Star Clippers
Sun, 20 Sept 2026
- Arrival
- tbc
- Departure
- tbc
- Time in port
- Times to be confirmed
- Passenger capacity
- Capacity varies by sailing
View the full September 2026 schedule.
Royal Clipper Portofino Shore Excursions
Shore excursion planning for Royal Clipper passengers calling at Portofino — tender logistics, recommended tour, and return-to-ship timing for Star Clippers.
Varies by sailing — check your call times typical · 4 published calls
Royal Clipper at Portofino
Royal Clipper (Star Clippers) has 4 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.
Royal Clipper (Star Clippers) 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 Royal Clipper 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
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.
Royal Clipper Portofino schedule
Published port calls in our data — always confirm times with Star Clippers before booking.
Times to be confirmed
Star Clippers
Sun, 25 Apr 2027
- Arrival
- tbc
- Departure
- tbc
- Time in port
- Times to be confirmed
- Passenger capacity
- Capacity varies by sailing
View the full April 2027 schedule.
Star Clippers
Sun, 9 May 2027
- Arrival
- tbc
- Departure
- tbc
- Time in port
- Times to be confirmed
- Passenger capacity
- Capacity varies by sailing
View the full May 2027 schedule.
Star Clippers
Mon, 24 May 2027
- Arrival
- tbc
- Departure
- tbc
- Time in port
- Times to be confirmed
- Passenger capacity
- Capacity varies by sailing
View the full May 2027 schedule.
Full ship profile: Royal Clipper in Portofino
FAQ
- Does Royal Clipper 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 Royal Clipper usually in Portofino?
- Based on published schedules, Royal Clipper 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 Royal Clipper 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 Royal Clipper 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.