Top Piedmont & Liguria Day Cruises

Take in sweeping sunset views of the Cinque Terre coastline on a private boat cruise limited to six people. The evening’s itinerary includes an aperitif, Aperol Spritz, glass of prosecco, or soft drink, free time to relax with your group, and plenty of frame-worthy photo opportunities.

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.

Experience Cinque Terre on a 6-hour, private tour form La Spezia Cruise Terminal. Meet your guide and board the “5 Terre Express” train to wind through the five charming fishing villages that make u the region. Learn about Ligurian history and culture and work with your guide the shape your ideal day in Cinque Terre. See all five villages or customize your tour to spend more time on one. Avoid tourist traps and see the area with a local.

Explore the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre National Park by boat—and enjoy a rare perspective on the sights, when you time your visit for sunset. Meet in Monterosso, climb aboard your vessel, and enjoy a welcome drink: with just a small group for company, you’re guaranteed a personal sightseeing experience. Venture all the way along the Cinque Terre coast, pause to swim or snorkel in the turquoise waters, and enjoy traditional aperitif nibbles on board.

Widely considered a jewel of the Italian Riviera coastline, the port town of Portofino is famous for its pretty harbor, clear waters, and spectacular coastal scenery. On this private tour, take to the waves by private boat with your guide at the helm. Discover hidden highlights including San Fruttuoso, snorkel around the submerged Christ of the Abyss statue, and see the best of the Italian Riviera with ease.

Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure are two pearls of Italy, a must-see if your ship docks in Genoa! A local guide leads you through a beautiful experience, starting from Genoa, take the train to Santa Margherita Ligure and at your arrival, taste the Focaccia, a special local bread. Then, walk on the seafront and among the alleys of the city before board on the ferry to admire the spectacular view of the Ligurian Coast by the sea, a breathtaking scene! Later you arrive in Portofino, enjoy the view of colorful unique houses and visit the famous “Piazzetta”, a beautiful place from which you can see both the shops and restaurants under the arcades and the tiny port that hosts flashy yachts. Finally, you take the ferry again to return to Santa and enjoy another time of the panoramic view of the coast. At the end of the journey take the train to come back to Genoa. The tour is over but you will never forget the memories of this day!

Explore the coast of Liguria with a half-day boat tour of the five villages of Cinque Terre. Maximize time with a sailing trip and skip the stress of parking or crowded train journeys. See the five colorful coastal villages—Monterosso, Vernazza, Coniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore—from the trip. Customize the itinerary according to your interests.

Discover the magnificent village of Porto Venere, the steep coastline of the Cinque Terre, a UNESCO heritage site and its pearl, Vernazza

Discovering the Cinque Terre coast, a UNESCO heritage site, and two of its pearls appreciating the shape and the design that the nature has gifted to this area.

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.