Charter Portofino

Portofino’s harbour is the starting point for a different view of the Ligurian Riviera: wooded headlands, sheltered coves and colourful villages seen from a private yacht. Charter Portofino pairs this coastal setting with a dedicated skipper and an itinerary shaped around your interests. The appeal lies in choosing how to spend your time, whether that means swimming near the promontory, visiting San Fruttuoso or making a full-day journey towards the Cinque Terre.

The fleet includes the Riva Rivarama 44, Mochi Dolphin 44, Riva Rivale 52, Itama Forty and Paraggina Tender Line. Boat choice matters as much as destination: the operator lists maximum passenger capacities of 10-12, depending on the vessel. Excursions around Portofino run for approximately four to eight hours, while the Cinque Terre and Portovenere outings are listed at around eight hours. A sunset cruise offers a shorter introduction, lasting approximately one to two hours.

For a day centred on the Portofino coast, use San Fruttuoso, Camogli and Punta Chiappa as starting points for discussion rather than a compulsory checklist. The published local itinerary combines coastal cruising with swimming stops and the opportunity to visit San Fruttuoso’s abbey. This tour lists a skipper, appetisers, soft drinks, towels and snorkelling equipment as included; a champagne aperitif, lunch reservation and customised private transfer are optional.

Further afield, the Cinque Terre outing offers views of all five villages, with a tender landing in Vernazza appearing in the sample itinerary. Portovenere adds the Gulf of Poets and a panoramic island tour around Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto. Treat these routes as inspiration, not fixed schedules. Discuss your preferred stops and shore time through the official website, particularly where marine protected-area navigation restrictions affect the route.