3-Hour Private Boat Tour of the Cinque Terre
Description
This traditional Ligurian gozzo departing directly from Monterosso offers a unique way to experience the beauty of the Cinque Terre in style. The large sundeck is perfect for relaxing while admiring breathtaking views and exploring the secrets of this unique coast and for those who want to enjoy the sea intensely. The tour will pass in front of all the five villages (the Cinque Terre), the Cannetto beach with its fresh water waterfall, with time to stop, relax and take magnificent photos, a unique opportunity to swim in our turquoise sea and to discover and explore our famous little inaccessible coves. Finally, on board our boat we will offer a tasting of our famous "Pesto Cinque Terre" and our Focaccia. Water, local wine and beer will be available during the tour. The departure times are indicative and must be agreed upon after booking.
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Itinerary
The northernmost village of the Cinque Terre is Monterosso, which is divided into two sides: the historic center and the “new” side called Fegina, with a pedestrian tunnel that connects the two. Monterosso is larger than the other towns and is the only one that offers beach services, making it the most visited of the Cinque Terre.
Vernazza the smallest of the Cinque Terre, and commonly known as the most fascinating with a beautiful marina and the Church of Santa Margherita d'Antiochia which stands right on the water. Here you will also see the Torre del Belforte which sits right on the harbor as a protective lighthouse for the small village.
Corniglia: lying 100 meters high on a cliff, Corniglia is the only one of the towns without a port and has a panoramic terrace from which you can see Manarola and Riomaggiore to the south and Vernazza and Monterosso to the north.
Manarola: is located at the other end of the Via del Amore and is part of the municipality of Riomaggiore. Known for its wine production, Manarola produces the only dessert wine called Sciacchetrà found only in this area.
While we continue to sail along the coast of the Cinque Terre villages, we meet Riomaggiore. With brightly colored houses built vertically on the surrounding hills, Riomaggiore is the second largest of the five towns and is widely known for excellent diving spots off its coast in the marine protected area that stretches all along the Cinque Terre. Here you will also see where the famous Via del Amore pedestrian path begins, leading to nearby Manarola.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(68)
The boat tour was a beautiful way to experience Cinque Terre from the water. The scenery was stunning, the water was crystal clear, and seeing the villages from the sea gave a completely different perspective. Unfortunately, the experience didn’t quite match our expectations of a private tour. Our skipper, Sara, seemed fairly disinterested and there was very little interaction throughout the trip. It felt like she was simply completing another run, which is understandable given the tour operates several times a day, but it took away from the personal experience we were expecting. We also returned to the dock early and didn’t get to visit the caves as advertised, which was disappointing. Overall, the scenery made the tour worthwhile, but a more engaged skipper and delivering the full itinerary would have made it a much better experience.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. While we’re glad you enjoyed the beauty of the Cinque Terre from the water, we’re truly sorry to hear that the overall experience did not meet your expectations. Our private tours are intended to offer a personal and welcoming experience, so we are particularly disappointed to hear that you felt there was a lack of interaction and engagement during your time on board. We take this feedback seriously and will certainly address it with our team. We’re also sorry to hear about your disappointment regarding the duration of the tour and the caves. Access to certain areas can occasionally depend on sea and safety conditions on the day, but we understand that any changes to the expected experience should be properly communicated to our guests. We appreciate your honest feedback, as it helps us identify where we can improve, and we’re sorry that your experience did not reflect the high standard of service we strive to provide.
The boat was great, it was very clean and spacious . Our captain was Tom and he was great. We had a wonderful time
Amazing experience and Sara was a great captain and tour guide. We got to see all of the islands and went for a swim at two islands. Truly enjoyed the experience!
My husband and I had Tom as our captain on this boat cruise. It was incredible. Tom gave us some great history and facts about the region and we were able to swim in caves and by the waterfall. 100% recommend this if you are visiting the Cinque Terre. Great way to escape the crowds and see the cities.
We absolutely loved our boat tour with Simone - our captain for the afternoon! It was a great way to see all five villages, explore a new village, and swim in the caves. A highlight of our trip! Would highly recommend!
Simon was good, nice, personal guide who had excellent knowledge of cinque terra and its surroundings, history and culture.
If you don’t book this adventure, you’re missing out on a wonderful experience! From the moment we were warmly greeted by our friendly captain, Simon, to the moment we returned to port, the experience was top-notch! We enjoyed beautiful scenery, the opportunity to swim multiple times along the coast, and learned intricate details about each town in Cinque Terre. A special (and delicious) surprise was being treated to pesto made by Simon’s mother. It was a wonderful day! Highly recommended!
Our cinque Terre boat toured was cancelled due to rough waters, but we were able to get a 3 hour private boat ride with Simone that took off at La Spezia and stopped at Porto Venere. It was absolutely beautiful and we are so glad that they were able to accommodate and still give us a great experience. 10/10 would recommend Simone, he brought us local wine and pesto with focaccia as well as beer and prosecco. It was amazing.
Amazing experience - the boat was comfortable and partially shaded and the views were incredible. Tom was a very friendly and knowledgeable guide, and he let us decide when and where to stop to swim. Strongly recommend!
Tom was an amazing skipper on our boat trip from Monterosso to La Spezia. He was a fantastic host, made us feel very welcome, and shared excellent local knowledge along the way. It was a wonderful experience from start to finish – thank you, Tom! I would highly recommend this trip.
