Private Yacht Tour: Cinque Terre & Portovenere on the Maiora 20 Fly
Boarding at Porto Mirabello, La Spezia at approximately 10:00 a.m., return at around 5:00 p.m. — a 7-hour private yacht day aboard the Maiora 20 Fly, a 20-metre motor yacht completely refitted in 2024, with panoramic flybridge, bow sundeck and a maximum of 12 guests on an exclusive charter. After boarding and a short briefing with the captain, the yacht sets sail south towards the most iconic stretch of coastline in Italy.
The first leg takes you to the UNESCO-listed archipelago of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto — three spectacular islands at the entrance to the Gulf of Poets — before anchoring in front of Portovenere, where the Church of San Pietro, built in the 13th century, rises dramatically above the sea at the tip of the medieval promontory.
The Cinque Terre from the Sea: Five Villages, One Unforgettable View
From Portovenere the Maiora 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. Seen from the sea, the colourful houses stacked on sheer cliffs above crystal-clear water offer a perspective that no land-based visit can replicate.
It is important to note that the Maiora 20 Fly does not hold the Cinque Terre Park Authority authorisation to enter the Marine Protected Area. The yacht will therefore sail the coast at the permitted distance of approximately 2 miles offshore, offering panoramic views of all five villages from open water. Disembarkation inside the park and access to the designated inshore buoys are not available on this vessel.
After the Cinque Terre, the yacht 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; the Maiora's elongated transom makes sea access effortless from the stern platform. Disembarkation at the port of departure is expected 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.
