Pilates in Private Boat in Portofino: Breakfast or Aperitif

Pilates on the water, not in a studio

A private Pilates Dolce class aboard a boat moored in Portofino, led by a qualified trainer with an experienced captain at the helm. The 90-minute session includes your choice of breakfast to start or local aperitif at sunset, plus bottled water and snorkelling equipment. Suitable for up to four participants of any fitness level, with guides available in English or Italian.

The experience

You board a private boat in Portofino with up to three others and a qualified Pilates trainer. The session unfolds on the water: each movement timed to your breath and the rhythm of the sea, with the promontory and coastline as your backdrop. The trainer guides you through Pilates Dolce, a gentler version of the practice designed for relaxation and mental clarity rather than intensity. An experienced captain keeps the boat steady and safe throughout, so you can focus entirely on the work.

The 90 minutes includes your choice of timing: a regenerating breakfast in the morning to fuel the day ahead, or an aperitif with local specialties at sunset to wind down in harmony with the water. Bottled water is on hand, and snorkelling equipment is available if you want to extend the experience after the session ends. Fuel, the captain's service and all fees are included in the price.

This works for anyone seeking a break from routine, whether you're a regular Pilates practitioner wanting to try a new setting, a couple looking for a shared wellness moment, or someone simply wanting to reconnect with yourself in a quiet, natural space. The boat's size means the experience stays intimate and personalized, never crowded.

What’s included

• 90-minute private Pilates Dolce session with a qualified trainer.
• experienced captain and private boat for up to four people.
• your choice of breakfast or sunset aperitif with local specialties.
• bottled water.
• snorkelling equipment.
• fuel and all fees and taxes.

Options for this experience

4 options

4 peopleUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · Available from 1 May 2027Four people: Pilates with breakfast at 8:30 or Pilates with aperitif at 18:45

3 personsUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · Available from 1 May 2027Three people: Pilates with breakfast at 8:30 or Pilates with aperitif at 18:45

2 personsUp to 2 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · Available from 1 May 2027Two people: Pilates with breakfast at 8:30 or Pilates with aperitif at 18:45

1 personUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · Available from 1 May 2027One person: Pilates with breakfast at 8:30 or Pilates with aperitif at 18:30

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 May 2027

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Orange Wave

Is this one for you?Book for one, two, three or four people depending on whether you want solo focus or to share the experience with a partner or small group. The boat's size keeps it intimate either way, and the trainer personalizes the session to whoever attends.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I do Pilates on a boat if I've never tried it before?

Yes. The session is Pilates Dolce, a therapeutic version of the practice designed for relaxation and mental well-being rather than intensity, and the trainer adapts the work to all fitness levels. You don't need prior experience to join.

What's the difference between booking for one person versus a group?

You choose your group size at checkout (one, two, three or four people), and the boat accommodates that number. The session remains private either way. The trainer works with whoever you bring.

Do I get breakfast or aperitif, or do I choose?

You choose one or the other at booking. Morning departures include a regenerating breakfast. Sunset sessions end with an aperitif and local specialties.

Is snorkelling equipment included?

Yes, snorkelling gear is available on the boat if you want to use it before or after the Pilates session, though the class itself is the main focus.

What if I get seasick easily?

The boat operates in Portofino's sheltered waters, which tend to be calm, but the operator notes this is something to consider if you're prone to seasickness. Bottled water is provided, and the captain can adjust the boat's position if needed.