Day Trips from La Spezia to Portovenere

See the Cinque Terre and Porto Venere coastline by boat, and skip the land-based crowds. This half-day experience combines stops to swim and explore by foot with ample time to relax on deck, coast-gazing and snacking on treats from the Liguria region. The boat has a restroom on board, along with a freshwater shower, so you can freshen up after a cool-down dip in the sea.

Join this private day trip to Portovenere, Lerici, and Tellaro and explore some of Liguria’s most charming and authentic seaside villages. Traveling comfortably by private car, you’ll follow the scenic coastline of the Gulf of Poets, discovering picturesque harbors, historic streets, and dramatic sea views along the way. First you will get to explore Portovenere, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its colorful waterfront and medieval atmosphere. Continue to Lerici, where you can admire the castle and enjoy views over the bay, before reaching Tellaro, a postcard-perfect fishing village perched above the sea. Each stop offers time to walk, take photos, and experience local life away from the crowds. This private tour is perfect for travelers looking for a relaxed coastal experience with stunning scenery, cultural charm, and personalized pacing, all within an easy day trip from La Spezia.

Do you want a unique location for a day of relaxation and the beauty of the landscapes? When we talk about the Cinque Terre and an excursion outside the usual itineraries we think of a car rental with driver and the company of whoever you prefer. Here's how to spend a few hours away from the world and the daily grind. The Cinque Terre are an all-Italian natural beauty, nestled between Punta di Cavo Montenero and Punta Mesco, an area rich in bays and peninsulas. A fairytale atmosphere and ancient terraces are the typical characteristics of these areas. The Cinque Terre, as the name of this wonderful land also suggests - comes from the five villages that delimit the beauty of the place: Monterosso, Corniglia, Manarola, Riomaggiore and, again, Vernazza. With Cinque Terre Light, the destination will be limited to the elegant setting of Riomaggiore and Manarola, without forgetting the fascinating Portovenere. Private minivan with air conditioning

Cruise the stunning Cinque Terre and elegant Portofino on a luxury private boat designed for those seeking an exclusive experience. Departing from La Spezia, enjoy breathtaking views of colorful villages along the coastline, with a stop in Portofino to savor lunch in the famous Piazzetta. A professional local crew ensures a smooth journey while you indulge in premium onboard service, including selected wines, prosecco, soft drinks, and traditional homemade Ligurian pesto. This tour is perfect for travelers looking for comfort, privacy, and unforgettable vistas along the Italian Riviera. - Private luxury boat for maximum comfort, privacy, and flexibility - Sail along the Cinque Terre coastline and admire its iconic villages from the sea - Free time in Portofino’s Piazzetta for lunch and boutique shopping - Premium onboard service with selected local wines, prosecco, soft drinks, and homemade pesto tasting

Experience the Cinque Terre from the sea on a private 5–6 hour boat tour from La Spezia, the most exclusive way to explore this iconic coastline. Cruise through the stunning Gulf of Poets and discover the UNESCO village of Portovenere, with its colorful houses and the breathtaking St. Peter’s Church. Visit Byron’s Grotto and continue along the Cinque Terre, admiring Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso from a unique sea perspective, far from the crowds. Enjoy a flexible itinerary with a stop in one village (Monterosso, Vernazza, or Portovenere) to explore on foot, plus time to swim in crystal-clear waters and hidden bays. Relax on board with a tasting of local pesto, fresh focaccia, seasonal fruit, and a selection of drinks including local wine, beer, water, and soft drinks. ✔️ Private boat experience ✔️ Swim stops & hidden spots ✔️ Local skipper & flexible itinerary ✔️ Food & drinks included

If your dream is to discover all the hidden corners of a natural paradise, this is your tour. What we called “The gulf of poets” is a spectacular promenade on the seaside that finish with an historical castle on the cliff. Islands, blue sea and good seafood is what you will find by choosing this tour. We will pick you up at your accomodation with my professional van, and we will drive you through the hills of Tuscany until we will arrive at our destination. At every attraction, our driverguide will stop the van trying to offer you an exclusive and comfortable experience. Then, our driverguide will explain you everything he/she knows: it will be like watching the view from the eyes of a local. One of the most important moment in a tour in Tuscany must be a good meal: let us organize you a special lunch tasting some local specialties, like a seabass or pasta with clams. Don’t worry, we have always some surprises for you during our tour!

Swim and sightsee around the Cinque Terre with this private boat cruise, and avoid the busy footpaths that line the coast. You’ll leave the navigation to a skipper, and cruise from La Spezia to visit Monterosso al Mare and Riomaggiore on the Cinque Terre coast, and also Portovenere further south. Three types of boat are available to match the needs of your personal group.

During the excursion guests will be able to linger on the exclusive beaches reachable only by sea, swim in the crystal clear waters of the protected marine area of ​​the Cinque Terre park and visit the historic villages. For this excursion by sea, we provide a new, elegant, comfortable and luxurious cabin cruiser with kitchen, fridge and toilet. The boat is also equipped with all comforts, coverage from the sun's rays, table, relaxation loungers, Bluetooth music and ladder for easy access to the sea. During navigation, tastings of typical products with prosecco/Cinque Terre wine and fresh fruit will be offered included in the price.

Guided excursion by Minivan - Mercedes of the Via dell'Amore, the famous coastal stretch of the Cinque Terre National Park, reopened in 2024 after years of interruption. The first part of the experience includes a visit to Portovenere, a seaside town with its village and its famous staircase that leads to the promontory of Grotta Lord Bayron, on which the thousand-year-old Church of San Pietro stands. In the second part of the day, however, we will reach the Via dell'Amore, the beating heart of the Cinqie Terre National Park, a stretch of coast that unites the two most representative villages of the Nazinanal Park, Riomaggiore and Manarola. A path that crosses the Mediterranean scrub, insinuating itself between rocks and overhangs that plunge directly into the crystal clear waters of the marine area. It will also be possible, upon request, to taste the wine products in the cellars of the villages located directly on the terraces of the National Park. Hours: 9:00-16:00

Nature and Snorkeling Tour in Portovenere and its Islands A true nature experience: snorkel in the crystal-clear waters of Portovenere and the unspoiled islands of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto, exploring seabeds teeming with life, from octopus to local fish. During the cruise, there is the chance to spot dolphins and to admire the Mediterranean vegetation with the fragrances of Palmaria Island. A tour that blends sea and land, between the sound of the waves and the song of cicadas, for a unique connection with nature.

Discover Italy’s Cinque Terre region and Porto Venere from the water by private boat, bypassing crowds on dry ground. With the boat work left to a capable captain, your time is yours to admire UNESCO World Heritage-listed fishing villages cascading down cliffs. Stop to explore Porto Venere and Monterosso-al-Mare, enjoy breaks to swim or snorkel, and savor lunch with wine on board.

The tour lasts approximately 8 hours and takes place along the stunning coastline between the Gulf of Poets and the Cinque Terre, offering a complete experience among iconic villages and unique natural landscapes. Departure is from La Spezia, heading towards Portovenere, where you can admire the colorful village and the Church of St. Peter overlooking the sea. The journey continues among the islands of the archipelago – Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto – known for their crystal-clear waters and unspoiled nature. The route then proceeds along all five villages of the Cinque Terre: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso, with breathtaking views of the cliffside villages and opportunities to stop for swimming and relaxing. On the way back, the navigation continues through the Gulf of Poets towards Lerici and Tellaro, with views of Lerici’s castle and Tellaro’s colorful houses. The itinerary can be customized according to guests’ preferences. Fuel cost: 400€

Sail across the Gulf of La Spezia and the Cinque Terre onboard our brand new boat at its first season on the sea. Admire the stunning colorful towns nestled in the Gulf of Poets and Cinque Terre as you cruise the waters of the Ligurian Sea. You will embark from La Spezia, taste local delicacies, and sip a glass of wine from the best local DOCG vineyards. Our boat can offer you plenty of space where you can relax and enjoy the cruise. Our wonderful crew will take care of you during the entire day. The itinerary can be fully customized based on your preferences, including route and duration. Fuel cost: 400 €

The tour lasts approximately 8 hours and takes place along the stunning coastline between the Gulf of Poets and the Cinque Terre, offering a complete experience among iconic villages and unique natural landscapes. Departure is from La Spezia, heading towards Portovenere, where you can admire the colorful village and the Church of St. Peter overlooking the sea. The journey continues among the islands of the archipelago – Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto – known for their crystal-clear waters and unspoiled nature. The route then proceeds along all five villages of the Cinque Terre: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso, with breathtaking views of the cliffside villages and opportunities to stop for swimming and relaxing. On the way back, the navigation continues through the Gulf of Poets towards Lerici and Tellaro, with views of Lerici’s castle and Tellaro’s colorful houses. The itinerary can be customized according to guests’ preferences. Fuel cost: 700 €

Save hours of independent research time and get a shortcut to the Cinque Terre’s best bits with this small-group boat trip. During the tour, check off multiple villages—such as Riomaggiore, Manarola, and Corniglia—and soak up spectacular view. To help make the day as hassle-free as possible, a breakfast of cakes and fruit is included, as well as a traditional Ligurian lunch with prosecco, wine, beer, and soft drinks.

The sea of the Cinque Terre without crowds or stress, with the breeze in your hair and the sun shining on the water. It is the funniest, most comfortable and fastest way to admire the splendid Gulf of La Spezia, visit the hamlets of the villages, swim in crystal clear waters. We will pass through the three islands, Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto which are still uncontaminated places, until we reach the romantic Portovenere. Here you can go ashore to visit the city and the famous church of San Pietro or stay on the boat and immerse yourself in the turquoise waters. Continuing the tour, we will have time to approach the Byron cave and swim in splendid hidden coves or under the natural Canneto waterfall. We will skirt the 5 villages (Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, Monterosso), you will have time to take pictures, listen to interesting stories provided by your Captain and take another dive. There is also the possibility to go ashore and visit the villages of Vernazza or Monterosso.

Leaving from the Traghetti Terminal of La Spezia, where you will meet your private guide for the day, you will board a ferry boat to reach the picturesque village of Portovenere. Once there, you will start a proper boat tour to see the islands of the Gulf of Poets, such as Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto. These islands are also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will have some time to explore the islands with your guide (you will decide together how much time to dedicate to each island, where to eat and so on). You will discover why poets and writers from all generations and nationalities - but especially the poets from the English Romanticism - were fascinated by these places. Byron, Shelley, Virginia Woolf, DH Lawrence, all have dedicated poems and thoughts in this stretch of the Ligurian coast, so rugged and sometimes inaccessible. At the end of the tour, your guide will take you back to La Spezia Traghetti Terminal, where the tour ends.

Our tour is an experience for a few people. We start from La Spezia or Portovenere, where you can admire the Gulf of Poets. The first stop will be Portovenere, where you will see the colorful fishermen's houses, the castle of San Giorgio and the beautiful church of San Pietro; behind the church we will enter the Cave of Byron, the poet, and you can photograph the cave from the sea. The next stop will be the Red Rocks, an amount of iron has turned the rock into red. The next stop is the ferale rock and the bay of Monesteroli, where around 11:30 you can eat a delicious Ligurian focaccia stuffed in different ways, accompanied by prosecco, wine or soft drinks, and you will also have your first swim in a beautiful cove accessible only by boat. We head to the Cinque Terre Marine Protected Area, where the first city you will see will be Riomaggiore, then Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso. We will make several stops to swim!

You are welcome for this exclusive experience sewn on you. We can start from : Lerici, La Spezia, Portovenere, Monterosso. We explore all entire gulf of poets and cinque terre villages from the sea and Monterosso also for lunch (1,5/2 hours) (If you start from Monterosso, the lunch stop will be in Portovenere, lunch in the village no inclusid) Along the natural coast, you will discover historical relics visible from the sea. We'll stop 3 times for swimming and for taste focaccia and prosecco! You'll have the opportunity to stop for swimming and snorkeling in the pristine and sheltered bays along the coast. Everything will be accompanied by good music, explanations of the territory. Enjoy a personalized travel experience, catered to you and your private group

Cruise the Gulf of Poets aboard a traditional Ligurian gozzo boat, exploring hidden coves and picturesque villages. This private experience offers a relaxing afternoon between refreshing baths, snorkeling and time to enjoy the sea in an authentic way. After sailing, immerse yourself in the local culture with an aperitif in a quaint village overlooking the sea, away from the crowds. Ideal for couples and small groups looking for a unique and genuine experience on the Ligurian Riviera. - Discover the Gulf of Poets away from tourists - Navigation on a Ligurian gozzo with stops for swimming and snorkeling - Italian aperitif included in a selected venue on the seafront - Perfect for couples and groups of friends looking for relaxation and authenticity

My tour is not just a simple boat ride. What I offer is a magical, unique, dreamlike experience that my clients will carry inside, forever. I was born and raised in these areas, I know every corner of the coast. With my sociable and easy-going character I can tailor the tour to your specific needs and make you live one of the best experiences of your holiday. There are many reviews you can find about me, those speak for themselves! Try it for yourself, you won't regret it! See you on board!!

Sail aboard a brand new luxury boat, for a unique experience to discover the Cinque Terre. You can see Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza Monterosso. During the tour you can dive into the beautiful beaches of Rosse, Monesteroli, Il Canneto. There is a stop in the municipality of Vernazza or Monterosso, depending on the traffic at the time. You can also use simple snorkeling equipment. On the boat you can enjoy a lunch based on: Focaccia and Pesto, Spelt with Muscles, and a Caprese made with Buffalo Mozzarella and Tomatoes on a bed of rocket. Various sauces and snacks. Drinks are free of charge: Prosecco, wine, beer, soft drinks. On the return trip you can visit the beautiful town of Portovenere, (if we have time) where you can disembark for 30 minutes. In the afternoon Limoncino and fresh fruit tray will be served. ReturnPorto Mirabello at 18.00

Set sail for enchantment: a boat trip to the Cinque Terre. Be enchanted by the beauty of an oasis of crystal clear sea and picturesque villages. An unforgettable boat trip to discover breathtaking coves and unique places accessible only by sea. Program of the excursion 10 a.m.: Departure from the boat. First stop in Portovenere, visit the church of San Pietro (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and the Castle of the fifteenth century. Sailing to the Byron Cave and Monesteroli. Discover Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, Monterosso Lunch on board in front of Monterosso or Guvano: pasta with pesto or spelled with muscles, fresh caprese, plate of cold cuts and cheese, sauces, with unlimited drinks (Prosecco, wine, beer, soft drinks and limoncino). Before the return scheduled for 4pm, last swim in Portovenere. Snorkeling equipment included.