How long is Azamara Journey usually in Portofino?

Based on published schedules, Azamara Journey typically spends varies by sailing — check your call times in port when call times are confirmed. Always verify arrival and departure times with your cruise line before booking an excursion.

What shore excursions suit Azamara Journey passengers?

The Small Group Santa Margherita, Camogli & Portofino Shore Excursion works well when your port call is seven hours or longer once tender time is counted. The tour itself runs approx. 4 hours. See tour details for full information.

When should Azamara Journey passengers return to the tender pier?

Be at the tender landing at least 45 minutes before all aboard. Build in 15 to 20 minutes each way for the tender transfer, plus queue time when multiple ships are in the Gulf.

Azamara Journey Portofino Shore Excursions

Shore excursion planning for Azamara Journey passengers calling at Portofino — tender logistics, recommended tour, and return-to-ship timing for Azamara.

Varies by sailing — check your call times typical · 1 published call

Azamara Journey at Portofino

Azamara Journey (Azamara) has 1 known Portofino port call in our published schedules. Passengers tender into Portofino village from the anchored ship — use these timings to judge how much time you have ashore and whether a guided excursion or independent visit makes more sense.

Azamara Journey (Azamara) anchors offshore and tenders into Portofino village like other cruise ships calling at this port. Guest count and tender operations vary — use your specific call times below to plan ashore.

Tender guidance

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 tender port guide and cruise port guide. Meet excursions at FARMACIA — 5–7 minute walk from the tender pier (approximately 300 metres).

Recommended excursion for Azamara Journey passengers

Small Group Santa Margherita, Camogli & Portofino Shore Excursion — Approx. 4 hours, The only shared small-group shore excursion from Portofino visiting Portofino, Santa Margherita Ligure and Camogli in a single cruise day.

View Small Group Tour Check Availability

Return-to-ship timing

Mixed call lengths

This ship's published calls vary in length — check your specific sailing before booking.
Compare your arrival and departure times against excursion durations on our cruise planner.
Shorter calls favour Portofino village or a coastal walk; longer calls open up Camogli and combined Riviera tours.
When times are listed as TBC, wait for final confirmation from your cruise line before committing.

Use the interactive cruise planner or cruise day planner with your sailing's port times.

Azamara Journey Portofino schedule

Published port calls in our data — always confirm times with Azamara before booking.

Azamara

Sat, 13 Jun 2026

Times to be confirmed

Arrival: tbc
Departure: tbc
Time in port: Times to be confirmed
Passenger capacity: Capacity varies by sailing

View the full June 2026 schedule.

Full ship profile: Azamara Journey in Portofino

FAQ

Does Azamara Journey tender at Portofino?: 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. Allow extra time for queuing on busy days.
How long is Azamara Journey usually in Portofino?: Based on published schedules, Azamara Journey typically spends varies by sailing — check your call times in port when call times are confirmed. Always verify arrival and departure times with your cruise line before booking an excursion.
What shore excursions suit Azamara Journey passengers?: The Small Group Santa Margherita, Camogli & Portofino Shore Excursion works well when your port call is seven hours or longer once tender time is counted. The tour itself runs approx. 4 hours. See tour details for full information.
When should Azamara Journey passengers return to the tender pier?: Be at the tender landing at least 45 minutes before all aboard. Build in 15 to 20 minutes each way for the tender transfer, plus queue time when multiple ships are in the Gulf.