Monterosso to La Spezia Boat Tour: Cinque Terre Villages

Swim in crystal coves before savoring pesto and wine by Portovenere’s shore

A shared sunset boat tour departing Monterosso that passes all five Cinque Terre villages by sea, stops for swimming in a crystalline cove, and ends at Portovenere with aperitivo, local pesto, focaccia and wine as the sun sets over the Gulf of the Poets. The tour takes approximately three hours and concludes in La Spezia after dark. A live guide in English or Italian narrates the route. Snorkelling equipment is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset boat tour from Monterosso to La Spezia

• Depart from Monterosso
• Pass by Monterosso village slowly
• Pass by Vernazza village slowly
• Pass by Corniglia village slowly
• Pass by Manarola village slowly
• Pass by Riomaggiore village slowly
• Swim in a crystalline cove
• Arrive at Portovenere
• Enjoy aperitivo with local pesto and focaccia
• Watch sunset at Portovenere
• Sail through Gulf of the Poets to La Spezia
• Tour ends shortly after sunset in La Spezia

The experience

The boat leaves Monterosso and moves slowly through the Cinque Terre National Park, passing Vernazzo with its waterfront church and protective tower, then Corniglia perched 100 meters up on a cliff, followed by Manarola known for its dessert wine production. You'll see Riomaggiore's brightly colored houses and the start of the famous Via del Amore footpath before the boat exits the park and heads down the coast toward Portovenere. The slow pace is built into the route: a speed limit within the park means you have time to photograph each village and take in the terraced hillsides.

Between Riomaggiore and Portovenere, there's a stop to swim in one of the secluded crystalline coves accessible only by boat. Snorkelling equipment is on board if you want it. Portovenere itself sits at the end of the route with tall narrow colored houses lining the harbor and St. Peter's Church on the cliff side. Here the boat waits for sunset while you're served an aperitivo of local pesto and fresh focaccia, along with local white wine, beer, bottled water and soft drinks. After sunset, the boat sails through the Gulf of the Poets to La Spezia, where the tour ends shortly after dark.

What’s included

• Shared boat with a live guide in English or Italian.
• passage past all five Cinque Terre villages.
• swimming stop in a secluded cove with snorkelling equipment.
• aperitivo at Portovenere with local pesto, fresh focaccia, local white wine, beer, bottled water and soft drinks.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 20 May 2027

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (17 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (6 to 16 years) · Child (2 to 5 years) · Infant (under 2)

GroupUp to 8 · 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 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Cinque Terre Sea Tours

Is this one for you?This is a shared tour with a fixed schedule timed to the sunset, so it works best if your evening is open and you're comfortable boarding a boat with other travelers. The one-way route ends in La Spezia after dark, which means you'll need transport back to your accommodation or onward travel arranged separately.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 16 years); Child (2 to 5 years); Infant (under 2).

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 swim during the sunset boat tour from Monterosso?

Yes. There's a dedicated stop in a crystalline cove between Riomaggiore and Portovenere where you can swim. Snorkelling equipment is provided and included in the tour price.

What are the five Cinque Terre villages we pass on this boat?

The tour passes Monterosso, Vernazzo, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore in sequence as it heads south along the coast, then continues to Portovenere before ending in La Spezia.

What's included in the aperitivo at Portovenere?

The aperitivo features local pesto and fresh focaccia served with local white wine, beer, bottled water and soft drinks, enjoyed while waiting for sunset with Portovenere's harbor and St. Peter's Church as the backdrop.

How long is the tour and when does it end?

The tour takes approximately three hours and ends in La Spezia shortly after sunset, so you'll arrive after dark.

Is there a guide on the boat?

Yes, a live guide in English or Italian narrates the route and explains each village and stop along the way.