In a nutshell

Costa introduces a new way to explore the city: a new experience offering the same quality, safety and duration as always, now reserved for small groups so as to best discover all the secrets of the city. In an inflatable boat, get to know Liguria from the perspective of the sea, amid Mediterranean scents, the pastel-colored fishermen’s houses of Boccadasse and Camogli, elegant villas overlooking the sea and dark cliffs. You won’t be able to resist diving in and swimming between Nervi and Punta Chiappa, a snack with Ligurian focaccia and the final toast to this gulf that embodies the “dolce vita”.

Main stops

Trip in an inflatable boat in the Golfo Paradiso
Bathing stop: Nervi and Punta Chiappa
Local snack with Ligurian focaccia and sparkling wine

The programme

Viewed from the sea, Liguria is at its best: cross the waters of the Golfo Paradiso, passing a succession of coastal landscapes you only get to see from this viewpoint.
In front of you, scenes from a period movie: sheer paths and perfectly preserved fishing villages, with brightly colored houses all packed together. The first is Boccadasse.
The water is like a mirror in which you can see the reflections of rocks and all the surrounding greenery. Don’t dive in just yet: you’ll get your chance with a view of Villa Luxoro at Nervi, in a little cove between the rocks.
Leaving behind the rows of villas, you’ll go from Bogliasco to Recco, and from the boats anchored at the port of Camogli as far as Punta Chiappa: a narrow stretch of rock which extends out to sea from the promontory of Portofino, surrounded by the regional natural park.
Now you absolutely have to dive into this protected area, amid the rocky seabed and blue waters which are home to small fishes. With a bit of luck, you could spot them too!
After the perfect swim comes a snack with local focaccia and sparkling wine to conclude this quintessential Ligurian experience.

Good to know

Only bring what you need: a swimming costume, a backpack with beach towel, a hat and suncream.
The itinerary is subject to sea conditions.