Snorkeling in Portofino: Night Swim Under Stars with Wine

Swim in starlight, sip wine, see Portofino lit up from the water

A 2-hour evening snorkeling activity in Portofino where you swim in clear waters under the stars, sip Italian Prosecco aboard a private boat, and see the village illuminated from the sea. The captain guides you to quiet corners of the Ligurian coast away from city lights, then you can go ashore to walk Portofino's nightlife before returning to the water.

The experience

What makes this different from a daytime snorkel is the timing: you're in the water when the sky is full of stars and Portofino's lights reflect across the surface. The boat holds between one and seven people depending on your group size, so it stays intimate. Your captain stays aboard the whole time, pouring Italian Prosecco and keeping watch while you're in the water. The 2-hour window includes both the swim and time to walk ashore in the village if you want to, so you're not locked into the boat the whole evening.

The snorkeling itself happens in clear water away from the crowds. The captain knows the quieter spots along the Ligurian Riviera. You get a towel, and there's a first aid kit aboard if you need it. The boat provides all the safety gear, and the captain is there to answer questions about what you're seeing and where to swim. If you're prone to seasickness, the evening calm usually helps, though it's worth mentioning to the captain when you board.

Portofino itself is the draw once you step ashore: the village is small and famous for a reason, and seeing it lit at night from the water and then walking through it on foot gives you two angles on the same place. You're not rushed. The 2-hour total is built around actually being in the water and having time to explore the village, not racing between them.

What’s included

• Italian Prosecco.
• a towel per person.
• all safety equipment and devices.
• the captain's time and expertise.
• boat fuel.
• water.
• a first aid kit.

Options for this experience

7 options

7 peopleUp to 7 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · Available from 30 May 2027Price for seven persons

6 peopleUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · Available from 30 May 2027Price for six persons

5 personsUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · Available from 30 May 2027Price for five persons

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4 peopleUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · Available from 30 May 2027Price for four persons

3 personsUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · Available from 30 May 2027Price for three persons

2 personsUp to 2 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · Available from 30 May 2027Price for two persons

1 personUp to 1 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · Available from 30 May 2027Price per person

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: 30 May 2027

Book up to2h 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 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Orange Wave

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to snorkel in calm, clear water without the daytime crowds and noise: the evening timing and private boat are what make that possible. If you're traveling as a couple or small group, the boat size stays intimate. Larger groups (up to seven) still get the same captain and the same quiet corners of the coast.

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 snorkel if I've never done it before?

Yes. The captain provides all the safety equipment and stays with the boat the whole time, so you're never far from help. The water is clear and calm in the evening, and the captain can point out what to look for and how to move in the gear if it's your first time.

What's the water temperature like at night in Portofino?

The Ligurian Sea stays warm enough for swimming in the evening during the warmer months, though the exact temperature depends on the season. Bring a light wetsuit or rash guard if you're sensitive to cold, and the captain can advise on conditions the day you book.

Do I get to see Portofino village, or just snorkel?

You do both. The 2-hour window includes time to go ashore and walk through Portofino's streets and harbor while it's lit up at night. The captain will tell you how much time you have before heading back to the boat, so you can plan what you want to see.

How many people fit on the boat?

The boat is private to your group, and you choose your group size at checkout: one person, two, three, four, five, six, or seven. The smaller the group, the more space and attention from the captain.

What if I don't want to snorkel? Can I just sail and drink wine?

Yes. The Prosecco and the evening sail are part of the experience whether or not you go in the water. Some people snorkel, some swim without gear, and some stay on deck the whole time. The captain adapts to what your group wants to do.