Glide along the Ligurian Riviera aboard a private luxury yacht, anchoring at the breathtaking 13th-century San Fruttuoso Abbey — only accessible by sea. This is Portofino at its most cinematic and exclusive.
What to expect
Board your private yacht from Portofino's iconic harbour and cruise the rugged Ligurian coastline at your own pace. Drop anchor in emerald coves inaccessible by land for a swim, then glide into the tranquil bay of San Fruttuoso to explore its medieval Benedictine abbey. Your captain doubles as a local guide, sharing the coast's history and pointing out the villas of celebrities who have long claimed this riviera as their playground. Return to port with golden-hour light on the pastel harbour — one of Italy's most photographed scenes.
Good to know
Book well in advance — private charters fill fast in season (May–Sept). Confirm all-aboard time with your ship and build in a 90-min buffer; the return sail takes roughly 30 mins. Bring sunscreen, a hat, and a light layer for the open water.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Portofino — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Portofino
- Castello Brown: Private After-Hours Access & Harbour Views
- Private Pesto Masterclass & Ligurian Lunch on the Marina
- Hike Portofino Natural Park to the Faro Lighthouse at Punta del Capo
- Rapallo & Santuario di Montallegro Funicular Pilgrimage
- Whale Watching Expedition in the Ligurian Sea Cetacean Sanctuary