Hello
Our family of 9 (with 1 and 6 yr old children) will be in CT in April for 2 days and would like to have a private boat tour to see the 5 villages. Some think a 4 hour and some think 2 hour is enough. (Not sure how the children would last) Any suggestions for that and any suggestions fir a nice boat company.
Thanks
Randy Pratico
USA
Posted by
Minnesota 🎒
16367 posts
While waiting for firsthand responses, I'll throw out "Fish and Chill" as it was a recommendation from previous poster SandyO in this thread:
https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/italy/cinque-terre-day-boat-tours
Their website:
https://www.cinqueterreboat.com
It doesn't appear as if they dock in any of the villages, though, and can't imagine being able to explore all 5 villages over just a couple of hours anyway. FYI: the village of Corniglia is not right on the coast and involves a short bus ride or long climb on a 382-step stairway to access.
Posted by
Salem, Oregon, USA
2598 posts
Where are you staying? There is a ferry that goes between the towns (schedule isn't published yet but it usually opens at the end of March). That might be an option to address the kid's stamina/interest - someone could turn back with them when they have had enough (either take ferry or train back to the town you're staying in). The ferry could be an alternative for a private boat for all of you as well, that would give you a bit more flexibility with timing. As noted Corniglia is not near the water and the steps to get up to the town are quite a hike.