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Spend a full day on a new Salpa Soleil 23 exploring Portovenere, Palmaria and the Cinque Terre by sea. Swim, snorkel, and disembark at select villages while a local skipper navigates hidden coves and iconic cliff fronts.
Spend a full day on a new Salpa Soleil 23 exploring Portovenere, Palmaria and the Cinque Terre by sea. Swim, snorkel, and disembark at select villages while a local skipper navigates hidden coves and iconic cliff fronts.
The boat slips out of Porto Mirabello as sunlight slides along the marina — a compact Salpa Soleil 23 built in 2025, bow cushions warmed and ready. The Gulf of Poets opens ahead: cliffs that push seawater into narrow coves, islands that call you closer, and the Church of San Pietro on Portovenere’s promontory watching the horizon.
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Operated by AMG Boat Experiences · La Spezia, Liguria
The boat slips out of Porto Mirabello as sunlight slides along the marina — a compact Salpa Soleil 23 built in 2025, bow cushions warmed and ready. The Gulf of Poets opens ahead: cliffs that push seawater into narrow coves, islands that call you closer, and the Church of San Pietro on Portovenere’s promontory watching the horizon.
These waters have long been a crossroads: Roman sailors, medieval maritime republics and Genoese traders left walls and castle ruins that still watch the coastline. Geologically, the Ligurian shore is an abrupt meeting of Apennine rock and the Mediterranean, producing steep cliffs, sea caves and pockets of shingle beaches only accessible by boat. Local culture leans on the sea — fishing, focaccia, and small harbors where daily life happens at tide rhythm.
Expect a day of cruising and swimming: stops at Palmaria Island and Punta Monesteroli, snorkeling over fish-rich reefs, then a slow approach to the Cinque Terre villages, with the option to disembark in Vernazza on 8-hour departures. The itinerary also passes Lerici’s St. George castle before returning to Mirabello.
Practical edge: arrive early at the AMG store in Porto Mirabello, bring reef shoes for rocky landings and reef snorkeling, and plan for the skipper/fuel surcharges charged on the day. Sea conditions shape the day — calm mornings make for the best swims and clearer snorkeling. Hydrate, protect skin, and leave time to walk the carruggi if you step ashore; the boat supplies basic drinks and snacks but expect to self-manage longer needs.
easy.
7–8 hours.
Comfortable with full-day boating; able to step on/off a small rib and swim if snorkeling.
Yes — the 8-hour option permits a stop ashore, with Vernazza commonly used; shorter tours may pass without landing.
Basic snorkeling and scuba equipment use is included; confirm skill and certification requirements for scuba dives with the operator ahead of time.
Tours are refundable if canceled at least 24 hours before; operators may cancel for unsafe sea conditions with a full refund.
Children are allowed (infants should sit on laps); service animals are permitted but contact the operator about safety and space.
Portovenere and the Cinque Terre were shaped by medieval maritime republics; Doria family fortifications and church sites date to that era.
The Cinque Terre is a protected marine park; follow no-anchoring zones, avoid disturbing wildlife, and use reef-safe products to limit impact.
AMG Boat Experiences operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The boat slips out of Porto Mirabello as sunlight slides along the marina — a compact Salpa Soleil 23 built in 2025, bow cushions warmed and ready. The Gulf of Poets opens ahead: cliffs that push seawater into narrow coves, islands that call you closer, and the Church of San Pietro on Portovenere’s promontory watching the horizon.
The boat slips out of Porto Mirabello as sunlight slides along the marina — a compact Salpa Soleil 23 built in 2025, bow cushions warmed and ready. The Gulf of Poets opens ahead: cliffs that push seawater into narrow coves, islands that call you closer, and the Church of San Pietro on Portovenere’s promontory watching the horizon.
These waters have long been a crossroads: Roman sailors, medieval maritime republics and Genoese traders left walls and castle ruins that still watch the coastline. Geologically, the Ligurian shore is an abrupt meeting of Apennine rock and the Mediterranean, producing steep cliffs, sea caves and pockets of shingle beaches only accessible by boat. Local culture leans on the sea — fishing, focaccia, and small harbors where daily life happens at tide rhythm.
Expect a day of cruising and swimming: stops at Palmaria Island and Punta Monesteroli, snorkeling over fish-rich reefs, then a slow approach to the Cinque Terre villages, with the option to disembark in Vernazza on 8-hour departures. The itinerary also passes Lerici’s St. George castle before returning to Mirabello.
Practical edge: arrive early at the AMG store in Porto Mirabello, bring reef shoes for rocky landings and reef snorkeling, and plan for the skipper/fuel surcharges charged on the day. Sea conditions shape the day — calm mornings make for the best swims and clearer snorkeling. Hydrate, protect skin, and leave time to walk the carruggi if you step ashore; the boat supplies basic drinks and snacks but expect to self-manage longer needs.