Italy Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call

141 ships from 32 cruise lines

Italy cruises at a glance

Waterways Cruise lists 2,070 upcoming sailings on 141 ships from 32 cruise lines visiting Italy, calling at 68 places. Cruises can start in Civitavecchia, Venice, Trieste, Genova, Chioggia, Naples and 2 more and end in Civitavecchia, Venice, Trieste, Genova, Chioggia, Naples and 2 more. Of 2,070 upcoming sailings, 899 start in Italy and 896 end there.

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Compare Italy cruise lines

See every Italy cruise line by ocean and river and by ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary style, with fares, cruise lengths, ships and ports.

About Italy

Italy is the ideal milestone destination for the American traveler: deep history, extraordinary food, and a coastline that rewards slow, small-ship exploration. The combination of Mediterranean ocean cruising, Po River sailings, and well-run private guides lets you see Rome, Florence, Venice, and the southern coast without feeling herded. Plan for moderate distances, dress modestly at churches, and prioritize a few great experiences over many quick stops.

Typical routes

  • Mediterranean ocean cruise circuit
  • Po River and Venetian lagoon small-ship itinerary

Ports overview

Italy's cruise geography is remarkable: long Mediterranean coastlines on five seas, a navigable Po River system, and the Venetian lagoon. Ocean ports range from industrial-scale Civitavecchia to charming small ports like Portofino; river ports are intimate and walkable.

Cruise season

March through November. April-June and September-October are ideal for weather and fewer crowds. July-August can be hot and busy; Po River navigation may be temporarily affected by low water or floods.

Find your Italy sailing

Upcoming sailings calling at Italy, earliest departure first.

2,070 Sailings Found
Piraeus-Athens, Greece

32 Days Piraeus-Athens, Greece Round Trip

Port call

Visits Italy. Also visits Greece, Crete Greece, Malta

Enchanted Princess

Departs
October 7th 2028
Duration
31 nights
From
$5,463
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +12 more ports
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Piraeus-Athens, Greece

10 Days One-Way from Piraeus-Athens to Istanbul

Port call

Visits Italy. Also visits Greece, Crete Greece, Malta

Enchanted Princess

Departs
October 7th 2028
Duration
9 nights
From
$1,950
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +3 more ports
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Barcelona, Spain

29 Days One-Way from Barcelona to Venice

Disembarks Venice

Ends in Italy. Also visits Spain, France, Monaco

Seabourn Ovation

Departs
October 7th 2028
Duration
28 nights
From
$22,698
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +17 more ports
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Naples, Italy

18 Days One-Way from Naples to Barcelona

Departs Naples

Starts in Italy. Also visits Crete Greece, Turkey, Greece

Sun Princess

Departs
October 8th 2028
Duration
17 nights
From
$2,939
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +5 more ports
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Naples, Italy

8 Days One-Way from Naples to Piraeus-Athens

Departs Naples

Starts in Italy. Also visits Crete Greece, Turkey, Greece

Sun Princess

Departs
October 8th 2028
Duration
7 nights
From
$1,295
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +1 more port
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Civitavecchia-Rome, Italy

8 Days One-Way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Venice

Departs Civitavecchia Disembarks Venice

Starts and ends in Italy. Also visits Montenegro

Azamara Quest

Departs
October 9th 2028
Duration
7 nights
From
$2,219
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +1 more port
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Barcelona, Spain

8 Days One-Way from Barcelona to Civitavecchia-Rome

Disembarks Civitavecchia

Ends in Italy. Also visits Spain, France, Monaco

Crystal Serenity

Departs
October 9th 2028
Duration
7 nights
From
$4,900
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call:
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Barcelona, Spain

11 Days One-Way from Barcelona to Civitavecchia-Rome

Disembarks Civitavecchia

Ends in Italy. Also visits Spain, France

Oceania Sonata

Departs
October 9th 2028
Duration
10 nights
From
$4,999
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +4 more ports
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Barcelona, Spain

56 Days One-Way from Barcelona to Los Angeles

Port call

Visits Italy. Also visits Spain, France, Malta

Oceania Sonata

Departs
October 9th 2028
Duration
55 nights
From
$23,799
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +30 more ports
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Piraeus-Athens, Greece

13 Days One-Way from Piraeus-Athens to Civitavecchia-Rome

Disembarks Civitavecchia

Ends in Italy. Also visits Greece, Montenegro, Croatia

Seven Seas Grandeur

Departs
October 10th 2028
Duration
12 nights
From
$24,598
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +5 more ports
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Venice, Italy

25 Days One-Way from Venice to Piraeus-Athens

Departs Venice

Starts in Italy. Also visits Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro

Azamara Journey

Departs
October 11th 2028
Duration
24 nights
From
$9,799
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +17 more ports
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Venice, Italy

15 Days One-Way from Venice to Piraeus-Athens

Departs Venice

Starts in Italy. Also visits Croatia, Montenegro, Albania

Emerald Sakara

Departs
October 11th 2028
Duration
14 nights
From
$14,540
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +10 more ports
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Where Italy cruises start and end

Embarkation ports (18)

Coastal and island ports

Ancona (19) (cruises from) · Bari (240) (cruises from) · Brindisi (71) (cruises from) · Cagliari (163) (cruises from) · Chioggia (78) (cruises from) · Civitavecchia (1,438) (cruises from) · Genova (263) (cruises from) · Giardini Naxos (211) (cruises from) · Livorno (628) (cruises from) · Messina (540) (cruises from) · Naples (584) (cruises from) · Palermo (246) (cruises from) · Ravenna (76) (cruises from) · Rome Italy (36) (cruises from) · Trieste (177) (cruises from) · Venice (508) (cruises from)

River ports

Como (5) (cruises from) · Mantua (3) (cruises from)

Disembarkation ports (18)

Coastal and island ports

Ancona (19) · Bari (240) · Brindisi (71) · Cagliari (163) · Catania (89) · Chioggia (78) · Civitavecchia (1,438) · Genova (263) · Livorno (628) · Messina (540) · Naples (584) · Palermo (246) · Ravenna (76) · Rome Italy (36) · Trieste (177) · Venice (508)

River ports

Como (5) · Mantua (3)

141
Cruise ships
32
Cruise lines
68
Places ships visit
19
Embark / disembark places

Ships by type: 133 ocean 6 river 7 expedition · a ship that visits several places here is counted once; an expedition ship that also sails as an ocean ship appears under both types.

Italy is also in: Western Europe, Mediterranean

Plan your Italy cruise

Italy cruise port guide

Cruise ports, what to see, history and practical advice.

Italy cruise port guide →

River cruises

Frequently asked questions about Italy cruises

How many places do cruises visit in Italy?

68 Italy places are visited by 141 ships from 32 cruise lines.

When is the best time to take a Italy cruise?

March through November. April-June and September-October are ideal for weather and fewer crowds. July-August can be hot and busy; Po River navigation may be temporarily affected by low water or floods.

Sources and further reading

Background on Italy draws on these references. Sailing, fare and port data come from cruise line itineraries and are refreshed regularly.

Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by , Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.

Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 31, 2026

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