About this tour
Cruise the Golfo dei Poeti aboard a restored wooden gozzo, calling at San Terenzo, Lerici, Fiascherino and Tellaro before circling the trio of islands—Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto. Three hours takes you past dramatic coastline, includes a swim stop and closes with aperitivo and local snacks as the light turns golden. The boat carries just seven passengers on a refitted 7.5-metre vessel with sundeck and easy water access.
Highlights
- Restored 1960s gozzo with full 2023 refit, sleek wooden lines
- Swim in clear water off three uninhabited islands
- Italian aperitivo and local wines at sunset
- Tiny crew, maximum seven guests only
- Shadowed sundeck, straightforward platform entry
What to expect
You'll board a compact but seaworthy wooden boat—the kind Italian fishermen built. The three-hour loop moves slowly enough to spot the stone villages clinging to the cliff, then you drift round the outer islands while crew sets out glasses and charcuterie. When the sun dips lower, you'll have thirty minutes or so to splash about; the platform drops flush with the water, no ladder wrestling. Expect moderate swell typical of the gulf; it's sheltered but not glassy. The awning keeps the worst heat off during the run.
Good to know
Bring a towel and flip-flops. Sunscreen essential. The boat stops near Lerici if you're using public transport to get there. No children's life jackets listed, so confirm if travelling with young swimmers. Service animals welcome.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.