--- title: "Genoa Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/genoa description: "Columbus' birthplace, a labyrinth of caruggi" --- # Genoa ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น ยท Italy ยท Western Mediterranean > "Columbus' birthplace, a labyrinth of caruggi" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.2 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 9.2h - **Departure Sailings:** 514 - **Visiting Sailings:** 2,701 - **Cruise Lines:** 7 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Oct (412 sailings), May (339 sailings), Aug (332 sailings) ## About Genoa Genoa is Italy's largest port city, a coastal metropolis where medieval layers sit beside modern life. The city climbs sharply from the Ligurian Sea, its ochre and terracotta buildings stacking up the hillsides. The historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a maze of narrow caruggi (alleys) left over from Genoa's centuries as one of Europe's dominant maritime republics. The port area has been redeveloped into a mix of old landmarks and newer attractions, all walkable from the cruise terminal. From the harbour, it's a short walk to the Palazzo Ducale and the cluster of Renaissance palaces along Via Garibaldi. The covered Mercato Orientale sells fresh pesto ingredients, focaccia, and fried seafood cones you can eat standing up. Trams and the city's tiny funiculars connect the waterfront to the hilltop neighbourhoods, where the views over the port are worth the ride. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** EUR (Euro) - **Language:** Italian - **Timezone:** Europe/Rome (UTC+1) - **Tipping:** Service often included; โ‚ฌ1-2 for good service ## Location Coordinates: 44.4163, 8.9186 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Genoa/@44.41629,8.91865,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Genoa&ll=44.41629,8.91865&z=13) ## Things to Do in Genoa 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 | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Genoa Small-Group Food Tour with Full Meal & Local Food Expert](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/5d64aa5b-87cc-4c74-83ad-6c3beb05fbd4.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (572) | 3h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ67 | Viator | | [Rooftop Cooking Class in Genoa: Pesto, Fresh Pasta & Wine](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/02224c0d-70a0-4a67-94bc-6ba4724eef2c.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (367) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ85 | Viator | | [Genoa Food, Wine Tasting & History Walking Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/45d77a57-9d7b-4bad-9a9c-db4eed06a1ba.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (280) | 2h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ59 | Viator | | [2 Hours Private Historical Tour in Genoa](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/2d77c93f-b09e-49d5-9f4c-ae814008869b.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (267) | 2h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ95 | Viator | | [Genoese cooking lesson in the with lunch in the terrace](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a190f3cb-6d7d-4b11-8e2a-dac169bdabe1.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (205) | 3h 15m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ69 | Viator | | [Portofino Boat and Walking Tour with Pesto Cooking & Lunch](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/490d334a-bdb2-42df-97dd-6e44885e64ec.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (134) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ225 | Viator | | [Segway Tour Caruggi - 2.5 ore](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/35b95376-1481-453a-b005-e3b7fd9d139d.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (114) | 2h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ60 | Viator | | [Rickshaw tour in Genova](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7fa25db9-a444-4ea9-882b-94c7e5296835.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (121) | 1h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ54 | Viator | | [Genoa: Pasta and Tiramisu class by Cesarine](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f7118a9a-ef3c-4b9c-a074-738415cae376.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (87) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ109 | Viator | | [Private boat tour in the Tigullio and in the Portofino area](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e44c210d-a00e-4ed6-b38f-11a987279ef3.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (79) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ480 | Viator | | [Genoa Ravioli, Fettuccine & Tiramisu Class with Fine Wine](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/5f1b83aa-343d-46c5-b79d-070152a0d590.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (78) | 2h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ60 | Viator | | [Genoa Day Tour: 4 hours of History with Focaccia , Prosecco & Joy](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8016ad55-e626-4a59-abeb-19cfe81b276f.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (69) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ99 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Santa Margherita Ligure](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/santa-margherita-ligure.md): 14 nm - [Portofino](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/portofino.md): 14 nm - [Savona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/savona.md): 19 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - [Disney Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/disney-cruise-line.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise โ†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/ligurian-tide-marseille-to-genoa~MSC-WORLD_EUROPA-20261113-1.md)** - **Price:** โ‚ฌ71 per person (โ‚ฌ142 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [MSC World Europa](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-world-europa.md) - **Duration:** 1 night - **Departure:** 2026-11-13 - **Itinerary:** Ligurian Tide โ€“ Marseille to Genoa ## Featured Cruises from Genoa Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Ancient Terracotta โ€“ Cagliari, Rome & Marseille](https://cruisello.com/cruises/ancient-terracotta-cagliari-rome-marseille~COSTA-TOSCANA-20261025-7.md) | Costa Toscana | Costa Cruises | 2026-10-25 | 7 | โ‚ฌ476 | | [Saffron Tides โ€“ Funchal, Cรกdiz & Genoa](https://cruisello.com/cruises/saffron-tides-funchal-cadiz-genoa~COSTA-SMERALDA-20270329-11.md) | Costa Smeralda | Costa Cruises | 2027-03-29 | 11 | โ‚ฌ791 | | [Mediterranean Grandeur โ€“ Riviera & Adriatic](https://cruisello.com/cruises/mediterranean-grandeur-riviera-adriatic~CCL-SUNSHINE-20270627-10.md) | Carnival Sunshine | Carnival Cruise Line | 2027-06-27 | 10 | โ‚ฌ980 | ## Browse Cruises - 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