Monterosso al Mare · Cinque Terre

The coast
at your own pace.

44°08′N · 09°39′E

01 — The experience

A different view of Cinque Terre

Five villages.
One beautiful sea.
No fixed agenda.

Leave the crowds on shore. Your captain shapes the day around the water, the light and what you feel like doing next.

Aboard your private gozzo

Swim. Wander.
Stay for lunch.

The day unfolds between quiet coves, sun-warmed villages and long stretches of open blue.

Skipper includedUp to 6 guestsMolo dei Pescatori, Monterosso al Mare

Choose your way out

Three ways
to lose track of time.

01

Coastal tour

2 hours

All five villages from the water, a cold drink in hand, and a local who tells the stories the ferries never stop for.

02

Swim-stop tour

3 hours

The whole coast with an hour to swim in the protected coves — Guvano beach and a hidden bay just before Manarola.

03

Sunset tour

3 hours

Golden hour along the cliffs, a swim in two quiet coves, and the sun going down behind the point — focaccia and wine aboard.

The five-village routeClick · drag · use arrow keys
01The departure

A soft startbeyond the beach.

Leave the old harbour behind and let the day open slowly — a first swim, a quiet glass and the whole coast ahead.

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02 — Know the coast

One coast · Five characters

Five villages.
One shoreline.

From Monterosso in the north to Riomaggiore in the south — five small worlds connected by one beautiful line of coast.

Ligurian SeaN01Monterosso02Vernazza03Corniglia04Manarola05Riomaggiore
North to southFive villages · One private day

Andrea · Monterosso al Mare · Cinque Terre

Paolonatraditional Ligurian gozzo.

The sea journal · now

The coast, at this moment.

Monterosso
25°

Overcast · feels like 26°

Wind
2 m/s
S
Sunrise
06:55
Sunset
19:39

The sea journal · ahead

What the water holds.

Sea at 0.5 m · 6s.

27°

Sea · surface

Waves
0.5 m
6s period
UV today
6
max
Rain
0 %
now

Next hours

  1. 24°
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  3. 24°
  4. 22°
  5. 21°
  6. 21°

Coming days

  1. Fri25°/ 19°Overcast · UV 6
  2. Sat27°/ 20°Clear skies · UV 6
  3. Sun27°/ 20°Overcast · UV 6
  4. Mon28°/ 20°Overcast · UV 5
  5. Tue28°/ 22°Overcast · UV 6
  6. Wed26°/ 19°Overcast · UV 5
  7. Thu27°/ 18°Overcast · UV 5

From the guest book

Words brought back to shore.

4.8/ 5 · 216

A beautiful moment along the coast of CinqueTerre on the brand new 'gozzo PAOLONA' with Andrea and Davide: a perfect experience during these very hot days. Together, they let you discover hidden places of this unique part of the world: you can swim in crystal clear water far away from the crowd. Very recommended: comfortable boat, professional and friendly team. Thanks for the unforgettable boat tour!
Myriam G5 / 5 · Verified guest
We went for a 5 hour tour with Andrea. There were 4 of us and we stretched out and relaxed all day. The boat was very nice with both shade and sun and plenty of room for comfort. It was great seeing Cinque Terre by private boat especially on a hot, crowded July day. We also went to Portovenere and stopped to swim twice. The day flew by and we loved every minute of it! Definitely a good value for a private excursion. Andrea was great with communication.
DonnaS1235 / 5 · Verified guest
Really nice trip for the family. Fully recommend doing this vs the horribly packed ferries. Nice boat that is probably comfortable for 8 (we were 6). We did the 2 hour trip which is just enough to see the 5 towns from the sea or, as we did, see 4 towns and then have a nice 20 minute swim in a quiet bay.
Andrew C5 / 5 · Verified guest

Notes from the pier

The latest from the water.

01

Welcome aboard the Paolona

Davide and I take you the whole coast — from Molo dei Pescatori past all five villages, into the quiet coves the ferries never reach.

Before you step aboard

The useful things, beautifully clear.

Everything you need to arrive at the pier relaxed and leave without a hurry.

Booking & payment

Do I need to book ahead?

Each trip takes a small group — up to 6 guests — so it's best to book ahead, especially in peak season.

How do I pay?

No need to pay in advance — book in a moment, then settle with your skipper at the pier before departure.

Can I change or cancel my booking?

Cancellation is free of charge up to 24 hours before departure. Within 24 hours, the booking is binding.

What if the weather turns?

If sea conditions aren't safe, the trip is called off and you rebook or cancel free of charge — the skipper decides no later than 4 hours before departure, based on the marine forecast and harbour conditions.

On the day

Where do we meet?

At Molo dei Pescatori, Monterosso al Mare.

When do the tours depart?
  • Coastal tourat 10:00 (2 hours)
  • Swim-stop tourat 14:00 (3 hours)
  • Sunset tourat 18:30 (3 hours)
When should I arrive?

Aim to be at Molo dei Pescatori, Monterosso al Mare about 10–15 minutes before your departure time.

Do you provide life jackets?

Yes — life jackets for every guest are on board, as required for the trip.

What to bring

Should I bring swimwear?

Yes — the tour includes time to swim in clear water, so bring your swimwear and a towel.

What else should I wear?

Comfortable clothes and shoes you don't mind getting a little wet, plus a hat and sunglasses for the sun.

Is there anything I should bring for the sun?

Your own sun cream is a good idea — the glare off the water is strong even on a mild day.

Made for a slower kind of luxury

The finest days at sea
are the ones that feel entirely yours.
Local captainThoughtful hospitalityUnhurried by design

Your day begins here

Meet us
by the water.