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From La Spezia: Cinque Terre Speedboat Tour

1. From La Spezia: Cinque Terre Speedboat Tour

Explore the beautiful cliffs, beaches, and colorful towns of the Cinque Terre on a sailing tour from La Spezia. You will see all five picturesque villages characterized by pastel-colored houses on a 4-hour speedboat tour. Start your tour from Passeggiata Morin in La Spezia and sail along the western coast of the Gulf of Poets. Admire the beautiful landscape of the four villages that make up the Borgata Marinara. Continue sailing towards Portovenere, where you will cross the Le Bocche, a strait between the town of Portovenere and the wild Palmaria Island. See the magnificent Romanesque church of San Pietro, set among the rocks and overlooking the sea. Discover the unspoiled coves of Le Rosse, Monesteroli, and Punta Pineda along the coastline. Grab a chance to dip in the pristine waters of the Cinque Terre Natural Park. Marvel at the beauty of Monterosso al Mare, the last and most vibrant of the five villages. Here you can enjoy local specialties such as focaccia with anchovies or delicious gelato. Pass through the famous muscle farms while returning to La Spezia. 

Portovenere: Isola Palmaria, Tino, and Tinetto Boat Tour

2. Portovenere: Isola Palmaria, Tino, and Tinetto Boat Tour

Ride by boat to three different islands all located in the majestic Gulf of Poets. Swim in the Ligurian Sea, and make visits to Palmaria, Tino, and Tinetto, and experience untouched natures in a completely unique environment. Snorkel and discover the underwater world, and relax on the boat for a true day at sea. Meet your captain and depart from Portovenere for a day of sightseeing and relaxation. Breathe in the salt air and experience the Torre Scola, a historical ruin that begs to be photographed and discussed. Then, make a swim stop at La Maiella and explore the marine world while snorkeling. Then, head to the lighthouse of Tino Island, where you can see the Madonnina emerge from the TInetto Sea. Find yourself next in the Blue Cave, and take some time to learn about the Church of San Pietro. Notice the nature all around and feel how it calms the nerves of a busy lifestyle. Before heading back to port, discover Saint Peter's Church, said to be one of the most beautiful in the world.

Nemosub-Portovenere - The underwater tour

3. Nemosub-Portovenere - The underwater tour

Discover the secrets of the sea. Dive into the underwater world of the Golfo dei Poeti. NEMOSUB is the unique glass-bottom boat with the shape of a submarine. Large panoramic windows in the belly (of the excursion boat) allow a spectacular view of the flora and fauna of the Ligurian Sea. The area below deck is air-conditioned and can accommodate up to 12 people. On the deck there is enough space to admire the coastal panorama. Here you can enjoy the ride through the waves, the summer wind in your face and unique views of one of Italy's most fascinating hotspots and the gateway to the world-famous 5 Terre: Portovenere with its offshore island of Palmaria. 360° for a sea experience above and below the water! Be enchanted by life under water, blue grottos, majestic rock formations, colourful Ligurian coastal villages, wild goats, castles and medieval churches. DAY & NIGHT NEMOSUB is open from 10:00 to 24:00 during the summer months. During the day, the 45-minute excursion offers an unforgettable experience for the whole family. After sunset, NEMOSUB bathes the seabed in the wonderful light of its spotlights, opening up a new, mystical view of life underwater, while the coastal villages twinkle in romantic illumination, competing with the starry sky.

La Spezia: Cinque Terre and Gulf of Poets Full-Day Boat Tour

4. La Spezia: Cinque Terre and Gulf of Poets Full-Day Boat Tour

Spend the day discovering the beauty of Cinque Terre National Park on this boat trip from La Spezia. Explore the Gulf of Poets, and stop to bathe in crystal-clear seas. Taste typical local products and drink local wine. Make your way to La Spezia Port and hop aboard the Vittoria, a 9-meter, typical Genoese gozzo boat with a sundeck. Then, sail along the coast slowly so you can admire the spectacular scenery from the sea. During the full-day cruise, you'll see Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, Monterosso al Mare, Porto Venere, Byron Cave, Palmaria Island, Tino and Tinetto Islands, Lerici, San Terenzo, and Tellaro. Enjoy plenty of chances to stop and swim in the protected marine area of the Cinque Terre National Park. You'll also be treated to an aperitif of Ligurian focaccia, white wine, and various snacks.

From La Spezia: Cinque Terre Full-Day Boat Tour

5. From La Spezia: Cinque Terre Full-Day Boat Tour

Spend a full day navigating the beautiful landscape of Cinque Terre at a close range, with a peaceful boat trip along the coast. Meet your guide and depart from the Mirabello port of La Spezia. During the tour, visit Golfo Della Spezia, Portovenere, Palmaria island, Le Rosse, Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso. Take the opportunity to plunge into the refreshing waters for a swim or a snorkel. Feel free to stop as many times as you like wherever you like.  Arrive in Monterosso at lunchtime and enjoy a 1.5-hour stop to explore the town and find somewhere to eat lunch. After the break, meet your crew back at the boat and set sail back towards La Spezia. 

San Terenzo: Portovenere Natural Park Snorkeling Trip

6. San Terenzo: Portovenere Natural Park Snorkeling Trip

Snorkeling is an activity suitable to everyone, ideal for those who never wore a diving mask but wonder what’s down there! It is the gateway to the world of diving and the easiest way to get closer to the local fauna and observe their behaviour; by wearing your mask, snorkel and fins, you will discover the secrets of the sea. The activity involves a snorkeling trip with a marine biologist equipped with teaching aids to identify the differents species and describe the diverse habitat. The routes are accessible to everyone and allow the exploration of the seabed and the rocky enviroments made out of caves and ravines. You will not only be learning about biology but also about the history and traditions of the area. You will meet your instructor in San Terenzo, close to Lerici, where you will be provided with the equipment and a brief introduction to this experience. Afterwards, you will be reaching Porto Venere – where the activity will be taking place – and its Marine Protected Area (MPA) on a rubber boat. At the end of the tour, you will be brought back to San Terenzo.

La Spezia: Full-Day Cinque Terre Sailing Tour

7. La Spezia: Full-Day Cinque Terre Sailing Tour

Admire the dynamic cliffs, beaches, and towns of the Cinque Terre on this sailing tour from La Spezia. Cruise past the picturesque villages of Portovenere and Lerici and the islands Palmaria and Tino. Relax as you sip on water and wine as you sail. Meet your skipper at the dock in La Spezia. Hop aboard and feel the wind in your hair as you sail away in a modern sailboat. Cross the Gulf of Poets and see the vibrantly colored houses that hug the hills and shores of the villages of Portovenere and Lerici. Admire the rocky landscapes of the small islands of Palmaria and Tino. Make your way along the villages of the Cinque Terre with a stop in front of Vernazza where you can see the Santa Margherita di Antiochia Church from the water. Take a refreshing dip in the sea in the waters of a pristine marine protected area. If you want to learn how to captain a sailboat, your skipper can give you a sailing lesson. Return to dock in La Spezia at the end of your tour.

La Spezia: Gulf of Poets Boat Trip

8. La Spezia: Gulf of Poets Boat Trip

Sail along the western coast of the Gulf of Poets and admire villages that makeup Borgate Marinare. Cross the Le Bocche strait and stop at coves in the Portovenere Archipelago. Stop at the Blue Grotto, the Stella Maris, and the Portoro Marble Quarrie, and pass by a mussel farm. Start the sailing trip by following the western coast of the Gulf of Poets until you reach Portovenere. Admire the village of Portovenere and the wild Palmaria Island before stopping at a cove in Portovenere Archipelago, where you will have the chance to go for a swim. Hop back on board and head to the Blue Grotto. After seeing the Blue Grotto, visit Stella Maris and the Portoro Marble Quarries. See Byron's Grotto, where legend has it, Lord Byron lived and would swim across the bay. Discover the small town Lerici, where Mary and Percy Shelley lived, and other gems, including Tellaro and the Fiascherino's Bay. Stop in the bay and go for a swim behind Lerici's Medieval Castle. On the way back, pass by the local mussel farms.

From La Spezia: Cinque Terre Boat Tour with Snorkeling

9. From La Spezia: Cinque Terre Boat Tour with Snorkeling

The tour includes the departure from Porto Mirabello which turns out to be the most important and main port of La spezia, easily reachable a few minutes walk from the station. Once started, a visit to Portovenere is planned where it will be possible to stop. Portovenere also has a very important cave, a highly requested tourist destination, we are talking about the magnificent Byron cave, named in honor of the baron lord Byron. Passing through the Poerovenere canal it will also be possible to visit a pleasant island called Palmaria Island. The Tour will continue with an immersion in the splendid crystal clear waters of Cala Rossa & Baia Monesteroli and then continue towards the protected marine area of the Cinque Terre National Park. It will be possible to stop for lunch in Vernazza and dive into the simply breathtaking waters of the Guvano! Dives into the sea can all be done with snorkelling equipment, included in the rate. It will be possible to visit the following villages as well as Riomaggiore and Manarola. Returning at the end of the experience, passing through the Portovenere canal, it will be possible to admire the Old School Tower, built in the Second World War, which was used as a control tower for the naval base of La Spezia.

From Porto Venere: Cinque Terre Villages Boat Tour

10. From Porto Venere: Cinque Terre Villages Boat Tour

Relax on an amazing boat trip from Portovenere to the picturesque villages of Cinque Terre. Swim in the clearest water of the Ligurian sea. Admire the views of the coastline of Liguria from the boat. Sail by landmarks such as St. Peter's church, the Red Cliffs, Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso. On the way back we will stop to swim in a beautiful cove called "Tramonti", where you can see typical Ligurian houses built on the cliffs.

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I was with 3 others and we all really enjoyed the boat trip. I was a little concerned by the pics that the boat would be too small and not smooth, but it held 12 people comfortably and was smooth. I loved seeing the towns and cliffs from the water. We stopped for a swim and visited Monterosso, which was fantastic. The skipper was very friendly. He provided some information about the area. Definitely recommend!

Amazing trip around the other parts of La Spezia not including the cinque terre! Was nice to hop on and off the boat and explore the smaller villages as well as swim in the sea! Great music and vibes on the boat and a lovely way to spend the afternoon!

The tour showed us places from the sea that we would never have seen normally. It have a great insight to the Tuscany coastline. The boat (zodiac) was comfy and well driven. Plus some good sired rides!!!!

Great boat tour of Cinque Terre with an unexpected stop for an hour in Monterosso.

Most enjoyable activity being on the water fabulous