Boat tour Cinque Terre: Swim and aperitif from Manarola

The skipper stops the boat so you can swim in the Ligurian Sea between the villages.

A 2.5-hour boat tour from Manarola sails the entire Cinque Terre coastline to Punta Montenero and Punta Mesco, with stops to swim and snorkel in clear water, photo stops at the villages, and local wine and prosecco served onboard. A live guide in English or Italian narrates the villages and landscape as you travel. Infants sit on an adult's lap. The tour suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour along Cinque Terre coast

• Depart from Manarola with welcome drink
• Sail along Cinque Terre coast
• Swim near the coast
• Stop for photos of villages
• Enjoy onboard aperitif with local wine
• Visit Punta Montenero
• Head to Punta Mesco viewpoint
• Admire landscape and watch for dolphins

The experience

The boat leaves Manarola with a welcome drink in hand. From there you sail past Vernazzo (the jewel of Cinque Terre, built into the rock between sea and cliff), and Monterosso, which sits in a protected inlet ringed by the region's terraced vineyards. The skipper explains each village as you pass, stopping for photographs and to point out the landscape details most visitors miss from the shore.

Swimming happens at two points along the route. You'll dive into the clear Ligurian Sea near the coast, with time to snorkel before the boat picks you back up. The first stop is near Punta Montenero, which marks the southeastern edge of Cinque Terre National Park. After everyone is aboard again, the boat heads northwest to Punta Mesco, the park's highest panoramic point, where on clear days you might spot dolphins on the surface.

Onboard, a bottle of local Cinque Terre wine is shared among every four passengers, along with prosecco and soft drinks. The whole route takes 2.5 hours. A guide speaks English or Italian throughout, so the commentary on the villages and the landscape stays with you the entire way.

What’s included

• A live guide in English or Italian.
• local Cinque Terre wine and prosecco served onboard.
• swimming stops in the Ligurian Sea.
• photo stops at the villages.
• skipper commentary on the Cinque Terre villages and landscape.

Before you book

Lasts 2h 30m, from € 100 per person, with a live guide in English and Italian, in groups of up to 10 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Apr 2027

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AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 10 · max 4 per booking

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets 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 and the park's two panoramic points without hiking between them. The boat does the travel, and the swimming stops break up the journey with time in the water.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What villages do you pass on the boat tour from Manarola?

The tour sails past Vernazzo, famous for its position between sea and rock, and Monterosso, which overlooks a protected inlet. The skipper stops to photograph these villages and explain their history and character as you travel along the coast.

Can you swim during the Cinque Terre boat tour?

Yes. The tour includes two swimming stops in the clear waters of the Ligurian Sea near the coast. You can snorkel at these points, and the boat waits while you're in the water before moving to the next stop.

What drinks are included on the boat?

Local Cinque Terre wine is served, one bottle for every four passengers, along with prosecco and soft drinks. The welcome drink is offered as you board in Manarola.

How long is the boat tour from Manarola?

The tour lasts 2.5 hours and covers the entire Cinque Terre coastline from Manarola to Punta Montenero in the southeast and Punta Mesco in the northwest, with stops for swimming and photographs along the way.