Top La Spezia On the Water

Come explore the Gulf of the Poets, a stunning stretch of coast in the Ligurian Riviera. We offer great kayak excursions to go and discover the hidden beaches and coves, reachable only by kayak, of our wonderful sea. You will be accompanied by our expert guides in this magical naturalistic tour. We provide you with quality equipment, a sit on top kayak, paddle, safety life jacket, waterproof bag and waterproof mobile phone cover. Also included in the tour will be a few drinks and snacks (aperitivo) on the beach.

See Cinque Terre from another perspective: from a boat at sea. Spend a full day sailing along the Italian riviera, viewing the five seaside towns and learning about the history of the area from your skipper. Drink in the views of the colorful villages that hug the coastline. Learn some sailing tips from the crew. Stop to swim in the shimmering sea. And then indulge in a lunch of Ligurian specialties, washing it down with some locally produced wine. Participants are limited to just 10 people on this small-group tour, ensuring plenty of personalized attention.

It is an exclusive boat trip that will help you experiencing the meaning of Italian "Dolce Vita", exploring one of the world’s most inspiring Gulf, loved by the English poets Shelley and Byron. It’s perfect for those who want to enjoy in style the area's most secret and inaccessible coves along Portovenere or Cinque Terre Coast, avoiding the crowd, and, at the same time, to explore the coast and its picturesque fishing villages without any stress.

Far from the confusion of tourism by land, in the Faraggiana Coast boat tour you will taste the typical foods of Liguria in the intoxicating sea breeze, sailing in total relaxation towards the marvelous Cinque Terre. On board of our boat you can forget the stress of parking and overcrowded train journeys: there will be only you and a few other friends to enjoy the best of these lands. Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Coniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore will know how to make you feel at home in an instant. Trips are customizable. Maximum 6 people on board but we can add another boat and organize a tour for 16 people in total. No stress Excellent tastings Fantastic places to visit

Our captain is a local waters veteran with many years of fishing experience under his belt. He knows the hottest fishing spots off Italy’s coast, and is happy to share that with his passengers in order to enjoy a Big-Game Fishing adventure in the beautifull waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Our captain is a local waters veteran with many years of fishing experience under his belt. He knows the hottest fishing spots off Italy’s coast, and is happy to share that with his passengers in order to enjoy a Big-Game Fishing adventure in the beautifull waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Our captain is a local waters veteran with many years of fishing experience under his belt. He knows the hottest fishing spots off Italy’s coast, and is happy to share that with his passengers in order to enjoy a Big-Game Fishing adventure in the beautiful waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea.

The boat all for you, without other passengers with the possibility to stop whenever you want,

SAILING FOR THE FANTASTIC COASTS OF THE CINQUE TERRE WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF BATHS AND RELAXATION ENJOYING THE SUN OR ENJOYING BY SNORKELING IN THE CRYSTAL WATERS OF THE GULF OF POETS. POSSIBILITY OF BRUNCH ON BOARD.

Afternoon dedicated to a guided tour of Portovenere, a wonderful village with the small church of San Pietro, built on the extreme end of the village from which you can enjoy a marvelous view of the sea, the 12th century castle, the Sanctuary of the Madonna Bianca and the Byron’s Cave, where the English poet used to go to get inspiration for his poems. Later, you will departure aboard the ancient leudo Zigoela (a traditional Ligurian boat) and sail along the coast between the pastel-coloured houses of the ancient village and the uncontaminated Palmaria island, enraptured by the light of the sunset in a unique setting. The breeze of the open sea and the emerald waters will accompany you to discover the jagged coastline and hidden bays until you reach a way known as Via dell’Amore. In a romantic atmosphere, you can enjoy an aperitif of typical Ligurian products and relax with a refreshing dive in the moonlight.

Leaving from La Spezia train station, where you will meet your private guide, you will get on a private taxi to reach the beautiful village of Lerici, one of the places that the Shelleys loved the most. In Lerici, after seeing the famous Shelley's house, you will board a ferry boat until you arrive to the picturesque village of Portovenere. Once there, you will start a proper boat tour to see the islands of the Poet's Gulf, such as Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto. These islands are also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will have some time to explore the islands with your guide (you will decide together how much time to dedicate to each island, where to eat and so on). You will discover why poets and writers were fascinated by these places. Byron, Shelley, Virginia Woolf, DH Lawrence: all have dedicated poems and thoughts in this stretch of the Ligurian coast, so rugged and sometimes inaccessible. At the end of the tour, your guide will take you back to La Spezia train station.

Leave the large crowds of Cinque Terre behind on a private 8-hour tour of the Poet’s Gulf. A ferry from Portovenere takes you to the picturesque Palmaria, Tino, and Tinetto. Serving as inspiration for Byron, DH Lawrence, Virginia Woolf, and other literary greats, the islands are today a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Together with your guide, decide how much time to spend at each location.

We offer you the best way to explore the Cinque Terre by sea: a territory whose water and land merge to form a unique and suggestive area. The best way to admire the coast is through the sea and on our boat, the Critical Jack, equipped with every comfort to make your tour enjoyable!

The Cinque Terre is one of the most picturesque stretches of coastline in Italy, but its five colorful fishing villages can be overrun with visitors. With this boat tour, escape the crowds and admire these postcard-perfect villages from the sea. Skirt the Ligurian coast as far as Portofino, stopping to snorkel and swim and docking in Portofino to explore by land. Relax on board with Prosecco and learn about Liguria’s history and culture from your skipper.