We had a perfect day with Maria and Nicola! As a tour guide, Maria is calm, knowledgeable, and never rushes. The whole day felt relaxed and luxurious. We had time to walk through La Spezia, visit villages, have a refreshing swim, and eat an amazing lunch on the boat with local seafood and wine — one of the best meals of our Italian vacation (and that’s saying a lot!) Compared to hiking, train, tour bus, or ferry, going by boat with just a small group is a super-special way to see the gorgeous Cinque Terre. This experience was simply wonderful. We highly recommended it!