Silversea
Tue, 30 Jun 2026
- Arrival
- 08:00
- Departure
- 19:00
- Time in port
- 11 hours
- Passenger capacity
- Capacity varies by sailing
View the full June 2026 schedule.
Silver Shadow Portofino Shore Excursions
Shore excursion planning for Silver Shadow passengers calling at Portofino — tender logistics, recommended tour, and return-to-ship timing for Silversea.
Approx. 11 hours (range 11 hours–13 hours) typical · 9 published calls
Silver Shadow at Portofino
Silver Shadow (Silversea) has 9 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 Shadow 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 Shadow 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 Shadow Portofino schedule
Published port calls in our data — always confirm times with Silversea before booking.
11 hours
Silversea
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
- Arrival
- 08:00
- Departure
- 19:00
- Time in port
- 11 hours
- Passenger capacity
- Capacity varies by sailing
View the full July 2026 schedule.
Silversea
Wed, 5 Aug 2026
- Arrival
- 08:00
- Departure
- 19:00
- Time in port
- 11 hours
- Passenger capacity
- Capacity varies by sailing
View the full August 2026 schedule.
Silversea
Sat, 29 Aug 2026
- Arrival
- 08:00
- Departure
- 19:00
- Time in port
- 11 hours
- Passenger capacity
- Capacity varies by sailing
View the full August 2026 schedule.
Silversea
Fri, 2 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.
Silversea
Mon, 31 May 2027
- Arrival
- 08:00
- Departure
- 19:00
- Time in port
- 11 hours
- Passenger capacity
- Capacity varies by sailing
View the full May 2027 schedule.
Silversea
Fri, 11 Jun 2027
- Arrival
- 08:00
- Departure
- 19:00
- Time in port
- 11 hours
- Passenger capacity
- Capacity varies by sailing
View the full June 2027 schedule.
Silversea
Wed, 14 Jul 2027
- Arrival
- 08:00
- Departure
- 21:00
- Time in port
- 13 hours
- Passenger capacity
- Capacity varies by sailing
View the full July 2027 schedule.
Silversea
Tue, 10 Aug 2027
- Arrival
- 08:00
- Departure
- 19:00
- Time in port
- 11 hours
- Passenger capacity
- Capacity varies by sailing
View the full August 2027 schedule.
Full ship profile: Silver Shadow in Portofino
FAQ
- Does Silver Shadow 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 Shadow usually in Portofino?
- Based on published schedules, Silver Shadow typically spends approx. 11 hours (range 11 hours–13 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 Shadow 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 Shadow 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.