PORTOFINO BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Portofino at Golden Hour: A Private Sunset Cruise with Aperitif
A 1.5-hour private boat cruise from Portofino that follows the Riviera coast to Camogli and San Fruttuoso while you sip Italian sparkling wine and sample regional finger foods.
Portofino at Golden Hour: A Private Sunset Cruise with Aperitif.
Board a private boat at Portofino and glide the coastline as daylight softens—passing the town’s lighthouse, the pastel-fronted harbor of Camogli and the secluded bay of San Fruttuoso, where a 13th‑century abbey sits accessible only by foot or by boat. The outing is designed to pair a brief coastal circuit with an onboard Italian aperitivo at sunset.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Around Portofino’s Lighthouse
The skipper steers you around Portofino’s iconic lighthouse, offering a close vantage on the headland and the Riviera’s steep, scrub‑covered cliffs—a compact coastal passage that defines the cruise.
Camogli: A Picturesque Harbor Visit
The route reaches the picture‑book village of Camogli, a colorful fishing town on the Genoese coast that the cruise includes as part of its coastal circuit.
Sunset Sparkling Wine and Local Bites
As the sun slides toward the horizon, the boat serves an Italian ‘aperitivo’: sparkling wine plus regional finger foods enjoyed from the boat’s cushions and shaded awning.
What the day feels like
What the Cruise Actually Feels Like
This intimate, 1.5‑hour private cruise concentrates the best of the Portofino shoreline into a short, sunset‑timed loop: a skipper pilots the boat past the lighthouse, onward to Camogli and into the secluded San Fruttuoso bay while guests relax on cushions beneath an awning, sip Italian sparkling wine and taste regional finger foods.
THE ROUTE
Around Portofino’s Lighthouse
The skipper steers you around Portofino’s iconic lighthouse, offering a close vantage on the headland and the Riviera’s steep, scrub‑covered cliffs—a compact coastal passage that defines the cruise.
THE VILLAGES
Camogli: A Picturesque Harbor Visit
The route reaches the picture‑book village of Camogli, a colorful fishing town on the Genoese coast that the cruise includes as part of its coastal circuit.
THE APERITIF
Sunset Sparkling Wine and Local Bites
As the sun slides toward the horizon, the boat serves an Italian ‘aperitivo’: sparkling wine plus regional finger foods enjoyed from the boat’s cushions and shaded awning.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this cruise suits—and who should double‑check before booking.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The cruise lasts 1.5 hours and is scheduled for sunset to maximize coastal light and views.
Departure is from Portofino; confirm the exact boarding location locally.
Private boat with skipper, a private sunset cruise, an Italian aperitivo with wine and regional finger foods, onboard cushions, awning and towels, plus gasoline and taxes are included.
Tips are not included.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Portofino sunset cruise?
The cruise duration is 1.5 hours.
Where do I meet for departure?
The cruise departs from Portofino; confirm the exact boarding point when you receive booking details.
Which coastal stops does the cruise include?
The skipper takes guests around the Portofino lighthouse, to the village of Camogli and on to the secluded bay of San Fruttuoso.
What is provided on board?
Included are a private boat with skipper, a sunset aperitif with Italian sparkling wine and regional finger foods, cushions, an awning and towels; gasoline and taxes are also included.
Are tips included in the price?
No—tips are not included.
Can I visit the San Fruttuoso abbey from the boat?
San Fruttuoso houses a 13th‑century abbey; the bay is accessible only by foot or by boat, which is why the cruise includes it as a highlight.