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This small-group boat tour takes you around the Cinque Terre coast and Portovenere for a full day on a 10-meter boat with a skipper, departing from La Spezia. Pass the three islands of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto and Byron's Grotto, and swim and snorkel several times in the clear waters of hidden coves and the natural park. After viewing the five villages from the sea, go ashore in Monterosso and Portovenere to explore at your own pace.
The tour departs at 10:00 from near the fuel station at Porto Mirabello in La Spezia. A 10-meter boat and skipper will be waiting for you, and the tour runs in a small group of up to 11 people. During the cruise the skipper shares stories and explanations about the places you pass, with music playing on board.
Sail past the small fishing villages on the coast between La Spezia and Portovenere and Torre Scola, an old fort built on a rock in the sea. Pass the archipelago of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto, and when you reach Portovenere, get close to Byron's Grotto and the red rocks for photos.
Enter the Cinque Terre marine protected area and take photos of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso from the sea. In Monterosso you have about 70 minutes ashore for a walk and shopping, and you can have lunch in the village if you wish. On the way back, stop in Portovenere for about 30 minutes to explore the village.
Anchor at places reached by boat, such as the clear waters of Monesteroli or a hidden cove under the natural waterfall of Canneto, to swim and snorkel. In the afternoon there is more time to swim in hidden caves, quiet coves and the waters of Porto Venere Natural Park. If you are lucky, you may see dolphins swimming near the coast.
※ Dolphins are wild animals, so sightings are not guaranteed.
※ The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.
Meeting point :
Near the fuel station at Porto Mirabello
4R2H+8G, La Spezia SP, Italia
Meeting point directions:
The departure point is near the fuel station at Porto Mirabello. If you come by car, you can find parking in front of the meeting point.
4R2H+8G, La Spezia SP, Italia