--- title: Cinque Terre Sunset Cruise with Aperitif from Monterosso lang: en type: tour city: Cinque Terre country: Italy price: 119 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.92 reviews: 443 duration_minutes: 165 languages: [en, it] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 5 of 26 (Boat Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-29 data_updated: 2026-09-29 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/cinque-terre/tours/cinque-terre-sunset-cruise-with-aperitif-from-monterosso/ --- # Cinque Terre Sunset Cruise with Aperitif from Monterosso **Guidekin's take:** The sunset slot on a traditional Italian boat out of Monterosso, capped at twelve passengers, with swim stops and an aperitivo of stuffed Ligurian focaccia. Drinks come with it; towels and masks do not, and it needs a party of four to sail. 4.92 from 443 reviews at €119 per person for 2h 45m. ## Overview Experiencing a sunset in Cinque Terre is like witnessing a live painting of shifting colors right before your eyes. This splendid moment offers a tranquil and serene ambiance that envelops Cinque Terre. The manner in which the sunlight illuminates the villages often renders them akin to a picturesque postcard scene. Enjoy expansive views of the Cinque Terre coastline at sunset aboard a traditional Italian boat, with a maximum capacity of 12 passengers. The evening's schedule features an "aperitivo" with typical local delicacies, leisure time to unwind with your companions, and numerous opportunities for capturing photos worthy of a frame. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet 10 minutes before the departure at… - 5 start times: between 16:30 and 18:00 - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €89: ages 3 to 11 ## Key facts - Price: from €119 per person - Duration: 2h 45m - Rating: 4.92/5 from 443 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 98% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: You Know! ## What's included - Soda/Pop - Bottled water - Will be served only to travelers 18 years old and above - English speaking assistant - Swimming stops - Aperitif with typical Ligurian stuffed focaccia - Professional skipper ## Not included - Hotel pick-up and drop-off - 10 € per person, payable in cash at boarding - You can bring your own or buy it new on board: € 15,00 mask; € 9,00 snorkel - Beach Towels ## Itinerary 1. **Monterosso al Mare** (pass by, no stop) - Meet 10 minutes before the departure time at the boarding dock in Monterosso (where the ferries leave) and start of the boat tour. 2. **Monterosso al Mare** (15m) - Going out of the port, you will admire from the sea Monterosso al Mare: the largest and most visited of the villages; admire its large beach, lined with colourful umbrellas and spiral up through the village. 3. **Corniglia** (30m) - Further along, you will see Corniglia: the smallest village of the Cinque Terre, built far above the ocean on the cliffs. 4. **Vernazza** (30m) - From Corniglia, you will depart for Vernazza, the beauty queen of the Cinque Terre: the most popular and the most photogenic one. Vernazza’s shoreline stands out because of the iconic colourful buildings along the cliffs and the beautiful church tower that looks out onto the bay. 5. **Manarola** (30m) - The tour continues to Manarola: the village is perched atop jagged ocean cliffs and surrounded by lush-green vineyards. It has an incredible spit of land where the most famous Cinque Terre Instagram photos are taken. 6. **Riomaggiore** (30m) - The last village of Cinque Terre is Riomaggiore, a picturesque coast-side village with post-card perfect panoramas at every bend. 7. **Monterosso al Mare** (pass by, no stop) - The tour will end in Monterosso, after about 3 hours. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 16:30, 17:00, 17:30, 17:45, 18:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-29 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meet 10 minutes before the departure at the boarding dock in Monterosso, Molo dei Pescatori (where the ferries leave). The boat will not be docked, but will arrive a few minutes before the scheduled departure time. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ0Z0Ik-Hv1BIR45V6yRM35NY ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - This experience requires a minimum number of 4 travellers. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. If so, you will be offered an alternative or full refund. - Due to the recent increase in fuel costs, a mandatory fuel surcharge of €10 per person applies to this tour. The amount must be paid in cash at boarding. This fee is not included in the tour price. ## Compared with other Boat Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #5 of 26** | €119 | 2h 45m | 4.92 (443) | shared | | [Private Boat Tour in Cinque Terre from Monterosso](/italy/cinque-terre/tours/private-boat-tour-in-cinque-terre-from-monterosso/?format=md) | €176 | 2h | 4.96 (216) | private | | [Where the Sun sets: your 5Terre Chill Cruise](/italy/cinque-terre/tours/where-the-sun-sets-your-5terre-chill-cruise/?format=md) | €110 | 2h | 4.97 (169) | shared | | [Cinque Terre Hybrid Boat Tour from Monterosso](/italy/cinque-terre/tours/cinque-terre-hybrid-boat-tour-from-monterosso/?format=md) | €119 | 2h 45m | 4.92 (1521) | shared | Ranked #5 of 26 in Boat Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €66 to €420, median €117; typical length 3h. 3 of 26 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. 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