Private boat tour in the Gulf of Poets
Highlights
- Explore the Golfo dei Poeti with a private half-day gozzo excursion
- Circumnavigate the islands of Tino, Tinetto and Palmaria and listen to the skipper's stories
- Reach beautiful Portovenere and enjoy a stop under the iconic church
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Full description
There is a gulf that has been declaimed and deeply loved by artists who came here to find inspiration for their poems and literary works. Yes, we are talking about the Gulf of Poets, one of the most bucolic corners of the Liguria coastline.
Set out to discover this enchanting stretch with a private half-day excursion. On board a typical gozzo, you will sail towards Portovenere admiring the rugged coastline and picturesque villages along the way.
You will visit timeless places such as Monesteroli and fascinating islands such as Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto. Get ready to set sail!
What we will do
Departure is from Manarola, in the province of La Spezia. Once aboard the gozzo Obelix, we will cast off our moorings and start sailing towards Portovenere.
On the way, we will admire the villages that colour the coastline: Monesteroli, Tramonti, Schiara are some of the most beautiful. We will also be able to listen to interesting stories and anecdotes about these places told by our skipper.
Turning our gaze towards Corsica, we will begin to scout the islands of Tino, Tinetto and Palmaria, not far from the coast but a treasure trove of biodiversity. We will circumnavigate them on board the gozzo to admire every detail.
We will then reach our final destination, the beautiful Portovenere with its iconic little church of San Pietro. Here we will stop to take a few photos and enjoy a dip in the sea. Since this is a private tour, the stops and their duration can be agreed with the skipper.
Finally we will return towards Manarola, for a total duration of about 4 hours.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is open to all, with no age limit. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Children under the age of 2 participate free of charge.
The boat is not wheelchair accessible, but is accessible for those with walking difficulties.
Other information
The excursion runs from April to October and is aimed at private groups of up to 12 participants.
Theboat is called Obelix, a 9-metre gozzo with a shower, cushions, 12 seats in the cabin and a fridge to keep drinks cool. However, it does not have a bathroom, so it is advisable to go to the toilet before embarking.
Dogs are allowed on board.
The meeting point can be reached by public transport.
Recommended clothing
- Beachwear
- Swimming costume
Don't forget to bring
- Beach towel
- Sun cream
- Cap
- Sunglasses
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Manarola, La Spezia

Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed-date booking and the weather conditions are not suitable for safely carrying out the activity (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be fully refunded. The guide may offer you an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to accept or decline these proposals. If you cannot reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund!
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is very flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 48 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.