Cinque Terre Private Boat Tour from Viareggio on the Mochi Craft 46 Fly
Boarding at Viareggio at approximately 10:00 a.m., return at approximately 6:30 p.m. — an 8.5-hour private day on the water aboard the Mochi Craft 46 Fly, a 14-metre Italian motor yacht with flybridge and large bow sundeck, for a maximum of 10 guests on an exclusive charter. This is the only Cinque Terre full-day private boat tour departing directly from Viareggio — no transfer to La Spezia, no parking, no lost time. Guests staying in Versilia board in their own town and return to it in the evening, with the entire Ligurian UNESCO coastline covered in between.
After boarding and a short briefing with the captain, the Mochi sets sail north along the coast towards the Gulf of Poets, heading first for the UNESCO-listed archipelago of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto — three spectacular undeveloped islands at the entrance to the gulf — 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.
The Cinque Terre from Open Water: Five Villages in One Panoramic View
From Portovenere the Mochi 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. A small paradise of brightly coloured houses suspended on sheer cliffs above crystal-clear water, seen in full panoramic sequence from the open sea.
It is important to note that the Mochi Craft 46 Fly 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 view of all five villages from the flybridge. Inshore mooring and disembarkation in Vernazza are not available on this vessel. For guests seeking authorised inshore access and a village landing, the Cinque Terre on Goletta or Cinque Terre on Nimbus W9 tours offer the alternative.
After the Cinque Terre, the Mochi returns to the Gulf of Poets. Guests may disembark on Palmaria Island for a typical local lunch (optional, not included) and/or land in Portovenere for a stroll through the medieval alleys of the village. Throughout the day, multiple swimming stops are scheduled in sheltered coves along the route. Return to Viareggio at approximately 6:30 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: Viareggio. Duration: 8.5 hours. Max capacity: 10 guests.
