About Us

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History

Franco D’Ambra, an experienced fisherman from Vernazza, decided to change his life when he realized that was possible to start a new and important project which allowed him to share his great passion for the fishing and the sea and telling the Cinque Terre history with people loving this place. He decided to realize his new project by founding the 5 Terre Soc. Coop. but he realizes soon that he needs some help in order to achieve his new challenge.

He get in touch with three young entrepreneurs in the tourism sector: Diego Beretta and the two bothers Daniele and Davide Betta, from Monterosso. Attracted by Franco’s idea, they did not miss the opportunity to become part of the project.

Franco D’Ambra
Franco D’AmbraClasse 1961
Lupo di mare e (a volte..) fortunato pescatore, profondo conoscitore della costa ligure di levante, é il comandante di Aqumarina nonché ottimo cuoco.
Sarà lui ad accompagnarvi alla scoperta delle 5 Terre e delle tradizioni culinarie locali, raccontandovi aneddoti e storie antiche che non si trovano sui libri…
Daniele Betta
Daniele BettaClasse 1983
Monterossino doc, passione per il mare e per le barche tramandate dal padre e dallo zio paterno, pescatori prima e comandanti poi. Diplomato all’Istituto tecnico Nautico di La Spezia, inizia la sua carriera su piccoli traghetti per poi passare alla navigazione a vela a bordo dello storico veliero “Croce del Sud”. A soli 22 anni é già in possesso della patente nautica commerciale, ma sceglie di lavorare “a terra” in qualità di gestore di uno stabilimento balneare. Ma la passione per le barche non é svanita, anzi.
E’ Daniele l’amministratore della Cooperativa.
Davide Betta
Davide BettaClasse 1986
Stessa passione per le barche del fratello, ha peró intrapreso una strada diversa. Ottiene la Laurea Magistrale in Ingegneria Navale nel novembre 2012 e decide di trasferirsi nei Paesi Bassi grazie ad una interessante opportunità lavorativa. Dopo un breve periodo in uno studio di progettazione navale inizia il percorso lavorativo con il Registro Italiano Navale (RINA) come ispettore navale.
E’ Davide il responsabile tecnico e delle certificazioni necessarie per Aquamarina. Se vi fermate in mezzo al mare per un guasto, sapete con chi arrabbiarvi…
Diego Beretta
Diego BerettaClasse 1984
Lericino di nascita, liceale svogliato e avvocato mancato, inizia a lavorare giovanissimo in una spiaggia del Golfo dei Poeti per poi trasferirsi a Monterosso come gestore di uno stabilimento balneare ed intraprendere la sua carriera nel settore turistico. Nel 2013 decide di entrare ancora piú a contatto con il mare ed inizia l’attivitá di trasporto passeggeri a bordo della sua piccola quanto affascinante imbarcazione, navigando tra Cinque Terre e Golfo dei Poeti.
E’Diego il responsabile ed organizzatore degli itinerari e del catering. Se alla fine del tour avete ancora fame o sete, sapete a chi rivolgere le vostre imprecazioni…
Silvia Mori
Silvia MoriClasse 1990
Appassionata di lingue, culture straniere, viaggi e ristorazione; studia presso il Liceo Linguistico G. Mazzini di La Spezia e termina il suo percorso scolastico nella Rotorua Girls High School, Nuova Zelanda, dove perfeziona l’inglese e continua lo studio del francese. Nel rientrare in Italia decide di trasferirsi alle Cinque Terre che, ospitando turisti da tutto il mondo, viene visto come il luogo migliore dove poter lavorare nel settore turistico e continuare a coltivare la sua passione per le lingue. Lavorando come bartender prima e co-manager di un bar-ristorante poi, é da quasi dieci anni impegnata nel settore turistico alle Cinque Terre.
E’Silvia la responsabile dei tour, a partire dalle prenotazioni e durante tutta la durata della crociera. Sará lei infatti la vostra guida e hostess di bordo.

TEAM

He is the skipper of Aquamarina as well as a really good cook. He will take you on the excursion to discover the spectacular beauty of Cinque Terre and he will prepare you a delicious meal with local products.


FRANCO D'AMBRA, Born in 1961

The craft of being a sailor was handed down from his father and uncle when he was only a child. He attended the institute for technical marine in La Spezia. After gaining some experience by sailing on board the historic sailing ship called “Croce del Sud”, he became a skipper when he was only 22.

Daniele is the manager of the Cooperation.


DANIELE BETTA, Born in 1983

In 2012 he graduated as marine engineer and moved to The Netherlands to work at RINA company as ship inspector. Like his brother, the sea and this territory are his passion, therefore he decided to come back.

Davide is the technical manager of the cooperation. In case of equipment failure, you know whose fault it is…


DAVIDE BETTA, Born in 1986

He studied as lawyer but didn’t become one. He started to work in a beach resort of Golfo dei Poeti while he was a student. Later he moved to Monterosso to manage a beach resort by himself. Here he explored his contact with the sea and started to work as skipper of his small boat by navigating through the Cinque Terre and Golfo dei Poeti coast.

Diego is the tour and catering planner. If you don’t get enough to drink, you know who to blame…


DIEGO BERETTA, Born in 1984

She speaks both English and French fluently thanks to her studies in foreign languages in La Spezia before and in New Zealand later. When she came back to Italy she moved to Cinque Terre, chosen as the best place to work in the touristic field and keep her passion for languages.

Silvia is the tour manager as well as the back office support. She will support you all the way to your cruise.


SILVIA MORI, Born in 1990

Carolina is a local young lady born in Monterosso graduated in Graphic Design with a traveler soul.

She has always been attracted by different cultures and people; after many working season in her village she decided to leave, as backpacker , to discover  the huge Australia.

Once arrived in Perth she understood straight away that the city life is not what she’s searching for, she then moved in the most isolated Australian countryside.

In 2017 she went in NZ where she lived for long time beside the seaside…after 3 years in the other side of the world, she started to miss her village and her sea…she’s now our international hostess, ready to host people from all part of the globe.


CAROLINA, Born in 1990

Built under the supervision of Franco, Aquamarina is not only a great fishing boat but it’s also perfect
to host people on board. The high bulwarks as well as the great stability make her a safe boat also for
kids. The swim platform gives an easy access to the sea to everyone, also to persons a bit further
with the age. The three independent areas on board allow everyone to find the best spot to enjoy
the sun or the shadow as whished. Toilet and changing room complete the services on board.


AQUAMARINA

Contact Info

19126 Monterosso, La Spezia, Italy

Phone:
+39 3713822142
+39 3713822490

Web: www.aquamarinatour.com