip.
Soon after booking (late in the evening) the team got in touch by email to discuss few details and confirm reservation, which is great.
Captain Paolo made the trip even more pleasant with knowledgeable top-notch explanation of surrounding areas, cliff and caves. Paolo’s passion and dedication for his role really makes the trip an unforgettable.
Looking forward to next trip and keep up the good work.
Written 19 May 2022
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Gentile Cliente,
Che dire... grazie, grazie e grazie ancora per la bellissima recensione.
A presto!
Luciano.
Written 20 May 2022
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proekke
Trondheim, Norway27 contributions
Nice boat trip, good guide, relaxing trip.
The 90 minutes boat trip costs 25 €/person and inkludes 30 min trip to the cave and then option to swim and dive in the cave for 30 minutes before the returen. Also some good attractions explained by the guide/captain.
Recommended!
The 90 minutes boat trip costs 25 €/person and inkludes 30 min trip to the cave and then option to swim and dive in the cave for 30 minutes before the returen. Also some good attractions explained by the guide/captain.
Recommended!
Written 6 July 2023
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Thank you so much it was a pleasure to have you on board. if you come to Sperlonga again, come back and visit us. mThe Sperlonga Excursions crew
Written 7 July 2023
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ATTILA110366
Varese, Italy16 contributions
Beautiful hike. Perfect and professional organization. The boat is beautiful and equipped with every need .. in the bathroom at the blue cave were made available masks and cylinders to float. The boat skirts the beautiful coasts and each point of interest is explained in both Italian and English. The passion of the captain is tangible in every word and story of the traditions and stories of this land. For those staying in Sperlonga is a trip not to be missed
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Written 2 July 2024
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Grazie mille, sia contenti Le sia piaciuta l'esperienza a bordo delle imbarcazioni di Sperlonga Escursioni! A presto :-)
Written 2 August 2024
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diromu
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK72 contributions
This was a real highlight of our recent trip to Italy. The scenery is beautiful and the boat was comfortable.
The tour guide was excellent with us and our kids, despite there being a language barrier! He tried hard to communicate and looked after us well!
The opportunity to take a dive into the sea was excellent and enjoyed by the kids and adults alike. It was possible to stay on the boat while others swam, but don’t make a decision to take part or not before you go as you might regret not having swimming gear with you!
The parking option that the tour guides texted us about on the day before the trip was well worth using. The information and communication from this tour company was superb.
Would heartily recommend this activity and also spending more time in the local town.
The tour guide was excellent with us and our kids, despite there being a language barrier! He tried hard to communicate and looked after us well!
The opportunity to take a dive into the sea was excellent and enjoyed by the kids and adults alike. It was possible to stay on the boat while others swam, but don’t make a decision to take part or not before you go as you might regret not having swimming gear with you!
The parking option that the tour guides texted us about on the day before the trip was well worth using. The information and communication from this tour company was superb.
Would heartily recommend this activity and also spending more time in the local town.
Written 12 August 2024
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Always take a swimsuit with you on board, those crystal clear waters are irrestsitible!!! Thank you for these kind words, hope to see you soon again in Sperlonga :-)
Written 19 August 2024
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Elena B
Lessona, Italy45 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
We chose the tour to the Blue Grotto and it was a wonderful experience and despite not knowing how to swim I managed to reach the cave with the lifebuoy made available to customers, and it was a satisfaction, believe me! Thanks to Gabriele, our companion who was an excellent cicero to tell us a bit of history of Sperlonga. If we return to Sperlonga we will definitely choose Sperlonga Excursions again for seriousness and professionalism.
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Written 18 July 2024
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Gabriele e tutto lo staff vi ringraziano per queste belle parole e vi aspettano a bordo per un'altra entusiasmante giornata insieme a Sperlonga :-)
Written 2 August 2024
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Kellie S
Watertown, MA2 contributions
Jul 2022
We had a party of 10 people on board the mini cruise and we lucked out with a "private" boat tour of the blue grotto. This is a MUST DO if you are spending time in Naples or Rome. Sperlonga is easy to get to via train and bus and seeing the town via the water is unforgettable. The staff is amazing and takes care of their passengers by encouraging the little ones to jump in the water and be brave to swim to the grotto. The price is right for this breathtaking cruise. It was a relaxing way to spend our last day in Italy after a 12 day trip in many cities.
Written 16 July 2022
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Dear customer, we are enormously happy and grateful for your thorough review.
It will help many tourists, who spend time in the big cities very close to us, to discover our wonderful coast visible through our experience.
Best Regard.
Luigi.
Written 17 July 2022
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Emma F
5 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
Beautiful coastal cruise. Got to swim for 30 mins in the blue cave which was incredible. The guide was very friendly and made a lot of effort to speak English with us as everyone else on the boat was Italian. He was very funny and brought us into the dark parts of the cave too. I also asked him if I could jump off the boat and without hesitation he said of course. We had such a fun time. I would recommend it to everyone. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience.
Written 28 July 2022
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Thank you very much for this fantastic rewiew.
Best Regard.
Written 31 July 2022
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Ale79xxx
Reggio Emilia, Italy155 contributions
We opted for the half-day excursion with a visit to Gaeta
Everything was truly impeccable, the girl on the phone was very good and explained everything to us down to the smallest detail
On board the two guys explained everything to us very well and offered us a prosecco (excellent) with a pizza
Well done guys keep it up!!!!
Everything was truly impeccable, the girl on the phone was very good and explained everything to us down to the smallest detail
On board the two guys explained everything to us very well and offered us a prosecco (excellent) with a pizza
Well done guys keep it up!!!!
Written 14 August 2023
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La ringrazio molto per aver apprezzato il nostro lavoro, e per la recensione positiva.
Torni presto a trovarci!!
Written 7 September 2023
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anna r
1 contribution
Jun 2024 • Couples
Excursion by authentic fishing boat equipped with toilet, shower and awning. The "captain" Paolo excellent illustrator of places of historical, naturalistic Four baths in crystal clear waters and at the right time pizza and prosecco.!!! Highly recommended experience
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Written 28 June 2024
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Paolo ringrazia per le belle parole! E' stato un piacere avervi a bordo e mostrarvi le bellezze del luogo! A presto :-)
Written 1 July 2024
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Is the visit of the cave claustrophobic? It looks like it is quite open to the outside but just want to make sure
Written 2 July 2023
Nessuna restrizione ma faccia presto, i nostri pseudo governanti si stanno riorganizzando...
Saluti.
Written 8 July 2022
No. is not included.
Written 15 June 2022
Valentina-sorren
Rome, Italy
Salve, qualcuno saprebbe consigliarmi l'orario migliore per fare il giro (es. per luci/riflessi dell'acqua)? Meglio al mattino o al pomeriggio? Grazie.
Written 11 August 2021
Salve credo la migliore sia quella alle 9 del mattino.
Written 15 June 2022
Salve,
vorrei sapere se vi sono particolari limitazioni dal 06.08.2021.
Chiedo questo in quanto io e mia moglie siamo vaccinati doppia dose con green pass ma abbiamo un figlio di quasi 5 anni che teoricamente non avrebbe alcun problema ed una bambina che ha appena compiuto 12 anni e quindi non ha potuto ancora fare neanche una dose di vaccino. Grazie della risposta
Written 7 August 2021
Si può fare il biglietto sul posto ? Senza prenotazione online?
Written 17 August 2020
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