Civitavecchia – Venice · 7–17 July 2027

Civitavecchia greets arriving ships with a broad working harbour, sea walls, ferries and a stretch of Tyrrhenian coastline that feels more practical than picturesque at first glance. Just beyond the port, you can find an old seafront town atmosphere, waterfront promenades and views toward the Lazio coast, with Rome lying further inland as the great nearby draw.

Arriving by ship, Ponza greets you with pastel houses climbing above a busy harbour and steep volcanic cliffs dropping into clear blue water. Nearby, you can wander into the lively waterfront streets or head along the coast to discover rocky coves, sea views, and the island’s relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere.

Arriving by ship at Lipari, you are greeted by a bright Mediterranean harbour backed by steep volcanic slopes and a town rising above the waterfront. Nearby, you can head toward the old quarter and hilltop fortifications for sweeping views, while the island’s white pumice tones, dark rock and clear sea give the whole place a vivid, sunlit atmosphere.

Approaching Taormina by sea, you are greeted by a dramatic Sicilian coastline of steep green hills, rocky headlands and clear blue water, with the town perched high above rather than directly on the quay. Nearby, you can head up toward Taormina for sweeping views, elegant streets and the famous ancient Greek Theatre, while the shoreline below has a relaxed holiday feel.

Arriving in Crotone, you come to a working harbour on Calabria’s Ionian coast, with a broad sweep of sea, modern waterfront areas, and the old town rising nearby. A short trip from the port brings you to the historic centre and seafront, where the atmosphere is sunny, relaxed, and distinctly southern Italian.

Saranda welcomes ships with a bright Ionian waterfront, low hills, and a relaxed Mediterranean feel. From the port, the town stretches along a curved bay, with seaside promenades, cafés, and nearby views toward the Albanian Riviera and the Greek island of Corfu.

Arriving by sea, Monopoli welcomes you with a busy Adriatic harbour, pale stone buildings, and the warm, sunlit character of Apulia’s coast. Nearby, you can wander toward the old town with its narrow lanes, small fishing boats, and sea-facing fortifications, all in a relaxed southern Italian atmosphere.

Arriving by ship, Šibenik feels calm and distinctly Dalmatian, with a sheltered harbour, stone-built waterfront views and hills rising around the bay. Nearby, the old town’s narrow lanes and the UNESCO-listed Cathedral of St. James give the city a historic atmosphere, while St. Nicholas Fortress stands guard at the sea entrance.

Arriving by sea, Rovinj stands out with its pastel old town rising above the waterfront and the hilltop church of St. Euphemia visible nearby. The harbour area has an easy Adriatic charm, with fishing boats, stone streets and a relaxed Istrian atmosphere just a short walk from the port.

Arriving by sea, Venice feels unlike anywhere else: a low lagoon horizon, shipping channels, and islands scattered across the water before the city’s domes and bell towers appear in the distance. From the port, the historic center is nearby rather than at the quay, with canals, grand palaces, and famous squares waiting beyond the working harbour.