--- title: "Santa Margherita Ligure Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/santa-margherita-ligure description: "Ligurian Riviera elegance, minus the crowds" --- # Santa Margherita Ligure ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น ยท Italy ยท Western Mediterranean > "Ligurian Riviera elegance, minus the crowds" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 10.8h - **Visiting Sailings:** 46 - **Cruise Lines:** 3 ## Peak Season Busiest months: May (8 sailings), Jun (7 sailings), Jul (7 sailings) ## About Santa Margherita Ligure Santa Margherita Ligure is a small town on the Italian Riviera where pastel buildings line a harbour of fishing boats and yachts. Ships anchor offshore and passengers tender to the waterfront. The town centre has narrow streets, a 16th-century castle, and the Basilica of Santa Margherita with its ornate interior. The seafront promenade connects to Paraggi, a small cove with clear water. Portofino, Italy's most photographed fishing village, is a 15-minute bus ride or a coastal walk through olive groves and pine forest. The boat from Santa Margherita to Portofino is another option and takes about the same time. San Fruttuoso, an abbey in a cove accessible only by boat or hiking trail, has a submerged bronze statue of Christ visible to snorkellers. Focaccia, trofie al pesto, and fresh fried seafood are the local staples. Gelato shops line the harbour. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** EUR (Euro) - **Language:** Italian - **Timezone:** Europe/Rome (UTC+1) - **Tipping:** Service often included; โ‚ฌ1-2 for good service ## Location Coordinates: 44.3383, 9.2170 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Santa%20Margherita%20Ligure/@44.3383,9.217,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Santa%20Margherita%20Ligure&ll=44.3383,9.217&z=13) ## Things to Do in Santa Margherita Ligure Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~11h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Portofino Small-Group Boat Tour to San Fruttuoso & Camogli](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/022b7298-d756-403d-a990-1bf8ac94352c.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (128) | 2h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ89 | Viator | | [Portofino Boat and Walking Tour with Pesto Cooking & Lunch](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/42cdf2d7-f344-48a4-971b-78d787180913.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (134) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ225 | Viator | | [Boat Tour to Portofino and San Fruttuoso for Small Groups](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/20e065bc-0cef-4d8b-a617-4c290fbc28a8.md?via=markdown) | 4.7โ˜… (109) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ85 | Viator | | [Private boat tour in the Tigullio and in the Portofino area](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/533e3e34-8ee6-4763-8c74-372029354f07.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (79) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ480 | Viator | | [Portofino Kayak Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/5f8e7b48-fd42-4999-a4c4-b800d33e756b.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (85) | 1h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ54 | Viator | | [Andrea Boat Charter Portofino](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7f6f0e6b-02ea-4a5a-afb3-0f0dd46bf361.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (96) | 7h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ750 | Viator | | [Private Boat Tour Portofino, Golfo Paradiso and Tigullio](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3c852163-4a4c-4351-aec9-b1d1aaeb1e8f.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (55) | 7h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ2,400 | Viator | | [Snorkel Tour in Paraggi Bay](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c9f2fe57-b4b3-4154-9326-209f4680977c.md?via=markdown) | 4.4โ˜… (30) | 1h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ42 | Viator | | [Sunset Boat Tour with Aperitif in Portofino](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/70ffe8c7-638c-4c6d-973b-62f473b83605.md?via=markdown) | 4.3โ˜… (33) | 1h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ75 | Viator | | [Portofino and Santa Margherita Private Tour of Ligurian Gems](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/9bb5d70e-e423-4343-86c9-2c525a71aed9.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (28) | 6h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ350 | Viator | | [I found my love in Portofino, private tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7f48a743-9652-4e9c-aa16-a70f427b3096.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (14) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ560 | Viator | | [Portofino and San Fruttuoso Promontory Boat Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f67c70de-250f-49ca-9196-2dc3ea55ed39.md?via=markdown) | 4.6โ˜… (16) | 1h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ55 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Portofino](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/portofino.md): 2 nm - [Genoa](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/genoa.md): 14 nm - [La Spezia](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/la-spezia.md): 30 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise โ†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/timeless-mediterranean-riviera-rome-barcelona~RCL-EXPLORER-20270906-7.md)** - **Price:** โ‚ฌ671 per person (โ‚ฌ1,341 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - **Ship:** [Explorer Of The Seas](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean/explorer-of-the-seas.md) - **Duration:** 7 nights - **Departure:** 2027-09-06 - **Itinerary:** Timeless Mediterranean Riviera โ€“ Rome & Barcelona ## Featured Cruises from Santa Margherita Ligure Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Breezy Mediterranean Riviera โ€“ Rome & Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/cruises/breezy-mediterranean-riviera-rome-barcelona~RCL-EXPLORER-20270524-7.md) | Explorer Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2027-05-24 | 7 | โ‚ฌ805 | | [Riviera Cobalt โ€“ Villefranche & Naples](https://cruisello.com/cruises/riviera-cobalt-villefranche-naples~CEL-CELEBRITY_CONSTELLATION-20270508-7.md) | Celebrity Constellation | Celebrity Cruises | 2027-05-08 | 7 | โ‚ฌ853 | | [Laurel & Marble โ€“ Athens, Santorini & Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/cruises/laurel-marble-athens-santorini-barcelona~PCL-SU-20270418-21.md) | Sun Princess | Princess Cruises | 2027-04-18 | 21 | โ‚ฌ3,518 | ## Browse Cruises - [All cruises visiting Santa Margherita Ligure](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=santa_margherita_ligure) (46 sailings) ## Browse - [Western Mediterranean cruises](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean.md) - [All Destinations](https://cruisello.com/destinations.md) - [All Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md)