From La Spezia: boat trip Cinque Terre, Gulf of the Poets and Portovenere

Book a beautiful 6-hour sailing trip from La Spezia in a traditional sailing ship through the Gulf of the Poets, past Portovenere and the island of La Palmeria to Cinque Terre. The included skipper and the chef offer culture and culinary delights through stories and a typical Ligurian menu.

  • Tour / activity duration: ~6 hours
  • Languages: English, Spanish, Italian
  • Transfer: no, not included
100 out of 100 based on 4 Reviews
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Discover the Ligurian coast incl. lunch

Experience a fairytale sailing trip through the picturesque Gulf of the Poets in Italian Liguria, past the colourful facades and dreamy alleys of Portovenere and the enchanting island of La Palmeria. Enjoy Ligurian specialities for lunch before setting out to explore the coast of the Cinque Terre.

Price overview

  • La Spezia boattour incl. lunch - 6h - per adult (from 5 years) 235.-€
  • La Spezia boattour incl. lunch - 6h - per infant (0-4 years) 0.-€
Ligurian Riviera in a sailing ship

Booking option: La Spezia boat tour in a traditional sailing ship

Rent a traditional sailing ship, a Leudo, including skipper, cook, lunch and insurance for your sailing tour from La Spezia through the Gulf of Poets, to Portovenere and to Cinque Terre. The 6-hour tour includes swimming and land stays. With a maximum of 12 persons on board, there is an exclusive atmosphere to the medieval sailing charm.

Overview

  • Capacity: up to 12 persons / Minimum number of participants: 6 persons from 5 years old
  • Duration: ~ 6 hours
  • Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Days: daily
  • Months: May - October
  • Languages: English, Spanish, Italian
  • Pick-up not included

Included

  • Skipper, fuel, swim stop(s), insurance, boat ride, meal, drinks, toilet on board
  • Lunch:Lunch: regional delicacies depending on seasonal offer - please indicate if vegetarian, vegan or allergies exist
Important information

Please bring

Passport, swimwear, towel, sunglasses, sun blocker, camera, small travel pharmacy (just in case)

Detailed description

From La Spezia: Boat trip Cinque Terre, Gulf of the Poets and Portovenere

Beautiful, colourful coastal towns, partly from the time of the ancient Romans, sprawling sandy beaches between picturesque cliffs and rock formations, which partly extend far into the shallow Mediterranean Sea. Artistically designed natural harbours in small bays and exclusive moorings for luxurious yachts await you in Liguria. Marvel at the unique landscape panoramas, how the bright coastal towns and the winding mountain villages share the limited space between the Mediterranean coast and the foothills of the Alps and fit fantastically into the scenery.

You can admire the full splendour of this Italian coastal region of Liguria from the sea. During this 6-hour event you sail from La Spezia by boat to Cinque Terre, through the famous Gulf of the Poets, as the bay off La Spezia is also called. Even here, unforgettable views reveal themselves when you admire the area with the majestic Val di Magra in the background. Boat trips to Portovenere, like this one, lead through the bay between Portovenere and the small island of La Palmaria, so that you can see both the colourful facades and the hustle and bustle of this city known from many postcards, in whose charm and culture you can fully immerse yourself, as well as the lively green nature of the nearby island. On request, it is also possible to go ashore to visit the city.

In this gorgeous bay the skipper of the sailing ship stops so that the professional chef can serve you a typical Ligurian menu, which you can enjoy on board with sunshine and gentle sea noise. You should also rent this boat for your onward journey to Cinque Terre, as the journey on this ancient and traditional sailing ship, a Leudo, offers an unmistakable flair. These coastal sails already transported olive oil and wine in the Middle Ages. Designed for a maximum of 12 people, they also sail in a very exclusive atmosphere. Discover Cinque Terre from the water. Can you find all the small wineries between the hillsides full of vines? Or are you lost in thought when looking at the emerald green sea? This La Spezia boat tour to Cinque Terre also includes stops for swimming. Feel luxurious sailing off Liguria in Italy and come aboard!

Conditions

Valid on the reserved day or for 12 months after date of purchase if no date has been selected. You will receive the tour operator's details with the purchased ticket. Attention: reservation is required! The reservation can be made through sunbonoo as part of the booking process or later by contacting the tour operator directly via phone or email.

Customer Reviews Discover the Ligurian coast incl. lunch

Hugo aus Offenbach wrote on Aug 2, 2022
Overall rating
100 von 100

Time travel in dreamlike surroundings

The trip on the sailing ship was very successful. I felt like I had gone back at least 100 years. I could see the slopes where the wine grows that I had in my glass afterwards. One of the most beautiful offers for an upscale holiday activity.

Zeitreise in traumhafter Umgebung

Die Fahrt auf dem Segelschiff war sehr gelungen. Ich fühlte mich mindestens 100 Jahre zurückversetzt. Ich konnte die Hänge sehen, an denen der Wein wächst, den ich anschließend im Glas hatte. Eines der schönsten Angebote für eine gehobene Urlaubsaktivität.
Conrad aus Neißemünde wrote on Jul 25, 2022
Overall rating
100 von 100

Inexpensive holiday fun

I had already explored the Golfo dei Poeti from the land. Now, from the seaside, completely new perspectives opened up. A good offer. With the service, the good food and the friendly crew, very good value for money compared to other day offers!

Preiswertes Urlaubsvergnügen

Von Land her hatte ich den Golfo dei Poeti schon erkundet. Jetzt, von der Seeseite aus, ergaben sich ganz neue Perspektiven. Ein gutes Angebot. Mit dem Service, dem guten Essen und der freundlichen Crew im Vergleich zu anderen Tagesangeboten sehr preiswert!
Khaled us Kölle wrote on Sep 1, 2021
Overall rating
100 von 100

My first time on a Leudo

Old sailing ships are fascinating! But such a leudo is something extraordinary. Little is known about its origins. However, according to credible sources, it is said to have evolved from a medieval type of ship equipped with two masts inclined towards the bow and lateen sails. Later the foremast was removed and the ship was also fitted with a bowsprit with jibs for easier manoeuvrability. The captain knew all this in great detail. Absolutely worth seeing! 5 Stars.

Mein erstes Mal auf einem Leudo

Alte Segelschiffe sind faszinierend! Aber so ein Leudo ist was Außergewöhnliches. Über die Ursprünge ist wenig bekannt. Es soll jedoch glaubwürdigen Quellen zufolge aus einem mittelalterlichen Schiffstyp hervorgegangen sein, der mit zwei zum Bug hin geneigten Masten und lateinischen Segeln ausgestattet war. Später wurde dann der Fockmast abgenommen und das Schiff außerdem zur leichteren Manövrierbarkeit mit einem Bugspriet mit Klüvern ausgestattet. Das wusste der Kapitän alles sehr detailliert. Absolut sehenswert! 5 Sterne.
Britta_Lia_Incluencerin wrote on Sep 11, 2019
Overall rating
100 von 100

My birthday in Poets' Bay!

It was supposed to be something special... My birthday present to myself: The Cinque Terre boat tour! It wasn't just something special. It became something unique! The whole trip was a great pleasure. And the freshly and deliciously prepared Ligurian menu was the highlight of the whole day. Great spots for new IG material too.

Mein Geburtstag in der Bucht der Poeten!

Es sollte etwas Besonders werden… Mein Geburtstagsgeschenk an mich selbst: Die Cinque Terre Bootstour! Es wurde nicht nur etwas Besonders. Es wurde etwas Einzigartiges! Der ganze Ausflug war ein großer Genuss. Und das frisch und lecker zubereitete ligurische Menü war der Höhepunkt des ganzen Tages. Super Spots auch für neues IG-Material.

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