Cinque Terre Private Boat Tour: Snorkel & Wine

Five villages, three hours, snorkeling and prosecco on the water

A private boat tour along the Cinque Terre coast visits all five villages of the National Marine Park, with time for snorkeling in protected coves, an aperitif with local products and prosecco on board, and photo stops at Vernazzo, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. The tour departs from either Monterosso or Levanto and includes snorkeling gear, soft drinks and a freshwater shower.

Step-by-step itinerary

Cinque Terre private boat tour

• Set sail from Monterosso or Levanto
• Admire five villages from the sea
• Taste chilled white wine and local products
• Swim and snorkel in crystal clear waters
• Stop in front of Vernazza for photos
• Stop in front of Corniglia for photos
• Stop in front of Manarola for photos
• Stop in front of Riomaggiore for photos
• Optional visit to one Cinque Terre village

The experience

The boat leaves from either Monterosso or Levanto and sails the length of the Cinque Terre coast, so you see all five villages from the water instead of hiking between them or catching trains. The guide points out the history and geography of each one (Vernazzo's harbor, Corniglia perched on the cliff, Manarola's stacked houses, Riomaggiore at the end), while you photograph them from angles the land trails don't offer. The five villages are part of a National Marine Park, which is why the water stays clear enough to see into it.

You stop at two or three coves for snorkeling, and the gear is on board: mask, fins, snorkel included. The water is cold enough that it stays that way year-round, which is also why it stays clean. Between swims you get an aperitif with local products and a glass of prosecco, soft drinks if you prefer, and there's a freshwater shower on board to rinse off the salt. The whole thing runs three hours, so it fits into a morning or an afternoon without eating the whole day.

If you want to walk one of the villages instead of just seeing it from the boat, you can ask the crew to stop and you can go ashore. That's on request, so mention it when you book or when you arrive. The tour runs every day, and the guide speaks English and Italian.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• prosecco and soft drinks.
• aperitif with local products on board.
• freshwater shower.
• restroom access.
• live guide in English or Italian.

Options for this experience

2 options

The tour departs from Levanto.Guide in English or Italian · 14:00Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes. Departure from Levanto Pier: you will find us at Molo La Pietra (the rock with a pink house in the middle of the sea), where the ferries also leave. Starting point: Sea Breeze Boat Tours - Levanto, Località La Pietra, 19015 Levanto SP, Italy

Departure from MonterossoGuide in English or Italian · 14:00Duration: 3 hours. Departure from Molo di Monterosso: our boat will be waiting at Molo di Monterosso, positioned under "Torre Aurora", where the ferries also depart. Starting point: Sea Breeze Boat Tours - Monterosso, Molo dei Pescatori, 19016 Monterosso al Mare SP, Italy

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 14:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (4 to 90 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Sea Breeze Boat Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see all five Cinque Terre villages from the water without hiking between them or buying train tickets, and you want time in the water without arranging a separate snorkeling trip. The private boat means you set the pace and the stops, and the three-hour window fits a half-day without eating into the rest of your itinerary.

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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: Infant (under 4): 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.

Can I actually swim and snorkel on this tour, or is it mostly looking from the boat?

You stop at protected coves inside the National Marine Park for swimming and snorkeling, and the snorkeling gear is included. The boat anchors while you're in the water, so it's not a drive-by.

Do I have to visit one of the five villages, or can I stay on the boat the whole time?

You see all five villages from the water as the boat sails past. If you want to walk through one of them (Vernazzo, Corniglia, Manarola or Riomaggiore), you can ask the crew to stop and go ashore, but it's optional and arranged when you book or arrive.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring?

The tour includes snorkeling equipment, prosecco and soft drinks, an aperitif with local products, a freshwater shower on board and restroom access. Bring a towel, sunscreen and a swimsuit. The water is cold year-round.

Does the tour depart from Cinque Terre itself, or from somewhere else?

The boat departs from either Monterosso or Levanto, both on the Cinque Terre coast. You choose which one when you book, depending on where you're staying or which end of the coast is easier for you to reach.

How long is the tour, and what time does it start?

The tour runs three hours. The boat sets sail every day. Contact the operator directly through their website for specific departure times and to confirm availability on your date.