Top La Spezia Sailing Tours

Take a day cruise from La Spezia, and discover two of the Cinque Terre villages along the way. Following a scenic route around the Ligurian shores, the cruise takes in the sights of the Gulf of Poets and the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre. You’ll cut out the busy land routes to spend more time in the villages of Riomaggiore and Monterosso al Mare, where craft shops, restaurants, and coastal vistas await.

See the Cinque Terre from another perspective: from a boat at sea. Bypass the crowds on land and spend a full day sailing along the Italian Riviera to admire the five famous seaside villages and learn about their history from your skipper. Stop to swim and indulge in a lunch of specialties from Liguria, washing it down with some locally produced wine. Participants are limited to just 10 people on this small-group tour for plenty of personalized attention.

MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS : 4 VIFT is a Voyager 10 catamaran with large living spaces, greater stability than traditional boats, unparalleled comfort, attention to the environment. Sailing between the sea gardens of the "musculai" and the vineyards clinging to the cliffs, we offer an approach to sailing while respecting the coast and the seabed, sharing the silence and poetry of a wonderful and enriching navigation. It is the ideal experience for families, guests of all ages and for all those interested in the beauty of these places and their waters, their history and traditions.

See the Gulf of Poets and the Cinque Terre minus the crowds in one relaxing half-day boat trip from La Spezia. Ideal if you’re short on time, this boat ride visits a secluded swim spot that’s inaccessible by foot, and includes time at sea on an inflatable lounger to admire the shores without jostling for space. You’ll also stop at Monterosso al Mare to experience a Cinque Terre village up close.

Florence and Pisa are two of Tuscany’s top destinations, but it’s almost impossible to visit both in one day with public transportation. Save hours with this shore excursion that includes pickup directly at the cruise port terminal in La Spezia and hassle-free transport on board an air-conditioned private coach. Opt for add-ons like a Florence walking tour or Accademia Gallery tickets for an all-inclusive experience.

What sets this tour apart is the authentic experience aboard a traditional Ligurian gozzo with sail, designed for small groups of up to 7 people, so as to ensure an intimate and relaxed atmosphere away from mass tourism. The itinerary allows you to explore the Gulf of Poets in its entirety, skirting Portovenere, Lerici, Tellaro and Palmaria Island, offering a complete and privileged perspective of the coast from the sea. Unlike standard excursions, navigation follows a slow and pleasant pace, ideal for enjoying the scenery, the silence of the sea and the natural beauty of Liguria without haste. There are bathing stops in the crystal clear waters when conditions allow, to experience the sea in a direct and regenerating way. On board the experience is completely relaxed, with water available and a quiet atmosphere, designed to better appreciate one of the most suggestive scenery of Liguria.

A personalized tour with the entire boat at your disposal for the whole day, an Expert and motivated skipper, a unique, comfortable and spacious classic boat. Leaving from the seafront of La Spezia around 10 a.m., we will immediately take you to the East coast visiting the wonderful coasts of Lerici and Tellaro with their breathtaking views, their villages overlooking the sea and their historical monuments. A long bathing stop will also allow you to swim, snorkel or enjoy the sun from the very wide deck of our catamaran. After setting sail, we will sail into the archipelago visiting the islands of Palmaria and Tino, appreciating the natural beauty, with another stop for bathing and lunch. Continuing towards the Portovenere canal, you can admire this DA gem from a unique perspective, with spectacular photo opportunities and an additional bathroom stop. Returning at the end of the day around 6pm you will be offered a drink and a small snack, to conclude and say goodbye