LA SPEZIA BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Off La Spezia as the sky burns: a wooden boat, three islands and dinner at sea in the Gulf of Poets
A 3.5-hour evening cruise from La Spezia that crosses the Gulf of Poets to Porto Venere, visits Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto, includes swimming stops and a light dinner while you watch the sunset.
Off La Spezia as the sky burns: a wooden boat, three islands and dinner at sea in the Gulf of Poets.
Board a traditional wooden motor boat in La Spezia and head out across the Gulf of Poets toward Porto Venere and its Marine Protected Area. Over roughly three and a half hours you’ll tour the three islands — Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto — pause for swims in clear water and finish with a light, locally rooted dinner served on deck as the sun drops behind the cliffs.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
The Marine Protected Area and the three islands
The route threads through Porto Venere’s Marine Protected Area, taking in the dramatic shorelines and the trio of islands — Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto — that anchor the strait between La Spezia and Porto Venere.
Sunset dinner on deck
A light dinner of local produce — characteristically including spaghetti with mussels — is served on board as the boat pauses to take in the sunset in the strait or, when conditions allow, near the island of Tino.
Swimming stops from a wooden motor boat
The experience punctuates cruising with stops for swimming in the clear coastal waters, delivered from a wooden motor boat tended by an Italian/English-speaking skipper.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
The trip unfolds as a compact coastal passage: boarding in La Spezia, a crossing of the Gulf of Poets toward Porto Venere, short exploratory circuits around the three islands with chances to swim, then a pause for a simple, regional dinner and wine as the shoreline turns to silhouette at sunset.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this evening cruise suits — and what the available details say about limits.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The cruise lasts approximately 3.5 hours.
Tour on a wooden motor boat; Italian/English-speaking skipper; dinner on board; drinks (water and wine) provided; insurance is included.
Passengers board at Porto Mirabello in La Spezia.
A light dinner of local food and wine is provided on board; the menu will include spaghetti with mussels and other regional products.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the sunset dinner boat tour?
The tour lasts approximately 3.5 hours.
Where do I board the boat?
Boarding takes place at Porto Mirabello in La Spezia.
Is dinner included onboard?
Yes — a light dinner featuring local products, including spaghetti with mussels, is served on board.
Which islands will we see on the tour?
The itinerary visits the three islands around Porto Venere: Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto, with stops for swimming.
What languages does the skipper speak?
The skipper speaks Italian and English.
Can the dinner location change?
Yes — in excellent weather and sea conditions the dinner can alternatively be held near the island of Tino or in another nearby area; the skipper will decide based on conditions.