Windstar
Fri, 30 Apr 2027
- Arrival
- 08:00
- Departure
- 22:00
- Time in port
- 14 hours
- Passenger capacity
- Capacity varies by sailing
View the full April 2027 schedule.
Star Explorer Portofino Shore Excursions
Shore excursion planning for Star Explorer passengers calling at Portofino — tender logistics, recommended tour, and return-to-ship timing for Windstar.
Approx. 14 hours (range 12 hours–14 hours) typical · 2 published calls
Star Explorer at Portofino
Star Explorer (Windstar) has 2 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.
Star Explorer (Windstar) 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 Star Explorer 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.
Star Explorer Portofino schedule
Published port calls in our data — always confirm times with Windstar before booking.
14 hours
Windstar
Tue, 21 Sept 2027
- Arrival
- 09:00
- Departure
- 21:00
- Time in port
- 12 hours
- Passenger capacity
- Capacity varies by sailing
View the full September 2027 schedule.
Full ship profile: Star Explorer in Portofino
FAQ
- Does Star Explorer 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 Star Explorer usually in Portofino?
- Based on published schedules, Star Explorer typically spends approx. 14 hours (range 12 hours–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 Star Explorer 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 Star Explorer 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.