Gulf of Poets Private Boat Tour from Viareggio on the Mochi Craft 46 Fly
Boarding at Viareggio at 10:00 a.m., return at 6:30 p.m. — an 8.5-hour private day on the water aboard the Mochi Craft 46 Fly, a 14-metre icon of Italian motor yacht design, with a maximum of 10 guests on an exclusive charter. This tour is the definitive option for guests staying in Versilia — Viareggio, Forte dei Marmi, Pietrasanta, Camaiore — who want to reach the Gulf of Poets and its UNESCO coastline directly from their own shore, without any transfer to another port. No other operator on this coast offers a Gulf of Poets day tour departing directly from Viareggio.
The Mochi sets out north along the Tyrrhenian coast and into the Gulf of Poets, where the tour opens with Lerici — the medieval village watched over by the Castle of San Giorgio — before continuing south along the coast to the hidden villages of Fiascherino and Tellaro, two of Liguria's most atmospheric and least-visited communities, best seen from the sea. The route then heads towards the UNESCO-listed archipelago of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto, three spectacular and entirely undeveloped islands at the entrance to the gulf.
Portovenere, Byron's Cave, Aperitif and Optional Lunch on Palmaria
The final destination is Portovenere, where the Mochi anchors in front of the Church of San Pietro, built in the 13th century and framing the small natural cove known as Byron's Cave. Throughout the day, multiple stops for swimming and snorkelling are scheduled in the most sheltered coves of the gulf. The Mochi's twin 700 hp engines make the longer crossing from Viareggio efficient while leaving ample time at anchor in the places that matter.
On board, an aperitif of local Ligurian products accompanied by wine is included — a welcome that connects the boat, the guests and the coast they are sailing through. Guests also have the option to disembark on Palmaria Island for a typical local lunch (optional, not included) and/or land in Portovenere for a walk through the picturesque medieval alleys of the village. The extended duration of 8.5 hours accommodates the additional sailing time from Viareggio without reducing the time spent on the gulf.
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: Viareggio. Duration: 8.5 hours. Max capacity: 10 guests.
