Silversea
Mon, 22 Jun 2026
- Arrival
- 08:00
- Departure
- 20:00
- Time in port
- 12 hours
- Passenger capacity
- Capacity varies by sailing
View the full June 2026 schedule.
Silver Nova Portofino Shore Excursions
Shore excursion planning for Silver Nova passengers calling at Portofino — tender logistics, recommended tour, and return-to-ship timing for Silversea.
Approx. 12 hours (range 11 hours–12 hours) typical · 2 published calls
Silver Nova at Portofino
Silver Nova is a Silversea expedition-style luxury ship with fewer guests than mainstream vessels — Portofino calls in our schedules often allow 11 hours or more in port, which is an excellent window for the full Santa Margherita, Camogli and Portofino tour.
Silversea tenders are usually efficient given the smaller passenger count, but Portofino village still gets crowded when multiple ships anchor in the Gulf on the same day.
Silver Nova passengers often disembark quickly compared with mega-ships, but still allow time to reach the harbour meeting point — not the moment the anchor drops.
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 Silver Nova 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.
Silver Nova Portofino schedule
Published port calls in our data — always confirm times with Silversea before booking.
12 hours
Silversea
Mon, 12 Apr 2027
- Arrival
- 08:00
- Departure
- 19:00
- Time in port
- 11 hours
- Passenger capacity
- Capacity varies by sailing
View the full April 2027 schedule.
Full ship profile: Silver Nova in Portofino
FAQ
- Does Silver Nova 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 Silver Nova usually in Portofino?
- Based on published schedules, Silver Nova typically spends approx. 12 hours (range 11 hours–12 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 Silver Nova 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 Silver Nova 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.