Venice – Civitavecchia · 21 August – 1 September 2027

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.

Approaching Mali Lošinj by sea, you arrive in a sheltered Adriatic harbour framed by pine-covered slopes, clear water, and a waterfront town that feels relaxed and elegant rather than busy. Nearby, visitors can explore the old seafaring town, stroll along the palm-lined promenade, and enjoy the island scenery of coves, stone houses, and fragrant Mediterranean greenery.

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, Hvar welcomes you with a bright Adriatic harbour, stone waterfront buildings and hills rising behind the town, giving the whole bay an elegant, sun-soaked feel. Nearby, you can stroll toward the old town’s lanes and squares, with views up to the hilltop fortress and out across the harbour to the Pakleni Islands.

Arriving in Kotor, you sail into one of the Adriatic’s most dramatic bays, where steep grey mountains rise straight from calm, enclosed waters. Near the port, the UNESCO-listed old town is the highlight, with stone walls, church towers and narrow lanes giving the place a quiet, historic atmosphere beneath the cliffs.

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 ship in Syracuse, you come to a broad Sicilian harbour with sunlit waterfronts and a relaxed Mediterranean feel. Nearby, the old city on the island of Ortigia, baroque streets, sea views and the archaeological heritage of ancient Syracuse make this one of the most atmospheric stops on Sicily’s east coast.

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.

Arriving by ship at Sorrento, you are greeted by steep cliffs, a compact harbour, and wide views across the Bay of Naples, with Vesuvius often visible in the distance. Nearby, the town above the port has a lively yet elegant holiday atmosphere, with narrow streets, sea-view terraces, and the dramatic Amalfi coast within easy reach.

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.

Palmarola feels wild and remote, with dramatic volcanic cliffs, sea caves, and intensely clear water creating one of the most striking anchorages in the Pontine Islands. Arriving by ship, expect a quiet, unspoiled coastline and excellent views of the island’s rugged rock formations and tiny coves nearby rather than any built-up harbour scene.

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.