Overview
Soak up a stunning panorama of Liguria’s Cinque Terre coastline on this full-day sailing adventure from La Spezia. Glide across the Gulf of Poets and along the terraced hillsides, colorful villages and rugged parklands of Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage–listed portion of the Italian Riviera.
Learn how to sail from your skipper, stop to swim and enjoy a light lunch of Ligurian specialties with wine on board. Numbers are limited to 10 on this small-group sailing tour, ensuring a more personalized experience.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Water
Lunch
Wine
Professional skipper
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
The departure is at Assonautica dock (in La Spezia) at 10am. Please be there at least 15 minutes earlier.
Exiting La Spezia Centrale train station, turn left, cross the roundabout and walk through the pedestrian place called Piazza Saint Bon. Enter the pedestrian road Via Prione and follow it until the end where you’ll meet the public gardens. Walk through it, you will get to the sea. Looking at the sea, you will have a white bridge on your right and the ferries’ dock on your left. Go left. Walk past the Cinque Terre ferries dock, and you will see a wooden structure with “Assonautica” written on it: enter and wait in the sitting area for Arcangelo, your skipper.
It takes about 20 minutes walking from the train station to the pier.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Please note: minimum number of participants required to activate the tour. If we don't reach it, the tour will be cancelled and you will be refunded. We will contact you ONLY if we have to cancel. If you do not hear from us, the tour is confirmed!
Opening hours are:
09:00 - 13:00 Monday to Friday
14:00 - 18:00 Monday to Friday
What to expect
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San Pietro Church
The San Pietro Church Portovenere is one of the landmarks in the landscape of Portovenere.
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Isola Palmaria
Palmaria is an Italian island situated in the Ligurian Sea, at the westernmost end of the Gulf of La Spezia. Measuring 1.6 square kilometres (0.6 sq mi), it is the largest island of an archipelago of three closely spaced islands jutting out south from the mainland at Portovenere. The other islands, Tino, and the tiny Tinetto lie further south.
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Portovenere
Portovenere, a small town in Liguria, is one of the most beautiful places on the west coast of Italy. In 1997 Portovenere and the villages of Cinque Terre were designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
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Riomaggiore
Cinque Terre is a rugged coastline on the Italian Riviera and consists of the five beautiful hillside towns Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. In 1997 Portovenere and the villages of Cinque Terre were designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
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Manarola
Cinque Terre is a rugged coastline on the Italian Riviera and consists of the five beautiful hillside towns Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. In 1997 Portovenere and the villages of Cinque Terre were designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
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Corniglia
Cinque Terre is a rugged coastline on the Italian Riviera and consists of the five beautiful hillside towns Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. In 1997 Portovenere and the villages of Cinque Terre were designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
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Vernazza
Cinque Terre is a rugged coastline on the Italian Riviera and consists of the five beautiful hillside towns Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. In 1997 Portovenere and the villages of Cinque Terre were designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- If you suffer of seasickness, we suggest you to buy appropriate pills in a pharmacy.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
FAQs about Cinque Terre Sailing Day Trip from La Spezia
Can I cancel Cinque Terre Sailing Day Trip from La Spezia for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 7 hours.
Where does it start?
The departure is at Assonautica dock (in La Spezia) at 10am. Please be there at least 15 minutes earlier.
What's included?
- Water
- Lunch
- Wine
- Professional skipper
What's not included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits San Pietro Church, Isola Palmaria, Portovenere, Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Italian.
Operated by Arbaspaa srl
