Genoa Cristoforo Colombo (GOA)
Mediterranean
Porto Venere harbour — Yacht Charter Berthing Guide
Porto Venere harbour in the Mediterranean is a UNESCO gateway harbour for Cinque Terre yacht charter coastal days, where LOA limits apply. The site accommodates vessels with an indicative maximum LOA of 35 metres and a maximum draft of 3 metres.
- Indicative max LOA
- approx. 35 m
- Indicative max draft
- approx. 3 m
- Fuel
- Available
- Power
- Shore power typical — confirm amp rating vs LOA
- Water
- Available
- Waste
- Pump-out on request / by arrangement
- Wi‑Fi
- Harbour Wi‑Fi variable — starlink aboard preferred
- Gateway
- GOA
- Transfer
- 90–120 min from GOA
- Peak lead time
- 4–12 weeks for peak season slips
- Charter region
- Cinque Terre
Indicative — subject to confirmation
Indicative — subject to confirmation
Berthing at Porto Venere harbour
Berthing & mooring at Porto Venere harbour
Small historic harbour; larger LOA often roads at La Spezia.
Door-to-deck
Typical GOA → quay timing: 90–120 min from GOA. Timed to embarkation, not a taxi scramble.
Berth lead time
Peak berths typically need 4–12 weeks for peak season slips. We hold anchorage fallbacks before you fly.
What does berthing cost at Porto Venere harbour?
[Draft] Indicative seasonal berth ranges are shared on request — confirm with the marina agent before contract. We never publish unverified nightly rates as fact.
Embark utility
Embark at Porto Venere harbour
Door-to-deck for Cinque Terre: fly into the gateway, transfer timed to the gangway, luggage aboard before guests. We choreograph the buffer — not a taxi scramble.
Meeting point
Meeting point: Porto Venere harbour — confirm quay / pontoon with the captain the morning of embarkation.
Arrival buffer
Plan 60–90 minutes from wheels-down to passerelle for chauffeur corridors; helicopter windows are tighter when helipad access is confirmed.
Berth lead time
Peak berths typically need 4–12 weeks for peak season slips. We hold anchorage fallbacks before you fly.
Captain / crew
Small historic harbour; larger LOA often roads at La Spezia.
Tender fallback
When berths are scarce we hold a sheltered anchorage + tender (or captain-only standby) plan before you fly — never a last-minute scramble at the mole.
Luggage / night before
Night-before hotel near the gateway (or marina) when late arrivals risk missing the embarkation slot — we hold rooms against the transfer plan.
Gateways
- GOA →
90–120 min from GOA
Typical GOA → quay: 90–120 min from GOA.
[Indicative / draft] Indicative seasonal berth ranges are shared on request — confirm with the marina agent before contract. We never publish unverified nightly rates as fact.
Enquire
Plan berths at Porto Venere harbour
Tell us LOA, dates and embarkation airport — we hold berths, tender fallbacks and door-to-deck before you fly.
On the water at Porto Venere harbour
Marina & nearby anchorages
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Yachts chartering in this region
Regional availability when local berth-ready inventory is thin.
Berth fitYachts chartering in this regionBenetti · Motor Yacht
ENCHANTRESS
35 m10 guests5 cabins
From
€80,000 / week
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Berth fitYachts chartering in this regionCustom · Sailing Yacht
BELGIN SULTAN
35 m10 guests5 cabins
From
€25,200 / week
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Berth fitYachts chartering in this regionDragos Yachts · Motor Yacht
GO
35 m10 guests5 cabins
From
€65,000 / week
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Berth fitYachts chartering in this regionSunseeker · Motor Yacht
GEORGE P
35 m12 guests5 cabins
From
€115,000 / week
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Berth fitYachts chartering in this regionBenetti · Motor Yacht
INOUIS
35 m10 guests5 cabins
From
€70,000 / week
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Berth fitYachts chartering in this regionFalcon · Motor Yacht
SANREF
35 m10 guests5 cabins
From
€42,000 / week
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Berth fitYachts chartering in this regionAzimut Yachts · Motor Yacht
PURA VIDA
35 m12 guests5 cabins
From
€135,000 / week
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Berth fitYachts chartering in this regionBenetti · Motor Yacht
SERENO
35 m11 guests5 cabins
From
€110,000 / week
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Porto Venere harbour berthing FAQ
- How do I embark at Porto Venere harbour?
- Confirm quay / pontoon with the captain the morning of embarkation after your GOA arrival. We brief the chauffeur on the correct marina gate — not a generic harbour drop.
- Can I berth a yacht at Porto Venere harbour?
- Yes when LOA, draft and event weeks allow. 4–12 weeks for peak season slips Blue Ocean Club opens the berth conversation with the yacht shortlist for Cinque Terre.
- What does berthing cost at Porto Venere harbour?
- What berthing costs at Porto Venere harbour depends on length overall, peak weeks and power amp rating. Indicative seasonal berth ranges are shared on request — confirm with the marina agent before contract. We never publish unverified nightly rates as fact.
- Is yacht charter available from Porto Venere harbour?
- Private yacht charter from Porto Venere harbour is common for Cinque Terre weeks. Captains confirm approach and tender logistics; we hold the quay or an anchorage fallback.
- How far ahead should we book a berth at Porto Venere harbour?
- 4–12 weeks for peak season slips
- What is the practical embarkation airport for Porto Venere harbour?
- Typical GOA → quay timing: 90–120 min from GOA. Timed to embarkation, not a taxi scramble.
- Can we overnight at anchor instead of taking a quay night?
- Porto Venere approaches is a common alternative when the quay is full — captains confirm holding and shelter before committing.
- What services should we expect at Porto Venere harbour?
- Porto Venere harbour typically offers fuel, shore power, water, waste/pump-out, harbour Wi‑Fi. Confirm amp rating and pump-out against your LOA before arrival.
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Porto Venere harbour in the Mediterranean is a UNESCO gateway harbour for Cinque Terre yacht charter coastal days, where LOA limits apply. The site accommodates vessels with an indicative maximum LOA of 35 metres and a maximum draft of 3 metres.
Around Porto Venere harbour: anchorages, dining and provisioning
Nearby anchorages
Porto Venere approaches
Vernazza roadstead
Palmaria lee
Portovenere roadstead
Where to dine
Anciùa
Harbour dining at the Cinque Terre gateway.
Belforte
Cliff terrace — tender + walk when seas allow.
Il Pirata delle 5 Terre
Gelato-and-seafood stop on a calm day.
Venere Azzurra
Portovenere classic.
Next step
Planning your charter from Porto Venere harbour
Speak to our concierge team
Our concierge team will match you with the right yacht and handle every berth, customs and provisioning detail.
Operations
Porto Venere harbour: berthing and operations
Published limits, on-berth services and a suitability check against your yacht's actual dimensions.
Operational facts
- Maximum LOA
- 35 mindicative
- Maximum draft
- 3 mindicative
Yacht suitability checker
Length alone never decides a berth. We check beam and draft too, then confirm availability and harbourmaster approval before you commit.
We hold published limits for Porto Venere harbour. Enter your yacht's length, beam and draft to check them — every verdict stays subject to harbourmaster approval.
- Length overallEnter your yacht's figure to check
- BeamNo verified limit on record
- DraftEnter your yacht's figure to check
- · Published limits are not a berth guarantee: allocation depends on live availability, neighbouring vessels and harbourmaster discretion.
- · Beam, draft and manoeuvring room can rule out a berth even when length fits.
- · Berth counts for this marina are not yet verified on record.
Porto Venere harbour on the map
Arrival & ashore
Getting here, and what is around the berth
Airport and transfer access
Milan Linate (LIN)
Brescia Montichiari (VBS)
Connected
Itineraries and alternative berths
Destination
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