Mediterranean · LA SPEZIA BOAT TRIPS
The 15 best la spezia boat trips you can book today, with what a seat costs, how long the boat is out and which port it leaves from. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Spend eight hours aboard the Lord Byron ferry from La Spezia, cruising the Gulf of the Poets and Cinque Terre coast. Depending on the day, visit Riomaggiore or Portovenere, then Monterosso and Vernazza. A multilingual guide explains the sights, while free time lets you eat, shop, walk, or swim.
“The boat was amazing. Your guide was fabulous and very kind and interesting”
Travel from La Spezia cruise terminal to Pisa by comfortable coach, with an escort such as Martina, Giada, or Alessandro. You get roughly three hours in Pisa for the Piazza dei Miracoli, city walking route, lunch, or an optional Leaning Tower climb with priority entry. Maps, WiFi, and return timing are included.
“Well worth the money and convenience. Lumi and Marciamilano were courteous and helpful. Would highly recommend the leaning tower entry as it amazes you with its lean as soon as you enter the building.”
Cruise from La Spezia past Portovenere, San Pietro church, hidden coves, and all five Cinque Terre villages. Your English, Italian, or Spanish-speaking guide explains the coast, with time in Monterosso for food and a swim when sea conditions allow. Small boats carry up to 12 people, and private trips are available.
“We had a lot of fun on this tour. Frederico was an excellent guide, he provided a good amount history as we made our way through Cinque Terre, the playlist was also a major vibe honestly. We took a jump into the water at the perfect time and had a lovely time exploring Monterroso. Highly recommend choosing this boat tour!”
Spend 7.5 to 8 hours aboard a typical Ligurian boat with Captain Gerry, sailing from La Spezia past Portovenere, Byron’s Cave, red sea cliffs, and all five Cinque Terre villages. Swim and snorkel in clear coves, enjoy focaccia and drinks, and choose how much time to spend in Monterosso.
“This trip is really good. Good cost quality. Gerry is really attentive with all people, everyone was having fun and enjoying the music. The lunch with the focaccia and drink(prosecco, water, cola) was abundant. The boat was full but all of us had more then space to be relaxed, the size of the boat and the max quantity of people is in the perfect measurement. Absolutely a trip to do. You see the Cinque Terre, Gerry explains all the story, and you have a relaxed day on the water.”
From Monterosso, a crew of up to 12 takes you past all five Cinque Terre villages, with photo stops, a 30-minute swim, and a Ligurian aperitif. Guides such as Roberta, Ester, and Andrea have hosted these trips, which include drinks, focaccia, local snacks, and a return to Monterosso after about three hours.
“Roberta and Gabrielle were fantastic. that were very attentive. We were met with an unexpected coastal storm on the way back. Gabrielle handle the boat beautifully under the circumstances and Roberta kept us all calm. Thank you Roberta and Gabrielle!!”
From La Spezia’s Passeggiata Morin, you’ll ride a comfortable 12-seat speedboat with an English-speaking captain, passing fishing villages, Scola Tower, the three islands, sea caves, and Byron’s Grotto. You get about 75 minutes in Portovenere, with a possible Palmaria beach stop instead. Sirena and her team handle the trip.
“Small boat as fun. Driver was knowledgeable and friendly.”
Join Simone, Sara, or the family crew from Kaleidos Boat Tour for a two-hour sunset cruise from Porto Mirabello. You’ll pass Torre Scola, Palmaria, Tino, Tinetto, and Portovenere, then pause for the sunset behind San Pietro church. Prosecco, spritz, beer, soft drinks, snacks, music, and a possible swim are included.
“Beautiful boat tour! Sara was great - very informative and very nice! The Prosecco and aperitif were added bonuses. This was a highlight of my trip - highly recommend!”
Spend eight hours on a 10-meter boat from La Spezia, cruising past Portovenere, the three islands, Byron Grotto, and all five Cinque Terre villages. Captain Simone is known for clear local stories, good music, and well-timed swim stops. You can visit Monterosso or Vernazza, stop in Portovenere, snorkel, and enjoy drinks onboard.
“I have never written an online (Positive) review before until now. Simone is unbelievable. Such a sweet, generous, funny and knowledgeable host for our family day on the water. I read his previous reviews and he exceeded all of the outstanding comments. He’s a guy with a boat, who loves what he does and it shows and he will make your day unforgettable. BOOK WITH HIM! We loved absolutely everything and our 8 hours with him flew by!”
Spend eight hours aboard a 10-meter vintage wooden boat with guides such as Luca, Vivienne, Massimo, or Daniela. See Portovenere and all five Cinque Terre villages from the water, swim at secluded coves, eat pesto pasta and Caprese salad, and enjoy unlimited wine, Prosecco, beer, and soft drinks. Vernazza is the only Cinque Terre village where you can get off.
“Great day out. Plenty of wine and food. Great views of the Cinque Terre and nice swim stops too. Definitely would recommend travel sickness medication for those prone to sea sickness.”
Spend time on the Gulf of Poets with Sara, Filippo, and their crew. From La Spezia, you cruise past Palmaria and Byron’s Grotto, stop near Porto Venere and Lerici, swim and snorkel, and enjoy regional food, drinks, music, towels, and floating platforms. English and Italian tours are offered, with private groups available.
“We had such an amazing experience! Our guides, Sara and Filippo, were absolutely fantastic, incredibly kind, friendly, and professional throughout the entire trip. The food on board was exceptional and plentiful, and the same goes for the drinks, which were excellent. Sara shared so many interesting facts and curiosities about the place, making the journey even more engaging and memorable. Highly recommended!”
Join a small group of up to 10 for an eight-hour boat trip from La Spezia. Your skipper takes you past Portovenere, Palmaria, Byron Grotto, and all five Cinque Terre villages, with swimming stops, drinks, snorkeling gear, and 1.5 hours in Monterosso for lunch and a walk.
“Best ever definitely book! Sorry for getting so drunk guieppi we loved you!”
Cruise the Gulf of Poets for 90 minutes with a skipper and live guide, passing Porto Venere, Palmaria, Tino, Tinetto, the Blue Grotto, and Portoro marble quarries. Enjoy prosecco, beer, soft drinks, local appetizers, music, and a possible 10-minute swim stop. Guides may include Francisco, Nick, Nikolo, or Fred.
“This tour was so much fun! Our guide Frederic was awesome & had so much history & knowledge of the area. Hanging out on the boat on a nice night with a drink was a highlight for my wife & I.”
Spend eight hours on a small luxury boat from La Spezia, seeing all five Cinque Terre villages from the water. Swim and snorkel at quiet coves, eat focaccia, pesto, mussels, and salad, then visit Vernazza or Monterosso and Portovenere. The crew has included Alfredo, Massimo, Luca, and Vivienne.
“Best boat trip ever! I've done a few of these activities in Amalfi and Lisbon but this is the best by far. Captain Max is lovely and has a gorgeous boat! Max took us to see all the 5 Terre coastline and Portovenere explained all the main attractions and fun facts, and gave us plenty occasions to jump and swim in the sea. We also had the possibility to visit Vernazza and a cute little taxi boat came to pick us up from the Max’boat for no extra money. The captain also ensured our glasses were always full and propered us a delicious lunch! We finished the day with an…”
From Mirabello port in La Spezia, join a small boat ride toward Fezzano, Cadimare, Le Grazie, Portovenere, Palmaria, Tino, and Tinetto. Your English, Spanish, or Italian-speaking guide explains the Gulf of Poets, with time for swimming, snorkeling, music, prosecco, and snacks. Giacomo is one guide frequently named for his friendly service and local explanations.
“Really enjoyed this boat tour with Giacomo from Desiree Boat Tours. Fantastic scenery and history, great to enjoy the summer weather on the boat and have a swim, prosecco and a snack in the beautiful 3 Islands. Highly recommend!”
Join HopHop Boat in La Spezia for a three-hour sunset cruise past Portovenere and Cinque Terre. Your captain and guide, possibly including Alejandro, Andrés, Fred, or Alessandro, share local stories while you enjoy appetizers, prosecco, beer, or soft drinks. The RIB carries up to 12 people and may stop for swimming.
“Our tour got shortened due to the water and how choppy it was so we were a bit disappointed by that and not sure what to expect. Even with it being shortened, it was a great ride with our guide! We saw so many cool spots and he explained everything we saw. Would definitely recommend this!”
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