Celebrity Cruises
Mon, 29 Jun 2026
- Arrival
- 08:00
- Departure
- 21:00
- Time in port
- 13 hours
- Passenger capacity
- Capacity varies by sailing
View the full June 2026 schedule.
Celebrity Xcel Portofino Shore Excursions
Shore excursion planning for Celebrity Xcel passengers calling at Portofino — tender logistics, recommended tour, and return-to-ship timing for Celebrity Cruises.
Approx. 11 hours (range 11 hours–13 hours) typical · 14 published calls
Celebrity Xcel at Portofino
Celebrity Xcel (Celebrity Cruises) has 14 known Portofino port calls 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.
Celebrity Xcel anchors in the Gulf of Tigullio and tenders into Portofino village. Celebrity ships carry large guest counts — early tenders help on days when several vessels share the anchorage.
Check the Celebrity app for tender tickets and all-aboard times the night before your Portofino call.
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 Xcel 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 Xcel Portofino schedule
Published port calls in our data — always confirm times with Celebrity Cruises before booking.
13 hours
Celebrity Cruises
Mon, 6 Jul 2026
- Arrival
- 08:00
- Departure
- 21:00
- Time in port
- 13 hours
- Passenger capacity
- Capacity varies by sailing
View the full July 2026 schedule.
Celebrity Cruises
Mon, 3 Aug 2026
- Arrival
- 08:00
- Departure
- 21:00
- Time in port
- 13 hours
- Passenger capacity
- Capacity varies by sailing
View the full August 2026 schedule.
Celebrity Cruises
Mon, 24 Aug 2026
- Arrival
- 08:00
- Departure
- 21:00
- Time in port
- 13 hours
- Passenger capacity
- Capacity varies by sailing
View the full August 2026 schedule.
Celebrity Cruises
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
- Arrival
- 08:00
- Departure
- 21:00
- Time in port
- 13 hours
- Passenger capacity
- Capacity varies by sailing
View the full August 2026 schedule.
Celebrity Cruises
Thu, 8 Oct 2026
- Arrival
- 08:00
- Departure
- 21:00
- Time in port
- 13 hours
- Passenger capacity
- Capacity varies by sailing
View the full October 2026 schedule.
Celebrity Cruises
Fri, 14 May 2027
- Arrival
- 07:00
- Departure
- 18:00
- Time in port
- 11 hours
- Passenger capacity
- Capacity varies by sailing
View the full May 2027 schedule.
Celebrity Cruises
Sat, 5 Jun 2027
- Arrival
- 07:00
- Departure
- 18:00
- Time in port
- 11 hours
- Passenger capacity
- Capacity varies by sailing
View the full June 2027 schedule.
Celebrity Cruises
Mon, 5 Jul 2027
- Arrival
- 08:00
- Departure
- 19:00
- Time in port
- 11 hours
- Passenger capacity
- Capacity varies by sailing
View the full July 2027 schedule.
Celebrity Cruises
Mon, 12 Jul 2027
- Arrival
- 08:00
- Departure
- 19:00
- Time in port
- 11 hours
- Passenger capacity
- Capacity varies by sailing
View the full July 2027 schedule.
Celebrity Cruises
Mon, 9 Aug 2027
- Arrival
- 08:00
- Departure
- 19:00
- Time in port
- 11 hours
- Passenger capacity
- Capacity varies by sailing
View the full August 2027 schedule.
Celebrity Cruises
Mon, 30 Aug 2027
- Arrival
- 08:00
- Departure
- 19:00
- Time in port
- 11 hours
- Passenger capacity
- Capacity varies by sailing
View the full August 2027 schedule.
Celebrity Cruises
Tue, 7 Sept 2027
- Arrival
- 07:00
- Departure
- 18:00
- Time in port
- 11 hours
- Passenger capacity
- Capacity varies by sailing
View the full September 2027 schedule.
Celebrity Cruises
Fri, 15 Oct 2027
- Arrival
- 07:00
- Departure
- 18:00
- Time in port
- 11 hours
- Passenger capacity
- Capacity varies by sailing
View the full October 2027 schedule.
Full ship profile: Celebrity Xcel in Portofino
FAQ
- Does Celebrity Xcel 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 Xcel usually in Portofino?
- Based on published schedules, Celebrity Xcel typically spends approx. 11 hours (range 11 hours–13 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 Xcel 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 Xcel 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.