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Customize your own private boat tour from La Spezia aboard a Boston Whaler—visit Portovenere, the islands of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto, swim in hidden coves, and finish with a sunset aperitif. Flexible 2–6 hour trips, skipper and fuel paid locally.
Customize your own private boat tour from La Spezia aboard a Boston Whaler—visit Portovenere, the islands of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto, swim in hidden coves, and finish with a sunset aperitif. Flexible 2–6 hour trips, skipper and fuel paid locally.
The bow parts the morning like a page being turned: cool spray, gulls circling, and La Spezia’s Mirabello harbour sliding astern. On the Boston Whaler you'll choose the route—Portovenere's vertiginous houses, the three islands of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto, and hidden caves that only reveal themselves at sea. The water dares you to dive; currents nudge the hull past mussel farms and red-rock cliffs known locally as "Le Rosse."
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Operated by Boattour Giraffa BW BOATS · La Spezia, Liguria
The bow parts the morning like a page being turned: cool spray, gulls circling, and La Spezia’s Mirabello harbour sliding astern. On the Boston Whaler you'll choose the route—Portovenere's vertiginous houses, the three islands of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto, and hidden caves that only reveal themselves at sea. The water dares you to dive; currents nudge the hull past mussel farms and red-rock cliffs known locally as "Le Rosse."
This stretch of the Ligurian coast has been a maritime crossroads since Roman times; Portovenere’s church and castle stare down at shipping lanes once used by Genoese fleets. Geologically, the coastline alternates limestone cliffs and iron-rich sandstone, carving caves and steep terraces where fishermen still dry nets. Culturally, the islands hold monastic and military traces—look for the statue on Tino—and villages like Monesteroli keep a working-fishing cadence rather than tourist speed.
Practically, the tour is private and flexible: typical outings are 2–6 hours, fuel and skipper fees are extra and paid locally. Expect calm-to-moderate seas in summer, choppier conditions in spring and autumn. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a light wind layer, non-slip shoes, and your swim kit; snorkeling gear may be provided. Aim to book earlier in the day for cleaner water and quieter coves, and consider a sunset aperitif to finish—Italian light makes even the ordinary extraordinary.
Onboard, follow skipper instructions for swimming and anchoring to protect Posidonia meadows. With simple preparation, this customizable outing turns the Gulf of Poets into a private coastline to explore.
easy.
2–6 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels — must be able to climb aboard, move on a small boat, and swim if participating in snorkeling.
No; the basic price excludes a mandatory fuel supplement (€100) and skipper fee (€100), payable locally to the captain.
Boarding is at the fuel station and boat port Mirabello in La Spezia, near Molo Italia — follow host directions on your booking confirmation.
Snorkeling equipment is typically provided by the operator, but guests may bring their own masks/snorkels for fit and comfort.
Minimum 1 person, maximum 8 on board; infants may travel but must sit on an adult’s lap and accessibility depends on dock conditions.
Portovenere and the nearby islands held strategic and religious importance from Roman times through the Genoese era; fortifications and chapels dot the shoreline.
The area contains sensitive Posidonia seagrass meadows and mussel farms; visitors should avoid anchoring on seagrass and use reef-safe products.
Boattour Giraffa BW BOATS operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The bow parts the morning like a page being turned: cool spray, gulls circling, and La Spezia’s Mirabello harbour sliding astern. On the Boston Whaler you'll choose the route—Portovenere's vertiginous houses, the three islands of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto, and hidden caves that only reveal themselves at sea. The water dares you to dive; currents nudge the hull past mussel farms and red-rock cliffs known locally as "Le Rosse."
The bow parts the morning like a page being turned: cool spray, gulls circling, and La Spezia’s Mirabello harbour sliding astern. On the Boston Whaler you'll choose the route—Portovenere's vertiginous houses, the three islands of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto, and hidden caves that only reveal themselves at sea. The water dares you to dive; currents nudge the hull past mussel farms and red-rock cliffs known locally as "Le Rosse."
This stretch of the Ligurian coast has been a maritime crossroads since Roman times; Portovenere’s church and castle stare down at shipping lanes once used by Genoese fleets. Geologically, the coastline alternates limestone cliffs and iron-rich sandstone, carving caves and steep terraces where fishermen still dry nets. Culturally, the islands hold monastic and military traces—look for the statue on Tino—and villages like Monesteroli keep a working-fishing cadence rather than tourist speed.
Practically, the tour is private and flexible: typical outings are 2–6 hours, fuel and skipper fees are extra and paid locally. Expect calm-to-moderate seas in summer, choppier conditions in spring and autumn. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a light wind layer, non-slip shoes, and your swim kit; snorkeling gear may be provided. Aim to book earlier in the day for cleaner water and quieter coves, and consider a sunset aperitif to finish—Italian light makes even the ordinary extraordinary.
Onboard, follow skipper instructions for swimming and anchoring to protect Posidonia meadows. With simple preparation, this customizable outing turns the Gulf of Poets into a private coastline to explore.