7-Day Portofino Yacht Charter Itinerary: Ligurian Riviera Delights
7 planned days, starting at Portofino and finishing at Rapallo. Stops include Portofino, Santa Margherita Ligure, Camogli, San Fruttuoso di Capodimonte, Sestri Levante and further stops detailed below. Confirm the daily passages and shore plans with your captain before booking.
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Plan this charter
- First planned stop
- Portofino
- Final planned stop
- Rapallo
Shore plans to discuss with your crew
- Day 1Stroll along the Piazzetta di Portofino
- Day 1Visit Castello Brown for panoramic views
- Day 1Hike to the Faro di Portofino (lighthouse)
- Day 1Enjoy a gelato by the harbour
- Day 2Explore Villa Durazzo and its gardens
- Day 2Wander through the town's historic centre
Confirm joining and departure ports, yacht availability and the daily passage plan before paying a deposit. The captain decides anchorages and any route changes for weather, sea conditions and local restrictions. Shore venues, marine-park permissions and activity bookings require separate confirmation.
Map connections are schematic, not a navigable passage plan. Distances, safe approaches and passage times must be checked by the captain.
Ask for an itemised quotation covering the charter fee, taxes, APA or package expenses, berth charges and any delivery or redelivery costs.
- DAY 01
Portofino
Begin your Portofino yacht charter in the iconic fishing village, renowned for its picturesque harbour and vibrant piazzetta. Explore the charming boutiques and art galleries that line the waterfront.
- Stroll along the Piazzetta di Portofino
- Visit Castello Brown for panoramic views
- Hike to the Faro di Portofino (lighthouse)
- Enjoy a gelato by the harbour
- Anchorage
- Marina di Portofino
- Dining
- Da I Gemelli
- DAY 02
Santa Margherita Ligure
A short cruise brings you to Santa Margherita Ligure, a sophisticated resort town with grand hotels and a bustling promenade. The town offers a relaxed atmosphere with elegant shops and cafes.
- Explore Villa Durazzo and its gardens
- Wander through the town's historic centre
- Relax on the public beaches
- Visit the Basilica di Santa Margherita d'Antiochia
- Anchorage
- Marina di Santa Margherita Ligure
- Dining
- Ristorante Antonio
- DAY 03
Camogli
Discover Camogli, a charming fishing village famous for its tall, brightly coloured houses that reflect in the clear Ligurian sea. The town maintains an authentic, less-touristed feel.
- Walk along the promenade and beach
- Visit the Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta
- Explore the Dragonara Castle ruins
- Enjoy local focaccia
- Anchorage
- Marina di Camogli
- Dining
- La Cucina di Nonna Nina
- DAY 04
San Fruttuoso di Capodimonte
Anchor in the secluded bay of San Fruttuoso, home to a medieval abbey and the underwater Christ of the Abyss statue. This pristine location is only accessible by sea or hiking trails.
- Visit the Abbey of San Fruttuoso
- Snorkel to see the Christ of the Abyss
- Swim in the clear turquoise waters
- Relax on the small pebble beach
- Anchorage
- San Fruttuoso Bay
- Dining
- Da Laura
- DAY 05
Sestri Levante
Cruise east to Sestri Levante, a town famed for its two beautiful bays, Baia del Silenzio (Bay of Silence) and Baia delle Favole (Bay of Fables). The old town is nestled on a peninsula.
- Relax on the beaches of Baia del Silenzio
- Explore the historic centre
- Walk up to the Convento dell'Annunziata for views
- Enjoy an aperitivo overlooking the sea
- Anchorage
- Marina di Sestri Levante
- Dining
- Polpo Mario
- DAY 06
Portovenere
Head further east to Portovenere, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a gateway to the Cinque Terre. Its colourful houses, medieval castle, and dramatic church on the cliff edge are captivating.
- Visit the Church of San Pietro
- Explore Doria Castle
- Stroll through the carrugi (narrow streets)
- Take a tender ride around Palmaria Island
- Anchorage
- Marina di Portovenere
- Dining
- Palmaria Restaurant
- DAY 07
Rapallo
Conclude your Portofino yacht charter adventure in Rapallo, a larger, elegant town with a beautiful seafront promenade and a historic castle on the water. It offers excellent transport links for departure.
- Explore the Castello sul Mare (Castle on the Sea)
- Take the cable car to Montallegro Sanctuary
- Wander through the historic centre and market
- Enjoy a final Ligurian meal
- Anchorage
- Marina di Rapallo
- Dining
- Ristorante Grande Italia
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