Cunard Portofino Shore Excursions
Cunard itineraries that call at Portofino use tender operations into the village harbour. Plan shore time around tender transfers, walking to your meeting point, and return queues before all aboard.
Portofino tender information for Cunard passengers
Portofino is a tender port — Cunard passengers reach the village by tender boat from the anchored ship.
Most cruise ships do not dock directly in Portofino due to the small size of the harbour. Instead, ships anchor offshore and passengers are transported into the village using tender boats. The tender ride itself offers fantastic views of the Italian Riviera coastline and the colourful Portofino harbour as you arrive.
Read our full Portofino tender information guide and meeting point directions before port day.
Why Portofino is different from docked ports
Unlike Southampton-style docked calls, Portofino requires tender boats and village walking time. Excursion meeting points are a few minutes from the tender landing, not at the ship's gangway.
Use the cruise planner with your ship's arrival and departure times to see how much usable time you have ashore.
Recommended excursion: Small Group Santa Margherita, Camogli & Portofino
The only shared small-group shore excursion from Portofino visiting Portofino, Santa Margherita Ligure and Camogli in a single cruise day. Approx. 4 hours, Maximum 8 guests per 8-seat van, designed around tender-port timing.
Cunard ship schedules
When Cunard publishes Portofino calls, they appear in our ship schedules. Browse the Portofino ship schedule hub and cruise ships directory for current data.
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FAQ
- Is Portofino a tender port for Cunard?
- Yes. Cruise ships anchor offshore and passengers tender into Portofino village.
- What is the recommended Portofino shore excursion?
- Small Group Santa Margherita, Camogli & Portofino Shore Excursion — Approx. 4 hours, shared small-group format, visiting Santa Margherita Ligure, Camogli and Portofino.
- How do I find my guide after tendering?
- Walk to FARMACIA on Piazza della Libertà (5–7 minute walk from the tender pier (approximately 300 metres)). Full directions and FAQs are on our meeting point page.