Small Group Cinque Terre Boat Tour with Swim and Local Skipper

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. We depart from Riomaggiore and head out along the coastline, giving you a stunning view of the village from the sea — one of the best perspectives you can get.

   10 min

2. Cruising along the famous Via dell’Amore, you’ll see the dramatic cliffs connecting Riomaggiore and Manarola while your skipper shares local stories and history.

   Passes by

3. We then arrive in front of Manarola, one of the most iconic villages of the Cinque Terre, where we’ll stop for photos before heading to one of our favorite hidden swimming spots nearby. Here, you’ll have time to swim in clear, calm water away from the crowds.

   30 min

4. Continuing along the coast, we pass Corniglia, the only village perched high above the sea, and stop again for photos and a short explanation of its unique history.

   20 min

5. As we cruise toward Vernazza, we’ll show you small caves and hidden corners of the coastline that are only accessible by boat. The water here is incredibly clear, and you’ll often see fish swimming below.

   30 min

6. In Vernazza, we stop in front of the harbor for a perfect photo opportunity, with colorful houses and restaurants perched along the cliffs.

   30 min

7. We then continue to Monterosso, following the rugged coastline and taking in views you can only experience from the water, before slowly making our way back toward Riomaggiore. The itinerary may vary slightly depending on sea conditions to ensure the best swimming spots and experience

   30 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 30 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Definitely recommended.

  Very nice boat trip that gives you an overall idea of Cinque Terra and great views of the towns. Our captain was very friendly, informative and spoke very good English. Ideal duration for us, not too long or too short. We also loved the small group size, but remember if you are very prone to sea sickness, the boat is quite small. Definitely recommended. Note that Tripadvisor sends you to where their office used to be, so you need to figure out where it is now.

  609meganhOctober 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Incredible boat tour of the five villages of the Cinque Terre, thanks to Beppe

  A perfect afternoon, with incredible scenery and an opportunity to swim off the boat in the most idyllic cove within the Cinque Terre, but the experience made so much more special by our skipper, Beppe. He is a local man with fantastic knowledge of the area and he was chatty and warm from start to finish. My kids loved his sense of humour and he kept us entertained throughout. If you want a boat tour of the area, look no further and ask for Beppe!

  SophieTuftonAugust 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Wonderful experience with 2 small children

  We had a wonderful experience with Beppe. We went with 2 children of 4 and 5 years old. Beppe made them feel very welcome and offered some lifejackets for swimming. They enjoyed it both very much. We also had a fantastic time. Beppe gave us a lot of information and was happy to answer all of our questions. Its very nice to experience cinque terra away from the very busy land and to have the stunning views on the water in a small boat. Would 100% recommand.

  arantxaw2020July 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Wonderful Tour!

  Incredible experience. Our guide Pepe took the time to give the history of each town as well as personal stories that added life to the trip and made it feel truly authentic. He also took many photos for us to remember! We were able to coast near the cliffs and see into some of the caves. The water at the end is pristine and the perfect end to the tour. Highly recommend!

  johnmU8730OPJuly 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Amazing trip snd guide

  The tour was amazing. The guide couldn’t have been better. So friendly and made sure everyone on board was having a good time. He was very knowledgeable about each town and made sure that everyone could get great photos from every angle. He made my son feel so special when he found him a jellyfish in the water and let him drive the boat home. My son is still talking about the trip!

  ZizzieJuly 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Excellent and fully recommended

  Amazing experience!! Recommended by a local (we were staying at Camere de Paolo —also wonderful), and booked directly. Yuri was super responsive and our captain, Beppe, was excellent! Beautiful views, took time to explain, navigated to a clear cove for swimming, etc. Would 100% recommend and would love to do it again!

  DanielFornoJuly 2026via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Cinque Terre

• Its from-price is 39% below the median of the 165 experiences we list in Cinque Terre.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 51 of 165.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Cinque Terre

The Cinque Terre are five colourful fishing villages strung along the steep Ligurian coast, linked by trails, trains and boats above the sea.

The Cinque Terre are Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore, five villages on a rugged stretch of the Ligurian coast in north-west Italy. Pastel houses cling to cliffs above tiny harbours, and centuries of dry-stone terraces climb the slopes, planted with vines, olives and lemon trees. The coast is a national park and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Top-ranked sights in Cinque Terre: Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre National Park (Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre), Vernazza.

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