Portofino from Genoa

[Weby72]

Hi all.

Has anyone either done a DIY trip from Genoa to Portofino, or planned one?

Don't fancy paying the MSC price (expensive for a family of 4) and wondered if there's a better/more cost-effective way to do this.

Thanks in advance.

[Beamafar]

I've found some great advice before on the Ports of Call - Italy - section of the site:

 

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/464-italy-ports/

[Twoifbyc]

We did a DIY trip from Genoa to Santa Margherita Ligure (the train stop for getting to Portofino) back in 2006. Here's the thread: 

 

[T.O.cruisers]

3 hours ago, Weby72 said:

Hi all.

Has anyone either done a DIY trip from Genoa to Portofino, or planned one?

Don't fancy paying the MSC price (expensive for a family of 4) and wondered if there's a better/more cost-effective way to do this.

Thanks in advance.

We have planned to do this when on the Seaview later this month. I have already purchased return train tickets to/from Santa Margherita. Our plan is to walk to Portofino (about an hour) and spend a few hours before we hopefully (depending on the weather) take the ferry back to Santa Margherita. I guess we'll take the bus back if the ferry isn't running due to the weather.