Ligurian Coast · Private by Sea

Private Cinque Terre Boat Tours

The colourful cliffside houses of the Cinque Terre, Liguria
簡単な回答A private Cinque Terre boat tour is a chartered day on the Ligurian coast with your own skipper, cruising past the five villages, swimming in the protected marine reserve, and enjoying local wine and snacks on board. Tours run three to eight hours, are private to your party, and can be paired with a private transfer from Florence.

The Cinque Terre was built to be seen from the water. On a private boat you drift below the villages stacked on the cliffs, drop anchor to swim where the day-trippers can’t reach, and watch the coast turn gold at sunset with a glass in hand — the coastline’s finest hours, kept for your party alone.

The five villages from the sea

You’ll take in Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso al Mare from angles impossible on foot — the pastel houses rising straight from the rock, the terraced vineyards, the hidden coves between them. Your skipper knows where the water is clearest and where to pause for photographs the trains and trails never offer.

Two private itineraries

  • Half day (about 3–4 hours): the villages from the sea with a swim stop — ideal for an afternoon
  • Full day (about 5–8 hours): the whole coastline at a slower pace, with swimming, lunch and a sunset aperitivo; often extended toward Portovenere

On board

A comfortable private boat, a professional skipper, and the day arranged around you. There’s time to anchor and swim in the crystalline waters of the protected marine area, taste Ligurian specialities and local white wine on board, and simply slow down. It is the most relaxed and the most exclusive way to experience the coast.

What’s included

  • Private boat with professional skipper — your party only
  • Swim stops in the protected marine reserve
  • Local snacks and wine on board
  • Sunset aperitivo on the longer itineraries
  • Fuel and all on-board equipment

Arriving from Florence

We can arrange a private car and driver from Florence to the coast so the whole day is seamless, or combine the boat with our Cinque Terre day trip. It also pairs beautifully with a wider tailored Tuscany itinerary or a stay on the Italian Riviera.

Tell us your dates and party size. We’ll match the boat and the itinerary to your day.

Charter your private boat tour

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How much does a private Cinque Terre boat tour cost?

Cost depends on the boat, the length of the charter and your party size, so we quote for your specific day. The quote covers the private boat, skipper, fuel and on-board refreshments. We’re happy to arrange a private transfer from Florence separately.

How many people fit on the boat?

The charter is private for your party. We match the boat to your group, from couples to families and small groups — just tell us the numbers.

Can we swim during the tour?

Yes. Swim stops in the protected marine reserve are part of every itinerary, weather permitting. Bring swimwear, a towel and sunscreen.

Is food and drink included?

Local snacks and wine are served on board, and the longer itineraries include a sunset aperitivo. A full lunch ashore or on board can be arranged on request.

How do we get to the Cinque Terre from Florence?

We arrange a private car and driver from Florence to the coast — roughly two and a half hours — so you step from the car onto the boat with no logistics to manage.

What happens if the weather is bad?

Safety comes first. If the sea is too rough we reschedule or propose an alternative, and we’re always in touch the day before to confirm.

When is the best time for a boat tour?

May to early October offers the warmest water and best light. July and August are busiest on land, which is exactly why the sea is the finest place to be.

Can the boat tour be combined with a guided village visit?

Yes. We can add a licensed local guide ashore, or combine the boat with our land-based day trip so you experience the villages both from the water and on foot.

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Written in Florence by the Tour Florence team — private experiences across Tuscany and the Ligurian coast.