Portofino coast boat ride: 2 hours on the Italian Riviera

Wine and cheese drift past the Portofino harbor on a private boat

A private 2-hour boat cruise along the Portofino coast with a live guide in English or Italian, including wine, local cheeses, fresh focaccia, fruits, towels and snorkeling equipment. The boat passes San Fruttuoso and the iconic harbor as you recline under blankets. Suitable for all fitness levels. Infants ride on an adult's lap, and the boat is wheelchair accessible.

The experience

You board a private boat for a 2-hour cruise that hugs the Portofino coastline. A guide in English or Italian narrates the route as the boat drifts past the harbor and toward San Fruttuoso. The itinerary is built around stillness rather than stops: you stay aboard, wrapped in soft blankets, watching the autumn light catch the water and the colored buildings of the coast.

Wine, cheese, fresh focaccia and fruit arrive as you settle in. A bottle of fine Italian red wine is included, along with carefully selected local cheeses and the other provisions, so you're eating and drinking without leaving your seat. Snorkeling equipment is on board if you want to slip into the water at any point during the cruise. Cold drinks are available throughout. The boat itself is wheelchair accessible, and infants can ride on an adult's lap.

The guide speaks English or Italian depending on the group. No set itinerary of photo stops or timed visits structures the afternoon. The rhythm is the boat's pace and the coast sliding past. This works for couples, small groups of friends, or anyone who came to Portofino with a free afternoon and wants to see it from the water without the bustle of the harbor.

What’s included

• A bottle of fine Italian red wine.
• local cheeses and fresh focaccia.
• fresh fruit.
• cold drinks.
• towels.
• snorkeling equipment.
• a live guide in English or Italian.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 15 Aug 2027

Book up to1h before

Live guideEnglish and Italian

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 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Gabri's Boat Portofino

Is this one for you?Book this cruise if you have a free afternoon in Portofino and want to see the coast from the water without navigating a crowded harbor. The private boat and included wine and food make it a way to slow down rather than to cover ground, so it suits couples and small groups more than families rushing between multiple stops.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide 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.

What is San Fruttuoso and why does the boat pass it?

San Fruttuoso is a landmark along the Portofino coast that the boat route includes. The guide will point it out as you cruise past.

Can I swim or snorkel during the 2-hour cruise?

Snorkeling equipment is provided on board, so you can enter the water if you choose to. The boat stays in the water the whole time, so you're not stopping at a beach.

What if I don't drink wine or eat cheese?

Wine and cheese are included, but cold drinks are also available throughout the cruise. You're not required to eat or drink anything you don't want.

Is this boat suitable for very young children or elderly passengers?

Infants can ride on an adult's lap. The boat is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all physical fitness levels, so elderly passengers and those with mobility considerations can board.

Do I need to arrange transportation to the boat, or is there parking nearby?

Public transportation options are available near the departure point. You'll need to arrange your own way to the boat. The operator does not include hotel pickup or transfers.