In Camogli the maritime passenger transport service was established in 1932 following a modest tourist demand. Biancotti are brothers, fishermen, who first began this activity with their small work boat named “Luigi”. The service is provided on request only in the holidays and holiday eves. During the war, the maritime service is performed equally and after the bombing of Recco and the interruption of the railway line, is extended also allowing the connection by sea Nervi. In the 50s and 60s the reputation of the neighboring town of Portofino, known around the world for being frequented by famous people, reflected initially in a limited way but gradually growing, the small village of San Fruttuoso inducing precursors that maritime activity to gather in small groups to increase the number of their boats and intensify the connection service Camogli.
The Company deals with the first signs of the emerging mass tourism. From there, parallel to the growth of tourism, begins a journey of renewal and development, both in vessels of the services offered, in 1983, by bringing together existing companies, was founded “GULF PARADISE” snc. Today the company has ten nine boats up to 27 meters in length and a range from a minimum of 42 to a maximum of 350 passengers, operates the route all year round and is present from Genoa to Portovenere with scheduled flights and trips daily.