La Spezia tours here fall into three clear styles: a private boat focused on Portovenere and the Cinque Terre, another private boat with the broadest confirmed inclusions, and a more comfort-oriented full-day cruise with lunch. All three use the water to frame the coastline, but they differ in group size, onboard extras, and how structured the day feels.
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How these La Spezia options compare
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| Tour | Best for | Rating | Reviews | Duration | Key point | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Private coastal charter | Travelers who want a small private boat with a simple, relaxed setup | ★ 5.0/5 | 40 reviews | Approx. 7 hr | Private boat reserved for your group | View on Viator |
 Private all-in boat day | Travelers who want a private boat day with the broadest confirmed package | ★ 5.0/5 | 39 reviews | Approx. 7 hr | Private experience with a maximum of eight guests | View on Viator |
 Full-day cruise | Travelers who want a shared-style full-day outing with onboard lunch and a relaxed pace | ★ 5.0/5 | 36 reviews | Approx. 7 hr | Full-day cruise format with lunch served on board | View on Viator |
Three La Spezia experiences compared
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Compare this with the other private tour if you want more onboard inclusions, or with the full-day cruise if you want a different comfort style.
Portovenere Cinque Terre Amazing Private Boat Tour from La Spezia
Best for: Travelers who want a small private boat with a simple, relaxed setup
This is the most intimate option in the set, with a private boat for up to six people and a roughly seven-hour format. The emphasis is on enjoying the coastline from the water, with confirmed views of Portovenere and the Cinque Terre area, plus time to relax on board. The listing also confirms a semi-cabin, toilet, shower, and shaded seating, which makes the day feel more self-contained than a basic transfer-style outing. Included items are straightforward: skipper, fuel, insurance, focaccia, and drinks. It suits travelers who want privacy and a quieter pace rather than a longer list of extras.
Portovenere Cinque Terre Amazing Private Boat Tour from La Spezia
- Private boat reserved for your group
- Maximum of six guests
- Includes boat, fuel, insurance, skipper, and onboard refreshments
Choose this over the smaller private boat if you want more extras; choose the full-day cruise if you want a different onboard style rather than a private charter.
Cinque Terre and Portovenere Private Boat Tour from La Spezia
Best for: Travelers who want a private boat day with the broadest confirmed package
This private boat tour is also about seven hours long, but it stands out for the number of confirmed inclusions. The experience begins at Porto Mirabello in La Spezia and is sold as a fully private outing with space for up to eight guests. Onboard features include a restroom, Bluetooth sound system, awning, sundeck, and solar panels. The itinerary notes confirm sea views of Portovenere, Monasteroli, and all five Cinque Terre villages, with lunch ashore in Vernazza. For travelers who want a private day that feels more complete and better equipped, this is the most feature-rich option in the group.
Cinque Terre and Portovenere Private Boat Tour from La Spezia
- Private experience with a maximum of eight guests
- Includes lunch, open bar, snorkeling gear, towels, and private parking
- Confirms restroom, skipper, hostess, and Cinque Terre National Park authorization
Pick this if you care more about an onboard lunch and a cruise atmosphere than about having a private boat setup.
Dolce Vita 5Terre&Portovenere: Full Day Tour with Lunch
Best for: Travelers who want a shared-style full-day outing with onboard lunch and a relaxed pace
This seven-hour tour is presented as a full-day cruise rather than a private charter, with the experience built around comfort on board. The confirmed inclusions are different from the other two options: lunch is served on board, and the package also lists drinks, snorkeling equipment, and floating tubes. The route is described as running from Portovenere toward the Cinque Terre, with emphasis on sea views, local flavors, and time on the water. If you want a day that feels more like a leisurely cruise than a tightly packed sightseeing run, this is the most clearly food-and-comfort-oriented choice.
Dolce Vita 5Terre&Portovenere: Full Day Tour with Lunch
- Full-day cruise format with lunch served on board
- Includes snorkeling equipment, bottled water, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, and floating tubes
- Uses a mini-yacht for a more comfort-focused experience
How to think about La Spezia itinerary style
If you want the most private setup, start with the smaller charter and compare its simpler inclusions against the more feature-rich private boat. If onboard dining and a cruise-style day matter more, the full-day option is the clearest fit because its format is built around lunch and comfort on the water.
Private Portovenere and Cinque Terre cruise
A small-group private coastal route from La Spezia with confirmed views of Portovenere and the Cinque Terre shoreline.
Private Cinque Terre and Portovenere cruise
A private seven-hour boat day from La Spezia with the broadest set of confirmed inclusions and the most structured route.
Full-day Portovenere and Cinque Terre cruise
A seven-hour cruising experience centered on Portovenere and the Cinque Terre, with lunch and onboard leisure included.
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
- Check the confirmed inclusions carefully, since each product packages food, drinks, and gear differently.
- All three are around seven hours, so the main decision is style and onboard setup rather than trip length.
- Review the exclusions before booking, especially if you need towels, extra requests, or other items not explicitly included.
Before booking a La Spezia tour
Which option is best for a very small private group?
The first product is the smallest private boat option, with a maximum of six guests and a simpler onboard package.
Which tour includes the most confirmed extras?
The second product lists the broadest set of confirmed inclusions, including lunch, an open bar, snorkeling gear, towels, parking, and a restroom.
Which experience is most focused on a cruise atmosphere with lunch?
The third product is the clearest full-day cruise choice, because lunch is served on board and the description emphasizes comfort and leisure.