Spend a private 6–9 hour day cruising the Portofino Riviera, swimming in clear coves, visiting the Abbey of San Fruttuoso and walking Camogli’s pastel harbor. This private boat tour combines coastal geology, seaside culture and relaxed snorkeling opportunities.
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You push away from the metal dock in Portofino and the harbor exhales — sunlight skimming pebbled roofs, gulls arguing over a buoy. The boat slips along the Ligurian face of the Riviera di Levante, coves and headlands passing like pages: pastel houses of Portofino give way to the rocky hush of Punta Chiappa, then the forested chapel of San Fruttuoso tucked in a sea-cut cove.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
6–9 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; you should be comfortable boarding small boats, climbing a swim ladder, and walking short village sections.
Wildlife
History
The Ligurian coast here was shaped by Genoese maritime trade; the Abbey of San Fruttuoso dates to medieval monastic communities that used secluded coves for refuge.
Conservation
This stretch of coast includes protected marine meadows of Posidonia; visitors are encouraged to avoid anchoring on beds and use mooring buoys where provided.
Reserve your spot on the Private boat tour on the Portofino Riviera today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Timing matters
Depart early to avoid crowds in Portofino and secure the best anchoring spots at San Fruttuoso and Punta Chiappa.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
The water clarity is exceptional—use reef-safe sunscreen to protect marine life and your own skin during long swims.
Secure your gear
Use a dry bag for electronics; decks get wet when boarding from swim platforms or small dinghies.
Know basic sea motion
If you’re prone to seasickness, take preventive measures—early departures and fresh air help significantly.
Dry bag
Keeps phone, wallet and spare layers dry during swims and transfers.
summer
Snorkel mask (personal)
Personal fit is more comfortable than rental masks during multiple swims.
summer
Non-slip deck shoes
Provide traction on wet surfaces when boarding and moving around the boat.
Light windproof jacket
Blocks cool sea breezes in the morning and late afternoon without overheating.
spring