Full Day Private Boat Tour of the Gulf of Poets on the Nimbus W9
Departure ports: La Spezia, Lerici or Portovenere. Max capacity: 6 guests.
Boarding at 10:00 a.m., return at 5:00 p.m. — a 7-hour private day on the water aboard the Nimbus Weekender W9, departing from La Spezia, Lerici or Portovenere with a maximum of 6 guests on an exclusive charter. This is the full Gulf of Poets itinerary on a 9.5-metre motor boat that combines genuine manoeuvrability with the intimacy of a very small group: the complete experience of the gulf, without the scale of a large charter vessel.
The tour opens on the eastern shore with Lerici, the medieval village watched over by the Castle of San Giorgio, before continuing south to the hidden coastal hamlets of Fiascherino and Tellaro — two of Liguria's least-visited and most atmospheric villages, accessible in any meaningful way only from the sea. The route then heads into the open waters of the southern gulf towards the UNESCO-listed archipelago of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto, three spectacular islands entirely unspoiled by development.
Portovenere, Byron's Cave, Aperitif and Optional Lunch on Palmaria
The final destination is Portovenere, where the Nimbus anchors in front of the Church of San Pietro, built in the 13th century and framing the small cove known as Byron's Cave. Throughout the day, multiple stops for swimming and snorkelling are included in the most sheltered and beautiful coves of the gulf — the Nimbus W9's size and shallow draft give access to anchorages that larger boats cannot reach.
On board, a local products aperitif accompanied by a good glass of wine is included — a Ligurian welcome that sets the tone for a day defined by the flavours and landscapes of this coast. 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.
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.
Included: exclusive boat rental, skipper, crew, aperitif with local products and wine.
