Cinque Terre Sunset Tour by Boat from Manarola

Two and a half hours along five villages, three swimming stops, and a sunset from the northwestern edge

A 2.5-hour boat tour departing from Manarola sails the entire Cinque Terre coastline to Riomaggiore and Punta Montenero, with swimming in the Ligurian Sea and a final stop at Punta Mesco to watch the villages light up at dusk. The tour includes a welcome drink, local Cinque Terre wine and prosecco (one bottle per four participants), and a live guide in English or Italian.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour along Cinque Terre coast

• Depart from Manarola
• Enjoy welcome drink on board
• Sail along Cinque Terre coast
• Visit Riomaggiore and Punta Montenero
• Swim in Ligurian Sea
• Return to boat
• Head to Punta Mesco
• Admire sunset landscape

The Experience

The boat leaves Manarola with a welcome drink in hand and heads south along the coast toward Riomaggiore, the southeastern village of Cinque Terre. The route traces the entire national park shoreline, passing the colorful houses and steep terraced vineyards that cling to the cliffs above. You'll stop twice to swim in the clear waters of the Ligurian Sea, diving directly from the boat where the coast is most dramatic.

Once everyone is back on board, the boat turns northwest toward Punta Mesco, the highest point of the national park's coastline. This is where the light changes—the sun angles across the villages you've just sailed past, turning the painted facades and stone terraces into shades of amber and rose. The guide points out the landscape from this vantage, and you watch the fishing boats return to the ports below. Local Cinque Terre wine and prosecco are shared as the day closes, one bottle between every four people on the boat.

The tour runs in English or Italian depending on the group. Infants can ride in a stroller or sit on an adult's lap, and specialized infant seats are available. The boat operates year-round, and public transportation to Manarola is straightforward if you're arriving by train or car from elsewhere in Liguria.

What’s included

• A welcome drink at departure.
• local Cinque Terre wine and prosecco (one bottle per four participants).
• a live guide in English or Italian.
• two swimming stops in the Ligurian Sea.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by 5 Terre Pelagos Boat Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see all five villages from the water and end the day watching them glow at sunset—the boat's route covers the entire coast in one afternoon, and the timing is built around the light.

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Top questions

Can I swim during the Cinque Terre sunset boat tour?

Yes, the tour includes two swimming stops in the Ligurian Sea along the coast between Manarola and Riomaggiore. You dive directly from the boat into the clear water.

What wine and drinks are included on the boat?

A welcome drink greets you at departure, and local Cinque Terre wine plus prosecco are shared during the tour—one bottle of each per four participants.

How long does the Cinque Terre boat tour take?

The tour runs 2.5 hours from departure in Manarola to return, including swimming stops and the final stop at Punta Mesco.

What language is the guide in?

The guide speaks English or Italian, depending on the group composition on the day of your tour.

Is this tour suitable for families with small children?

Yes, infants can travel in a pram or stroller, sit on an adult's lap, or use a specialized infant seat. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.