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Silver Ray at Portofino

Silver Ray (Silversea) 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.

Silver Ray is a Silversea luxury ship with fewer guests than mainstream vessels — tender operations are often quicker, but village crowds on peak days still affect timing.

Silversea guests should still allow margin for the return tender queue, especially when multiple ships are in port.

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 Ray 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

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 Ray Portofino schedule

Published port calls in our data — always confirm times with Silversea before booking.

Silversea

Fri, 19 Jun 2026

11 hours
Arrival
08:00
Departure
19:00
Time in port
11 hours
Passenger capacity
Capacity varies by sailing

View the full June 2026 schedule.

Silversea

Tue, 7 Jul 2026

14 hours
Arrival
08:00
Departure
22:00
Time in port
14 hours
Passenger capacity
Capacity varies by sailing

View the full July 2026 schedule.

Silversea

Fri, 17 Jul 2026

11 hours
Arrival
08:00
Departure
19:00
Time in port
11 hours
Passenger capacity
Capacity varies by sailing

View the full July 2026 schedule.

Silversea

Tue, 4 Aug 2026

14 hours
Arrival
08:00
Departure
22:00
Time in port
14 hours
Passenger capacity
Capacity varies by sailing

View the full August 2026 schedule.

Silversea

Thu, 13 Aug 2026

10h 30m
Arrival
08:00
Departure
18:30
Time in port
10h 30m
Passenger capacity
Capacity varies by sailing

View the full August 2026 schedule.

Silversea

Wed, 26 Aug 2026

13 hours
Arrival
09:00
Departure
22:00
Time in port
13 hours
Passenger capacity
Capacity varies by sailing

View the full August 2026 schedule.

Silversea

Wed, 14 Oct 2026

14 hours
Arrival
08:00
Departure
22:00
Time in port
14 hours
Passenger capacity
Capacity varies by sailing

View the full October 2026 schedule.

Silversea

Wed, 2 Jun 2027

10h 30m
Arrival
08:00
Departure
18:30
Time in port
10h 30m
Passenger capacity
Capacity varies by sailing

View the full June 2027 schedule.

Silversea

Mon, 5 Jul 2027

11 hours
Arrival
08:00
Departure
19:00
Time in port
11 hours
Passenger capacity
Capacity varies by sailing

View the full July 2027 schedule.

Silversea

Mon, 12 Jul 2027

10h 30m
Arrival
08:00
Departure
18:30
Time in port
10h 30m
Passenger capacity
Capacity varies by sailing

View the full July 2027 schedule.

Silversea

Mon, 16 Aug 2027

11 hours
Arrival
08:00
Departure
19:00
Time in port
11 hours
Passenger capacity
Capacity varies by sailing

View the full August 2027 schedule.

Silversea

Thu, 26 Aug 2027

11 hours
Arrival
08:00
Departure
19:00
Time in port
11 hours
Passenger capacity
Capacity varies by sailing

View the full August 2027 schedule.

Silversea

Thu, 16 Sept 2027

11 hours
Arrival
08:00
Departure
19:00
Time in port
11 hours
Passenger capacity
Capacity varies by sailing

View the full September 2027 schedule.

Silversea

Wed, 22 Sept 2027

11 hours
Arrival
08:00
Departure
19:00
Time in port
11 hours
Passenger capacity
Capacity varies by sailing

View the full September 2027 schedule.

Full ship profile: Silver Ray in Portofino

FAQ

Does Silver Ray 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 Ray usually in Portofino?
Based on published schedules, Silver Ray typically spends approx. 11 hours (range 10h 30m–14 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 Ray 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 Ray 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