Cinque Terre Boat Excursion

Is it possible in Cinque Terre to do the village walk without getting off the small boats? Sea view. A bit limited by the stopover time on our cruise. Thanks for your reply.

Is it possible in Cinque Terre to do the village walk without getting off the small boats?

Hi, I hope others understand my question better, but how can you do a "village walk" while staying on a boat, whether it's small or large? 😉

Hard to do a "village stroll" while staying on a boat, whether it's small or big...😏

I guess the idea is to just pass by the villages from the sea and take photos from the boat(s).

So, if I understood correctly, the question is: do cruise boats pass close enough to the villages, or should I bring a telephoto lens for my photos? 😛

Hi there, You can indeed take a small boat that runs along the different villages with options to stop. You’ll find all the schedules and prices online.

Hi there, Taking a boat is definitely the way to go—it’s *much* more beautiful than the train. Personal opinion after visiting the villages using both modes of transportation

Hello What are the stopover times for your excursion? A few years ago, we did it by train with stops in small villages, and we returned to La Spezia by boat, following the coast. Our stopover lasted until 8:30 PM.

Arriving at 8 AM and boat departure at 5 PM. Thanks for your replies

I think you can go all the way to Monterosso by boat and take the train back to La Spezia. Check the boat schedules and the train times.

Just a heads-up if you're taking the train—don’t forget to validate your tickets, because there are always checks and the fine is non-negotiable and hefty.... A couple traveling on the train didn’t know this and, even though they had a valid excuse (rightfully so, since you really have to hunt for the validation machines in small towns), the inspector wouldn’t budge at all... Consider yourselves warned.....