Half-Day Private Tour of Cinque Terre with a Traditional Gozzo
Description
Welcome aboard Giulin — the most storied charter boat in the Cinque Terre. Step onto our traditional Ligurian wooden gozzo and enjoy a private day tour along this iconic coastline. Lovingly maintained and sailing these waters for over 40 years, Giulin offers a truly authentic and intimate experience. Cruise along dramatic cliffs and hidden coves, where crystal-clear waters invite you to swim, snorkel, and fully immerse yourself in the sea. Two swimming stops are included, with snorkeling equipment, towels, and floating noodles provided. On board, enjoy a true Italian aperitivo with local tapas — focaccia, pesto, salami and more — perfectly paired with chilled prosecco, beer, or soft drinks. Relax, sip, and let the rhythm of the sea set the pace. Our local crew will share stories and secrets of the Cinque Terre, making your experience personal and unforgettable. This is not just a boat tour. This is Cinque Terre as the locals live it: an authentic Cinque Terre's experience.
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Itinerary
We'll leave from the Monterosso's pier around 11.30 and then we will start to sail along the Cinque Terre Coast.
We will pass Vernazza and we will be able to fully enjoy all its beauty from the sea, during the journey it will be our pleasure to tell you all the history and curiosities of this fantastic land.
During the tour we will stop in front of Corniglia, the most perched village of the Cinque Terre. We'll stop for a dip in the clear crystal waters of Cinque Terre, and after the swim it's time for a yummy local tapas with prosecco and more!
We will also have the opportunity to stop in front of the enchanting Manarola with our privileged position from the sea to fully enjoy all its beauty and splendor of colors.
We will also stop in front of Riomaggiore to give you the opportunity to take all your photos and navigating a little more we will take you to one of our favorite places (secret spots) to take a bath together in the crystal clear waters of the Cinque Terre. We will return sailing towards Monterosso.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- On request we provide departure and arrival from / to Levanto.
- We send confirmation of the tour from 24 up to a maximum of 2 hours before the tour, please check your mailbox or phone in this fraction of time
- The boat does not have toilet facilities
- Our Boat is a traditional Ligurian gozzo, we would like to inform you that due to this value it can unfortunately also have the defect of oscillating a lot in case of choppy seas (waves starting from 40/50 cm high ) therefore for us it is more probable a cancellation due to choppy sea, if this is not a problem for you, we will be happy to have you on board our Giulin
Reviews(15)
It was just a perfect touch for our day! We had such an easy pickup, they were very communicative and set the stage for a pleasant trip. They encouraged a friendly atmosphere and all the guests had a great time. Great music, informative commentary, good food and prosecco!
Thank you so much for your lovely words! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the atmosphere on board — great music, good food, and even better company make every tour special! It was truly a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to see you again someday on another adventure with Giulin! Warm regards. Magda, Alessandro and Alessio
We were lucky enough to book for a wonderful day of sun which was made even better by the fun and easy going crew on the vessel. Everything went smoothly and we went in the most wonderful little inlet to swim and dive surrounded by school of fish and with a absolutely stunning prospective on the 5Terre coast. Our Daughter couldn't stop smiling and laughing the light hearted and friendly atmosphere made us feel like we were sailing with family. Plus we got a visit from a seagull friend "Luigi" who like all of us clearly has recognized the wonderful heart of our captain and crew and occasionally come to hitch a ride on the wonderful historical vessel that we were traveling onto. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience and the lifelong memories! Hope to see you again next year
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your beautiful words Fra! Reading your review truly filled us with joy — we’re so happy to know that you had such a special day with us, and that Narine had such a great time too (her smile was contagious!). Sharing the magic of the Cinque Terre with lovely people like you is exactly why we do what we do — and we’re thrilled that you felt like family on board. And yes… Luigi the seagull clearly has great taste in company! 😄 We really hope to welcome you again next year for more laughter, swimming, and unforgettable memories. A big hug from the whole crew! Magda, Alessandro and Alessio
Our family had a wonderful day aboard the Ale 5 Terre Boat Tour. We were met with a pleasant captain and first mate, given a little bit of history on the towns, a light lunch, drinks, a chance to swim and amazing views of all five towns. Would highly recommend this tour!
Thank you Rebecca from the bottom of our salty hearts! It’s always a joy to share the sea, memories and laughs with such lovely guests as you! We truly appreciate you choosing to spend your day with us — and we're so happy it left a good memory. Sending sunshine and sea breeze your way, With love Magda, Alessandro and Alessio
This was a wonderful day out on the boat and a perfect way to experience the cinque terre. Both our captains were extremely nice and a great time to hang out with. The food and drink were great. We would all do it again!
Ciao Charles! Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear you had a wonderful time exploring the Cinque Terre with us — it truly means a lot. Sharing the sea, local food, good vibes (and a few laughs!) with guests like you is exactly why we love what we do. We'd be thrilled to welcome you back onboard anytime! Until then, un abbraccio from all of us here. ALE 5 TERRE BOAT TOURS
Beautiful parenthesis at sea accompanied by Alexander and Thomas. Unforgettable experience in crystal clear water framed by the five villages, swimming and snorkeling safely. Affabulation, anecdotes and information from which emerged love for this territory. Our outing was further colored by Ligurian gastronomic tastings with the scent of pesto and washed down with a fresh prosecco. Noi lo consigliamo!
Fantastic trip!! Highly recommend!!! It was the highlight of our week in Cinque Terre. Ale and Tommy were excellent guides and provided so much CT history, as well as amazing food. We packed sandwiches but it wasn’t necessary because the food was plentiful and delicious.
Very nice and exciting boat tour..Tommaso and Ale were very kind, they also let us taste typical Ligurian foods including pesto and focaccia accompanied by good wine. Splendid landscapes seen from the sea!! Highly recommended
Alessandro (Captain) and Tommy the guide were great!!! We went on a half day tour with them leaving from the harbor around lunchtime. There were three other very interesting couples on the boat with us. The boat cruised slowly by the towns, and Tommy gave us a wonderful history of the area. We stopped twice to take swims in the incredibly beautiful waters. This was well worth what we paid. You got a good sense of Cinque Terre from this ride. They also served a wonderful lunch. I am prone to seasickness, so I did not partake, but my wife said it was great. To that end as long as the boat keeps moving, you are less apt to get seasick, so despite the fact it was a "choppy" day, I had no problems. I highly recommend these guys!!!! They were terrific!!
This adventure was superb! The view, snorkeling and crew were amazing. We could not have had a better time, and would give this tour 10 stars if we could. Best day ever!
Alessandro and co provided the best highlight of our trip to Cinque Terre. Great people, conversations, historical facts, food, swims and views. If you want to maximize your visit to the area, you must see the beautiful views of Cinque Terre via boat. Most importantly, Alessandro was adaptive and easy-going, which allowed us to experience way more than we had expected. We traveled from Monterosso to La Spezia and back, which was a first for us all! So worth it. An amazing bang for your buck. You will not be disappointed by this wonderful aquatic extravaganza.
