Hi-
Going middle May and looked on the forum and all the suggestions seemed to be from 2019 or before. Anyone recently had a great experience with a private boat tour Company in Cinque Terre? We are staying in Manarola. Does anyone have any good information on Manarola? Thanks so much
Posted by
Minnesota 🎒
17058 posts
While you're waiting...
I wouldn't automatically discredit prior references from, say, 2018. Given that the vast amount of visitors to the CT use public ferries versus private boats for their viewing from the water, I'm not surprised that more recent review pickins' are slim.
Pretty sure you saw these 2018 recommendations from Gabe at the RS office?
https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/italy/hiring-a-boat-in-cinque-terre
I see that "Fish and Chill" is still operating (one of Gabe's recos) and seeing very good reviews on TA. That one sticks in my head as having been recommended most often by past posters on this forum. https://www.cinqueterreboat.com
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187820-d8036087-Reviews-Fish_Chill-Monterosso_al_Mare_Cinque_Terre_Italian_Riviera_Liguria.html
I don't know as it's a big deal where a company is located as the towns are not all that far apart. As well, it would only take a matter of a few minutes by train to get from Manarola to Vernazza, Monterosso or Riomaggiore so don't sweat the location for picking up the boat.
Posted by
OP
3 posts
I did look at the ones from 2018 and the websites didn't work anymore that is why I was asking again.
Posted by
Minnesota 🎒
17058 posts
The website I included in my previous post for "Fish and Chill"- which I copy/pasted from that thread - is still active. Here it is again:
Posted by
Tacoma, WA, USA
641 posts
We had an excellent day with Cinque Terra Adventures in August 2022. Easy to reserve, good communication and a perfect day for 10 adults. https://www.cinqueterreadventure.com.
Posted by
OP
3 posts
Yes I saw that one thank you.