Private Boat Tour to Cinque Terre & Portovenere on the Fairline 39 Targa
Boarding at Porto Mirabello, La Spezia at approximately 10:00 a.m., return at approximately 5:00 p.m. — a 7-hour private day on the water aboard the Fairline 39 Targa, a 12-metre motor yacht completely refitted in 2024, with a maximum of 8 guests on an exclusive charter. After boarding and a short briefing with the captain, the Fairline sets sail south towards the UNESCO-listed archipelago of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto — three spectacular undeveloped islands at the entrance to the Gulf of Poets — before anchoring in front of Portovenere and the Church of San Pietro, built in the 13th century and framing the small cove below known as Byron's Cave.
From Portovenere the Fairline continues northwest along the coast to the Cinque Terre — the five legendary fishing villages of Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. Their colourful houses suspended on sheer cliffs above crystal-clear water are one of the defining images of the Italian coast. Seen from the sea, the full sequence of five villages is visible in a single sweeping panorama that no land-based viewpoint can match.
Cinque Terre Panoramic Sailing and the Return to the Gulf of Poets
It is important to note that the Fairline 39 Targa does not hold the Cinque Terre Park Authority authorisation to enter the Marine Protected Area. The boat therefore sails at the permitted distance of approximately 2 miles from the coast, offering a wide and complete panoramic view of all five villages from open water. Inshore mooring at the designated buoys and disembarkation in Vernazza are not available on this vessel. For guests seeking inshore access and a village landing, the Cinque Terre on Goletta or Cinque Terre on Nimbus W9 tours offer the authorised alternative.
After the Cinque Terre, the Fairline returns to the Gulf of Poets. Guests have the option to disembark on Palmaria Island for a typical local lunch (optional, not included) and/or land in Portovenere for a stroll through the picturesque medieval alleys of the village. Throughout the day, multiple stops for swimming and relaxing in the sun are scheduled in the most sheltered coves along the route. Return to Porto Mirabello, La Spezia at approximately 5:00 p.m.
Itineraries are subject to weather and sea conditions. The skipper may modify the route at any time to ensure the safety of all guests. Punctuality at boarding and disembarkation is required: delays will incur a charge of €120 per hour. In case of unjustified delay, the captain reserves the right to depart without the late guests.
Departure port: Porto Mirabello, La Spezia. Max capacity: 8 guests.
