CFC Croisieres
Mon, 14 Sept 2026
- Arrival
- 12:00
- Departure
- 20:00
- Time in port
- 8 hours
- Passenger capacity
- Capacity varies by sailing
View the full September 2026 schedule.
Renaissance Portofino Shore Excursions
Shore excursion planning for Renaissance passengers calling at Portofino — tender logistics, recommended tour, and return-to-ship timing for CFC Croisieres.
Approx. 8 hours typical · 1 published call
Renaissance at Portofino
Renaissance (CFC Croisieres) 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.
Renaissance (CFC Croisieres) 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 Renaissance 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
Standard call 6–9 hours
- Enough time for the approximately four-hour small-group Santa Margherita, Camogli and Portofino tour with return margin.
- Book an excursion that meets near the tender pier rather than relying on local buses.
- Allow 45 minutes before all aboard at the tender landing, plus queue time.
- Camogli is possible on the longer end of this range with a guided tour.
Use the interactive cruise planner or cruise day planner with your sailing's port times.
Renaissance Portofino schedule
Published port calls in our data — always confirm times with CFC Croisieres before booking.
8 hours
Full ship profile: Renaissance in Portofino
FAQ
- Does Renaissance 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 Renaissance usually in Portofino?
- Based on published schedules, Renaissance typically spends approx. 8 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 Renaissance 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 Renaissance 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.