Cinque Terre Snorkeling Boat Tour with Aperitif: Includes alcoholic beverages

Vernazzo and Guvano: snorkeling stops between pastel villages

A three-hour boat tour from Monterosso along the Cinque Terre coast, stopping to snorkel at Guvano Bay with provided masks and floats, then visiting the villages of Vernazzo, Manarola and Riomaggiore. The tour includes prosecco, Aperol Spritz and beer after the water stop. English and Italian guides lead departures in the morning, afternoon or at sunset.

Step-by-step itinerary

Cinque Terre boat tour and snorkeling

• Start at Monterosso
• Visit Fegina beach and Giant statue
• Head south to Vernazza village
• Stop at Guvano Bay for swimming and snorkeling
• Enjoy prosecco and Aperol Spritz onboard
• Visit Manarola village
• Admire Cinque Terre bay from the boat
• Return to Monterosso port

The experience

Monterosso is where the boat leaves, heading south along the coast to Fegina beach first, where the Giant statue (a 14-meter concrete and iron sculpture from 1910 depicting Neptune) stands on the shore. From there the route passes Vernazzo, one of the most photographed villages in Cinque Terre, built around the year 1000 on a steep rocky coastline with dry stone walls and vineyards rising behind it.

The main stop is Guvano Bay, a pebble beach with turquoise water where you enter the sea with a mask and float provided on board. After snorkeling, the boat serves prosecco, Aperol Spritz and beer. The return journey includes Manarola, a village of colorful houses perched 70 meters above the water on a rolling landscape of narrow alleys, and Riomaggiore, which dates to the 7th century and sits among Mediterranean vegetation and typical Ligurian-painted houses. On the way back to Monterosso, the boat sails about 500 meters offshore so you can see the whole Cinque Terre bay from the water.

Choose the morning, afternoon or sunset departure depending on the light and crowds you prefer. A live guide in English or Italian narrates the stops and the history of each village.

What’s included

• Three-hour boat tour with snorkeling at Guvano Bay.
• masks and floats for the water stop.
• prosecco, Aperol Spritz and beer after swimming.
• visits to Vernazzo, Manarola and Riomaggiore.
• live guide in English or Italian.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:30 and 14:00Last departure this season: 22 Dec

Book up toStart time

AgesUp to age 78

GroupUp to 12

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 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 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Monterosso Cinque Terre boat tour

Is this one for you?The boat does all the traveling between villages, so you spend your energy in the water and on the short walks through each town rather than hiking the coastal paths. Pick the sunset departure if you want the villages lit in golden hour and fewer crowds on the boat.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

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 is the Giant statue at Fegina beach?

The Giant is a 14-meter-tall concrete and iron sculpture from 1910 depicting Neptune, built by Arrigo Minerbi of Ferrara and engineer Levacher. It weighs 1,700 quintals and was commissioned by Giovanni and Juanita Pastine, Monterosso natives who had returned from Argentina after making their fortune.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear?

No. Masks and floats are provided on board for the snorkeling stop at Guvano Bay.

Which villages does the boat visit?

The tour stops at or passes Vernazzo, Manarola and Riomaggiore, plus Fegina beach near Monterosso where the Giant statue stands. Guvano Bay is the main swimming and snorkeling stop.

What drinks are included after snorkeling?

Prosecco, Aperol Spritz and beer are offered after the water stop at Guvano Bay.

Can I choose what time of day to go?

Yes. The tour runs in the morning, afternoon or at sunset, so you can pick the departure that fits your schedule and preferred light.