About this tour
A 9-hour coastal boat journey from La Spezia that traces the Ligurian shoreline to Portofino, taking in secluded coves and pastel-coloured villages. You'll swim in clear waters, explore Portofino's tight alleyways and waterfront, and eat freshly made focaccia with pesto aboard. A professional skipper handles navigation while an onboard assistant keeps things running smoothly.
Highlights
- Sail past hidden coves and colourful fishing villages
- Swim in transparent Mediterranean waters
- Wander Portofino's narrow lanes and harbourfront
- Lunch on local focaccia with pesto and cheese
- Drinks and snacks throughout the day
What to expect
You'll board at La Spezia and spend the morning cruising eastward along the rocky coast, stopping at isolated bays for swimming. The boat carries snorkel gear (available to hire or bring your own). Late morning or early afternoon, you'll arrive at Portofino to explore on foot—the village is compact, so allow time to wander the main piazza and waterfront cafés. Lunch happens onboard before the return sail to La Spezia, arriving around sunset. Bring a light layer and sunscreen.
Good to know
Fuel surcharge (€10) and snorkel hire (€9–€15) are cash-only at boarding. No hotel transfers included; public transport connects to La Spezia. Minimum 4 passengers required; cancellation possible if numbers don't meet threshold. Infants sit on an adult's lap.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.