Small Group Cinque Terre Sunset Boat Tour with Prosecco and Swim

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Itinerary

1. We depart from Riomaggiore as the late afternoon light begins to soften, giving you a stunning first view of the village from the sea. From this angle, the colorful houses stacked along the cliffs feel even more dramatic, glowing in the warm light. As we head out along the coastline, you’ll immediately feel the shift away from the crowds and into a more peaceful, relaxed pace on the water.

   Passes by

2. We cruise along the famous Via dell’Amore, following the cliffs that connect Riomaggiore and Manarola, before arriving in front of Manarola itself. This is one of the most iconic views in all of the Cinque Terre — pastel buildings perched above the sea, surrounded by rugged coastline. From the boat, you’ll have time to take photos and truly appreciate the scale and beauty of the village in a way that simply isn’t possible from land.

   15 min

3. Continuing along the coast, we pass Corniglia — the only village not directly on the sea. Sitting high above the cliffs, it offers a completely different perspective of the Cinque Terre. As we cruise by, your skipper will share a bit of local history while you take in the quieter, more untouched side of the coastline.

   10 min

4. We slowly approach Vernazza and glide into the harbor, one of the most picturesque spots in the Cinque Terre. From the water, you’ll see the village open up in front of you — colorful buildings, small fishing boats, and restaurants perched along the cliffs. This is one of the best photo moments of the tour, with a view that most visitors never experience.

   15 min

5. As we continue toward Monterosso, the coastline opens up and the light begins to turn golden. This is the perfect moment to relax on board with prosecco and local focaccia while taking in the views. At the right time, we head offshore for a swim in calm, open water as the sun begins to set into the sea — a peaceful, unforgettable experience surrounded by soft light and the sound of the waves.

   15 min

6. We begin our return along the coastline as the sun dips lower and the villages start to glow in the evening light. The colors become deeper, the sea calmer, and the entire coastline feels more intimate and quiet. Arriving back in Riomaggiore just in time for dinner, you’ll see the village at its most magical — the perfect ending to your time on the water.

   20 min

Cancellation

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

Reviews

Ratings come from 34 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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• 5A Magical Evening

  Seeing all five of the Cinque Terre villages from the sea bathed in the warm glow of the sun is an unforgettable experience. That being said, what makes this tour outstanding is the humor and personality of Bepi, the cruise captain. He was warm and personable in sharing his knowledge and love for the area, having grown up in Vernazza. You will truly enjoy this magical evening.

  Mikal_KSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Awesome experience

  We had a great tour with Bepi as our captain! He was very knowledgeable, having grown up in the region and was entertaining. We felt safe and well cared for the whole time. It was amazing to see the villages from the sea. The swim stop was “perfetto”. So glad we did this. Thanks to Bepi and Yuri for your care and attention!

  Jodi_BSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5The highlight of our trip to Italy!

  A must-do if you're coming to Cinque Terre. Seriously, we cannot recommend this boat tour more. It was absolutely magical! Yuri and the crew were fantastic, and the sunset almost didn't seem real. Prosecco was flowing, focaccia was delicious and we had a great time chatting with the other guests. Even stopped for a swim in Monterossa, which my partner thought he'd never do. I didn't want the tour to end. A major highlight of our time doesn't in Italy for sure. Book now, you won't regret it!

  KKC31313September 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Great time

  We had a fantastic time with Yuri. Boat trip was great, sunset beautiful and Yuri was very informative and also very engaging. Lots of laughs all around. Highly recommend!

  Maura_CAugust 2026via Viator

• 5Beautiful way to see Cinque Terra!

  Our sunset boat tour was great! It was beautiful to see the villages from the water and hearing the guides information about them! The guide was fun and very helpful - he helped everyone on the boat make dinner reservations! :) I highly recommend this boat trip!

  janek598July 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Beautiful sunset cruise

  Perfect sunset cruise! Very romantic, with only 10 people on board, so even though it was a shared tour, it felt relaxed and intimate. Unlimited prosecco, stunning views, and Yuri was a fantastic host—friendly, easygoing, and a great local. Highly recommended! Grazie mille!

  919esztersJuly 2026via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Cinque Terre

• Its from-price is 29% 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 48 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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