Boat Tour to Portofino and San Fruttuoso for Small Groups
Description
Explore the beauty of the Ligurian Riviera with our exciting boat tour service! We will take you by sea, touching all the highlights of the coast: Santa Margherita Ligure, Paraggi, Portofino and San Fruttuoso. You will also have the opportunity to make a short stop in the heavenly village of Portofino to explore further treasures. In addition to providing you with an expert skipper who will make your trip safe and fun, we also offer snorkeling equipment to explore the seabed and discover the famous Christ of the Abyss. Music, sun and sea will make the experience even more memorable. Don't miss the opportunity to live an unforgettable experience. Book your ticket now and get ready for a breathtaking adventure!
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Itinerary
Immediately after boarding we will head directly towards Santa Margherita Ligure, where we can take photos and enjoy the view of the village from the sea.
After a beautiful and fun navigation along the fantastic coast, we head towards Portofino where we can disembark and enjoy an hour of free time to visit the most famous village in the world. We will give you the necessary directions to see the highlights of the country and perhaps be able to taste some local food to enjoy a moment of relaxation. The famous brown castle and the coolest clubs will surround the magic of the village. After an hour of free time, it's time to re-board and continue the adventure.
After a period of navigation along the coast, we arrive in San Fruttuoso, in its total beauty. After discovering the bay from the sea, we will go to discover the Christ of the Abyss, under the sea. We will provide you, for those who want, with snorkeling equipment to be able to look at the famous bronze statue under the sea. Afterwards we will set off to discover hidden bays, we will lay out inflatables in the sea where you can sunbathe in relaxation and swim with safe support, to have a moment of relaxation and carefreeness.
After some fun at sea, and a nice fun navigation accompanied by music, we will continue our journey towards Paraggi Bay, where we will be able to take photos and admire a more unique than rare place. For those who want, you can take a quick swim surrounded by colorful fish and flora protected from pollution.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- not recommended for those who suffer from seasickness
Reviews(93)
This was beautiful boat ride along the coast from Rapallo to Portofino that finished with a refreshing swim. Make sure to bring a towel. We brought a snack and a couple of beers to enjoy while boating. Four hours was just right for us and it was very hot due to a warm front that rolled through the region and being on a boat was perfect.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted you enjoyed the beautiful coastline, your stop in Portofino, and the refreshing swim. It sounds like the boat was the perfect place to spend a hot summer day! Thank you for choosing Orange Wave, and we hope to welcome you back on board for another unforgettable experience. 🌊☀️😊
Nice boat ride. Saw a number of interesting places. Saw a couple of dolphins. Caught in a storm, so was unable to complete the tour.
Thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed the boat ride, the beautiful coastline, and especially the unexpected dolphin sighting! 🐬 We're sorry the weather changed and prevented us from completing the tour, but your safety is always our top priority. We hope to welcome you back soon for the full experience under sunny skies! 🌊☀️
This tour was one of the highlights of our trip. Our guide, Lorenzo, was very friendly and knowledgeable. We loved being able to spend an hour in Portofino; we felt that was enough time there and we heard later from others that Portofino rarely allows tours to stop there so that was special. Our favorite moments were when we were able to swim, it was so refreshing on a hot day! Overall it was a great value for the length of the tour.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear our tour was one of the highlights of your trip. Lorenzo will be delighted to know he made your experience so memorable. We're glad you enjoyed your time in Portofino, the swimming stops, and the beautiful coastline. Thank you for choosing Orange Wave—we hope to welcome you on board again soon! 🌊😊
Positive points: very beautiful landscapes, captain / guide Maurizio very attentive, skillful and quite knowledge about the area. Stop for diving with enough time and water temperature quite pleasant. Spaghetti, snorkel available for use. Free fresh water on board. Points of improvement: a bit confusing reception. Tour left late. For boarding the arrival order was not respected.
Thank you very much for your detailed review and for sharing both the highlights of your experience and your suggestions. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful scenery, the swim stop, and that Maurizio’s knowledge and attention made your tour even more special. We also appreciate your comments regarding the boarding process. On the day of your tour, Rapallo was hosting the town's annual patron saint festival, which brings a very large number of visitors and makes the harbor area much busier than usual. We apologize for the confusion and the slight delay, and we truly appreciate your understanding. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for an even smoother experience in the future!
Wear a hat and sunscreen! Great afternoon on the water! Our boat captain was very knowledgeable about the area and the history. The water and the coastline was gorgeous.
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so happy you enjoyed your afternoon on the water and appreciated both the stunning coastline and the stories shared by your captain. The beauty of the Ligurian coast is even more special when experienced from the sea. And that's great advice. During the summer, a hat and sunscreen are definitely a must! We hope to welcome you back on board for another unforgettable adventure soon.
Great way to see Portofino, perfect amount of time to be on the water. The two snorkeling excursions were awesome. The meeting point was easy to find as well.
Great way to see Portofino, perfect amount of time to be on the water. The two snorkeling excursions were awesome. The meeting point was easy to find as well.
An amazing opportunity to see the trendy Portofino but then find yourself in the beautiful clear blue waters! Absolutely loved the entire experience learning about the history and exploring portofino, but the best part was definitely being in the water! Our guide was phenomenal and was very personable and easy to talk to!
hank you so much for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed every part of the experience, from discovering the history and charm of Portofino to swimming in its crystal clear waters. It's especially rewarding to know that your guide helped make the tour even more enjoyable with a friendly and personal approach. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back soon for another unforgettable adventure along the Ligurian coast!
The meeting point was very easy to find. Our tour guide, Mauricio “mauri” was knowledgeable and entertaining. I loved the fact that he was a local guy so he had a lot of information about the area. We were able to go for a swim and the water was wonderful. Our boat had a mechanical issue but within minutes a replacement boat was there to help us.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Mauri's local knowledge and friendly personality made your experience even more special. We're also happy that you had the chance to enjoy a refreshing swim in our beautiful waters. Although we experienced an unexpected mechanical issue, we're glad our team was able to resolve it quickly so you could continue your tour with minimal interruption. Thank you for your understanding and for your kind words. We hope to welcome you back on board again soon!
Easy to order, good info in advance. Fantastic trip with a completely raw boat driver. Told stories from Roman times to today’s media headlines with famous Italian celebrities and leaders from all over the world. The tour of Portefino and a swim trip to San Fruttuose with snorkeling after the statue that stands on the bottom of the sea (own history) can be strongly recommended Wish you a good trip
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that everything, from the booking process to the tour itself, met your expectations. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our captain's storytelling and the journey through the history of our coastline, from ancient times to the present day. We're also glad you loved visiting Portofino and snorkeling at the Christ of the Abyss in San Fruttuoso. Thank you for your kind recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience on the Ligurian Sea!
A perfect day to boat and swim! Phillip, our driver, was friendly and informative. He explained the region and the history of the area. It was so refreshing to swim in the blue water. If was so clean and refreshing you could see your feet! There was just enough time to shop and have a drink in Portofino.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a perfect day on the water. We're especially happy that Filippo made your experience even more enjoyable by sharing the history and beauty of our coastline. Swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Portofino Marine Park is truly something special, and we're glad you also had time to explore beautiful Portofino. It was a pleasure having you on board, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure with Orange Wave!
