--- title: "Genoa Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/genoa description: "Columbus' birthplace, a labyrinth of caruggi" --- # Genoa 🇮🇹 · Italy · Western Mediterranean > "Columbus' birthplace, a labyrinth of caruggi" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.2 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 9.2h - **Departure Sailings:** 498 - **Visiting Sailings:** 2,629 - **Cruise Lines:** 8 ## Photos - ![Genoa, Italy](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/western-mediterranean/genoa/genoa-pexels-15453262.webp) © [Diego F. 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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. ## Your day in Genoa Ships berth at the terminal and passengers walk out into the old town. ### Map - **Cruise terminal**: Ponte dei Mille terminal (44.41113, 8.91788) - **Train to Portofino & Cinque Terre**: Genova Piazza Principe, 14 min walk (44.41702, 8.92113) Walking times from the cruise terminal: - Within 15 min: Galata Maritime Museum - Within 30 min: Via Garibaldi, Genoa Cathedral, Aquarium of Genoa, Lanterna - Within 45 min: Porta Soprana Map data with the walking areas: [GeoJSON](https://cruisello.com/api/day-in-port/37e359a2-a244-4e13-9ea8-1102df29933d.geojson) ### What to see #### Via Garibaldi Street of Renaissance palaces and museums in the UNESCO Rolli system. 26 min walk. (44.41126, 8.93233) ![Via Garibaldi](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q2343106/d13c2d9f177d6144-1440.webp) Photo: Alex2015Genova, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:26092015-DSC_3542.JPG) #### Genoa Cathedral Medieval cathedral of San Lorenzo, consecrated in 1118. 28 min walk. (44.40763, 8.93145) ![Genoa Cathedral](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q1306549/137ba715635d1e87-1440.webp) Photo: Jensens, [Public domain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cattedrale_di_San_Lorenzo_Genoa.jpg) #### Aquarium of Genoa Renzo Piano's 1992 aquarium on the old port, the largest in Italy. 23 min walk. (44.41015, 8.92629) Tickets: [Aquarium of Genoa: Reserved Entry](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/tiqets/974627?via=markdown) from €33 ![Aquarium of Genoa](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1503603711323-035f93a636fe?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxMXx8QXF1YXJpdW0lMjBvZiUyMEdlbm9hfGVufDF8fHx8MTc5MzY4NzU0OHww&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1440&fit=max&auto=format&q=75) Photo by [Chris Blonk](https://unsplash.com/@chriskristiansen?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) #### Galata Maritime Museum Galley replica and a submarine you can tour, in the old Darsena. 14 min walk. (44.41420, 8.92326) Tickets: [Galata Maritime Museum: Fast Track Ticket + Nazario Sauro Submarine](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/tiqets/1118230?via=markdown) from €19 ![Galata Maritime Museum](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q1916826/6ece139bdb4f64bc-1440.webp) Photo: Twice25 & Rinina25, [CC BY 2.5](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Genova-Palazzo_Galata-DSCF7765.JPG) #### Porta Soprana Twin-towered medieval city gate beside the house tied to Columbus's childhood. 32 min walk. (44.40556, 8.93448) ![Porta Soprana](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q835461/7c5e0a86bdaad4a4-1440.webp) Photo: Mongolo1984, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Porta_Soprana_(Genova)_05.jpg) #### Lanterna Lighthouse rebuilt in 1543, the symbol of Genoa. 27 min walk. (44.40455, 8.90464) ![Lanterna](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q776666/4f5a77d9fc0e0844-1440.webp) Photo: Tassiano Daniele, [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:La_Lanterna_di_Genova_al_Tramonto.jpg) ### Day trips Based on 9 h in port, with 1 h spare before all aboard. - **Portofino**: Train from Genova Piazza Principe, 35 min. About 4 h in Portofino. Tour: [Genoa: Portofino Guided Shore Excursion & Private Boat Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/viator/6404P91?via=markdown) from €89 - **Cinque Terre**: Train from Genova Piazza Principe, 1 h 20. About 3 h in Cinque Terre. Starting prices per person. We may earn a commission when you book through our partner links, at no extra cost to you. ## Quick facts - **Currency:** Euro (EUR) - **Language:** Italian - **Timezone:** Europe/Rome (UTC+1) - **Tipping:** Service often included; €1-2 for good service ## Location Coordinates: 44.4111, 8.9176 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Genoa/@44.41113,8.91758,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Genoa&ll=44.41113,8.91758&z=13) ## Things to do in Genoa Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~9h port call | Tour | Rating | Duration | Times | 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?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (574) | 3h 30m | 11:30 AM–3:00 PM, 6:00 PM–9:30 PM | Fits your port day | €69 | Viator | | [Rooftop Cooking Class in Genoa: Pesto, Fresh Pasta & Wine](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/02224c0d-70a0-4a67-94bc-6ba4724eef2c?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (371) | 3h | 12:00 PM–3:00 PM, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM | Fits your port day | €85 | Viator | | [Rickshaw tour in Genova](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7fa25db9-a444-4ea9-882b-94c7e5296835?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (123) | 1h | 9:00 AM–10:00 AM, 9:30 AM–10:30 AM, 10:00 AM–11:00 AM, 10:30 AM–11:30 AM, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM, 11:30 AM–12:30 PM, 12:00 PM–1:00 PM, 12:30 PM–1:30 PM, 1:00 PM–2:00 PM, 1:30 PM–2:30 PM, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM, 4:30 PM–5:30 PM, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM | Fits your port day | €54 | Viator | | [Private boat tour in the Tigullio and in the Portofino area](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e44c210d-a00e-4ed6-b38f-11a987279ef3?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (79) | 4h | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 9:30 AM–1:30 PM, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, 10:30 AM–2:30 PM, 11:00 AM–3:00 PM, 11:30 AM–3:30 PM, 12:00 PM–4:00 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM, 2:30 PM–6:30 PM | Fits your port day | €480 | Viator | | [Segway Tour Caruggi - 2.5 ore](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/35b95376-1481-453a-b005-e3b7fd9d139d?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (114) | 2h 30m | 12:00 PM–2:30 PM | Fits your port day | €60 | Viator | | [Boat Tour to Portofino and San Fruttuoso for Small Groups](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/641eab11-3b86-46be-b2f9-c0f7ca838435?via=markdown) | 4.7★ (109) | 4h | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 12:00 PM–4:00 PM, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM | Fits your port day | €85 | Viator | | [Genova Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d04ae9e7-0278-4ced-b96e-58e46293fc50?via=markdown) | 4.7★ (44) | 4h | – | Fits your port day | €7 | Viator | | [Genoa: Portofino Guided Shore Excursion & Private Boat Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/95527cf2-bf5a-4c95-b9df-fe4b7b404c3c?via=markdown) | 4.7★ (106) | 5h 30m | 9:30 AM–3:00 PM, 10:00 AM–3:30 PM | Fits your port day | €89 | Viator | | [Genoa Culinary Masterclass-A Hands-On Experience by Do Eat Better](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d7bb2526-2594-46a9-9c06-742a44c3a3c5?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (60) | 3h | 9:15 AM–12:15 PM | Fits your port day | €97 | Viator | | [Mortar pesto lesson with World Champion and local Menu](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/6ffe6813-0e1c-4282-90c5-a31a4fcc572c?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (43) | 1h 30m | 11:30 AM–1:00 PM, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM | Fits your port day | €69 | Viator | | [Portofino coast Boat Ride 2 Hours of Italian Riviera Charm](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/50bd0480-c6f5-4dea-9580-7744bb497a07?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (21) | 2h | 6:00 PM–8:00 PM | Fits your port day | €700 | Viator | | [Portofino Private Guided Tour – Optional Santa-Margherita/Genoa](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/07a960ae-62a4-4fe7-9238-21c6d919eeed?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (10) | 5h 30m | 9:00 AM–2:30 PM, 9:30 AM–3:00 PM, 10:00 AM–3:30 PM, 11:00 AM–4:30 PM, 2:30 PM–8:00 PM, 5:30 PM–11:00 PM | Fits your port day | €190 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. 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We may earn a commission when you book through our partner links, at no extra cost to you. ## Nearby ports - [Santa Margherita Ligure](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/santa-margherita-ligure.md): 26 km (14 nm) · Italy - [Portofino](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/portofino.md): 26 km (14 nm) · Italy - [Savona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/savona.md): 35 km (19 nm) · Italy ## Cruise lines stopping here - [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) - [P&O Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise →](https://cruisello.com/cruises/riviera-dash-marseille-to-genoa~MSC-SEAVIEW-20261113-1.md)** - **Price:** €51 per person (€102 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [MSC Seaview](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-seaview.md) - **Duration:** 1 night - **Departure:** 2026-11-13 - **Itinerary:** Riviera Dash – Marseille to Genoa ## Cruises from Genoa Prices are per person, two sharing. | Cruise | Ship | Line | From | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Sunlit Stone – Marseille, Barcelona & Rome](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sunlit-stone-marseille-barcelona-rome~COSTA-TOSCANA-20261113-7.md) | Costa Toscana | Costa Cruises | 🇮🇹 Genoa | 2026-11-13 | 7 | €476 | | [Grotto Light – Sicily, Genoa & Provence](https://cruisello.com/cruises/grotto-light-sicily-genoa-provence~MSC-MAGNIFICA-20261113-7.md) | MSC Magnifica | MSC Cruises | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 2026-11-13 | 7 | €539 | | [Saffron Tides – Funchal, Cádiz & Genoa](https://cruisello.com/cruises/saffron-tides-funchal-cadiz-genoa~COSTA-SMERALDA-20270329-11.md) | Costa Smeralda | Costa Cruises | 🇪🇸 Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 2027-03-29 | 11 | €841 | [See all Genoa cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=genoa) ## Ready to sail to Genoa? 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