Celebrity Cruises
Wed, 28 Jul 2027
- Arrival
- 07:00
- Departure
- 18:00
- Time in port
- 11 hours
- Passenger capacity
- Capacity varies by sailing
View the full July 2027 schedule.
Celebrity Ascent Portofino Shore Excursions
Shore excursion planning for Celebrity Ascent passengers calling at Portofino — tender logistics, recommended tour, and return-to-ship timing for Celebrity Cruises.
Approx. 11 hours typical · 1 published call
Celebrity Ascent at Portofino
Celebrity Ascent typically spends a full day in the Gulf of Tigullio when Portofino is on the itinerary — published calls in our schedules often run from early morning to early evening, giving ample time for a Riviera excursion after tendering ashore.
Celebrity Cruises uses standard Gulf anchorage and village tender landings. Ascent is a larger ship, so morning tender queues can be busy — take an early boat if you have booked a harbour meeting time.
Celebrity passengers should watch the cruise app for tender ticket distribution the evening before. Ascent carries many guests ashore on popular Riviera days.
See our Celebrity Cruises Portofino shore excursions guide for line-specific planning.
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 Celebrity Ascent 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.
Return-to-ship timing
Long call 9+ hours
- Best window for the Camogli and Portofino coast tour or a relaxed multi-village Riviera day.
- You can combine village time, coastal scenery, and lunch without rushing.
- Still build in tender queue time — long port days attract more passengers ashore.
- Use the cruise planner to confirm your personal return deadline.
Use the interactive cruise planner or cruise day planner with your sailing's port times.
Celebrity Ascent Portofino schedule
Published port calls in our data — always confirm times with Celebrity Cruises before booking.
11 hours
Full ship profile: Celebrity Ascent in Portofino
FAQ
- Does Celebrity Ascent 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 Celebrity Ascent usually in Portofino?
- Based on published schedules, Celebrity Ascent typically spends approx. 11 hours 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 Celebrity Ascent 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 Celebrity Ascent 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.