Cinque Terre Boat Tour from Portofino

Start from the port of Santa Margherita or Portofino and board the private boat of your choice. Cruise along the coast, past the towns of Santa Margherita Ligure, Rapallo, Chiavari and Zoagli.

Stop for swimming or snorkeling off Punta Mesco, by the beautiful "Rocce Rosse" - dramatic Red Cliffs that plunge into the bright blue waters of the Ligurian Sea.

Then head towards the National Park of Cinque Terre, through the Marine Protected Area, past hills covered in grape vines and olive trees. Discover Cinque Terre's natural beauty from Rio Maggiore to Manarola and Corniglia and finally Monterosso and Vernazza - all from the special vantage point of your private boat on the sea.

Next, disembark in the charming seaside village of Vernazza, where you can stroll through the "caruggi" or alleyways, visit small shops selling local goods, and taste some typical Ligurian cuisine in a local trattoria or ristorante (lunch not included in tour price).

After lunch, return to your boat for a leisurely journey back to Portofino, perhaps ending the day with one more swim in the crystal clear waters of the Gulf of Tigullio.