Cinque Terre Sunset Boat Tour from Monterosso: Swim & Aperitivo

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Duration3h

GroupUp to 12

LanguagesEN · IT +1

Mobile ticketAccepted

Swim in hidden coves while the sun drops into the sea, then eat and drink on the boat.

A sunset boat tour departing from Monterosso that sails the entire Cinque Terre coast to Riomaggiore and Punta Montenero, with two swimming breaks in the coves and snorkeling equipment provided. The boat returns north to Punta Mesco at the edge of the National Park, where you watch the light change over the landscape before the crew serves a savory Italian aperitivo with grilled seafood and wine, Prosecco or beer on deck. The tour runs three hours with a live guide speaking English, Spanish or Italian.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset boat tour along Cinque Terre coast

Depart from Monterosso al Mare
Enjoy welcome drink on board
Sail along Cinque Terre coast to Riomaggiore and Punta Montenero
Stop for swimming in a cove
Navigate to Punta Mesco
Admire sunset landscape and look for dolphins
Swim in the sea near Punta Mesco
Enjoy Italian aperitivo with typical specialties

The Experience

The boat leaves Monterosso with a welcome drink in hand and heads south along the coast, passing the five villages of the National Park. The route covers the full stretch to Riomaggiore and Punta Montenero, where the park closes at its southeastern edge. You'll stop twice to swim in the coves—the water here is clear enough to use the snorkeling gear the boat provides, and you can stay in as long as you want during each break.

On the way back north, the boat navigates to Punta Mesco, the northwestern point of the park. This is where the light and color shift as the sun approaches the horizon. If the sea is calm, dolphins sometimes breach near the surface. You'll have time to take a final plunge before the crew sets out the aperitivo—a spread of typical Italian savory dishes and grilled seafood, with wine, Prosecco, beer or Limoncello available for adults. Soft drinks and water are always on board.

The guide speaks your language throughout and knows the coast well enough to point out what makes each stretch distinctive. The whole experience runs about three hours from departure to return, timed so the best light happens while you're eating and drinking on deck.

What’s included

Snorkeling equipment.
Italian aperitivo with grilled seafood.
wine, Prosecco, beer or Limoncello for adults over 18.
soft drinks and water.
live guide in English, Spanish or Italian.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Aquamarina

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to swim and snorkel in the coves rather than just watch from the boat, and if you prefer a small group sharing the deck at sunset over a crowded shore excursion. The two swim stops and the timing around Punta Mesco make the aperitivo part of the experience, not an afterthought.