The 3 best mini cruises on Elba Island

Enjoy a day cruise to Cinque Terre with friends, exploring the villages of Porto Venere or Riomaggiore, Vernazza and Monterosso, where you can swim or enjoy lunch overlooking the sea.

The cruise departs from La Spezia at 10 a.m. aboard a motorboat.

When booking, you can customize your experience by choosing between two distinct itineraries:

•    Portovenere, Monterosso and Vernazza (available Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday)
•    Riomaggiore, Monterosso and Vernazza (available Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday)

In each stop, travelers will have the opportunity to explore the villages, bathe in the clear waters, enjoy a lunch overlooking the sea, and store in local stores.

Based on weather conditions and the skipper's decisions, the stops may be subject to change.

Boat tour to the Cinque Terre aboard a traditional Ligurian gozzo, designed to give you an authentic experience among the sea, colorful villages, local traditions and spectacular views of the Ligurian Riviera.

The experience starts from Monterosso and is available in two different formulas: half-day tours, in the morning or afternoon, or sunset tours, to admire the coastline in the most evocative light of the day. Both options are available in private and group form, to suit every need.

On the half-day tour, you can stop at Corniglia Bay to swim and snorkel in its crystal-clear waters, while along the way you'll admire colorful fishermen's houses, terraced vineyards, and iconic sights such as the Via dell’Amore.

The sunset tour, on the other hand, provides an even more relaxing and romantic atmosphere, with the opportunity to take a refreshing dip and enjoy an aperitif on board as the sun sets on the horizon and the coastline lights up in warm and striking colors.

During the entire experience you will be accompanied by stories about the history, customs and traditions of the area, music and Ligurian focaccia with good wine.

Bark in a comfortable motorboat and visit Giglio Island, Giannutri and the most hidden coves and islets of the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Leaving from Castiglione della Pescaia, the tour will last about 8 hours and 30 minutes and will be structured as it follows:

Giglio and Giannutri

•    Embarkation starting at 8 a.m.; at 8:30 a.m. we set sail! (check in by 8.10 am)
•    Sailing along the coast of Maremma and Parco dell’Uccellina to Talamone and afterwards along the north coast dell’Argentario.
•    Just before 11 a.m. disembarking at Giglio. You will be able to visit at liberty or with Toscana Trekking guides, booking visits with them during navigation
•    At approximately 2 p.m. we set sail for Giannutri.
•    At about 2.45 pm arrival in Giannutri, where it will be possible to take more guided tours or engage in bathing.
•    At 4 p.m. we set sail from Giannutri to return to Castiglione (7:30 p.m.), after a brief technical stop at Giglio.

The tour stops may vary depending on weather conditions and skipper's decisions.

It is required to pay in cash, before departure, the Municipal Disembarkation Fee for Giglio Island of 3.00€ per person and the Giannutri Island Access Fee of 2.50€ per person.