Portovenere boat tour with lunch or dinner and snorkeling

Fresh fish lunch or dinner cooked on the boat while you float past four islands.

A morning or evening boat tour departing from Portovenere that visits the islands of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto with multiple swimming stops in the clearest coves. The tour includes fresh fish prepared on board, wine by the bottle (one per two people), snorkeling gear, water toys and music. You choose between a morning departure at 10:30 with aperitif and lunch, or an evening departure at 19:00 with dinner at sunset. Groups stay under twelve and a guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian or French.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour with swimming and dining

• Travel by boat along the coast
• Admire Portovenere and islands
• Swim in exclusive coves
• Enjoy snorkeling and water games
• Relax with drinks on board
• Taste freshly cooked fish lunch

The experience

Five and a half hours on the water means time to actually swim instead of rushing between stops. The boat leaves Portovenere and works along the coast to the three islands, dropping anchor at several coves where the water is clear enough to see the seabed. Snorkeling masks, snorkels and life jackets are provided. Water toys and inflatables are on board for anyone who wants them. Between swims you float back to the boat, where the kitchen is already working on lunch or dinner depending on which tour you pick.

The food is the reason people book this. Fresh fish arrives on the menu (the exact species changes with what the boats bring in that day) prepared as a first course and a main, cooked directly on the galley while you're in the water or resting on deck. A bottle of wine per couple is included. Soft drinks come for children and anyone who skips alcohol. Water and coffee round it out. The aperitif on the morning tour features local products. The evening tour ends as the sun sets over the water.

A live guide in your language walks you through the panoramas of Portovenere and the islands, and the boat carries music for the hours between swims. Restroom access is on board. The minimum is four people. The maximum is twelve, which keeps the boat from feeling crowded and means the kitchen can actually cook for everyone at once.

What’s included

• Fresh fish menu with two main courses and first courses.
• bottled water.
• welcome aperitif with local products on the morning tour.
• local white wine and Prosecco with one bottle per couple included.
• snorkeling equipment including masks, snorkels and life jackets.
• water toys and inflatables.
• restroom on board.
• soft drinks for children and non-drinkers.
• coffee.
• live guide in English, Spanish, Italian or French.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in 4 languages10:30

Guide in 4 languages19:00

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:30 and 19:00Last departure this season: 30 Dec

AgesAdult (7 and older) · Child (3 to 6 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “The meeting point is where the Maragia boat is, reachable only on foot. Upon request, the pick up can also be performed from La Spezia or Lerici.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h 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 12 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Maragià Boat Tour

Is this one for you?Choose the morning departure if you want to start the day swimming and eating, or the evening tour to watch the sun drop behind the islands while you finish dinner. Either way, the five-and-a-half-hour window gives you real time in the water instead of a quick dip between rushed stops.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 6 years); Infant (under 3): 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 24h before the start.

Can I snorkel on this tour if I've never done it before?

Yes. Snorkeling equipment (masks, snorkels and life jackets) is provided by the boat, and the guide will show you how to use it. The coves where you stop are shallow and calm, suitable for all swimming levels.

What are the islands of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto like?

Palmaria is the largest and closest to Portovenere, with rocky cliffs and small beaches. Tino and Tinetto are smaller, less developed islands nearby. The tour visits the coves around all three rather than landing on them, so you see them from the water and swim in the clearest spots along the coast.

Do I choose the morning or evening tour when I book?

Yes. The morning tour departs at 10:30 with an aperitif and lunch on board. The evening tour leaves at 19:00 and includes dinner as the sun sets. You pick one at checkout.

Is wine included, and can I buy more?

One bottle of wine per two people is included in the price. If you want additional wine, you can order it on board for an extra fee.

What happens if the weather is bad?

Tours run with a minimum of four participants. The operator will advise if conditions make the tour unsafe. Contact them directly about their cancellation and rescheduling policy.