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SeaDream II at Portofino

SeaDream II (SeaDream Yacht Club) 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.

SeaDream II (SeaDream Yacht Club) 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 SeaDream II passengers

Small Group Santa Margherita, Camogli & Portofino Shore ExcursionApprox. 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.

SeaDream II Portofino schedule

Published port calls in our data — always confirm times with SeaDream Yacht Club before booking.

SeaDream Yacht Club

Mon, 10 May 2027

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

View the full May 2027 schedule.

SeaDream Yacht Club

Sat, 5 Jun 2027

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 2027 schedule.

SeaDream Yacht Club

Thu, 12 Aug 2027

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

View the full August 2027 schedule.

SeaDream Yacht Club

Thu, 19 Aug 2027

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

View the full August 2027 schedule.

Full ship profile: SeaDream II in Portofino

FAQ

Does SeaDream II 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 SeaDream II usually in Portofino?
Based on published schedules, SeaDream II 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 SeaDream II 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 SeaDream II 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.

Small-group availability

Why this Portofino shore excursion books up early

Popular sailings can fill in advance — especially when several ships anchor in the Gulf of Tigullio on the same day.

  • Maximum 8 guests per 8-seat van
  • Shared small-group format — not a private vehicle for one family
  • One of the only shared small-group Portofino shore excursions visiting Santa Margherita Ligure and Camogli
  • Approx. 4 hours works well for many cruise calls once tender time is counted
  • Designed around tender-port timing — meet ashore after your ship clears passengers
  • More affordable than booking a private vehicle for one family or group
  • Larger groups may be split across multiple vans