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Board Xamira for a private four‑hour cruise through Santa Maria di Leuca’s dramatic sea caves. Expect comfortable sun decks, a prosecco aperitif and close-up views of karst cliffs where Ionian and Adriatic waters meet.
Board Xamira for a private four‑hour cruise through Santa Maria di Leuca’s dramatic sea caves. Expect comfortable sun decks, a prosecco aperitif and close-up views of karst cliffs where Ionian and Adriatic waters meet.
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Operated by Alexander Leuca · Santa Maria di Leuca, Apulia
The bow parts the Ionian as sunlight picks out striated limestone and the first dark mouths of the caves. Onboard Xamira — a 10‑meter walk‑around day cruiser — passengers slide into sun loungers and watch sculpted cliffs pass close enough to read their fossils. The captain eases the boat into sheltered grottos, and the water changes from deep blue to green where light bounces off rock.
easy.
4 hours.
Suitable for people of average fitness; minimal mobility required for boarding and short swims
The standard private tour lasts four hours, with customizable stops for swimming and cave visits.
Yes; infants are allowed but must sit on an adult’s lap. The boat is family‑friendly with sheltered seating.
Yes, the captain can navigate into many sea caves where safe; some narrow grottoes are viewed from the boat entrance.
The excursion includes bottled water and an aperitif with tarallini, fresh fruit and prosecco; additional catering can usually be arranged in advance.
Santa Maria di Leuca has long been a maritime crossroads where Roman and later Mediterranean trade routes converged; the coastal basilica and lighthouse mark its strategic headland role.
The area includes sensitive Posidonia oceanica meadows; operators encourage mooring in permitted spots and minimizing disturbance to colonies and cliff vegetation.
Alexander Leuca operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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