Cinque Terre Private Boat Tour
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 five villages (the Cinque Terre), with time to stop and take magnificent photos, a unique opportunity to swim in our turquoise sea and to discover and explore our famous small inaccessible coves. To finish on board of 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.
Tour Options
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.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(215)
Great way to see and learn a little bit about Cinque Terra. Our guide was great and the scenery was too.
We had such a great time on the boat with Tom! We enjoyed the views of all of the 5 lands and the history lessons that came with it. Plus lots of current, helpful information about each part. The homemade pesto and focaccia were delicious and the wine and beers hit the spot. Thanks for a luxurious afternoon!
Sara our boat captain was wonderful! She took our family of 5 all along the coast and to great swimming spots. She made it so enjoyable that we decided to book again for the next day!
Sara was wonderful and shared a lot of history and stories about the Cinque Terre region. The foccacia bread was yummy as well as the drinks. The water was amazing to swim in!
Sara was the perfect captain! The ride was enjoyable and the views beautiful. Boat was roomy and refreshments provided were a very sweet touch. The walk to the meeting spot from the La Spezia Centrale was roughly 20-30 minutes. Leave extra time.
Our favorite activity of many. Seeing cinque terre from the boat was amazing. We had a great captain and it was so hot that we took several swim breaks along the tour. I was able to add an hour to extend the trip. HIGHLY recommend.
Sarah was an excellent tour guide and matched our pace and interests very well. She gave us interesting facts and insights about all of the Cinque Terre villages/towns and stopped so we could snorkel for a bit during the tour. She provided us with white wine, pesto, focaccia, and fruit to snack on and it was a beautiful introduction to the Liguria region.
Tom was great… engaging, knowledgeable and informational. We enjoyed every minute.
Sarah was an absolute gem of a boat captain - her knowledge of the area, the cleanliness fobthe boat, wine snacks were amazing. Highlight of the Cinque Terra trip for sure. Awesome playlist 🎶🎵
We booked a private tour with Cinque Terre Sea Tours hoping to see the villages of Cinque Terre from the sea, but due to weather conditions the original trip had to be changed to a tour of the Gulf of Poets around La Spezia. In the end, we were truly happy with the substitution! Our captain, Tom, was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Being from the area, he shared so much local history and insight about the places we visited, which made the experience feel very personal and authentic. One of the highlights of the tour was stopping in the beautiful village of Portovenere, which ended up being our favorite village of the entire trip! The boat was perfect for our group and very comfortable. Tom also treated us to delicious focaccia and homemade pesto prepared by his boss’s wife, along with wonderful local wine. It was such a thoughtful touch and made the experience even more memorable. Highly recommend Cinque Terre Sea Tours for a relaxing, personal, and authentic Ligurian coastal experience!
