Windstar
Sun, 5 Jul 2026
- Arrival
- 09:00
- Departure
- 21:00
- Time in port
- 12 hours
- Passenger capacity
- Capacity varies by sailing
View the full July 2026 schedule.
Wind Surf Portofino Shore Excursions
Shore excursion planning for Wind Surf passengers calling at Portofino — tender logistics, recommended tour, and return-to-ship timing for Windstar.
Approx. 12 hours (range 9 hours–14 hours) typical · 5 published calls
Wind Surf at Portofino
Wind Surf (Windstar) has 5 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.
Wind Surf (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 Wind Surf 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.
Wind Surf Portofino schedule
Published port calls in our data — always confirm times with Windstar before booking.
12 hours
Windstar
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
- Arrival
- 08:00
- Departure
- 17:00
- Time in port
- 9 hours
- Passenger capacity
- Capacity varies by sailing
View the full August 2026 schedule.
Windstar
Mon, 26 Oct 2026
- Arrival
- 10:30
- Departure
- 22:00
- Time in port
- 11h 30m
- Passenger capacity
- Capacity varies by sailing
View the full October 2026 schedule.
Windstar
Sun, 25 Apr 2027
- Arrival
- 09:00
- Departure
- 21:00
- Time in port
- 12 hours
- Passenger capacity
- Capacity varies by sailing
View the full April 2027 schedule.
Windstar
Sat, 23 Oct 2027
- Arrival
- 08:00
- Departure
- 22:00
- Time in port
- 14 hours
- Passenger capacity
- Capacity varies by sailing
View the full October 2027 schedule.
Full ship profile: Wind Surf in Portofino
FAQ
- Does Wind Surf 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 Wind Surf usually in Portofino?
- Based on published schedules, Wind Surf typically spends approx. 12 hours (range 9 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 Wind Surf 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 Wind Surf 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.