The 2 best mini-cruises in the Cinque Terre

Day sailing in the Gulf of Portofino is a relaxing mini-cruise suitable for anyone who wants to explore the world from the sea.

Embarkation is scheduled at 10:00 am from Rapallo. During the boat trip there will be plenty of opportunities for swimming and photography of the beautiful panorama of the gulf between Rapallo and Portofino.

On board you will be served a lunch of local specialties, water, beer, dessert/fruit and coffee.

Return of the tour is scheduled at 6:00 pm in Rapallo.

Embark on a boat tour that will take you around Portofino and its characteristic coves. The departure of the Portofino and San Fruttuoso boat tour is usually from Rapallo, but you can request to depart from Portofino or Santa Margherita.

You can freely arrange with the skipper to choose the boat tour that suits you best, and visit your favorite coves between Camogli and the Cinque Terre.

You can choose whether to take the half-day (morning or afternoon), full-day or sunset boat tour. For the sunset mini-cruise, you will be treated to a delicious aperitif.

The boat is a Classic Gozzo Ligure, just over 7 meters long, fully restored in 2021 bringing back to new condition not only the aesthetics but also the mechanical parts of the engine.

Inside the boat you will find any comfort to spend the best time on board, it is in fact equipped with fresh water shower, blue-tooth stereo sound system, sundeck with dedicated cushions, retractable awning, portable refrigerator with soft drinks, snorkeling equipment and much more.

A day sailing between Finale Ligure and Gallinara Island is a relaxing boat trip from to visit the Ligurian coast with friends or family. This mini-cruise is offered in three different modes from which you can choose:

Aperitif (2 hours and 30 minutes)

With this tour you will enjoy a sunset aperitif on a boat to celebrate an event or for a pleasant outing with friends. After the sunset sail you will anchor in the bay of Noli to take a swim and celebrate.

Half-day (3 hours)

Choosing this boat tour, you will sail while admiring the beauty of this stretch of the Ligurian Riviera: the old Saracen village of Varigotti, Capo Noli (200 meters above the sea) and the ancient maritime republic of Noli.

You will make a stop to bathe in the turquoise water at the Bay of Saracens. After bathing, an aperitif will be offered before returning to port.

Full day (7 hours and 30 minutes)

The sail will take you to Gallinara Island, which is 11 miles to the southwest. Upon reaching your destination, you will drop anchor downwind of the island. It is possible to swim and snorkel to admire the beautiful seabed and numerous schools of fish typical of the area.

On the daily tour you will be offered a lunch is on board, prepared by the skipper. After lunch, you will also have a chance to do some more swimming and relaxing before setting off on the return sail.

Enjoy a romantic candlelight dinner in Finale Ligure, Liguria, or celebrate with a fun dinner with friends on a sailboat.

After the sunset sail you will be served dinner of fresh seafood, anchored in the beautiful bay of Noli.

The menu includes:

• Fresh fish appetizer
• First course with fresh fish sauce
• Baked sea bream or sea bass
• Dessert
• Water and Wine

If it is a party, cake is included!

Departure of the boat ride is set at 7:30 p.m. Return is at approximately 10:30 p.m.