Premium Extras

Extra Service #01

Yacht & Sailing Boat Rental

Experience the sea in total comfort with Vista Terra Escursioni.
We offer the rental of modern motor yachts and sailing boats, both fully equipped with top‑class amenities and always guided by an experienced professional skipper.

Our boats can welcome up to 10 guests and are ideal for custom coastal mini‑cruises, available in two formats:

  • Half‑day cruise – 4 hours
  • Full‑day cruise – approx. 8 hours

 

Every experience is carefully planned to ensure maximum comfort and safety, with routes adapted to sea and weather conditions and to the needs of our guests.
We focus on offering an authentic and enjoyable experience, highlighting the beauty of the sea, nature, and local culture. Each cruise includes swimming stops and an informal tasting of local food and wine specialties.

Crew members and boat owners may vary depending on availability, but the quality of the vessels, along with the professionalism, experience, and warm hospitality of our skippers, is always guaranteed.

Vista Terra Escursioni acts as an intermediary, ensuring full assistance both during the booking process and—most importantly—after the activity has been scheduled with the skipper.

All rentals are carried out under the regulations of “occasional boat rental”.

Extra Service #02

License‑Free Boat Rental

With Vista Terra Escursioni, you can rent a 5.50‑meter boat equipped with an engine that does not require a boating license (up to 40 hp). Enjoy the sea and the coastline of the Marine di Melendugno in complete freedom, always with safety as the top priority.
All our boats come with the required safety equipment, specific insurance, depth‑measuring electronic instruments, a sunshade canopy, and a clearly displayed safety guide with the main rules and recommendations for a safe outing.

Among the most popular destinations in the area, reachable by land or by sea:

 

All of these are excellent spots for snorkeling, sunbathing, and enjoying the sea.

Extra Service #03

Taxi boat

During busy days—especially in August, but also throughout the yearVista Terra Escursioni offers a fast and reliable sea taxi service using speedboats and RIBs. This is the ideal solution for those who want to quickly reach destinations such as Otranto, San Cataldo (a small marina of Lecce, conveniently connected to the baroque city), Porto Badisco, and all the main towns along the Adriatic coast.

Our taxi boat service can also be used to reach and disembark comfortably on bays, beaches, and rocky coves that are far from the main roads. You can then request a pick‑up at a later time, after enjoying a relaxing day at sea, away from the crowds.

Extra Service #04

Photoshooting

With Vista Terra Escursioni, you can rent our 22‑foot open boat—with skipper included—as well as larger vessels (both sailing and motor yachts) to carry out your professional photoshoots at sea.

Ideal for weddings and fashion photo‑shoots, this service allows you to use the stunning coastline and crystal‑clear waters of the area as your natural backdrop.
The coastline south of San Foca features unique bays, caves, and rocky cliffs surrounded by emerald‑green water. Vista Terra will add exceptional value to your photographic projects.

Extra Service #05

Guided Snorkeling

Vista Terra Escursioni is committed to enriching your experience at sea by offering additional services and professional support, allowing guests to fully enjoy the coastline of Salento through new and engaging activities.
Starting from 2020, you can depart with us from San Foca (Marina di Melendugno) and take part in guided snorkeling excursions, accompanied by qualified staff both on board and—most importantly—in the water.

A local guide will lead you through itineraries focused on the coastal marine environment of the Marine di Melendugno. These stretches of coastline, rich in natural and man‑made caves carved into the local sandstone known as tufo, preserve fascinating stories and everyday life tales of both ancient and contemporary populations.
One of the most remarkable routes is the area surrounding Grotta della Poesia and Roca Vecchia, where numerous civilizations have settled from the Bronze Age up to modern times.

Vista Terra Escursioni provides full technical support for the snorkeling excursion, both during the boat transfer and throughout the in‑water activities. Guests are covered by insurance on board and in the water, as AIGAE‑certified guides include coverage for participants during the activity.
We also offer rental of all necessary snorkeling equipment, along with safety gear and signaling devices to ensure the activity is carried out in total safety. The skipper is trained in both nautical operations and workplace safety, as well as basic emergency response.

Moreover, Vista Terra Escursioni’s deep respect for the sea allows us to contribute to environmental protection: during snorkeling, guests may collect small fragments of plastic waste, which we later dispose of properly. A small gesture, but a meaningful one for those who wish to help preserve and protect this delicate ecosystem.

Extra Service #06

Archaeologist on Board

Vista Terra Escursioni has always stood out for its passion and enthusiasm in telling the story of the coastline from different perspectives.

With an additional fee to the standard ticket, you can reach the archaeological site of Roca Vecchia by sea, accompanied by a professional archaeologist who will guide you through the history of Roca and its surroundings.
The experience is enriched by a delicious aperitif featuring local food and wine specialties. A must‑try!

On board with us are some of the best archaeologists and certified tourist guides from Puglia.