Venice – Civitavecchia · 8–19 July 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.

Approaching Dubrovnik by ship, you are greeted by a dramatic stretch of rocky Adriatic coast, green slopes, and the pale stone skyline of the city rising nearby. From the port, the famous walled old town lies a short distance away, offering grand sea views, historic streets, and the unmistakable atmosphere of one of the Mediterranean’s most striking harbours.

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.

Arriving by sea, Otranto feels bright and compact, with the harbour opening toward a low coastline and the old town visible nearby behind its waterfront. A short trip from the port brings you to narrow streets, sea views, and the relaxed southern atmosphere of Italy’s Adriatic edge.

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 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 sea, Amalfi appears as a dramatic cluster of pastel buildings beneath steep cliffs on one of Italy’s most famous coastlines. From the harbour, the waterfront feels lively and sunlit, with the cathedral and narrow old streets just a short walk away and sweeping views of the rocky coast all around.

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.

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.