About this tour
Sail the Cinque Terre coastline aboard Giulin, a hand-carved wooden gozzo built by master shipwright Dino Schiaffino. This 2.5-hour private boat experience takes small groups and families out at sunset, where you'll drift along dramatic cliffs with local aperitivos and unlimited prosecco in hand. The intimate pace lets you soak in the villages from the water—a different angle entirely—while snorkelling gear sits ready if the mood takes you. Perfect for marking occasions or simply stealing quiet time with people who matter.
Highlights
- Hand-carved wooden Ligurian gozzo with genuine maritime heritage
- Sunset timing captures Cinque Terre's colours at their most dramatic
- Local Italian aperitivo and bottomless prosecco throughout
- Snorkel straight from the boat into clear Ligurian waters
- Flexible itinerary shaped around your group's pace and preferences
- Small-group privacy ideal for celebrations or intimate gatherings
What to expect
You'll board Giulin in the late afternoon and motor gently along the five villages' rocky shoreline as light shifts golden across the water. The crew serves aperitivos and keeps glasses topped while you watch hikers descend the coastal paths and terraced vineyards fade into shadow. The boat rocks noticeably in choppy conditions—this is a working wooden vessel, not a stabilised tour ferry—so expect authentic movement rather than a smooth ride. Snorkelling kit is on hand if the sea's calm enough; otherwise you'll float, swim, or simply watch the villages glow as dusk falls.
Good to know
No onboard toilet, so use facilities before departure. Cancellations are more likely here than elsewhere if seas exceed 40–50cm swells—the boat's wooden construction prioritises authenticity over modern stabilisation. Confirmation arrives 24 hours to 2 hours before departure. Pickup from Levanto available on request.
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.