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Rent a Boat or Charter a Yacht in Portofino

Renting a boat in Portofino is a non-negotiable experience you must have. This breathtaking city is something that must be experienced from the perspective of the water. For a day of luxury, charter a motor yacht with a Portofino captain who can take you to all the best vantage points in the sea. You’ll cruise out of port into the Ligurian Sea, enjoying the gentle waves as you soak up the sun on your boat deck.

Sunset cruises are a magical experience to have while in Portofino. Charter your boat for the whole day and make sure you’re still out to enjoy the sunset before cruising into port for the night. When you customize your boat charter in Portofino, you can also select luxurious extras like a meal and drinks onboard. If you want to spend more than just a day on a boat, charter a boat for an entire week while in Portofino! It’s a great option if you’d like your accommodation to be your boat rental.

If you book a scuba charter from Portofino, ask your divemaster to take you to Christ of the Abyss, a sunken bronze statue of Jesus under the sea. It’s in a marine protected area, so you’re likely to see lots of fish and other marine life.

If you want to explore by wind power, book a sailboat and enjoy a day cruising the coastline of Portofino on your monohull or catamaran. Have your captain sail you down to the tip of the peninsula that Portofino sits on so you can admire the famous lighthouse (faro) from the sea.

Boating Events in Portofino

The Ligurian Coast of Portofino is the perfect scene for a boating competition, and a famous regatta that takes over this region in the summer is the Bocconi MBA Regatta. Another is the Rolex Portofino Regatta. If you enjoy sailing competitions and the lively atmosphere that they create, check an events calendar for dates of sailing and boating competitions in Portofino.

Other Things To Do

The best part of Portofino is the relaxing atmosphere. It’s not a city teeming with a long list of museums to walk through or other things to experience. You’re meant to wander around, soak up the sun, and recharge while on vacation in Portofino.

Some of the top things to see while you’re here include the Castello Brown - an impressive 16th-century castle with a view of the harbor from above. Another old structure worth checking out in Portofino is the San Fruttuoso Abbey, a religious building from the 10th-century tucked away in a cove by the bay.

When you are in search of an unforgettable meal while in Portofino, head to Ristorante Puny, Ristorante Taverna del Marinaio, and Ristorante Lo Stella to start. Enjoy Italian classics and mouth-watering seafood dishes.

About Portofino

Portofino is a gorgeous holiday destination in the region of Liguria outside Genoa in northwest Italy. It’s a stunning coastal town, colorful buildings frame the marina, which is full of luxury yachts bobbing in their berths. It’s the perfect town for a relaxing vacation, whether you stop for a few nights during a trip around Italy or for the entirety of your holiday.

The best time of year to visit Portofino is during the summer months, but to avoid high prices and massive tourist crowds, book your visit for May or September. These shoulder months will still see warm sunshine, but you’ll be able to find a better deal on accommodation. Winter is quiet in the city; most things shut down as it’s too cold to enjoy all the offerings of the Italian Riviera.

To get to Portofino, if you’re coming from an international city, you’ll want to take a flight to Genoa and then hire a car. It’s about an hour drive from the airport due to traffic. If you're going to fly to Milan or Nice, you can still reach Portofino with ease, and it’s a beautiful drive. You can also reach Genoa by boat to their ferry port, or take a train to the local station. The train from Genoa is an inexpensive alternative if you don’t want to rent a car.