Portofino and San Fruttuoso Boat Tour with Snorkeling

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Duration4h

GroupUp to 12

LanguagesEN · IT

Mobile ticketAccepted

Four hours on the water, four villages, one underwater statue

A small group boat tour along the Ligurian Riviera departs from Portofino and visits Santa Margherita Ligure, Paraggi, and San Fruttuoso, with an hour ashore in Portofino village and snorkeling access to the Christ of the Abyss. The tour includes a qualified skipper, snorkeling equipment, fresh water, and music on board; inflatables are deployed for swimming and sunbathing at protected bays.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour along Ligurian coast

Board the boat
Head to Santa Margherita Ligure for photos
Navigate to Portofino
Disembark and explore Portofino for 1 hour
Re-board and sail to San Fruttuoso
Snorkel to see Christ of the Abyss
Relax on inflatables and swim
Sail to Paraggi Bay
Take photos and swim in Paraggi Bay

The Experience

You board near Portofino and head straight toward Santa Margherita Ligure, where the boat slows so you can photograph the village from the water. The route then traces the coast toward Portofino itself—the famous one, with the brown castle and the harbor that looks like a postcard. You get an hour ashore to walk the narrow streets, eat something local if you want, and see why it matters. A skipper who knows the water gives directions to the highlights before you re-board.

The boat then moves toward San Fruttuoso, where the real reason for the trip waits underwater. The Christ of the Abyss is a bronze statue on the seabed, and snorkeling equipment is provided for anyone who wants to see it. After that, the boat anchors in hidden bays where inflatables are laid out—you can sunbathe on them or swim in water that is protected and calm. A hand shower with fresh water is on board, and music plays while you float.

The last stop is Paraggi Bay, a smaller, quieter place where you can photograph the coastline or take a quick swim if the water calls you. The whole day runs four hours, with a qualified skipper handling the boat and the route. Bottled water, a shaded awning, and emergency equipment are standard. The boat carries a ladder for easy entry and exit from the water, and a sunbathing solarium at the bow if you want to stretch out and dry off.

What’s included

Snorkeling equipment.
bottled water.
fresh water hand shower.
shaded awning and sunbathing solarium.
ladder for water entry.
music on board.
qualified skipper in English or Italian.
emergency equipment.
all fees and taxes.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Orange Wave

Is this one for you?Your skipper navigates the Ligurian coast while you relax—stopping at Portofino and San Fruttuoso to snorkel at the Christ of the Abyss with gear provided.