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Arrival port

Portofino (tender)

Tender port

Yes — Portofino

Typical visit length

Varies by sailing — check your call times

Best for

Portofino village, coastal scenery, and Riviera excursions

Recommended tour style

Small-group or private shore excursions

Return-to-ship confidence

Build 45 minutes before all aboard plus tender queue time

SeaDream II Portofino schedule

SeaDream II (SeaDream Yacht Club) has 4 known Portofino port calls in our published schedules. Passengers tender into Portofino village from the anchored ship — use these timings to judge how much time you have ashore and whether a guided excursion or independent visit makes more sense.

SeaDream II (SeaDream Yacht Club) anchors offshore and tenders into Portofino village like other cruise ships calling at this port. Guest count and tender operations vary — use your specific call times below to plan ashore.

SeaDream Yacht Club

Mon, 10 May 2027

Times to be confirmed
Arrival
tbc
Departure
tbc
Time in port
Times to be confirmed
Passenger capacity
Capacity varies by sailing

View the full May 2027 schedule.

SeaDream Yacht Club

Sat, 5 Jun 2027

Times to be confirmed
Arrival
tbc
Departure
tbc
Time in port
Times to be confirmed
Passenger capacity
Capacity varies by sailing

View the full June 2027 schedule.

SeaDream Yacht Club

Thu, 12 Aug 2027

Times to be confirmed
Arrival
tbc
Departure
tbc
Time in port
Times to be confirmed
Passenger capacity
Capacity varies by sailing

View the full August 2027 schedule.

SeaDream Yacht Club

Thu, 19 Aug 2027

Times to be confirmed
Arrival
tbc
Departure
tbc
Time in port
Times to be confirmed
Passenger capacity
Capacity varies by sailing

View the full August 2027 schedule.

Best excursions for SeaDream II passengers

These Portofino options suit tender passengers who need reliable return-to-ship timing. Match the excursion duration to your published call length before booking.

Most Popular · Recommended

Small Group Santa Margherita, Camogli & Portofino Shore Excursion

Our top recommendation — Santa Margherita Ligure, Camogli, and Portofino village in one small-group shore excursion with coordinated transport from the harbour.

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8+ hour calls

Camogli & Portofino coast tour

Ideal when you want authentic fishing village atmosphere plus Portofino village time on longer port days.

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5+ hour calls

Portofino coastal walk

Compact guided walk on the Portofino headland with village free time.

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Short to standard calls

Independent Portofino harbour walk

Explore the piazzetta, harbourfront cafés, and boutique streets at your own pace after tendering ashore.

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Private Italian Riviera excursions can be arranged on longer port calls when you want a fully customised itinerary. Contact your excursion provider with your ship's arrival and departure times.

Tender information for SeaDream II

Portofino is normally a tender port. SeaDream II will anchor offshore and transfer passengers by tender boat into Portofino village, near the harbour.

Early tenders can be busy, especially when several ships are in the Gulf on the same day. Do not plan an excursion to start immediately at published arrival time; allow time to queue, transfer, and reach the meeting point.

Read our full Portofino tender guide for queuing advice and return-to-ship margins.

Mixed call lengths

  • This ship's published calls vary in length — check your specific sailing before booking.
  • Compare your arrival and departure times against excursion durations on our cruise planner.
  • Shorter calls favour Portofino village or a coastal walk; longer calls open up Camogli and combined Riviera tours.
  • When times are listed as TBC, wait for final confirmation from your cruise line before committing.

Use the Portofino cruise plannerwith your ship's times to see which excursions fit comfortably.

Meeting point and arrival advice

Guides normally arrive shortly before tour departure, not at the moment your ship's published arrival time begins. Passengers who tender ashore very early may not see the guide immediately — this is normal.

  • Allow time for tender queues after your ship clears passengers.
  • Keep your excursion supplier contact details handy in case of tender delays.
  • Meeting points are usually near the Portofino harbour and piazzetta — see our meeting point guide.
  • If your tender is late, read what to do if your tender is delayed.

Frequently asked questions

Does SeaDream II tender at Portofino?
Most cruise ships do not dock directly in Portofino due to the small size of the harbour. Instead, ships anchor offshore and passengers are transported into the village using tender boats. The tender ride itself offers fantastic views of the Italian Riviera coastline and the colourful Portofino harbour as you arrive. Allow extra time for queuing on busy days.
How long is SeaDream II usually in Portofino?
Based on published schedules, SeaDream II typically spends varies by sailing — check your call times in port when call times are confirmed. Always verify arrival and departure times with your cruise line before booking an excursion.
What shore excursions suit SeaDream II passengers?
The Small Group Santa Margherita, Camogli & Portofino Shore Excursion works well when your port call is seven hours or longer once tender time is counted. The tour itself runs approx. 4 hours. See tour details for full information.
When should SeaDream II passengers return to the tender pier?
Be at the tender landing at least 45 minutes before all aboard. Build in 15 to 20 minutes each way for the tender transfer, plus queue time when multiple ships are in the Gulf.

Plan your SeaDream II Portofino port day

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