About this tour
Explore Cinque Terre and Portovenere from the water aboard a private solar-powered boat departing from La Spezia. This seven-hour journey lets you anchor in secluded coves for swimming and snorkelling, sample regional wine and local produce aboard, and see the five villages from angles most visitors miss. The modern 9.3-metre vessel carries just your group, so you set the pace—linger where you like, skip what doesn't appeal.
Highlights
- Private boat means no crowd queues at village viewpoints
- Guided or independent snorkelling in crystalline Mediterranean bays
- Lunch of local cheeses, cured meats, wine aboard
- Solar panels and low-emission engine
- Swim stops between villages impossible from land
- Shade and sun decks for all-weather comfort
- Snorkelling gear and towels supplied
What to expect
You'll depart La Spezia morning or afternoon and motor along the Ligurian coast toward the five stacked villages. The captain will anchor in turquoise waters where you can snorkel (with guidance if you want it) or simply swim. Around midday, cold lunch appears on deck—local salami, cheese, bread, wine—while you float between Vernazza and Manarola. The boat has a toilet, wifi, and bluetooth speakers. You choose whether to explore a village by tender or stay aboard relaxing. Weather rarely stops the trip; the hull keeps you dry and steady.
Good to know
Two car parks are reserved at Porto Mirabello. Bring sunscreen and a rash guard if you burn easily. Infants sit on laps; prams and pushchairs are welcome aboard. Service animals permitted. Small children manage fine; no extreme fitness required.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Global Hobo summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.