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Private Boat Excursion to Portofino
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Private Boat Excursion to Portofino

By The Green Boat
Recommended by 93% of travellers
93% of reviewers gave this product a bubble rating of 4 or higher.
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Spending a day at sea discovering some of the most beautiful and famous villages of the Ligurian Riviera, on a wooden boat typical of this area is a unique possibility for those who really want to identify with this magical atmosphere. Sun baths and diving into the sea, accompanied by love and deep knowledge of the place, will make a simple trip in a unique and unforgettable experience, a way to capture the true essence of these places set between land and sea.
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Ages 0-120
Duration: 7h
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  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Private transportation
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
What's not included
  • Lunch

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 132085P1

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travellers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 132085P1

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  • The Green Boat
    72
    Italy
    Joined in June 2018
  • Escape52007853944
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Best boat in all of Portofino
    Wow! Brian was absolutely amazing. Could not have asked for a better day on the Ligurian coast. We had an amazing lunch at a special Trattoria he picked and we were able to see the Cristo degli abissi in the beautiful clear blue water snorkeling. Brian is hands down the best choice in all of Portofino. Choose Green Boat!
    Written 8 June 2024
  • Lisamaff67
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    More than just a boat trip…a life experience!
    Everything was perfect! Michela’s organisation of the day and booking. Constant updates on weather and timings. Brian the ultimate host! Knowledgeable, professional and entertaining. Boat was top notch and very comfortable. Tour was geared to what we wanted to see and there was no pressure of time. Our daughter’s birthday could not have been better spent. Thank you Brian and Michela. Great team!
    Written 30 May 2024
  • maxlJ3075XS
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Must Do Boat Day in Portofino
    We had an incredible day on the water with Bryan. The boat was perfect, the scenery was beautiful, and Bryan was a fantastic captain/ guide. 10/10 would recommend.
    Written 1 October 2023
  • DiscerningTasteful2
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Scenic and Educational - Not to be missed!
    My wife and I had a fantastic experience touring the Ligurian coast between Santa Margherita and almost to Genoa. There are many vendors in Portofino of all sorts (from Taxi to restaurant) that leave you surprised by the bill and questioning the value (In general, better to spend time and money in Santa Margherita), but the Green Boat is a shining exception. Michela responded to all my advance inquiries in a timely and professional manner, and Brian is amazingly personable, shared his personal success story, and was incredibly knowledgeable on everything from who owns the mega-yachts (Spielberg's was in the harbor that day), and cliff-side mansions, to WWII history of Nazi anti-aircraft. As a finishing touch, he and I shared the same taste in music, which made the ride back a bit of a party. I wish I could give more than 5 stars. Simply put, DO NOT MISS THIS. It will exceed your expectation.
    Written 1 October 2023
  • walterpartyof5
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing outing
    This private charter out of Santa Margherita was the absolutely the highlight of our week in Italy. It was a beautiful day and Brian was a terrific and very accommodating captain. He gave us several options for places to stop and swim. We pulled into a cove and grabbed lunch. Stopped in a crowded Portofino port for ice cream. The Green Boat is lovely- I just can’t say enough good things about this tour and its captain. It’s the perfect way to see the coast.
    Written 30 September 2023
  • P5198HMviviang
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Afternoon on the Coast
    This tour of the Ligurian coast was the highlight of our trip! Brian was so friendly and knowledgeable, pointing out historical properties and places. The boat is the perfect place to relax, sunbathe and sightsee. They provide you with drinks, towels and snorkeling gear and treat you like family! The sights from the boat are spectacular, the sea is warm, it was perfection. We are still talking about it with our friends. Highly recommend!!
    Written 28 September 2023
  • searsies
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful Boat!
    Our family spent a really enjoyable time on the Green Boat. Brian was waiting for us in his beautiful boat & we found him to be extremely knowledgeable, flexible & a great host. We all found it a thrilling experience & can’t recommend the Green Boat with Brian enough!
    Written 16 September 2023
  • pj0rda0
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A must
    This is definitely a trip that you should not miss. Everything was great: the natural landscapes, the skipper (Brian is a great fellow, friendly and experienced and he tells you everything you ought to know about the places), the boat (a wonderfumix of Dolce Vita with the up-to-date comfort).
    Written 26 June 2023
  • fcostantino129
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Awesome
    Fantastic day with Brian. Brand new boat. Brian shared a bunch of details about the Ligurian coast. A must trip when visiting the area.
    Written 24 June 2023
  • pedrojord
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A truly must do and fantastic experience
    Everything was absolutely great: communication with The Green Boat before the tour, our skipper (Brian) that is an amazing guy, providing useful information and really, really nice guy; the boat (simply amazing) and, of course, the landscape and places visited during the tour. I could not recomment more this tour! It is unmissable and you will definitely find it an highlight of your journey. We will never forget it.
    Written 23 June 2023
  • robynsA7450EW
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    FIVE STARS+++
    FIVE STARS! Would give more if I could. Michela and Brian are flawless. The boat is gorgeous, the hospitality is amazing, and Brian's personality is awesome and so fun. Book with them asap and don't go anywhere else. It's 100% worth the money and will be am unforgettable trip.
    Written 24 April 2023
  • Mark S
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great day out on the Mediterranean Sea.
    We had an excellent morning on our boat tour. We chartered the rental for four hours. We meet our captain Bryan at the pier which was just a short walk from cruise tender dock. We left from Santa Margherita Ligure and went all along the coast past Rapallo, Portofino, and Genoa. We stopped at two separate locations to swim. Bryan had a bottle of Prosecco for us to enjoy along the way. Bryan was very informative on all the towns and the coastline. He is truly passionate about his life at sea. Bryan was an excellent captain and we enjoyed our time with him. We would highly recommend this tour. You will not be disappointed.
    Written 7 August 2022
  • patrickmE6477MI
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing !!! 👍👍👍
    Fantastic boat day with Brian ! Amazing hospitality ! Bryan made us feel home and showed us all the hidden spots of Portofino and Ligurian coast I would definitely recommend 😎😎😎
    Written 22 August 2020
  • jarrydhensel
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful day on the Italian Riviera
    A must do activity while visiting Santa Margherita or anywhere near the area. Brian picked us up promptly at the agreed time and location with a beautifully crafted boat stocked with focaccia and champagne. We cruised from S. Margherita up the coast to the Camogli village after pitstops in Portofino and San Fruttuoso. It wasn't the calmest of days on the water but Brian navigated them well and it made for a relaxing day on the water.
    Written 13 October 2019
  • Carole C
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fabulous Fun Day Out.
    Had a fabulous day out with our "Captain" Bryan complete with sightings of celebrities, history of the area, beautiful scenery, "bubbles" and time for swimming.Nothing was too much trouble, real value for money.Super day out.
    Written 4 October 2019
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Tyler M
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Brian was an incredible host for our boat trip. He even helped us change from one full day to two half days after my wife suffered sea sickness the first day. The boat was a unique experience and extremely comfortable for us. Plus Brian brought more focaccia than we could possibly eat. All around great experience and Brian was eager to help us work through any issues!
Written 29 August 2021
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Thanks so much for your kind words! Make my clients happy is a real joy for me!
Written 12 September 2021
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Lisa Maff
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Family
FIRST CLASS! We booked a private trip around Portofino and the surrounding bays for our daughter’s 30th birthday. We were not disappointed. The team that is Michela and Brian are so professional and accommodating. The boat itself is beautiful and Brian is a very skilled skipper. Michela handled our booking expertly and kept in touch regarding the weather and timings. We enjoyed Prosecco and focaccia on board and Brian was very knowledgeable about the area. We had the best day and would recommend wholeheartedly. Thank you!
Written 3 June 2024
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Thanks Lisa for your nice words, we really appreciate that. It was a great pleasure to meet you and your wonderful family. Wish you all the best
Written 10 June 2024
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Andrew J
New York City, NY3 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
We were so excited for this trip celebrating our good friends who were just married. Less than a week away from our excursion with Green Boat they reached out us to inform us that they had double booked and were not able to honor the reservation that we had made months ago. They tried to offer us another boat that looked like a refitted fishing boat from the 60s that was falling apart and barely sea worthy. I would not suggest ever renting with Green Boat as there is a good chance they will cancel on you at the last minute.
Written 3 July 2024
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Dear Andrew, I have tried to explain also on the review you have left at Google (and previously via email) the reason why we couldn't make the tour on the day you have asked which is not the one you have mentioned above. I have also propose you to anticipate the tour or postpone it as you are staying in the area for few days as the concierge of the Hotel told me but you have refused. I have then propose you another boat. The boat I offered is the same as the one on the website, the difference is on the color of the cushions. The boat is a Mussini made by the Portofino's shipyard which purchase cost is 160.000€ not properly an old fishing boat. No offence was needed. Furthermore you have reserved without asking pictures of the boat so you didn't know which boat you where going to use. Despite of this I have also given you an important discount for the inconvenience. I have always been nice and kind to you but you offended us and our society and also use the social media to wishing evil, may be it is a bit too much.
Written 4 July 2024
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Emma M
11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Family
The best boat trip we have been on. The boat was stunning and kept to a high standard. Towels, wine, focaccia and water was provided.
Cannot thank Brian & Michaela enough!
Written 26 May 2024
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Ciao Emma! Well what to say if not thank for your kind words! Grazie for choosing us!!!!
Written 10 June 2024
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SabrinaGmezzolo
Trento, Italy46 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Couples
Today we had an amazing tour from Rapallo to Portofino with Green Boat!
Our skipper Daniele did a great job! Polite, funny, friendly, professional and respectful of our privacy (it was a private tour as a gift for my husband)!

I found Green Boat by chance but I am so so so grateful I did! We had a great time, thought in the minimal details!

Thank you very much for providing this service, you really know how to treat your guests!

Until next time.. thanks for having added a little sparkle to our holiday!!
Written 19 June 2022
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Dear Sabrina, we are really grateful to you for these wonderful words. So happy to know that you, your husband, and your boy on the way, enjoyed the tour and your time with us. We wish you all the best and can't wait to welcome you on board (the three of you) again ;-) !
Written 28 June 2022
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Hannah B
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019 • Couples
So glad we hired green boat! They were very flexible in timing as we had some poor weather unfortunately so we changed the time frame and they were accommodative and professional.

Brian picked us up in portofino and showed us so many spectacular sites and we had a great time. He made us feel comfortable and we had delicious focaccia and Prosecco. We hope to go back one day and use Green Boat again!
Written 14 July 2019
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Thanks a lot! We looking forward for your next trip to Italy ;-)!
Written 15 July 2019
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Christa81
Basel, Switzerland488 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Couples
We enjoyed our private boat tour on the Green boat as we had the flexibility to shape our journey and choose our stops and the things we wanted to see. Michaela was very helpful and organised everything for us prior to the tour, and Bryan our skipper was very professional and experience. We totally recommend this tour.
Written 2 July 2023
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Thank you so much Christine for your feedback we really appreciate it! All the best from both of us
Written 3 July 2023
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lizzieryan23
Isle of Wight, UK38 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
The most amazing experience wow wow wow. Brian was the perfect host and booked us into a lovely restaurant for lunch. The Ports were amazing
Written 23 September 2022
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Thank you Lizzy! It was a great pleasure to have you two on board .
Written 2 November 2022
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