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From La Spezia : boat trip in Cinque Terre, with free time ashore

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La Spezia, Italy
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Booked 5+ times last week!
  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

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.
  • Save time at the busy Cinque Terre ports and book a boat tour online
  • Soak up the sun from the sea and relax on a unique lounger platform
  • Discover beaches away from the main tourist trail at the Gulf of Poets
  • Spend free time at Monterosso al Mare, a famous Cinque Terre town

What's Included

  • Skipper
  • Fuel
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Use of Scuba equipment
    Use of SCUBA equipment

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Boat Tour La Spezia - HopHop Boat - Location Bateau
    Passeggiata Costantino Morin, 19123 La Spezia SP, Italy

    Please arrive 15 minutes before the departure time of the experience at the meeting point. Late arrivals and no show reservations are not eligible for any refunds.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

John_S
This was a really unique way to see the five towns from a speedboat. Our guide was very knowledgeable it was good that the excursion was only four hours The boat tour gives you unique view of the coastline that you would miss if you were taking a train. Be prepared for a bumpy ride as the waves were rolling in the times you can feel dizzy

Reviews

4.6
based on 66 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

This was a really unique...

John_S, Jul 2025
This was a really unique way to see the five towns from a speedboat. Our guide was very knowledgeable it was good that the excursion was only four hours The boat tour gives you unique view of the coastline that you would miss if you were taking a train. Be prepared for a bumpy ride as the waves were rolling in the times you can feel dizzy

Value for the dollar. And less crowds too

Robert_L, Apr 2025
Enjoyable boat tour to view all the park town from the water side. Safe. Very knowledgeable captain History of each town explained. 1 hour stop in last town to visit eat and shop.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thank you so much, Robert, for your kind review! We’re glad you enjoyed the boat trip and appreciated the peaceful experience away from the crowds. Our Captain will be happy to hear you found the historical insights interesting and felt safe throughout the trip. We hope to welcome you back soon for another adventure through the wonders of our Riviera!

Fun in the Mediterranean

Allison_C, Jul 2024
A perfect half day outing for our family of 4 with 2 teenagers. They loved being able to swim in the Mediterranean. We also had time in 2 ports-PortoVenere and Lerici. Lerici is a hidden gem and very small local town with delicious food. Our boat driver. Matte was delightful and fun and played great music. It has been the highlight of our Mediterranean cruise vacation!

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Hi Allison! Thank you! It has been a pleasure to have you and your family on board! We have so many hidden gems to discover inside the Gulf of Poets :) We will make sure that Matti receives your kind words, hope to have you on board again in the next future!

Perfect day

Sydney_R, May 2024
My family and I went back in april, we had a lot of fun! Highly recommend. Nice tour to see all the Cinque Terre villages from the sea and Porto Venere. We also had some time on land in Monterosso and Porto Venere. The music on the boat was very nice. Perfect activity!

Heaven!

John_D, Jul 2023
Jamming U2, Coldplay and Abba off the coast of Italy=HEAVEN. Communication was very good. Our tour guide had very good english. We got to swim and eat lunch in one of villages

The perfect trip

Jon_S, Jul 2023
The guide was wonderful with great information and flexibility. We saw hidden gems and had plenty of time in the water. It was perfect for our group of 5. Time to explore, time to swim, and time for snacks!

Great experience.

Ashley_M, Jun 2023
Perfect way to see Cinque Terre! Boat was clean and comfortable and it was so nice to take a swim. Highly recommend.

Great tour

Ilaria_A, Jul 2022
Great boat tour and the best way to see Cinque terre. We stopped for a swim in a beautiful spot. We also got off the boat in Monterosso al Mare

Vous payez pour un guide...

Sophie_R, Aug 2022
Vous payez pour un guide Français cela est bien spécifié sur la réservation et en fait il est anglais. Oui il nous emmène voir les différents villages mais très peu de commentaires sur chaque. On se rend compte que c est du business. Déçue et cher de la visite.

Excelente paseo desde el...

Fernan_Q, Jul 2022
Excelente paseo desde el mar, muy bien explicado por el conductor. No hubo flotador ni nada para el agua, pero realmente vale la pena.

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