Private Boat Tour in Portofino on board GreenBoat

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Genoa, Italy

3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Private Boat Tour Portofino - Half day

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Overview

Charter a traditional Ligurian boat for a private cruise around the Gulf of Portofino, and leave the navigation and boat work to the skipper. You’ll follow a route that’s carefully planned to show off the beauty of the Ligurian Riviera, taking in villages such as Santa Margherita Ligure and Camogli. Lounge on deck and gaze at the coast, or stop to snorkel and laze on a beach, if time allows.

Treat a group of family and friends to a private Ligurian coast cruise
Save space in your bag, and use snorkel gear provided on board the boat
Find safe and scenic places to swim, using the skipper's local knowledge
Leave the boat work to the pros, and gaze at Rapallo, Camogli, and more

What's Included

Private transportation
Use of Snorkeling equipment

Use of Snorkelling equipment

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Select a meeting point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Santa Margherita Ligure (Pass By)

Portofino (Pass By)

Area Marina Protetta Portofino (Pass By)

Faro Di Portofino (Pass By)

Baia Di San Fruttuoso (Pass By)

Abbazia di San Fruttuoso (Pass By)

Camogli (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 42 reviews

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Brian was great and the...

Deborah_P, Jun 2025

Brian was great and the boat was great. He was fun and knowledgeable. Totally worth it. Take your friends and family. See the coastline from the sea.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Ciao Deborah, thank you soooo much!!!!

We had an amazing time!...

Camille_V, Jun 2025

We had an amazing time! The boat was the perfect size for our family of 5 (with adult kids). Brian was a fantastic captain showing us points of interest and finding the good swim spots. These towns are so charming and the perfect backdrop for a swim in the sea. One of our favorite experiences!

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Grazie Camille! Such a great pleasure to have you and your family on board with us! we hope to see you soon again!

Remarkable time with Brian on the Ligurian Sea.

Sharon_D, Sep 2024

How could we ever have known how fantastic this would be?? Brian is a remarkable skipper and guide, for starters, but something special happens when you’re out on The Green Boat on the Ligurian Sea. Wow. We’ll never forget our tour of the Portofino Peninsula. Ever. That’s how great our afternoon was. Thanks to Brian for everything. 😃🇮🇹♥️🎶

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Dear Sharon, I can't thank you enough for your kind words. It has been an absolute pleasure to have you all on board of Green Boat. Grazie , grazie , grazie!!!

Beautiful views and a great captain

Ava_J, Aug 2024

Picked us up with a brand new boat. Our captain was amazing and so friendly! We had to switch the date last minute because the weather wasn’t good and they were so accommodating and nice and about it. Very helpful! We listened to music, went in the water for a bit and saw where all the huge celebrities have beautiful homes. Really pretty views everywhere. Recommend it!

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thanks for your kind words , it is much appreciate!

Amazing Experience

Chelsea_T, Jul 2024

The boat was gorgeous and Brian our captain had the best personality! He showed us so many pretty views. It was honestly my favorite thing we did during our 10 day trip to Europe. The boat was super clean and nice. Awesome experience.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Grazie Chelsea! I hope to see you soon again in Liguria!

The best 3 hours you will have in Portofino

Samuel_L, May 2024

Brian was the best! It was stunning to see the coast on which we drove to Portofino from "the other side". His boat was pristine and his knowledge of the coastline and its sights was invaluable. Our 3 hours on board The Green Boat were truly the best 3 hours of our days in Portofino. Brian even gave us a fantastic recommendaction for dinner! Please do this when you plan a trip there. Seriously. Well worth the money.

Dolce Vita!

Anthony_M, Aug 2023

Brian, our Captain was absolutely Wonderful, very personable. The boat was absolutely beautiful, the boat tour truly made our Portofino experience!

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Thank you so much Anthony , it has been an absolute pleasure to have you on board!

Live like a local - must do experience

Simone_W, Jul 2023

This trip was definitely a highlight of our Italian holiday. Brian and Michela run a wonderful business, excellent communication and Brian is a fabulous, knowledgeable, entertaining host. Our family had an incredible time on this magnificent boat. Experience life as a local for 3 hours. Treat yourself to this adventure.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thanks Simone for taking the time to share your experience with Green Boat. It has been an absolute pleasure to have you and your family on board. Grazie! Wish you all the best

Trip highlight

Karen_B, Sep 2022

This day on the water touring the Italian Riviera was a highlight of our trip. Fantastic guide and beautiful weather made this very special. Highly recommend.

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Thank you Karen! Hope to see you soon again.

Best day ever!

Heather_C, Aug 2022

We had such a great time. Such a lovely boat and a great way to see the portofino coast. Brian is a knowledgable skipper who got the balance between information and relaxing and enjoying the trip just right. Most of all he was so kind to our children who started the trip nervous of boats and snorkelling and ended it completely relaxed and saying “best day ever!”. We would definitely recommend and go again ourselves should we be lucky enough to come back.

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Dear Heather thank you so much for your kind words. Your kids were fantastic so it was so easy to enjoy the time with them! I hope to welcome you on board soon again!

Absolutely INCREDIBLE

Frank_S, Aug 2019

This tour was amazing. Besides the fact that Brian was a kind, professional, and and a great skipper but he was extremely knowledgeable about the entire area. The boat was immaculate and absolutely beautiful. This tour was the highlight of our wonderful honeymoon. I wish I could give more than 5 stars!! I highly recommend this tour and worth every penny!

Response from Host, Aug 2019

Dear Frank, I really appreciate your words, thanks so much. It was really a great pleasure to meet you two, I wish you all the best and hope to see you soon again!!!

Great Day!

Eric_I, Aug 2019

We had a great day on Brian's boat. Brian was a friendly, knowledgable, local guide. His boat was classy and nice. We got to see a beautiful coast and swim in the Med. It was quite a good day. I would def do again.

Response from Host, Aug 2019

Thanks a lot! it was our pleasure to guest you on our Green Boat, waiting for you to be back soon!!!!

Magnifique

Emmanuel_J, Aug 2024

Superbe excursion dans un magnifique bateau. Une façon unique de découvrir et profiter de la beauté de cette côte. Merci à Brian pour ses explications et sa convivialité.