Guvano Beach, Vernazza

Set sail from La Spezia or Porto Venere, and check out the islands of Palmaria, Tino, and Tinetto along the way. Check out Lord Byron's cave, and go swimming in the bay Cornilia. Marvel at the Ligurian houses of Vernazza and explore the streets here. Snorkel in the sea and head back to the port. Hop aboard the boat to depart from La Spezia or Porto Venere, and admire the beautiful pastel-colored houses along the way. Sail past some islands, including Palmaria, Tino, and Tinetto. Then, head north and sail around St Peter's Church and see Lord Byron's Cave, a rocky cove named after the poet. Next, see the huge, rocky cliffs along the coast and stop for a swim in the bay of Monesteroli, a small fishing village that is only accessible by a thousand steps. Afterward, hop back on the boat and gaze at Rioimaggiore, a beautiful and ancient fishing village famous for tower houses. Following this, pass by Manarola and Corniglia, and stop in Vernazza, a fishing village surrounded by olive groves. Spend about 45 minutes exploring the streets and taking photos of the colorful houses. Then, get back on the boat off the coast of Monterosso Finally, return back to the starting point, and admire the incredible scenery along the way. Our tours are group tours and for the respect of all passengers it is very important to respect the timetables. we can wait a maximum of 10 minutes and then the boat leaves.

Hop aboard a brand new luxury boat at Port Mirabello in La Spezia. Feel the sea breeze in your hair as you glide along the Italian Riviera while jaw-dropping views of colorful houses, cliffside vineyards, and charming trattorias unfold before your eyes. Admire views of the centuries-old seaside villages of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso. Awaken your sense of adventure as you plunge into the crystal-clear waters of the Rosse, Monesteroli, and Il Canneto beaches with the included snorkeling gear. Stop for a visit to the town of Vernazza or Monterosso along the way. Dig into local Ligurian cuisine with a lunch of fluffy focaccia bread, pesto, muscles, and a salad with buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and rocket greens. Sip on unlimited prosecco, wine, beer, and soft drinks as you soak up the incredible views. On the return journey, stop for half an hour to visit the beautiful town of Portovenere before returning to your meeting point.

Sail aboard a 10 meter long vintage wooden boat for a unique experience discovering the Cinque Terre. Embark on a panoramic cruise through the five picturesque villages Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza Monterosso. During the tour we will stop at three beaches where you can dive into the crystal clear waters: Monesteroli, Le Rosse, Portovenere, some reachable only by boat, and finally you can take a dip in the middle of the sea immersed in silence, sipping a drink in the water. The tour includes a stop where it is possible to disembark to visit Vernazza, but all boats must use a small boat service, because we cannot go directly to Vernazza. Alternatively, in case there is too long a wait,(because is august) we can disembark in Portovenere, a magnificent UNESCO heritage village. During the journey, at some stops, focaccia and pesto and FRESH SEASONAL FRUIT will be served. On the boat you can enjoy a lunch based on: Ligurian Crostino, Pasta with Pesto or Pasta with Muscles and a Caprese based on Buffalo Mozzarella and Tomatoes on a bed of Arugula. Various sauces and snacks. Drinks are unlimited: Prosecco, wine, beer, soft drinks. IT IS POSSIBLE ONLY GET OFF IN VERNAZZA.

Our 3 hour tour is the perfect and complete way to see the Cinque Terre! Departing from our charming port in Riomaggiore, you'll immediately see that this tour is a photographer's dream. Aboard our beautiful wooden gozzo, visit the Cinque Terre and get the best views of the iconic illages from the sea (Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso). On our way back, you'll have an opportunity for two, refreshing swim stops, at secluded Guvano Beach, before returning back in the marina in Riomaggiore. And don't forget your cameras - The views you'll see are unique and are nothing like what you see from the towns or the trails. Our team consists of professional, local captains, all raised on the sea with a vast knowledge of English and of the area. We'll answer all of your questions about the area and give you additional information about each town. *This boat holds up to 12 guests on board. Come join us! We know the Cinque Terre better than anyone else.

Meet your guide at the Riomaggiore marina, then hop on board and set sail. Experience the exhilaration of waves crashing against the boat and soak in the views. Make a stop in a picturesque spot, and go for a swim. Grab a snorkeling mask and see how many creatures you can see underwater. Make several more swimming stops along the way. Get the chance to take photos of the charming villages along the coastline. Chat and get to know your group of like-minded travelers. Listen to your guide provide information about the local area. on board we offer a small aperitif with our Ligurian focaccia made in Riomaggiore together with a glass of wine. After the tour, return to the marina.

Our crew welcomes you on board to discover the Ligurian Riviera with a sailing trip from La Spezia to the Cinque Terre! You will be able to dive into the crystal clear waters of the marine park, admire the fascinating cliffs of Palmaria Island and enjoy the evocative views that Porto Venere and the villages of the Cinque Terre have to offer. If the wind is favorable we will set the sails once we leave La Spezia. Otherwise we will use the engine to navigate towards the Porto Venere canal, the arm of the sea that separates Palmaria Island from the mainland. Here we will see Porto Venere and, on top of a promontory overlooking the sea, the enchanting Church of San Pietro. Leaving the gulf we will sail along the coast to admire the splendid panorama of caves and hidden coves. If you wish, our captain will gladly allow you to take the helm during the trip and teach you some of the main navigation maneuvers! Our initial destination will be the village of Riomaggiore, the oldest among the Cinque Terre. With its narrow streets and colorful houses, it winds through the hills, creating a suggestive and picturesque atmosphere. Subsequently we will reach the village of Manarola, famous for its terraced vineyards which produce the prized Sciacchetrà wine. We will also pass through Corniglia, if the weather conditions are optimal, and then stop at Guvano Beach: a small cove hidden among the rocks, perfect for taking a break and enjoying a dip in the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean. Resuming navigation we will head towards Vernazza, with its characteristic bay dominated by the tower of the Doria Castle. We will then head towards Monterosso al Mare, the most populous of the Cinque Terre! Here we will stop to enjoy a lunch based on typical specialities, such as the delicious Genoese focaccia. Our trip will end with the return trip to La Spezia.

I will be waiting for you at one of the meeting points aboard Illusione, a unique Ligurian gozzo. Once on board, we will sail quietly along the coast to Portovenere with its typical colorful houses, a real pearl on the sea! We will reach the stunning Church of San Pietro, Lord Byron's Grotto and Le Rosse, a magical place where the water becomes crystal clear. Here we will make a relaxing stop where it will be possible to dive and snorkel in the crystal clear waters that characterize this stretch of coastline. Excellent local food will be served accompanied by good wine or other drinks, with your favorite music playing in the background. We will continue the trip to Scoglio Ferale, a pyramid-shaped rock that emerges 30 meters high; we will pass through the stretch between the rock and the coast where an area of shallow water is created and it will be beautiful to admire the color of the sea and the rocky seabed. We will continue on to Monesteroli, an old village overlooking the sea and then enter the marine protected area of the Cinque Terre. We will sail to the first village of the Cinque Terre, Riomaggiore, pass the famous Via dell'Amore, recently restored to slowly arrive in Manarola. The experience continues with Corniglia and Vernazza until we reach Monterosso. Here we will make a 1.5-hour stop to allow you some time to have lunch or take a walk along the narrow streets of the village. Once back on board, we will depart for La Spezia. On the way back, I will choose a suitable place to make one last relaxing stop with a chance to take a last swim in our crystal clear waters. Local food and alcoholic/alcoholic beverages will not be missed! Don't miss the opportunity to book the tour of your dreams in Cinque Terre! I look forward to seeing you on board! N.B. Weather and sea conditions may affect the tour itinerary. As captain, I take responsibility for recommending changes to the itinerary to ensure the safety of everyone on board. In the event of weather and sea conditions that do not allow the tour to be completed, it will still be possible to disembark and visit the typical villages of the Gulf of Poets such as Portovenere and Lerici, must-see destinations if you visit our lands.

We will cross the Gulf of Poets to admire the picturesque seaside villages of its coastline. The first stop will be Porto Venere, with its jagged coastline, rocky caves, the church of San Pietro, caruggi, the sea-calley and the walls of the Doria castle. Next, we will reach the 5 Terre: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso, admiring them from a privileged perspective. These five villages suspended between land and sea, surrounded by vineyards and rocks, are true magical places, rich in colors, flavors, images, sounds and materials unique in the world. You will have the opportunity to independently visit beautiful Vernazza and, if you wish, stop for lunch in a typical Ligurian restaurant. The captain will be waiting for you on board. On the way back, you will see Monesteroli, a small fishing village reachable only by sea or by a very steep flight of 2,200 stone steps. Also, on the left, you will see the historic Byron Cave dedicated to the English poet Lord Byron and have another fantastic view of Porto Venere. During the tour we will make stops to swim in some of the coves and discover the beautiful seabed hidden under the blue sea.

We will start from the Marina of Riomaggiore where we will linger from the sea to take pictures and tell a bit of local history , we will continue to discover the second village Manarola passing by the famous via del amore, a small sentiremo that connects the two villages pico over the sea. We will continue to the third village Corniglia which is located 100 meters from the sea the smallest village of the five lands after which the time will come to make a stop to swim in a place accessible only from the sea named "cubano beach" where it will be possible to do some snorkeling thanks to our equipment such as marker and snorkel, back on board we will continue to vernazza and Monterosso and then return back ,all this accompanied with a few glasses of local wine.