--- title: "Taranto Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/taranto description: "City of two seas and Spartan roots" --- # Taranto ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น ยท Italy ยท Eastern Mediterranean > "City of two seas and Spartan roots" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 9.4h - **Departure Sailings:** 6 - **Visiting Sailings:** 51 - **Cruise Lines:** 3 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Sept (20 sailings), Jun (16 sailings), May (6 sailings) ## About Taranto No visit to Taranto is complete without savouring its culinary delights. The city is famous for its seafood, particularly 'cozze tarantine' โ€” mussels cooked in a spicy tomato and garlic sauce, best enjoyed with a glass of local Primitivo wine. For a sweet treat, try 'cartellate', crispy honey-drizzled pastries often served at festivals. Shopping enthusiasts will love exploring the boutique-lined streets of the old town, where you can find handcrafted ceramics and lace. To get around, the city centre is easily walkable, but taxis are available for longer distances, like a trip to the nearby beaches of San Vito or Campomarino. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** EUR (Euro) - **Language:** fr, de, it - **Timezone:** Europe/Rome - **Tipping:** Service often included; โ‚ฌ1-2 for good service ## Location Coordinates: 40.4498, 17.2449 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Taranto/@40.44982,17.24493,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Taranto&ll=40.44982,17.24493&z=13) ## Things to Do in Taranto Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~9h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Mozzarella Experience - Cheese Tasting Tour at Masseria Fragnite](https://www.viator.com/tours/Brindisi/Private-Cheese-Tour-to-Masseria-Fragnite-with-Tastings/d4227-357075P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00305244&medium=api&api_version=2.0) | 4.8โ˜… (324) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ35 | Viator | | [Private Tour of Taranto aboard an Ape Calessino](https://www.viator.com/tours/Taranto/Private-Tour-of-Taranto-aboard-an-Ape-Calessino/d28840-304247P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00305244&medium=api&api_version=2.0) | 4.9โ˜… (264) | 0h 50m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ25 | Viator | | [Puglia Cooking class "Le orecchiette, che pasta!"](https://www.viator.com/tours/Taranto/Le-orecchiette-che-pasta/d28840-108021P2?mcid=42383&pid=P00305244&medium=api&api_version=2.0) | 4.8โ˜… (267) | 4h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ65 | Viator | | [Masseria Seppunisi Tour - Mozzarella and Burrata experience](https://www.viator.com/tours/Taranto/2-Hour-Private-and-Guided-Visit-to-Mozzarella-and-Burrata/d28840-359263P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00305244&medium=api&api_version=2.0) | 4.8โ˜… (94) | 2h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ45 | Viator | | [Lunch at Masseria Pasta Making Experience](https://www.viator.com/tours/Ostuni/Lunch-at-Masseria-Orecchiette-Making-Experience/d60485-5547008P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00305244&medium=api&api_version=2.0) | 4.9โ˜… (70) | 2h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ60 | Viator | | [Boat tour, boat party, Dolphin watching, Fishing.](https://www.viator.com/tours/Taranto/Boat-fishing-boat-tours-boat-party/d28840-158100P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00305244&medium=api&api_version=2.0) | 4.7โ˜… (67) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ16 | Viator | | [MarTa Archaeological Museum Taranto tour: very impressive great gold artifacts](https://www.viator.com/tours/Taranto/MarTa-Archaeological-Museum-Taranto-tour-very-impressive-great-gold-artifacts/d28840-32810P142?mcid=42383&pid=P00305244&medium=api&api_version=2.0) | 4.5โ˜… (40) | 2h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ249 | Viator | | [Locorotondo, Alberobello, Martina Franca departing from Taranto](https://www.viator.com/tours/Taranto/Valle-dItria-departing-from-Taranto/d28840-381766P2?mcid=42383&pid=P00305244&medium=api&api_version=2.0) | 4.8โ˜… (33) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ120 | Viator | | [The secrets to a Perfect Pasta with the Best Chefs Ever](https://www.viator.com/tours/Taranto/I-segreti-di-una-pasta-perfetta-con-Dora/d28840-398171P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00305244&medium=api&api_version=2.0) | 4.8โ˜… (17) | 1h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ55 | Viator | | [Taranto Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local](https://www.viator.com/tours/Taranto/Taranto-Walking-Tour-with-Audio-and-Written-Guide-by-a-Local/d28840-445855P32?mcid=42383&pid=P00305244&medium=api&api_version=2.0) | 4.8โ˜… (10) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ6 | Viator | | [Exclusive flight in a balloon in Gravina in Puglia](https://www.viator.com/tours/Taranto/Hot-air-balloons-in-Southern-Italy-Hot-air-balloon-flight/d28840-262078P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00305244&medium=api&api_version=2.0) | 5โ˜… (3) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ1,594 | Viator | | [Matera half day](https://www.viator.com/tours/Taranto/Day-tour-in-Matera-with-tasting-of-local-wines/d28840-381766P3?mcid=42383&pid=P00305244&medium=api&api_version=2.0) | 5โ˜… (3) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ130 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Brindisi](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/brindisi.md): 34 nm - [Bari](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/bari.md): 45 nm - [Crotone](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/crotone.md): 82 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - [TUI Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/tui-cruises.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise โ†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/4-night-cruise-from-taranto~COSTA-SERENA-20270912-4.md)** - **Price:** โ‚ฌ447 per person (โ‚ฌ894 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Costa Serena](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises/costa-serena.md) - **Duration:** 4 nights - **Departure:** 2027-09-12 - **Itinerary:** 4 Night Cruise from Taranto ## Featured Cruises from Taranto Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Ocean Discovery โ€“ Santorini, Mykonos & La Valletta](https://cruisello.com/cruises/ocean-discovery-santorini-mykonos-la-valletta~COSTA-SERENA-20270520-20.md) | Costa Serena | Costa Cruises | 2027-05-20 | 20 | โ‚ฌ2,369 | | [14 nights - Eastern Mediterranean Intensive - from/to Heraklion](https://cruisello.com/cruises/14-nights-eastern-mediterranean-intensive-from-to-heraklion~TUI-MEINS5-20270416-14.md) | Mein Schiff 5 | TUI Cruises | 2027-04-16 | 14 | โ‚ฌ2,499 | ## Browse Cruises - [Cruises departing from Taranto](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?departurePorts=taranto) (6 sailings) - [All cruises visiting Taranto](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=taranto) (57 sailings) ## Browse - [Eastern Mediterranean Cruises](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean.md) - [All Destinations](https://cruisello.com/destinations.md) - [All Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md)