These three La Spezia private tours all focus on the coast, but they suit different trip lengths and onboard styles. One is a longer private boat day, one adds the most confirmed onboard and shore-side inclusions, and one keeps the experience shorter and more relaxed.
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How these La Spezia options compare
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| Tour | Best for | Rating | Reviews | Duration | Key point | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Long private coastal cruise | Travelers who want a private boat day with a very small group and a quieter, more flexible onboard setup. | ★ 5.0/5 | 40 reviews | Approx. 7 hr | Private boat reserved for your group | View on Viator |
 Fully equipped private boat | Travelers who want a private boat tour with the most confirmed onboard comforts and the clearest set of included extras. | ★ 5.0/5 | 39 reviews | Approx. 7 hr | Private experience for up to eight guests | View on Viator |
 Short private sea outing | Travelers who want a shorter private boat trip with swim time, an aperitif, and a more relaxed half-day feel. | ★ 5.0/5 | 18 reviews | Approx. 3 hr | Shortest duration of the three | View on Viator |
Three private ways to explore La Spezia
Each option includes its own photo gallery, overview, key features, traveler profile, and direct Viator link.
If you want the smallest private-group setting, start here.
Portovenere Cinque Terre Amazing Private Boat Tour from La Spezia
Best for: Travelers who want a private boat day with a very small group and a quieter, more flexible onboard setup.
This option is built for travelers who want the coast by boat without sharing the experience with a larger group. The tour runs about seven hours and uses a boat reserved just for your party, with a maximum of six people. The confirmed inclusions are straightforward: skipper, fuel, insurance, focaccia, and drinks. The boat is described as having a semi-cabin, toilet, shower, and shaded seating, which makes the day feel more comfortable than a basic transfer-style outing. It is a good fit if you want a private, slower-paced cruise focused on scenery and onboard time.
A small-group private boat day from La Spezia
- Private boat reserved for your group
- Maximum of six guests
- Includes skipper, fuel, insurance, focaccia, and drinks
If included meals and gear matter most, this is the clearest fit.
Cinque Terre and Portovenere Private Boat Tour from La Spezia
Best for: Travelers who want a private boat tour with the most confirmed onboard comforts and the clearest set of included extras.
This tour is the most detailed in terms of what is explicitly included. It runs about seven hours and is fully private for up to eight guests, with a skipper, multilingual hostess, onboard restroom, snorkeling equipment, towels, private parking, fuel, a light Italian lunch with local wines, an open bar, and tastings. The boat is also described as having a sun deck, retractable awning, and Bluetooth sound system. The route covers Portovenere, Monasteroli, and all five Cinque Terre villages, with lunch ashore noted in Vernazza. Choose this if you want the broadest mix of coastal sightseeing and confirmed onboard comfort.
The most fully featured private boat option
- Private experience for up to eight guests
- Includes lunch, open bar, snorkeling gear, towels, and parking
- Onboard restroom and multilingual hostess are confirmed
If you want the least time commitment, this is the easiest option to fit.
Cinque terre PRIVATE boat tour
Best for: Travelers who want a shorter private boat trip with swim time, an aperitif, and a more relaxed half-day feel.
This tour is the shortest option in the set, at about three hours, so it works well if you want a private sea outing without committing most of the day. The experience is designed for small groups and includes bottled water, soda, alcoholic beverages, an aperitif with local snacks, towels, snorkeling equipment, bluetooth music, and a fresh water shower. The itinerary starts from Levanto and includes time around the Cinque Terre coastline, with a planned swim stop and a return that keeps the focus on the scenery and the onboard atmosphere. It is a practical choice for travelers who want a lighter, more casual private boat format.
A shorter private boat experience with a relaxed pace
- Shortest duration of the three
- Includes towels, snorkeling equipment, bottled water, and aperitif snacks
- Designed for small groups with a private feel
How to choose your La Spezia itinerary style
Pick the longer private boat tours if you want a more complete coastal day and more time on the water. Choose the shorter option if you prefer a compact outing that still feels private and includes a swim-friendly pace.
Portovenere and Cinque Terre by private boat
The route is centered on Portovenere and the Cinque Terre coastline, with the experience presented as a scenic boat cruise from La Spezia.
Cinque Terre and Portovenere by private boat
The route combines Portovenere, the Cinque Terre coastline, and stops that include all five villages, making it the broadest sightseeing pattern of the three.
Cinque Terre coastal cruise from Levanto
The route starts from Levanto and follows the Cinque Terre coast, with a swim stop and a return leg that keeps the outing compact.
Before you book in La Spezia
Check the live product page before booking. Departure details, activity order, inclusions, and available options can change.
La Spezia booking checklist
- Confirmed inclusions vary a lot, so check the listing carefully if you want lunch, snorkeling gear, parking, or towels included.
- Group size is different for each tour, which affects how private and spacious the experience will feel.
- One tour notes weather-related changes before departure, so it is wise to stay in contact with the operator close to your tour time.
Before booking a La Spezia tour
Which La Spezia private tour is shortest?
The private boat tour with the roughly three-hour duration is the shortest choice and is best if you want a compact outing.
Which tour includes the most confirmed extras?
The seven-hour private boat tour with lunch, open bar, snorkeling equipment, towels, and private parking has the most clearly confirmed inclusions.
Which option is best for a very small private group?
The private Portovenere and Cinque Terre boat tour with a maximum of six people is the smallest-group option.