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Snorkeling in Monterosso

Snorkeling in Monterosso

Get ready for a unique and sustainable adventure with our eco-snorkeling tour in Monterosso! A guided experience in the Cinque Terre Marine Protected Area, where you'll explore the rich marine biodiversity, learn fascinating underwater facts, and actively contribute to its preservation. Swim above one of the most extensive Posidonia meadows in the area, a vital ecosystem for marine biodiversity.

The Posidonia, along with the nearby reef, hosts an extraordinary variety of marine life, octopuses, starfish, sponges, and mollusks. Swim with breams, sea bass, moray eels, wrasses, and many more will accompany you on this journey through unspoiled nature. This is more than just snorkeling: it's an educational and rejuvenating experience, perfect for reconnecting with nature and experiencing the sea in a conscious and sustainable way.

The tour is designed for both beginners and experienced swimmers and is accessible to participants aged 10 and above. Our expert guides will accompany you every step of the way, ensuring a safe and relaxing experience.

During the tour, our expert guides will reveal the secrets of marine biodiversity and guide you through a unique ecosystem. You'll learn how small actions can make a big difference in preserving this beautiful natural area. Eco-snorkeling is not just an excursion: it's a moment to reconnect with nature, relax, and immerse yourself in unparalleled beauty. Take a deep breath, listen to the sound of the sea, and let yourself be inspired by the magic of the Cinque Terre.

  • Available every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from May to September.
  • Meeting point: Monterosso, 2:15PM.
  • Duration: 1.5 hours.
  • Price: 52 EUR/person.
  • Minimum 3, maximum 8 participants.
  • In English or Italian.

Price includes: wetsuit, mask, snorkel and fins. All the necessary equipment will be provided to ensure comfort and safety during the activity.

You should bring: swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, water bottle.

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Snorkeling and sea watching experience in the Marine Protected Area of Portovenere

Snorkeling in Porto Venere

Snorkeling is an activity suitable to everyone, ideal for those who never wore a diving mask but wonder what's down there! It is the gateway to the world of diving and the easiest way to get closer to the local fauna and observe their behavior. By wearing your mask, snorkel and fins, you will discover the secrets of the sea.

The activity involves a snorkeling trip with a marine biologist equipped with teaching aids to identify the different species and describe the diverse habitat.

The routes are accessible to everyone and allow the exploration of the seabed and the rocky environments made out of caves and ravines. You will not only be learning about biology but also about the history and traditions of the area.

You will meet your instructor in San Terenzo, a village close to Lerici, where you will be provided with the equipment and a brief introduction to this experience. Afterwards, you will be reaching Portovenere and its Marine Protected Area (MPA) on a rubber boat. At the end of the tour, you will be brought back to San Terenzo.

  • Available every day from May to October.
  • Meeting point: San Terenzo - Lerici, from Monday to Friday: 9:30AM or 2:30PM, Saturday and Sunday: 12:00PM or 3:00PM.
  • Duration: about 2.5 hours.
  • Price: 82 EUR/person.
  • Minimum 2, maximum 8 participants.
  • In English, French or Italian.

Price includes: guided tour by a marine biologist, boat ride to the snorkeling spot, complete snorkeling equipment.

You should bring: sunglasses, hat, sun protection, swimming costume, bath towel.