Portofino Cesare Charter

The Best Luxury Private Charter in Portofino

The "Cesare Charter" was born in Portofino in 1997 to meet the needs of the tourist who, having arrived in our beloved locality, wants to deepen his knowledge of our splendid territory and enjoy the beauties it can offer to the fullest.

The "Cesare Charter" was born in Portofino in 1997 to meet the needs of the tourist who, having arrived in our beloved locality, wants to deepen his knowledge of our splendid territory and enjoy the beauties it can offer to the fullest. The uniqueness of our business and of the people who work there is its close, strong and direct link with the village of Portofino. The legal and operational headquarters of Cesare Charter in fact reside within the municipal area, our boats are moored directly near the Molo Umberto I, while our skippers have been from Portofino for several generations.

Thanks to our twenty years of experience in the sector you can live unique experiences by taking targeted tours in the direction of the beautiful locations of the Cinque Terre National Park, Porto Venere and Isola Palmaria or moving inside the Golfo Paradiso towards the enchanting village of Camogli and the nearby San Fruitful as well as stopping inside the Gulf of Tigullio in the places that go from our Portofino to the easternmost Sestri Levante, passing through Santa Margherita Ligure, Rapallo and Zoagli. As an alternative to tour services, our business also offers evening and sunset mini cruises or transfer and tender services within the Portofino area and the surrounding towns of the Gulf of Tigullio and Paradiso.

The combination of quality and professionalism, combined with the wide range of services that Cesare Charter is able to offer, allows us to respond to a variety of needs and you to get the most out of your experience on board our boats. All taking advantage of that charm and those sensations that only the sea can transmit. The services that our business makes available are generally usable in the period from the end of March to the end of October.

Cesare

Having grown up in Portofino leads him to be a great connoisseur of every corner and of the evolutions that this enchanting village has had over time, while maintaining its prestige and beauty unchanged. A great lover of sailing, windsurfing and travel, he grew up professionally within the nautical world until he founded the homonymous Cesare Charter in 1997 with the aim of sharing his knowledge and passions for these magnificent areas with tourists.

Giovanni

Several generations of sailors behind him, he was born and grew up in close contact with the sea, maintaining over time a very strong bond with the village of Portofino. A great lover of football and sport in general as well as a lover of photography and travel, he has developed a passion for the activities of Cesare Charter over the years until he decides to undertake and carry on this profession with enthusiasm and dedication to share his knowledge of the area with love.

Matteo

He spent his childhood in the narrow streets of the village of Portofino, discovering over time the beauties of its corners as the seasons and periods of the year change and becoming passionate about different aspects that life on the sea includes. Lover of quiet corners that allow relaxing swims and connoisseur of different fishing techniques, she also cultivates a passion for travel and will be able to show you the best and most suitable places for moments of tranquility in the waters of our tours.

Luca

Always a very strong relationship with the natural element of water, he grows with the passion of the sea and underwater fishing and practicing the sport of water polo at a competitive level for many years.
This bond of his also leads him to choose to maintain the relationship also on a professional level, choosing to become a skipper and share his interest, knowledge and common practices in the seafaring world with others.

In Short

The "Cesare Charter" was born in Portofino in 1997 with the aim of providing tourists with various services dedicated to the discovery and exploration of unique environments such as the Gulf of Tigullio, Golfo Paradiso, the Cinque Terre area, Porto Venere and the island of Palmaria. The uniqueness of our business and of the people who work there is its close, strong and direct link with the village of Portofino. The legal and operational headquarters of Cesare Charter in fact reside within the municipal area, our boats are moored directly near the Molo Umberto I, while our skippers have been from Portofino for several generations.

Services

Being born and raised in the village of Portofino is for us a privilege and a reason for responsibility at the same time, for the desire to share with our customers the natural beauties of the places around us guaranteeing and maintaining a certain respect for the charm, the history and the traditions of unique places such as the Golfo Paradiso, the Gulf of Tigullio, the Bay of San Fruttuoso, the Cinque Terre area, the nearby Porto Venere and the Palmaria Island. For these reasons and thanks to our twenty years of experience in the charter and maritime services sector we are able to offer and organize different services, in order to allow you to discover, in freedom and safety, some of the most beautiful corners of the world.

The Tour

The organization of daily tours is one of the main services of Cesare Charter which, thanks to the knowledge and consolidated experience in the area, is able to propose and recommend three different tours in order to admire, from a different point of view, the spectacle of unique and characteristic environments such as the area located between the Gulf of Tigullio and the Golfo Paradiso with enchanting villages such as Camogli, Santa Margherita Ligure, Rapallo and Sestri Levante as well as our beloved Portofino and the enchanting scenery of the Bay of San Fruttuoso with the presence of the Abbey and the famous Christ of the Abyss, the localities that are part of the Cinque Terre National Park (Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, Riomaggiore), or the possibility of visiting the areas of the Gulf of Poets and the localities of Porto Venere and Palmaria Island.

The details of the listed tours are proposed as a result of our knowledge and experience in this type of activity, but we would like to clarify that we are at your complete disposal to agree on any changes, meeting your needs both in terms of timetables and stages to be made. during the day spent together. We would also like to point out the possibility of starting the day by joining us directly in every accessible port between the towns of La Spezia and Genoa, in order to best meet your needs and facilitate your experience. In this way you will be free to use our services without necessarily having to come to Portofino for the agreed tour start time, but think only of enjoying the experience on our boats in complete tranquility and immersed in the natural beauties of exploration.

Cesare Charter Portofino - Tour of Due Golfi, San Fruttuoso, Tigullio e Paradiso

The tour of the Due Golfi owes its name to the privileged position of the Portofino promontory with respect to the Gulf of Tigullio to which it belongs and constitutes the extreme western starting from the opposite extreme of Sestri Levante and the nearby Golfo Paradiso which extends from Bogliasco to Camogli.

The tour includes a whole series of points of interest relevant for short excursions or refreshment breaks, as well as a series of areas that we identify as optimal for making stops dedicated to a swim in tranquility or moments of snorkeling in unique natural contexts, admiring the beauties of the underwater world. By choosing this tour you will have the opportunity to discover many of the villages within this area and which also includes the Portofino Park with its natural beauties, appreciating the beauties, traditions and even the flavors of our cuisine.

Cesare Charter Portofino - Tour of Cinque Terre

The Cinque Terre tour is intended to discover the Cinque Terre National Park and the enchanting villages of Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, Riomaggiore which constitute one of the most characteristic scenarios of the Ligurian Riviera in the whole of Italy and which fall within the interior of the UNESCO heritage. Each of the individual locations is unique in its own way and characterized by distinctive features that give them precise identities making them recognizable not only for their different conformations and natural positions within the area. Along the way that will take us to the destination it will be possible to make stops dedicated to relaxing baths or pleasant snorkeling sessions to discover the underwater environment, characterized by different backdrops that allow the presence of different species of marine flora and fauna. By choosing to explore the Cinque Terre with us, you will have the opportunity to admire one of the most appreciated scenarios by both Italian and foreign tourists, discovering characteristic corners and enjoying the traditional cuisine of these places so beautiful and unique that they are also pleasantly represented and used as background for the story of the recent Disney Pixar cartoon, Luca.

Cesare Charter Portofino - Tour of Porto Venere and Isola Palmaria

The tour of Porto Venere and Palmaria Island has as its main area of operation the one located in the western part of the Gulf of Poets of La Spezia, where the homonymous localities that will be visited are located. During the day of the tour you will be able to discover this corner of our region considered a UNESCO heritage site and characterized by lush nature, natural coves such as the Blue Grotto and the Byron Grotto as well as historical monuments such as the Doria castle. By choosing this tour you will have the opportunity to experience a day of serenity and tranquility with moments of leisure on land through the streets of the town and the promontory which enjoys a breathtaking view of the sea as well as relaxation and exploration aboard our boats with refreshment stops to taste the dishes of our tradition.

Cruises

Our Cruises service consists of two different options that constitute a valid alternative to the broader experiences that are lived during one of our tours. Our mini cruises have been designed to better enjoy two special moments that the summer period is able to give us with its colors and atmospheres: the sunset and the evening. The first moment is the best time to enjoy the sun that releases its last rays of the day, coloring the sky with a multitude of colors as it disappears along the horizon, while the second is dedicated to the possibility of enjoying an evening. pleasant in one of the restaurants accessible only by sea. Both moments are characterized by that romantic and magical trait that will make your experience unforgettable.

Aperitif Cruise - Sunset Cruise

The "Aperitif Cruise" provides for the departure from the Portofino pier around 18:30 and then moves towards the San Fruttuoso Bay with a journey that, passing close to the coast, will allow you to fully enjoy the natural beauties of the Portofino Park promontory. Once in the bay it will be possible to stop for a swim or to admire the statue of Christ of the Abyss, in a completely relaxed and peaceful atmosphere. Subsequently the navigation will resume in the direction of Punta Chiappa and Camogli to enjoy the last rays of the sun while enjoying an excellent glass of Champagne accompanied by our typical Ligurian focaccia. All of these aspects will allow you to live an experience full of magic and unique in its kind.

Dinner Cruise - Evening Cruise

The "Dinner Cruise" will depart from the Portofino pier around 7:30 pm and then sail towards the Bay of San Fruttuoso while the sun slowly sets on the horizon and sipping a pleasant glass of Prosecco selected by us while waiting to arrive at the time of your dinner based on typical dishes of our tradition and fish-based proposals in one of the restaurants in the area between the Bay of San Fruttuoso and Punta Chiappa and which will be identified on the basis of the availability and possibilities of the period. The return to Portofino under the starry sky on a summer night will help make the whole experience even more unforgettable in your memories.

Other Services

Based on our experience, in addition to tour and cruise services, which typically occupy large moments of the day, our reality is also able to offer other types of services and dedicated to covering more immediate needs or those concentrated at different times of the day such as for example the tender service, transfer or the connection with Genoa. Each of these services will be performed in full agreement with you and under the directives of our staff in order to allow you to get the best out of your experience by taking advantage of our expertise and professionalism according to the different conditions and needs.

Transfer - Transfer Service

Connection service with all the main towns of the Gulf of Tigullio (Rapallo, Santa Margherita, Sestri Levante) as well as with the splendid bay of San Fruttuoso and the nearby city of Camogli. This type of service can vary from an hour to a whole day in order to meet your needs.

Genova - Special Genova

Connection with the city of Genoa where you can visit enchanting places such as the Aquarium, the ancient port or move in the typical alleys and alleys or follow one of the many events that are held in the prestigious location.

Tender - Service Tender

Transfer with yachts moored in the harbor in complete confidentiality aimed at those who need short, easy and fast transfers from their boat to the surrounding towns for walks or shopping.

Boats

Over the years we have constantly increased and improved our boats and their equipment by proposing different types and solutions to be used in the best way according to the type of clientele involved and the service to be used. Some of our boats are better suited for occasions when the number of people involved in the experience is limited, while others are suitable for slightly larger groups of people, while others lend themselves to situations of greater confidentiality while others are on the contrary. best suited for situations where a greater degree of comfort is required. Even the type of service can influence the choice of the most suitable boat for its performance, in fact services that provide for short short trips will require different needs to services in which larger trips are involved, such as those that are carried out within our tours. . Our competence, professionalism and experience gained over the years allow us to respond to all these situations thanks to the involvement and the appropriate choice of our five boats different in size, power and capacity of people on board. Each boat is also characterized by the presence of a dedicated skipper, who is therefore able to better understand her characteristics and make you live an unforgettable day.

Vibes

The term vibes in ingelse indicates "the feeling you get from being in a particular place or situation or from being with a particular person", that is the sensation that is perceived when you are in a particular place, situation or presence of someone. In recent years, this has also known various variations that accompany our daily lives, also above all thanks to the use of social media such as Instagram and Facebook, places where we like to share small pieces of our daily lives. Consequently, terms such as #goodvibes, #positivevibes, #seavibes, #summervibes have become commonplace alongside photographs or videos that capture moments of lightheartedness and happiness in our lives and which we may then review after some time to feel those vibrations. and sensations. Starting from these considerations, this section of our site is designed with this in mind, that is to share with you images of what are the "vibes" that by using our services you will be able to enjoy and remember after some time.

We therefore decided to build a "wall" made up of images that we hope will arouse in you, the feelings our customers experience by relying on our services, our professionalism and experience. Sensations that we also feel every time we have the opportunity to take you to discover one of our destinations and that we like to share on our official channels. Our social channels are in fact the place where we share unique and unrepeatable moments of our days with you, the best shots taken directly by you or photos of relevant people in the world of sport, fashion or entertainment who have had the pleasure of relying on them. to us to experience unforgettable days. All this accompanied by the "vibes" that only our Portofino, with its history and charm, is able to give, further enhancing the quality of the memories of your experience with us.

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