104 cruises found
In just a few days, a cruise in Italy lets you experience everything that makes the Mediterranean so captivating: immerse yourself in history in Rome or Pompeii; savor the good life in Naples, Genoa, or along the Riviera, with lively alleyways, excellent restaurants, and sea views; then discover Italy's island side in Sicily or Sardinia, with volcanoes, ancient temples, and crystal-clear waters.
The destination naturally blends cultural heritage, cuisine, the Italian way of life, and the pleasures of being aboard a cruise ship, with cruises that leave just as much room for major sightseeing as for relaxing on board.
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Italy
Itinerary : Civitavecchia / Rome, Genoa, Marseille, Barcelona, Cagliari, Naples, Civitavecchia / Rome
1 other departures
Costa Toscana
8 d
Inside Stateroom
Civitavecchia / Rome
10/29/2026
from
$ 529
Other departures:
Oct 22, 2026
Itinerary : Barcelona, Cagliari, Naples, Civitavecchia / Rome, Genoa, Marseille, Barcelona
2 other departures
Costa Toscana
8 d
Inside Stateroom
Barcelona
10/25/2026
from
$ 555
Other departures:
Oct 18, 2026
Nov 01, 2026
Itinerary : Barcelona, Cagliari, Naples, Civitavecchia / Rome, Genoa, Marseille, Barcelona
30 other departures
Costa Smeralda
8 d
Inside Stateroom
Barcelona
04/11/2027
from
$ 823
Other departures:
18-25 Apr 2027
02-09-16-23-30 May 2027
06-13-20-27 Jun 2027
Other departures
Itinerary : Barcelona, Ibiza, Cagliari, Civitavecchia / Rome, Livorno, Cannes, Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona
MSC Fantasia
10 d
Inside Stateroom
Barcelona
11/04/2027
from
$ 1,462
Itinerary : Barcelona, Alicante, La Goulette, Valetta, Catanio, Naples, Civitavecchia / Rome, Livorno, Portofino, Marseille, Gibraltar, Barcelona
Nieuw Amsterdam
15 d
Inside Stateroom
Barcelona
04/20/2028
from
$ 2,809
Itinerary : Barcelona, Ibiza, Marseille, Ajaccio, La Spezia, Civitavecchia / Rome, Naples, Chania, Kusadasi, Mykonos, Piraieus, Santorini, Bar, Taranto, Messina, Barcelona
Sun Princess
22 d
Inside Stateroom
Barcelona
10/17/2027
from
$ 4,077
Itinerary : Marseille, Barcelona, Cagliari, Naples, Civitavecchia / Rome, Genoa, Marseille
1 other departures
Costa Toscana
8 d
Inside Stateroom
Marseille
10/31/2026
from
$ 806
Other departures:
Oct 24, 2026
Itinerary : Cagliari, Naples, Civitavecchia / Rome, Genoa, Marseille, Barcelona, Cagliari
1 other departures
Costa Toscana
8 d
Inside Stateroom
Cagliari
10/27/2026
from
$ 806
Other departures:
Oct 20, 2026
Itinerary : Marseille, Genoa, Naples, Palermo, La Goulette, Barcelona, Marseille
18 other departures
MSC Fantasia
8 d
Inside Stateroom
Marseille
02/06/2028
from
$ 841
Other departures:
14-21-28 Nov 2027
05-12-19-26 Dec 2027
02-09-16-23-30 Jan 2028
Other departures
Itinerary : Naples, Messina, Valetta, Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa, Naples
2 other departures
MSC Magnifica
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Naples
11/23/2026
from
$ 846
Other departures:
09-16 Nov 2026
Itinerary : Palermo, La Goulette, Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa, Naples, Palermo
18 other departures
MSC Fantasia
8 d
Inside Stateroom
Palermo
01/12/2028
from
$ 891
Other departures:
17-24 Nov 2027
01-08-15-22-29 Dec 2027
05-19-26 Jan 2028
Other departures
Itinerary : Marseille, Barcelona, Cagliari, Naples, Civitavecchia / Rome, Genoa, Marseille
30 other departures
Costa Smeralda
8 d
Inside Stateroom
Marseille
04/10/2027
from
$ 923
Other departures:
17-24 Apr 2027
01-08-15-22-29 May 2027
05-12-19-26 Jun 2027
Other departures
Itinerary : Cagliari, Naples, Civitavecchia / Rome, Genoa, Marseille, Barcelona, Cagliari
29 other departures
Costa Smeralda
8 d
Inside Stateroom
Cagliari
04/13/2027
from
$ 923
Other departures:
20-27 Apr 2027
04-11-18-25 May 2027
01-08-15-22-29 Jun 2027
Other departures
Itinerary : Barcelona, La Goulette, Valetta, Naples, Civitavecchia / Rome, Livorno, Marseille, Barcelona
Carnival Sunshine
11 d
Inside Stateroom
Barcelona
06/09/2027
from
$ 954
Itinerary : Venice, Mazzorbo, Venice, Chioggia, Venice
26 other departures
Michelangelo
5 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Venice
02/11/2027
from
$ 1,034
Other departures:
26-30 Oct 2026
03-11-15-19-23-27 Nov 2026
Dec 03, 2026
Other departures
Itinerary : Venice, Mazzorbo, Chioggia, Venice
15 other departures
Michelangelo
6 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Venice
07/09/2027
from
$ 1,089
Other departures:
Oct 21, 2026
May 07, 2027
Jun 17, 2027
Other departures
Itinerary : Marseille, Barcelona, Genoa, Civitavecchia / Rome, Palermo, Ibiza, Valencia, Marseille
MSC Musica
10 d
Inside Stateroom
Marseille
04/05/2028
from
$ 1,353
Itinerary : Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa, Naples, Palermo, La Goulette, Barcelona
19 other departures
MSc Fantasia
8 d
Suite
Barcelona
01/29/2028
from
$ 2,401
Other departures:
13-20-27 Nov 2027
04-11-18-25 Dec 2027
01-08-15-22 Jan 2028
Other departures
Itinerary : Civitavecchia / Rome, Bastia, Calvi, Portofino, Portovenere, Portoferraio, Civitavecchia / Rome
Star Flyer
7 d
Inside Stateroom
Civitavecchia / Rome
07/18/2028
from
$ 2,677
Itinerary : Civitavecchia / Rome, Lipari, Stromboli, Taormine, Agropoli, Sorrento, Ponza, Palmarola, Civitavecchia / Rome
2 other departures
Royal Clipper
8 d
Inside Stateroom
Civitavecchia / Rome
08/05/2028
from
$ 3,378
Other departures:
Aug 19, 2028
Sep 16, 2028
Itinerary : Venice, Pesaro, Sibenik, Dubrovnik, Monopoli, Komiža, Rovinj, Venice
Royal Clipper
8 d
Inside Stateroom
Venice
06/24/2028
from
$ 3,523
Itinerary : Civitavecchia / Rome, La Spezia, Ajaccio, Menorca, Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona, Valetta, Kotor, Split, Zadar, Trieste, Dubrovnik, Corfu, Cephalonia, Messina, Naples, Civitavecchia / Rome
Queen Elizabeth
22 d
Inside Stateroom
Civitavecchia / Rome
09/03/2027
from
$ 3,882
Itinerary : Barcelona, Valetta, Kotor, Split, Zadar, Trieste, Dubrovnik, Corfu, Messina, Naples, Civitavecchia / Rome, La Spezia, Ajaccio, Menorca, Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona
Queen Elizabeth
22 d
Inside Stateroom
Barcelona
08/20/2027
from
$ 3,975
Other ports of embarkation:
TriesteItinerary : Barcelona, Ibiza, Cagliari, Civitavecchia / Rome, Livorno, Cannes, Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona
MSc Fantasia
10 d
Suite
Barcelona
11/04/2027
from
$ 4,311
Itinerary : Civitavecchia / Rome, Bonifacio, Alghero, Porticcio, Saint Florent, Portofino, Portovenere, Bastia, Portoferraio, Civitavecchia / Rome
Royal Clipper
10 d
Inside Stateroom
Civitavecchia / Rome
07/27/2028
from
$ 4,346
The Colosseum
The Vatican
Trastevere
The Colosseum
The Vatican
Trastevere
The Colosseum
The Vatican
Trastevere
The cathedral & the Norman Palace
Mondello Beach
Historic markets
The cathedral & the Norman Palace
Mondello Beach
Historic markets
The cathedral & the Norman Palace
Mondello Beach
Historic markets
Pompeii
Vesuvius
Naples (historic center)
Pompeii
Vesuvius
Naples (historic center)
Pompeii
Vesuvius
Naples (historic center)
Genoa
Portofino
Cinque Terre
Genoa
Portofino
Cinque Terre
Genoa
Portofino
Cinque Terre
Priamar Fortress
The historic center
Noli
Priamar Fortress
The historic center
Noli
Priamar Fortress
The historic center
Noli
Weather & swimming
Sunshine and mild weather. Very pleasant temperatures (20-25°C). Clear blue skies.
Expert advice
The perfect time. Ideal for exploring ancient ruins and cities without enduring oppressive heat.
Weather & swimming
Very hot and sunny. Air temperatures frequently above 30°C. Warm waters.
Expert advice
Ideal for swimming (Sardinia, Sicily). Plan morning excursions for archaeological sites.
Weather & swimming
Cool and changeable. Very quiet cultural attractions. Short waits at museums.
Expert advice
Unbeatable rates. Perfect if your priority is cultural discovery rather than the beach.
| Season | Weather & swimming | Expert advice |
|---|---|---|
May-June & September-October (ideal season) | Sunshine and mild weather. Very pleasant temperatures (20-25°C). Clear blue skies. | The perfect time. Ideal for exploring ancient ruins and cities without enduring oppressive heat. |
July-August (peak summer season) Very hot and sunny. Air temperatures frequently above 30°C. Warm waters. Ideal for swimming (Sardinia, Sicily). Plan morning excursions for archaeological sites. | ||
November-March (Mediterranean winter) | Cool and changeable. Very quiet cultural attractions. Short waits at museums. | Unbeatable rates. Perfect if your priority is cultural discovery rather than the beach. |
Italian port calls are packed with things to see. To make the most of your days ashore, here are the must-see highlights by theme.
In Naples
The moving ancient sites of Pompeii or Herculaneum, buried by Vesuvius.
In Rome
The Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the architectural grandeur of the Vatican.
In Sicily
The majestic Valley of the Temples in Agrigento or the Greek theater in Taormina.
In Naples
The moving ancient sites of Pompeii or Herculaneum, buried by Vesuvius.
In Rome
The Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the architectural grandeur of the Vatican.
In Sicily
The majestic Valley of the Temples in Agrigento or the Greek theater in Taormina.
Ligurian Riviera
The colorful facades of the Cinque Terre villages clinging to the cliffs.
Amalfi Coast
Spectacular cliffside roads overlooking the bay near Naples.
In Apulia (Bari)
The amazing trulli of Alberobello, ancient whitewashed stone houses with conical roofs.
Ligurian Riviera
The colorful facades of the Cinque Terre villages clinging to the cliffs.
Amalfi Coast
Spectacular cliffside roads overlooking the bay near Naples.
In Apulia (Bari)
The amazing trulli of Alberobello, ancient whitewashed stone houses with conical roofs.
In Genoa
Authentic Pesto alla Genovese and warm, handcrafted focaccia.
In Naples
Traditional wood-fired pizza margherita.
In Sicily
Delicious cannoli and arancini to enjoy on the go at the markets.
In Genoa
Authentic Pesto alla Genovese and warm, handcrafted focaccia.
In Naples
Traditional wood-fired pizza margherita.
In Sicily
Delicious cannoli and arancini to enjoy on the go at the markets.
Savor Italy, from trattorias to neighborhood markets
Travelers very often cite food stops as one of the great pleasures of a cruise in Italy. In Naples, Genoa, Rome, or Sicily, what stands out most is the pizza, pasta, focaccia, pesto, gelati, and arancini, as well as how easily a cultural port call can turn into an authentic local dining experience.
Journey back in time through Rome, Pompeii, and Sicilian temples
Traveler feedback often highlights the appeal of historic port calls, including Rome, Pompeii, Herculaneum, and the Sicilian temples. These visits are popular because, in a single day, they offer access to unforgettable places where history is easy to understand through ruins, amphitheaters, frescoes, columns, and views of the Mediterranean.
Take in Italy from the sea, from Portofino to the Mediterranean islands
Many travelers also enjoy the more visually striking Mediterranean port calls around Portofino, the Cinque Terre, the Amalfi Coast, and the Italian islands. Colorful facades, small harbors, cliffside roads, coves, and waterfront cafes often stand out as quieter moments that naturally complement the major cultural attractions.
Lunch at Mercato Testaccio, home to Rome's great food counters
In Rome, travelers looking beyond the Colosseum-Vatican-Trastevere trio often enjoy Testaccio for its direct connection to Roman cuisine. The market offers a taste of the city's everyday life, with pasta stands, supplì, trapizzini, generously filled sandwiches, and locals stopping for lunch at the counter.
Explore Rione Sanità, Naples' lively neighborhood of palaces and pastry shops
In Naples, travelers who want to see something beyond Pompeii, Vesuvius, or Spaccanapoli pizza often mention Rione Sanità. The neighborhood blends grand, slightly weathered palaces, lively alleyways, catacombs, workshops, neighborhood cafes, and pastry shops such as Poppella, known for its cream-filled fiocco di neve.
Discover Bari Vecchia through its handmade orecchiette
In Bari, travelers often remember the old town for its lived-in alleyways, but Via Arco Basso stands out in particular for the women who shape orecchiette in their doorways. The scene is simple, tangible, and instantly recognizable: small pieces of fresh pasta arranged on trays, laundry hanging from the windows, conversations among neighbors, and a neighborhood atmosphere that remains full of life.
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