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Gulf of Poets Boat Tour: Sail on Traditional Gozzo
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10 Ratings
Portovenere
Come and discover the magic of the Gulf of Poets aboard Bijoù, a traditional Italian gozzo, a type of boat once widely used by fishermen, ideal for daily charters in our seas. Comfort, simplicity and elegance mix perfectly to make your sailing experience unique with the possibility of fully experiencing the sea and the surrounding landscape.
Come and discover the magic of the Gulf of Poets aboard Bijoù, a traditional Italian gozzo, a type of boat once widely used by fishermen, ideal for daily charters in our seas. Comfort, simplicity and elegance mix perfectly to make your sailing experience unique with the possibility of fully experiencing the sea and the surrounding landscape.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Lerici - During the tour, we’ll have the chance to view the stunning Lerici from the sea, with its charming marina filled with sailing boats and colorful houses that create a picturesque scene. Along with the Castle that overlooks the city, this area offers a truly captivating experience!
- Caletta Di Lerici - After leaving Lerici behind, we’ll…
- Lerici - During the tour, we’ll have the chance to view the stunning Lerici from the sea, with its charming marina filled with sailing boats and colorful houses that create a picturesque scene. Along with the Castle that overlooks the city, this area offers a truly captivating experience!
- Caletta Di Lerici - After leaving Lerici behind, we’ll continue along the coast to reach a magical spot, featuring small beaches hidden among the rocks, set in a breathtaking natural environment! It’s a must-see!
- Tellaro - Tellaro, located on the eastern side of the gulf, is a true gem.
- Portovenere - You can admire Portovenere from the sea, choose to stop for a swim and snorkel, or pause to enjoy an aperitif at sunset and soak in a unique atmosphere.
- Grotta di Byron - Just behind the church of San Pietro in Portovenere, you’ll find the Byron Cave, named after the famous poet Lord Byron, who, according to legend, often visited the cave for poetic inspiration. It’s a very intriguing place!
- Le ROSSE - Situated between Portovenere and Riomaggiore, the first of the Cinque Terre, this section of the coast is marked by cliffs that rise vertically from the sea, creating a stunning landscape. The surrounding sea is clear and crystalline, and the contrast with the rocky seabed gives the water an intense, deep blue hue, perfect for diving, swimming, or snorkeling.
- Isola Palmaria - The island of Palmaria, along with Tino and Tinetto, forms a beautiful archipelago where you can explore magnificent spots and admire unforgettable landscapes.
- Isola del Tino - Located just behind Palmaria, the island of Tino is entirely military, so it’s off-limits to the general public. Despite this, it’s a popular destination for us because it offers magical places to relax, dive, and swim with stunning seabeds and crystal-clear waters.
- Isola Del Tinetto - The island of Tinetto, situated just behind Tino, offers a wonderful panorama and setting. It’s a favorite spot for boat owners, where you can enjoy an aperitif at sunset or relax with good music while taking a dip or swim in the crystal-clear waters.
What's Included
- Use of SCUBA equipment
- Carbonated beverages
- Alcoholic beverages
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Use of SCUBA equipment
- Carbonated beverages
- Alcoholic beverages
- Bottled water
- Snacks
Additional Information
- Customers who have not reached the legal drinking age in Italy, i.e. 18, will not be served alcoholic beverages.
- Not recommended for those who suffer from the sea
- Customers who have not reached the legal drinking age in Italy, i.e. 18, will not be served alcoholic beverages.
- Not recommended for those who suffer from the sea
Location
Calata Doria
Piazza Darsena
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Lmjordin
Jun 25, 2025
Private boat tour - This was such a wonderful experience and tour to take while in La Spezia. Our tour guide Dario was so kind and friendly showing us great sights of the islands. We were able to see a new view of the area like the buildings, churches, hotels, relics of military bases, and restaurants in the area. The boat was so comfortable to sit or lay on. It was only the three of us plus the guide. He provided unlimited refreshments and delicious pizza/breads for snacks. The directions to get to the boat was very simple from our cruise ship. He even went back to the restaurant where I had left my phone and no issues. The water was so cold but also enjoyable after a hot day. A wonderful experience!
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Ericrelkin312
Jun 8, 2025
Portovenere - Lerici-Islands, taking to the locale the right way with Andrea - Fortunate enough to come across Andrea and his boat to take us out for the day along the coast. This turned into a highlight of our trip. Day started out bumpy, as the weather was a little cloudy/rainy. He took us to see some really cool caves, coves and little parts of the locale we would never know about. The weather completely shifted, the sun came out and the tour got even better. He speaks GREAT english (he doesn't think he does, but he is wrong. His english is really quite good. Far better than my non italian). He has lived here his entire life and really knows the area, the locally military presence, the history of some of the local ruins which remain. He even had prosecco and Focaccia for us! My family and I had a terrific time. We spend some time swimming in the sea which was awesome, even for us 85 degree water folks from Florida. This is very simple: I would recommend him to anyone I know or don't know for a family run up and out on the local waters. Really glad we connected and he enhanced our day and trip!
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Voyage651840
Jun 2, 2025
5/5 cinque terre boat tour - Andrea is the best guide!! Amazing day on the water - Andrea was a truly amazing host. Very knowledgeable of the area, a great and safe captain. The boat was spotless and extremely comfortable for the group to enjoy the sun, water and tour of cinque Terre region. English speaker and great with both adults and children. Highly highly recommend!! His tours allow you to skip the crowds and enjoy the ride.
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Passengernumber0
Sep 15, 2024
Tour in famiglia - Experience was super. Places and sea were super, but probably you know this...
But the must Is the captain, which really love his boat and knows so well the surrounding and make you really feel the passion during the tour. Plus you can modify the places to visit according to you wishes.
You can drink, you can eat, you can take swim, you can chat...
I went there with my family and everything goes well, It was also Super safe for our children
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Louna000
Aug 14, 2024
Beautiful - We loved this wonderful boat ride with Andrea. Everything was perfect. Andrea introduced us to the beauty of the Gulf of Poets. We had a great time friendly and friendly in his very nice boat. Thank you Andrea. We will return with pleasure and recommend +++. Valerie Gilles and Simon
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Franckveilly
Aug 14, 2024
Dream day - What a wonderful day with my wife and daughter, spent with Andrea on her beautiful boat. Andrea is a wonderful person who introduced us to the Cinque Terre. With swimming stops in dream places.
A BIG THANK YOU Andrea for your kindness and this unforgettable day.
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Wanderer171234
Aug 12, 2024
Highlight of our Vacation! - My family and I had the most amazing time with Andrea. I wish I could give him 10 stars because 5 doesn’t seem high enough. Andrea was so kind and thoughtful and very knowledgeable of all the villages in and around the La Spezia port. His boat tour was one of the highlights of our vacation. We stopped at a couple different swimming spots that were beautiful and secluded. Andrea also made a quick stop to get us some of the best fresh fried seafood we have ever had! Thank you so much for such a wonderful day!!!
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727lynnel
Jul 27, 2024
Amazing experience, 10/10!!! - We had the ABSOLUTE BEST TIME! Andrea is very friendly, knowledgeable, and simply a passionate guy who loves to share the love for his land with other people. He went out of his way to make us comfortable and made sure we had fun!
The boat is BEAUTIFUL and perfect for a party of 6 or 7 (we had 6). We could all fit laying out on the front, or we could all fit in the back - it’s plenty spacious. He took us to some islands that I would’ve never seen otherwise, and wow was it a sight to see. I felt like we were in an old Italian movie. He provided us with plenty of drinks. We stopped by one of the little towns for food and a drink refill.
Born and raised in La Spezia, his recommendations for food and sights were spot on.
What a magical experience that I’d recommend to anyone! Thank you Andrea for the highlight of our trip!
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Lynnelee
Jul 27, 2024
AMAZING experience! - Wish I could rate this 6 stars!
We had the ABSOLUTE BEST TIME! Andrea is very friendly, knowledgeable, and simply a passionate guy who loves to share the love for his land with other people. He went out of his way to make us comfortable and made sure we had fun!
The boat is BEAUTIFUL and perfect for a party of 6 or 7 (we had 6). We could all fit laying out on the front, or we could all fit in the back - it’s plenty spacious. He took us to some islands that I would’ve never seen otherwise, and wow was it a sight to see. I felt like we were in an old Italian movie. He provided us with plenty of drinks. We stopped by one of the little towns for food and a drink refill.
Born and raised in La Spezia, his recommendations for food and sights were spot on.
What a magical experience that I’d recommend to anyone! Thank you Andrea for the highlight of our trip!
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Jordansh318
Jul 14, 2024
Gorgeous views of the Cinque Terre Coast - The views were amazing! The guide allowed us time to swim and to explore on land. Lunch was provided and he answered any questions we had about the area!
Our group had a blast and we all felt like we had gained a friend by the end of the tour!
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