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Cinque Terre Boat Tour: Experience the Beauty of Italian Coastline on a Traditional Ligurian Gozzo
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Provincia della Spezia
Embark on a Cinque Terre boat tour and experience the beauty of the Italian coastline on a traditional Ligurian gozzo. Swim in turquoise waters, explore hidden coves, and indulge in local delicacies.
Embark on a Cinque Terre boat tour and experience the beauty of the Italian coastline on a traditional Ligurian gozzo. Swim in turquoise waters, explore hidden coves, and indulge in local delicacies.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Monterosso al Mare - 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…
- Monterosso al Mare - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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.
- Riomaggiore - 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.
What's Included
- Snacks
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Carbonated beverages
- Snacks
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Carbonated beverages
Additional Information
Embark on a unique journey through the exquisite beauty of Cinque Terre with our traditional Ligurian gozzo, leaving directly from Monterosso. The ample sun deck serves as the ideal spot for leisure while soaking in the stunning scenery and uncovering the secrets of this one-of-a-kind coastline. Our tour covers all five charming villages of the Cinque…
Embark on a unique journey through the exquisite beauty of Cinque Terre with our traditional Ligurian gozzo, leaving directly from Monterosso. The ample sun deck serves as the ideal spot for leisure while soaking in the stunning scenery and uncovering the secrets of this one-of-a-kind coastline. Our tour covers all five charming villages of the Cinque Terre, allowing for photo stops to capture their magnificence. In addition, you’ll get a chance to swim in our beautiful turquoise waters and explore the lesser-known and unreachable coves. The journey concludes with an onboard tasting of our renowned “Pesto Cinque Terre” and our Focaccia.
Drinks including water, local wine, and beer will be provided during the tour.
Please note, the departure times are just estimations and the final timings will be confirmed post-booking.
Location
Cinque Terre sea tours Monterosso
Via San Martino
We are waiting for you at Molo dei Pescatori in the small port of Monterosso (before the big tourist boats). Look for our AZURE boat.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(185 Ratings)
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480kaylae
Jul 17, 2025
Amazing! Must book! - This was the highlight of our stay in Cinque Terre!! Simone was an amazing captain and gave us so many interesting details about the 5 villages. We absolutely loved being able to swim away from anyone else in our own little spot. It was heaven!
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Craig
Jul 14, 2025
Lovely boat trip - Excellent trip with Simone on the boat. He was telling us all about the 5 villages and let us stop in the ideal spots for a swim!
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Andrea_c
Jul 9, 2025
Great Experience - We did a private 2 hour tour and it was fantastic. We received detailed instructions in advance on where to meet our boat and Captain Tom was right on time. He shared information about the regions with us, it was a super relaxing journey past all of the Cinque Terre's. We enjoyed homemade pesto and complimentary beverages. It's a wonderful way to see the region and the boat was comfortable and had sun and shade depending on what you wanted. It was a highlight for us.
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Mallory_s
Jun 30, 2025
Outstanding Tour and Views of Cinque Terre - Private boat tour of the Cinque Terre coastline with time for pictures, swimming, and focaccia and pesto sampling. Plan to bring towels and sunscreen for a relaxing boat ride along the picturesque Ligurian Sea. Our guide, Tom, was very knowledgeable, stopping along each village to share history and facts. He led us closer to the villages one direction, then gave us a farther-away view on the return to Monterosso al Mare. We had time to swim in a cave, with flotation "noodles" available if desired. We sipped local wine and enjoyed homemade pesto on the return trip. Bottled water was available as well. I'd recommend this tour for groups of four or more; there were plenty of space available. If you have a larger group, you may want to book for earlier or later in the day to avoid the heat, as shade is limited depending on the sun's position. We had limited time in the Cinque Terre, and this tour gave us the opportunity to see all the villages in a relaxing atmosphere. I'd highly recommend this for any group looking for a beautiful view of Italy!
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930mallorys
Jun 30, 2025
The Best Way to See the Cinque Terre! - Highly recommend the Cinque Terre private boat tour. The company provided clear meet-up instructions, so we were easily able to find our boat at the meeting time. There were four in our group with plenty of space for us to relax on the boat as Tom, our guide, drove us along the coastline. He stopped outside of each village, giving interesting information and time for pictures. We enjoyed homemade pesto with focaccia along the way. There was time midway through the tour for us to stop near cave and swim. We opted not to snorkel, but there were masks available if desired. They had flotation noodles as well for those who needed them; it is a bit of a swim with waves to and from the cave, but a neat experience to swim inside a cave! On the way back we enjoyed local wine and a different vantage point farther from the coast. It was a great way to see each village, snap photos, and enjoy the beauty of the Ligurian Sea. Plan to bring towels and sunscreen. Water, wine, and other beverages were provided. The private tour was nice for our group and a relaxing way for us to quickly see the entire Cinque Terre from the sea.
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Camelia_s
Jun 29, 2025
Excellent choice for a boat tour! - Highly reccomend! Great experience - clear communication before the tour, Tom - our captain & guide - was very professional and provided us a lot of info about the Cinque Terre area and patiently answered my 10 yrs old many questions :) . The boat was impecable and the focaccia with homemade pesto was delicious! The kind of small business that brings value and contributes to the CT charm - I warmly reccomend it.
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R403gisamk
Jun 28, 2025
Good customer service - thank you - I had to cancel my tour because I made an error (my mistake entirely - clicked the wrong month when booking, and only noticed a couple days before arriving in Cinque Terre), but I want to give 5 stars anyway because this company replied promptly and helpfully to try to resolve, and were completely understanding.
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Nicholas_n
Jun 20, 2025
A “must-do” experience when visiting Cinque Terre! - We booked this charter as a last minute replacement after another company cancelled on us the night before our trip. Talk about a blessing in disguise. Sara was our captain and we had the most wonderful experience with her!!! She was extremely knowledgeable, very energetic, and gave us an awesome overview of Cinque Terre and its history. I would highly recommend this charter for any family that’s looking for an unforgettable experience…catching some incredible views, taking a dip in the crystal clear water, sipping on some vino, and enjoying local focaccia w/pesto! 5 stars across the board!!!
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908reganh
Jun 17, 2025
Unbelievable Experience - Well, where to start! I was planning a proposal in Cinque Terre for my partner when I came across the idea of a private boat tour. I seen the perfect reviews for Simone and knew this boat trip would be perfect. The booking process was very easy through trip advisor and in my opinion, it was very fairly priced. I was put in touch with Megan from the company who was very helpful in WhatsApp’ing me all the details prior to our arrival. We arrived a little early but Simone was already awaiting our arrival. He greeted us with a warm welcome as he helped us on board. We had the morning 10am slot and the weather was glorious. We couldn’t have asked for a better day for it! I would imagine it would slightly have dampened our experience if it was overcast/rain but we got lucky. We stopped at all the 5 towns and with every town came great information. Simone knew I was going to propose on board through prior communication and he (quietly) let me know when best to do it! He recorded our special moment for us looking over Riomaggiore and it couldn’t have been more perfect, at least in my opinion! Afterwards, we enjoyed some focaccia, homemade pesto and celebratory drinks that were included in the price!
I can’t recommend this tour and Simone any more, we now have a memory for life!
Thank you!
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Emily_h
Jun 16, 2025
Definitely worth it! - We had such a great time. The captain, Simone, grew up in Riomaggiore and his love for Cinque Terre was infectious. He told us about all the towns as we passed by, and we stopped to swim and jump off the rocks. We loved the focaccia and pesto that he provided as well. Simone’s English was very good and he was fun to talk to. This was one of our favorite Conque Terre experiences.
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