Sailing Boat Trip from La Spezia to Cinque Terre with Lunch

Highlights

• Spacious and comfortable cabined sailboat

• Visit to Porto Venere and the Cinque Terre

• Lunch on board with typical Ligurian specialities

What to expect

Our crew welcomes you on board to discover the Ligurian Riviera with a sailing boat trip from La Spezia to the Cinque Terre! You can dive into the crystal-clear waters of the marine park, admire the fascinating cliffs of Palmaria Island, and enjoy the picturesque views that Porto Venere and the villages of the Cinque Terre have to offer.

If the wind is favourable, we will hoist the sails once we depart from La Spezia. Otherwise, we will use the motor to navigate towards the canal of Porto Venere, an arm of sea separating Palmaria Island from the mainland. Here we will see Porto Venere and, at the top of a promontory overlooking the sea, the enchanting Church of San Pietro. Leaving the gulf, we will sail along the coast to admire the splendid panorama of caves and hidden inlets. If you desire, our captain will gladly allow you to take the helm during the trip and teach you some of the primary sailing manoeuvres!

Our initial destination will be the village of Riomaggiore, the oldest among the Cinque Terre. With its narrow streets and colourful houses, it winds its way through the hills, creating a charming and picturesque atmosphere. Next, we will reach the village of Manarola, famous for its terraced vineyards that produce the prized Sciacchetrà wine. We will also sail past Corniglia, if weather conditions are optimal, and then stop at Guvano Beach: a small cove hidden among the rocks, perfect for taking a break and enjoying a dip in the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean. Resuming navigation, we will head for Vernazza, with its characteristic bay dominated by the tower of Doria Castle.

Here we will stop to enjoy a lunch of typical specialities, such as the delicious focaccia alla Genovese. We will then head to Monterosso al Mare, the most populous of the Cinque Terre! Our trip will end with the return journey to La Spezia, but if the weather and timing permit, we will make one last stop to swim in one of the coves of the Ligurian Riviera.

Departure

Assonautica Provinciale della Spezia

Program

• Guvano Beach (variable duration - Swimming stop)

• Vernazza (variable duration - Lunch on board)

• During the trip, you will admire Porto Venere, Riomaggiore, Manarola, and, weather permitting, Corniglia from the boat.

• The itinerary may include a final swimming stop in a cove of the Ligurian Riviera, weather and time permitting.

Return

• Same as departure

Meeting point

We meet at the Assonautica Provinciale della Spezia. The meeting point is accessible on foot from the 'La Spezia Centrale' train station. If you come by car, you will find parking spaces nearby.

Arrival timing

• Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the departure time.

Arrival options

• The meeting point is reachable by car.
• The meeting point is reachable by bus or public transport.

Food

• Lunch (Typical Ligurian specialities (e.g. focaccia alla Genovese))

• Available on request: Vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free option upon request

Drinks

• Non-alcoholic: Water, soft drinks

• Alcoholic: Beer and prosecco

Fees covered

• Fuel

• Mooring fees

Amenities

• Sun protected-area

• Restrooms

Capacity

Number of passengers: 12

Accessibility

• Not accessible to wheelchairs users

• Not accessible to pregnant women

• Accessible to toddlers and the elderly

Not suitable for

• People with reduced mobility

Objects allowed

• Strollers are allowed on board.

Food & drinks policy

• You can bring your own food

• You can bring your own drinks (non-alcoholic)

• Guests can bring their own alcoholic drinks.

Pet policy

• No pets are allowed in this activity

Bring along

• Swimsuit

• Towel

• Sunscreen, sunglasses & hat

• Snorkeling equipment

Extra information

The trip has a total duration of 7 hours. If you wish, the captain will let you take the helm and teach you some basic sailing manoeuvres.