Private Cinque Terre Boat Tour from La Spezia
- 5–6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Experience the Cinque Terre from the sea on a private 5–6 hour boat tour from La Spezia, the most exclusive way to explore this iconic coastline. Cruise through the stunning Gulf of Poets and discover the UNESCO village of Portovenere, with its colorful houses and the breathtaking St. Peter’s Church. Visit Byron’s Grotto and continue along the Cinque Terre, admiring Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso from a unique sea perspective, far from the crowds. Enjoy a flexible itinerary with a stop in one village (Monterosso, Vernazza, or Portovenere) to explore on foot, plus time to swim in crystal-clear waters and hidden bays. Relax on board with a tasting of local pesto, fresh focaccia, seasonal fruit, and a selection of drinks including local wine, beer, water, and soft drinks. ✔️ Private boat experience ✔️ Swim stops & hidden spots ✔️ Local skipper & flexible itinerary ✔️ Food & drinks included
Inclusions
What's included
- Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- All Fees and Taxes
- This tour includes service of local wine*, beer*, water and soft drinks. *Alcoholic beverages are served only to guests 18 years or older
- Restroom on board
- This tour includes an on-board tasting of local pesto and fresh focaccia
What's not
- Gratuity
Itinerary
Portovenere, often referred to as the sixth village of the Cinque Terre, is also considered to be the most beautiful of the coastal villages in the region. With this tall, narrow, brightly coloured houses that line the harbour and the incredible St. Peter’s Church on the cliff side, Portovenere is a sight not to be missed!
With brightly colored houses built vertically into the surrounding hills, Riomaggiore is the second largest of the five villages and is widely known for the 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 footpath begins, which leads to nearby Manarola.
Manarola is located at the northern 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 which is found only in this area. We will pass by slowly to be able to see the village and take photos. There is a speed limit within the Cinque Terre National Park, so this tour has a nice, slow pace to allow you to soak in all the beautiful scenery.
Perched 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. We will pass by slowly to be able to see the village and take photos. There is a speed limit within the Cinque Terre National Park, so this tour has a nice, slow pace to allow you to soak in all the beautiful scenery.
Vernazza the smallest of the Cinque Terre, and commonly known as the most charming with a beautiful little port and the Church of Santa Margherita d'Antiochia which stands right on the water. Here you will also see the Torre del Belforte which is located right on the harbour as a protective beacon for the small village. We will pass by slowly to be able to see the village and take photos. There is a speed limit within the Cinque Terre National Park, so this tour has a nice, slow pace to allow you to soak in all the beautiful scenery.
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 connecting 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. We will pass by slowly to be able to see the village and take photos. There is a speed limit within the Cinque Terre National Park, so this tour has a nice, slow pace to allow you to soak in all the beautiful scenery.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The meeting point is easily accessible from all types of transportation: 5 minutes walk from the cruise terminal, 5 minutes walk from the nearest parking at Porto Mirabello or Europa Park, and an easy 20 minute walk along the main pedestrian street in town from the La Spezia Centrale Train Station.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- The Blue Boat Cinque Terre Tour
- 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
- Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility
How it compares in La Spezia
- Its from-price is 159% above the median of the 108 day trips we list in La Spezia.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 47 of 108.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About La Spezia
La Spezia is a Ligurian port on the Gulf of Poets, with a naval harbour, museums and the main rail gateway to the Cinque Terre villages and Portovenere.
La Spezia lies at the head of a deep gulf on the Ligurian coast, ringed by hills of olive groves and sheltered by a long breakwater. It is an important naval base as well as a commercial port, and a seafront promenade, Passeggiata Morin, runs beside the harbour. The Amedeo Lia Museum holds paintings and medieval works, and the Castello di San Giorgio on a hill above keeps finds from the area.
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