--- title: "Ancona Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/ancona description: "Italy's Adriatic gateway to the Conero Riviera" --- # Ancona ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น ยท Italy ยท Western Mediterranean > "Italy's Adriatic gateway to the Conero Riviera" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 6.5h - **Departure Sailings:** 55 - **Visiting Sailings:** 112 - **Cruise Lines:** 1 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Jun (29 sailings), Jul (29 sailings), Sept (29 sailings) ## About Ancona Ancona is a historic Adriatic port built on a promontory overlooking the sea. Greek settlers founded it in the 4th century BC, and the city's name comes from the Greek word for "elbow," describing the shape of the harbour. The ship docks at XXIX Settembre Pier, close to the town centre. The Arch of Trajan, a well-preserved Roman triumphal arch, is one of the first landmarks you see. The Cathedral of San Ciriaco, with its Romanesque faรงade, sits above the city with wide views. The old town has narrow alleys and historic buildings, and the Piazza del Plebiscito is the main gathering spot. The National Archaeological Museum of the Marche Region has artifacts from prehistoric relics to Roman bronzes. Nearby Passetto Beach offers a swim in the Adriatic, and local specialties include ciauscolo (spreadable salami), olive ascolane, and Fossa cheese. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** EUR (Euro) - **Language:** Italian - **Timezone:** Europe/Rome (UTC+1) - **Tipping:** Service often included; โ‚ฌ1-2 for good service ## Location Coordinates: 43.6301, 13.4979 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Ancona/@43.63008,13.49794,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Ancona&ll=43.63008,13.49794&z=13) ## Things to Do in Ancona Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~7h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Skip the line Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peters Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/48026f30-1756-49dd-92e1-9e664942a807.md?via=markdown) | 4.7โ˜… (3,564) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ18 | Viator | | [Boat tour all along Conero Riviera](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8620e274-a912-44e1-98f9-d65fb12a5a65.md?via=markdown) | 4.7โ˜… (256) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ65 | Viator | | [Numana : Boat rental for SHARED TOURS in GROUPS in the Conero](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/10b0cbec-ecc6-4d49-afdb-1b8af4ff66c7.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (53) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ95 | Viator | | [Wine Tour and Tasting at Le Marche's Oldest Wine Estate](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/af6becca-48ea-41e9-99d3-26ab2051774f.md?via=markdown) | 4.4โ˜… (52) | 1h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ32 | Viator | | [Private Traditional Sailboat Tour of the Conero Riviera](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/41bad9b3-aeee-4596-8640-39ea09a521e9.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (28) | 3h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ142 | Viator | | [Boat Rental for PRIVATE TOUR with Skipper in the Conero](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3e778574-334b-4a78-a56d-6910bc43709f.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (7) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ500 | Viator | | [Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter Basilica Tour with Dome Lift](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c0ea393a-5128-47f2-beb8-4448c52f0beb.md?via=markdown) | 4.5โ˜… (110) | 4h | โ€“ | โ‚ฌ119 | Viator | | [Pasta Academy Sfoglina Simonetta](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/eb6d3266-6268-4e59-9b66-9d8c8b2f73d9.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (4) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ130 | Viator | | [Private boat rental in the Riviera del Conero](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/972f46ef-92bb-4a6f-890f-8c6e5fad301d.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (4) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ462 | Viator | | [Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Basilica Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/47be262e-f96e-4ae3-8fce-0c6fd483bb20.md?via=markdown) | 3.5โ˜… (8) | 2h 40m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ74 | Viator | | [Ancona E-Bike Guided Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/114faa9b-ef0d-479d-b32e-365d1e4c8791.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (3) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ15 | Viator | | [Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour in Rome (opt. St. Peter)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a6135b70-1a80-4c1f-9e66-8471c2f59ec7.md?via=markdown) | 4โ˜… (5) | 3h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ175 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Ravenna](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/ravenna.md): 74 nm - [Zadar](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/zadar.md): 81 nm - [Rijeka](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/rijeka.md): 110 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise โ†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/cobalt-passage-kotor-mykonos-syros~MSC-LIRICA-20270410-6.md)** - **Price:** โ‚ฌ611 per person (โ‚ฌ1,222 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [MSC Lirica](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-lirica.md) - **Duration:** 6 nights - **Departure:** 2027-04-10 - **Itinerary:** Cobalt Passage โ€“ Kotor, Mykonos & Syros ## Featured Cruises from Ancona Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Sunstone Wake โ€“ Kotor & Cyclades](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sunstone-wake-kotor-cyclades~MSC-LIRICA-20270410-7.md) | MSC Lirica | MSC Cruises | 2027-04-10 | 7 | โ‚ฌ679 | ## Browse Cruises - [Cruises departing from Ancona](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?departurePorts=ancona) (55 sailings) - [All cruises visiting Ancona](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=ancona) (167 sailings) ## Browse - [Western Mediterranean cruises](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean.md) - [All Destinations](https://cruisello.com/destinations.md) - [All Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md)