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Livorno (Florence-Pisa, Italy)

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Local Time 2024-04-15 12:44

Port Livorno cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Livorno, Florence-Pisa, Italy. To see the full itineraries (ports of call dates and arrival / departure times) and their lowest rates – just follow the corresponding ship-link.

Livorno (aka Leghorn) is a port city on the Ligurian Sea, located on the western coast of Italy's Tuscany region. The city has population around 160,000. Port Livorno (locode ITLIV) is Tuscany's principal port as well as the cruise port to four provincial capital cities - Pisa (approx 25 km / 16 mi away), Lucca (~50 km / 30 mi), Firenze/Florence (Tuscany's capital, ~105 km / 65 mi to the east), and Siena (~130 km / 80 mi).

Livorno is the principal cruise port to Florence/Pisa. However, as an alternative port to these popular tourist cities is sometimes used Carrara , from where Florence and Pisa are also accessed via shore excursions/bus tours.

Port Livorno

Livorno is one of the biggest seaports in Italy and the Mediterranean Sea. It serves various types of ships, including cargo carriers, container ships , passenger ships ( ferries and cruise liners). Several heavy-traffic regularly scheduled ferry services are provided by the companies Corsica-Sardinia Ferries (to Golfo Aranci Sardinia  and  Bastia Corsica ), Grimaldi Lines (to Barcelona Spain and Tangier Morocco ), Toremar (to Capraia Island), Moby Lines (to Corsica Island's ports Bastia and Olbia ).

In the end of 2013 was approved a plan for expanding Livorno's passenger port (that serves the ferry and cruise shipping traffic). The project included both piers (Alto Fondale, Calata Orlando), providing 3 more dedicated cruise berths (for vessels with LOA length 300+ m / 984+ ft) and infrastructure development (relocating commercial berths to separate cargo and passenger traffic). The first phase of the port expansion project was completed in 2017. All works are expected to be completed in 2022-23. Until the project's completion, commercial piers will still be used for cruise ship docking.

In November 2015, the Port introduced its shoreside-power supply system (by Nidec Corporation, Japan) providing up to 12 MW electrical power for berthed vessels. The system can support mid-sized cruise liners (with passenger capacity 1000-2000) which usually dock at Sgarallino Pier. The project cost EUR 3,5 million, and was 80% funded by Port Livorno. By 2018, the company Enel (Italy's manufacturer and distributor of electricity and gas) increased the Port's shore-power capacity up to 45 MW, allowing cold ironing services to ships berthed at other piers, as well as capacity to supply larger vessels.

Port's statistical data for season 2016 showed a total of 404 cruise ship calls and 810,000 passengers - about 16% increase over 2015. Season 2017's data showed a 10% decrease (over 2016) in ship visits.

In 2017, the cruise port had scheduled a total of 349 ship calls and handled around 700,000 passengers. Season 2017 featured 6 new cruise vessels (making maiden calls) and 3 ships doing partial turnaround (optional embarkation / disembarkation in Port Livorno):  AIDAperla  (17 calls),  Silver Muse  (5),  Seabourn Encore  (5),  Majestic Princess  (4),  Viking Sky  (2),  Norwegian Joy  (1 call),  MSC Armonia  (17 partial turnarounds),  Arethusa  (16 partial turnarounds),  Hebridean Sky  (1 partial turnaround).

In 2018, the port had scheduled 362 cruise ship calls with around 730,000 passengers. Also in 2018 was completed cruise port's privatization (started in 2017), with MSC Cruises being one of its owners.

There are plans for port developments (budgeted EUR 90 million) for building 4 new berths and terminals with capacity to handle world's largest passenger ships . These plans also include building new facilities providing shore-side power and LNG bunkering. Port's max draft is 15 m (49 ft) and its access channel is wide enough to accommodate big-sized liners.

Starting operations in January 2019, Port Livorno has Mediterranean's largest container  crane ("Model 8 Mobile Harbor Crane"). Built by Konecranes Gottwald lift AGV, the huge crane has max lifting capacity 200 tons, operational radius 12-16 m and hoising heights 12-54 m (below-above quay level). It can serve boxships and ConRo vessels (RoRo-boxship combo transporting TEUs, wheeled cargo and vehicles). The new crane is diesel-electric (power output 1 MW) and can be hooked-up to the terminal's power grid.

In March 2022, Port Livorno contracted for dredging and other works SIDRA (Societa Italiana Dragaggi, subsidiary of DEME Group). Besides dredging, the project includes the construction of Europa Dock, port expansion works (expanding the berthing line with ~3 km / 1,9 mi), coastal defense works (building two new breakwaters - North and South, plus relocating the Meloria breakwater/total breakwater length 6 km / 3,7 mi). Scheduled to start in 2023, works will deepen the Port's access channel (to 17 m / 56 ft), the internal basins draft (to 16 m / 53 ft), and also lay the new breakwaters' foundations. The contract's value is yet to be revealed but, reportedly, it's over EUR 150 million.

Livorno cruise terminal

Currently, the cruise port has 3 berths (close to Pisa International Airport) and can handle 3 large-sized ships at a time. Extra berthing is available at other piers, offering priority docking for passenger shipping vessels. In total, the port can handle 8 cruise ships simultaneously. Smaller-sized vessels berth within walking distance to downtown (Old Fortress).

Livorno's new Alto Fondale cruise terminal is located at Silos Granari Calata Punto Franco. The facility is used only by ships operating on roundtrip itinerariess from Livorno (turnarounds). It is located approx 0,5 km from the city center. Two big airports are located close to the cruise port terminal - Aeroporto di Pisa (13 km / 8 ml) and Aeroporto di Firenze (Florence, 80 km / 50 ml).

Large cruise ships to Livorno dock at port's container terminal. From there is provided shuttle bus service (terminal to Piazza Grande). Depending on cruise company, this service is at additional charge or complimentary. Taxis at the terminal are also available. The nearest railway station is approx 3 km (1,9 ml) or about 5-min bus drive. Bus shuttles stop at the train station too. At the terminal, cruise passsengers can purchase bus and train (roundtrip) tickets to Pisa, Florence and Lucca. Trains from Livorno to Pisa depart every 30 min.

In the end of 2013 was approved a 3-year plan for expanding the cruise port. It included the whole Alto Fondale and Calata Orlando piers, and provided 3 more cruise ship dedicated berths for larger vessels (with length over 300 m / 980 ft).

Port's future expansion involves a huge investment for redesigning of its infrastructure in order commercial berths to be relocated, so cargo and passenger shipping traffic to be separated. This project's first stage will be completed in 2017. By the year 2022 all should be completed, but the commercial piers will still be used by cruise ships in the meantime.

In the near future, Port Livorno will offer LNG bunkering at a new (dedicated) cruise terminal just 20 km (12 ml) away from the cruise port. The port autority company announced in July 2016 that they are considering the option to use the LNG plant to refuel LNG-powered cruise ships . This way Livorno will join the seaports offering LNG bunkering (liquefied natural gas). Close-to-port LNG supply service will allow vessels to bunker directly - without using LNG barges or trucks to provide them with fuel.

Livorno is also thye cruise port to Pisa and Florence. The long list of Livorno's places of interest and most popular tourist attractions includes:

• Cathedral of Saint Francis of Assisi
• Acquario comunale Diacinto Cestoni
• Fortezza Nuova
• Fortezza Vecchia
• Fosso Reale
• Museo Civico Giovanni Fattori
• Museo di storia naturale del Mediterraneo
• Orto Botanico del Mediterraneo
• Old English Cemetery
• Sanctuary of Montenero
• Porto Mediceo
• Venezia Nuova
• Terrazza Mascagni

A popular shore excursion offered from Livorno cruise port is the bus tour of Bolgheri and the Wine Road, located at approx 40 min drive distance from the port. The famous Viale dei Cipressi leads cruise tourists to the village of Bolgheri. After visiting the craft shops and wine bars, tourists travel to the vineyards where they have the chance to taste local delicacies, such as Olive Oil, honey, bread and cheeses.

To promote the potential of the Livorno territory, as an alternative to the classic Tuscany tour, Porto 2000 presented at Seatrade Cruise Med (in  Tenerife, Canaries ) a new marketing project called "Why Livorno", which was launched at Seatrade Cruise Global (in  Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA ) in March 2017.

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Arriving in Pisa by cruise via Livorno

How to get to pisa from the livorno (leghorn) cruise terminal.

Pisa's cruise port is actually the separate city of Livorno, a Renaissance-era port city on the Tuscan coast about 25km (15.5 miles) south of Pisa .

(Ironically enough, Pisa was once a mighty seapower itself, but its harbor slowly silted up, pushing the sea farther and farther west and eventually stranding Pisa in drydock. Even more ironically, the ruling Medici family of Florence built Livorno specifically to compete against their rival city of Pisa ).

How to get from Livorno to Pisa by private car

Livorno is Leghorn FYI: For reasons still unclear, some cruise lines and other travel literature continue to refer to Livorno by its antiquated, Anglicized name left over from World War II: Leghorn. First of all, don't take a taxi. It'll cost around €90 ($120) each way. Insane.

How to get from Livorno to Pisa by train

A train is the cheapest option. There are several trains per hour, and the ride from Livorno to Pisa only takes 15–20 minutes.

First, however, you have to get from the ship to the stazione treni (train station) Livorno Centrale, which is not really walkable from any of the cruise terminals at the port.

How to get from the docks to the Livorno train station

A taxi from the Livorno docks direct to the train station will cost you about €20–€30, so get a few people together and the ease and time you save will make it worth it. The ride will take all of 10 minutes.

Many cruise lines offer a cheap or free shuttle to Piazza Grande in the center of Livorno (takes about 10 minutes). Don't bother.

If you dock at Molo Mediceo, just walk out of the port, buy a biglietto autobus (bus ticket) for €1 from any newsstand you pass, and head straight up Via Grande to the first bus stop on your right. Hop city bus #1 ( www.atl.livorno.it ) to the stazione treni in about 15 minutes.

If you dock at the Darsena Toscana, or anywhere else in the hinterlands of the port complex, public transport become more difficult. Just grab a taxi, or if it's offered that free/cheap shuttle to Piazza Grande.

(If you do take your shuttle to Piazza Grande, you can still grab public bus #1 from there; there are newsstands on the piazza where you can buy bus tickets. This adds another 5–10 minutes.)

Tips & links

Pisa tourist information office Most convenient location: Piazza Arcivescovado 8 (in the Museo del Duomo, just behind the Leaning Tower) tel . +39-334-641-9408 Main location: Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II 16 (two blocks north of the main train station) tel . +39-050-42-291 Other locations: • At the aiport • Near Ponte di Mezzo (Lungarno Galilei at Piazza XX Settembre) www.pisaunicaterra.it www.pisaturismo.it

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8 Best Things To Do In Livorno Cruise Port | Port Overview

Welcome to Livorno cruise port guide! (Post updated: March 2024)

Nestled on the northwest coast of Italy, the city of Livorno is the main gateway to Tuscany and its iconic cities of Pisa and Florence. It is one of the major cruise ports in Italy together with Civitavecchia (Rome), Naples, Venice, and La Spezia , often included in the Mediterranean cruise itineraries. In this article, read about:

• Livorno port (Livorno cruise terminal, getting around, helpful info)
• 8 best things to do in Livorno Italy & Livorno shore excursions (including day trips to Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Cinque Terre, Volterra, San Gimignano, and Siena)

Visit also our cruise port guides to Civitavecchia (Rome) , Naples , La Spezia (Florence) , Cagliari (Sardinia) , Marseille , Monaco (Villefranche)

Livorno Cruise Port

The cruise port of Livorno is one of the largest seaports in the Mediterranean and the third-largest port in Italy. Livorno cruise ship terminal consists of two main parts: Porto Industriale (or Porto Nuovo – New Port) in its northern part, and Porto Mediceo (part of Porto Vecchio – Old Port) in the south, closer to the Livorno downtown.

1. Porto Industriale – Industrial Port

The majority of cruise lines dock at Porto Industriale , the large container and cargo cruise terminal located in the northern part of the harbour. It consists of 3 main berths that can accommodate 3 large cruise vessels at a time. It is also possible to dock at several other piers, so in total the port can accommodate up to 8 ships simultaneously.

The new Livorno cruise terminal, Alto Fondale (located at Calata Punto Franco) is mainly used by ferries and cruise ships doing turnarounds in Livorno.

The industrial port handles heavy traffic and is usually very noisy, as that is also a ferry terminal offering ferry transportation between Sardinia and Corsica and the mainland. Guests are not allowed to walk around the port, so a complimentary shuttle service to the main port entrance is provided.

The shuttle bus will drop you off at the terminal building by the port entrance where cruise passengers can find an ATM, a tourist information office, car rentals, taxis, tour operators, and free Wi-Fi internet.

In front of the ship, guests can find only taxis and a tourist information kiosk. Here you can take a 5€ shuttle bus to the city center (the drop-off point is Piazza Grande, the main square). Tickets for this shuttle can be purchased in cash right before boarding the bus, and the ride takes less than 10 minutes.

If you are taking a cruise line-organized shore excursion, your tour buses are parked outside the terminal building. However, if you have booked a trip with an Independent tour operator, your transport will be waiting for you at the port entrance near the terminal building and you must take the free shuttle to get there.

2. Porto Mediceo

Porto Mediceo (a historic Medici port) is located in the southern part of the Livorno harbour and is dedicated to smaller cruise ships/yachts. It has 2 berths, located within 10-15 minutes walking from the city center. In the cruise terminal, you will find a tourist information kiosk, taxis and car rental service.

Getting Around Livorno Port

• The official currency in Italy is EURO (€). Major credit cards are widely accepted. Small businesses though will only take cash.
• The easiest way to get to Livorno city center is by a 5€ shuttle bus that picks you up at the terminal building and drops you off at Piazza Grande. From there, you can explore the city of Livorno on foot.
• If you plan to get to the train station ( Livorno Centrale ) you can take the shuttle to the city center and then take bus #1 in front of the Duomo (Cathedral) to the Livorno Centrale train station. You can buy the bus ticket at Tabacchi – Tobacco shops , and you will find several of these at the place where the shuttle bus drops you off (in Via Claudio Cogorano and Via Grande streets). You can also purchase the tickets at the newsstands. You will find the bus stations on Via Grande, the street in front of the Cathedral and Piazza Grande Square.
• The bus ride from Piazza Grande to Livorno Centrale takes only 5 minutes. Once you arrive at the Livorno train station, you can take trains to Pisa, Florence, Lucca, and other places. If you are not in a hurry, you can also walk to the station and the journey takes around 30 minutes.
• If you are planning to use the train services during your visit, make sure to check the train schedules and always have a backup plan, as you never know when trains can go on strike. You can check the timetables and fares on Trenitalia.com
• You can also take a taxi to Livorno train station directly from the cruise terminal, and the ride takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes.  This is a convenient option since 6 people can fit in a taxi.
• Taxis are also available outside the terminal. A ride from Porto Industriale piers to Livorno city center lasts approximately 15 minutes, however, many taxi drivers won’t agree to drive you to Livorno as most of them wait for the passengers who want to travel further – to Pisa, Florence, or elsewhere.
• Public bus – Livorno has a reliable bus network and is well-connected to other places in Tuscany. The two main bus routes in Livorno are LAM BLU (LB) Bus Route (or Bus #1), and LAM ROSSA (LR) Bus Route (or Bus #2). You can use both to get to the Livorno Centrale train station. If you are docked at Porto Mediceo, there is a bus stop within walking distance from the port and you can catch the LAM BLU bus to go to the city center.
• Livorno Hop on Hop off bus tours are available every hour and they depart from the shuttle bus stop at the cruise terminal. The whole circuit takes 60 minutes and the audio guides in multiple languages are available.
• Pisa International Airport is the closest airport to Livorno. It is located approximately 22 km/14 miles (a 35-minute drive) northeast of Livorno cruise port. Another airport is Florence Airport which is located 90 km/56 miles (a 1h 15-minute drive) northeast of the port.
• Explore Livorno tours, activities and shore excursions
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• Rent a car in the port of Livorno
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8 Best Things to Do in Livorno Cruise Port

The city of Livorno is known as the gateway to the Italian Tuscany region and its iconic cities of Pisa, Lucca, and Florence.

Before I share the best things to do in Livorno, I invite you to grab your copy of the “ Mediterranean Cruise Port Guide” , the most comprehensive guide to 45 Mediterranean cruise ports (including Livorno) , packed with practical information, expert tips & unforgettable experiences! (PDF format/200 pages)

1. Livorno Sightseeing

If you decide to stay closer to the ship, do not miss the opportunity to visit the city of Livorno because it has a lot to offer! Once the shuttle bus drops you off at Piazza Grande, you can explore the majority of Livorno city attractions on foot.

The entrance to the city from the port already speaks well of its history, because one of the first things you will come across is Fortezza Vecchia , an imposing medieval fortress with three defensive bastions that were built in the 16th century.

Further on, the Cathedral of San Francisco (Cattedrale di San Francesco), also known as Duomo, dominates Piazza Grande and Via Grande, the main street that connects the old port (Porto Mediceo) to Piazza della Repubblica .

The Cathedral was constructed in the early 17th century and represents a remarkable example of Renaissance architecture, boasting valuable artworks and a beautiful interior. It had a turbulent history as it was completely demolished during World War II bombings, only to be restored in the 1950s.

There are also a few other Livorno highlights not to be missed:

• Jewish Synagogue – located only 2oo m from the Duomo, the new synagogue was built in the 1960s to replace the original one that was destroyed in World War II.
• Venice Quarter (Quartieri Venezia) – Less than a 10-minute walk north of the Cathedral, close to the Livorno cruise port, you will come across this historic quarter that kept its original look as it wasn’t destroyed in the WWII bombings. Often referred to as the Venezia Nuova district, with its channels, bridges, colorful facades and ancient buildings, this part of Livorno will throw you back to Venice. In the vicinity, you will find the Church of St Catherine (Chiesa di Santa Caterina) and Fortezza Nuova – an imposing ancient fort dating from the early 17th century.
• Central Market (Mercato Centrale) – Known as Mercato delle Vettovaglie, this market is one of the favorite local spots and a famous landmark of Livorno. Housed in an ornate 19th-century building, this is the best place to shop for fresh products and feel the authentic Italian spirit. Ground coffee, fresh pastries, cheeses, meats, seafood, bread, wines, oils, fruits, and vegetables… over 200 stalls and shops await you for a unique local experience!
• Civic Museum “Giovanni Fattori” (Museo Civico Giovanni Fattori) – Approximately a 30-minute walk (or 10 minutes drive) south of Livorno city center and Porto Mediceo, and a 15-minute drive south of Porto Industriale, art lovers can visit this exceptional art museum dedicated to Giovanni Fattori, a 19th-century artist born in Livorno and a leader of ‘Macchiaioli’ artistic movement. In the gallery, you can visit the remarkable collections of his paintings, as well as the artworks of other Macchiaioli painters.
• The Four Moors (Monumento dei Quattro Mori) – Dominating Piazza Giuseppe Micheli and Piazza del Pamiglione, this extraordinary monument overlooks Porto Mediceo dock and sits at the beginning of Via Grande. The marble and bronze monument was erected in the early 17th century and commemorates Medici Grand Duke Ferdinando I’s victories over the Ottomans.
• Mascagni’s Promenade (Terrazza Mascagni) – A 30-minute walk south of Porto Mediceo and the city center, this immense chessboard promenade square offers outstanding views of the harbor and the sea. Besides numerous cafes and eateries, here you can find a gazebo, benches to relax, and Livorno Aquarium featuring Mediterranean marine life. Book your Aquarium ticket here !
• Livorno Hop on Hop off – Get a 24-hour open-top sightseeing bus ticket and explore the city at your own pace. The buses start from Piazza Grande (Via Cogorano), and they stop at the major city highlights, including Teatro Goldini and Old English Cemetary. They also stop at the cruise terminal. Check out Hop on Hop off Livorno tours on Viator and Get Your Guide .
• If you are only looking for some food and shopping – You’re at the right place because Livorno offers visitors great shopping opportunities and many restaurants where you can enjoy delicious Italian cuisine!

Check out Livorno city sightseeing tours and activities

Thanks to its legendary Leaning Tower, Pisa is one of the most famous cities in Italy known all over the world. Located in the Field of Miracles (Campo dei Miracoli), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the spectacular Leaning Tower is surrounded by the Pisa Cathedral (Duomo di Pisa), the cemetery (Camposanto) and the Baptistery – considered the most beautiful example of Romanesque architecture.

Besides its extraordinary landmarks, The Field of Miracles is packed with cafes, restaurants and souvenir shops.

The tower was originally built as a bell tower for the Cathedral but never fulfilled its purpose due to its faulty design and loose soil beneath it. Undoubtedly, climbing the most famous Tower in Italy is among the main experiences of your trip to Italy, but please consider that you will need to climb 300 spiral steps to the top.

It is strongly recommended to purchase tickets at specific times selected in advance to ensure your place in line. For security reasons and conservation of the Tower of Pisa, visitors can climb in groups of 40 people with shifts of 35/40 minutes. Kids under 8 cannot climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa due to safety reasons.

It takes 5-10 minutes to reach the top, depending on your pace, so you can admire Pisa and the Field of Miracles for about 30 minutes.

Unfortunately, there is no elevator inside the tower to accommodate wheelchair users, however, you can admire the beauty of the tower from the outside and take the iconic picture holding the tower. Check out more information on the Tower of Pisa official webpage

How to Get to Pisa from Livorno Port?

• Train – You can catch the train from Livorno Centrale train station to Pisa Centrale; the train runs every 10-15 minutes, and the journey to Pisa takes 15 minutes. The train station in Pisa (Pisa Centrale) is approximately a 20-minute walk from the Field of Miracles.
• Public bus – The buses to Pisa depart from Piazza della Repubblica, the square located a 5-minute walk from Piazza Grande in Livorno. You will need bus #10 which runs every 30 minutes, and the ride to Pisa lasts approximately 1 hour. Once you arrive in Pisa, the bus will drop you off at the bus stop near the railway station, so you can either walk to the Field of Miracles or take a local bus to get there.
• Taxi/Private Transfer – A taxi ride to Pisa from the cruise port in Livorno takes around 30 minutes (the distance is 25 km/15.5 miles. Taxis in Italy are quite expensive (make sure you inquire about official prices at the tourist information desk) so a better deal is to book a private transfer .
• Shore Excursion – Cruise lines offer different tour options to Pisa – some of them include the entrance fee to the Tower, others a guided tour and free time at the site, or just the transfers. You can either book with your cruise line or explore Independent tour operator offers.

Check out Pisa tours and activities from Livorno

3. Florence

Known as the cradle of the Renaissance thanks to its remarkable architecture, and historical and cultural heritage, Tuscany’s capital is a must-see place if you are visiting Tuscany for the first time.

Although you need at least a couple of days in Florence to properly visit the city, the best way to explore Florence is to take a guided walking tour along with a knowledgeable guide, who will share the local stories and take you to the most interesting corners and hidden gems of the city.

If you decide to come on your own, keep in mind that for most of the museums and landmarks you need to purchase the skip-the-line entrance tickets  in advance.

Here are some of the must-see places in Florence:

• If you are an art lover, you should visit Uffizi Gallery , and Galleria dell’Accademia (which houses the original Michelangelo’s  David ) considered some of the most renowned museums in Florence. Be prepared for the long lines, especially during the summer months. Some other museums and art galleries to consider are Palazzo Vecchio , Palazzo Pitti , Palazzo Strozzi , Casa di Dante Museum , Casa Buonarroti (Michelangelo’s Museum) among others.
• At the beautiful Piazza della Signoria Square dominated by the imposing Palazzo Vecchio, you can see a replica of Michelangelo’s David, and the statues of the great artists of Florence.
• The 13th-century Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore) located in Piazza del Duomo is the most striking structure in Florence with its red-tiled Dome – the symbol of Florence. The Cathedral is majestic and in addition to enjoying its external beauties, it is worth visiting the Cathedral’s interior and climbing to the Dome to enjoy an incredible panoramic view of the city. 
• Basilica of Santa Maria Novella is a remarkable 15th-century basilica and the city’s main Dominican church featuring famous frescoes by Gothic and Renaissance masters.
• The famous Baroque Porcellino fountain (Fontana del Porcellino – the bronze fountain of a boar) is located in the 16th century Market Square (Mercato del Porcellino) and is a mandatory stop for those who want to return to Florence. Tradition says that if you touch the boar’s snout you will surely return.
• No visit to Florence is complete without a stop at Ponte Vecchio (old bridge). Take your time to admire it from a distance or walk through and visit one of the shops – the jewelry on the bridge is not cheap, but looking at the jewelry does not cost anything!

How to Get to Florence from the Port of Livorno?

• Shore Excursion – Florence is located 90 km/56 miles from the port of Livorno, approximately a 1-hour 30-minute drive. Due to the distance and the limited time in port, I strongly suggest you take an organized shore excursion, either from the cruise line or a reliable tour operator.  
• Train – You can take the train from Livorno Centrale to Firenze Santa Maria Novella station. The train runs 2 or 3 times per hour, and the journey takes 1h 20 minutes (up to 1h 40 minutes). Once you get off the train, you’ll be in front of the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, and in less than a 10-minute walk you can reach The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.
• Taxi/Private Transfer

Check out Florence tours and activities from Livorno

If you are already familiar with Pisa and Florence then head over to Lucca, one of the few Italian cities that has kept all the medieval splendor of its historic center intact. Known as the city of 100 towers and 100 churches, it contains historical and artistic sites that deserve to be visited.

The city is famous for being surrounded by a wall built between the 16th and 17th centuries that has remained intact, and it is the birthplace of two of the greatest Italian musicians, Luigi Boccherini and Giacomo Puccini. Stroll through the beautiful elliptical-shaped square, Piazza Anfiteatro , built on top of an ancient amphitheater from the 2nd century AD. See the monumental church of San Michele in Foro with its 13th-century façade decorated with intricate details and its huge statue of the Archangel Michael at the top.

The Guinigi Palace (Palazzo Guinigi) and Guinigi Tower (Torre Guinigi) are must-see attractions, especially if you look for spectacular panoramic views of the city and the surrounding mountains. You can climb 230 steps of this 14th-century brick tower and admire some great views of Lucca from the picturesque garden at the top.

Torre delle Ore (Torre dell’ Orologio) located only a few minutes walk from Guinigi Tower, is the medieval clock tower and the tallest tower in the city from the top of which you can see the entire city of Lucca. The most interesting thing about this tower is the manual clock mechanism, which can be observed in detail while climbing. Throughout the old town, you will find signs that indicate a tour of the city; I advise you to follow them as they will allow you to find the monuments easily.

How to Get to Lucca from Livorno Cruise Port?

• Train – The distance between Lucca and the port of Livorno is approximately 50 km/30 miles (a 55-minute drive). The most convenient and affordable option is to take the train from Livorno Centrale to Pisa Centrale and then change train to Lucca. The train runs twice per hour, and the whole one-way trip takes around 1 hour.
• Taxi/Private Transfer – A taxi ride takes around 45 minutes.
• Shore Excursion – Cruise lines and independent tour operators offer shore excursions to Lucca.

Check out Lucca tours and activities from Livorno

5. Cinque Terre

Cinque Terre (“five towns”) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a national park that consists of five fishing villages perched high up on the cliffs of the Italian Riviera approximately 110 km/68 miles north of Livorno. The beauty of the colorful medieval villages can best be admired by boat, which allows visitors to take in the breathtaking views of the villages and the dramatic coast of northwest Italy.

The villages of Riomaggiore , Manarola , Vernazza , Corniglia , and Monterosso al Mare boast rich history and traditions as they date from the Middle Ages, and they are interconnected by trails so you can explore them on foot, or by hiking. There is also a train that runs every few minutes between the villages, which allows travelers to easily move from one village to another.

Another wonderful place to visit is Portovenere , a medieval coastal village located south of Cinque Terre. Although it isn’t officially part of Cinque Terre, the village is equally beautiful and often included in the same itinerary and Cinque Terre shore excursions. I wrote about Cinque Terre in detail in my article: Day Trip to Cinque Terre and Portovenere from La Spezia Port

How to Get to Cinque Terre from Livorno Port?

• It takes at least a 1-hour 30-minute drive one way to reach the first village of Riomaggiore from Livorno cruise port and due to the distance, not all the cruise lines offer shore excursions to Cinque Terre. Cinque Terre is more easily explored from the port of La Spezia , but in case you decide to visit it from Livorno, the best way would be to either book a shore excursion or a round-trip private transfer .
• The train is not a convenient option as it would take you at least 2 hours one way to get to the villages, including changing one or two trains (at Pisa Centrale and La Spezia Centrale). You would need to carefully plan your day according to the train timetables and the ship’s scheduled time in port.

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6. San Gimignano

Nestled in the heart of the Tuscan countryside and the Chianti wine region in the province of Siena, San Gimignano is another hidden gem of Tuscany boasting stunning medieval architecture. The distance between San Gimignano and Livorno port is 83 km/52 miles and it takes a 1h 30 minutes drive to get there.

San Gimignano is a small walled hilltop town also known as the Town of Fine Towers due to a dozen of preserved tower houses. The town boasts beautiful Gothic and Romanesque architecture, churches, medieval fortifications, great local cuisine, and delicious wines.

The main San Gimignano highlights are the Colegiata (Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Assunta); the Church of Sant’ Agostino;  the Communal Palace (Palazzo Communale, the Town Hall) located on Piazza del Duomo and home to the town gallery; Palazzo Vecchio del Podestà;  the Cistern Square (Piazza della Cisterna, the main town square); Torre Grossa (54m, the tallest tower); Salvucci Tower (Torri dei Salvucci); and a few others.

How to Get to San Gimignano from Livorno Cruise Port?

• It takes around a 1-hour 30-minute drive one way to reach San Gimignano. Some cruise lines offer shore excursions, however, most of them include stops at other places in Tuscany (Siena) which means that you won’t have much time to spend in San Gimignano.
• You can either book a shore excursion or private round trip transfer , or you can rent a car, which is a great option as there are a couple of car parks outside the walls of San Gimignano where you can leave your car for a fee.
• You can also take a train from Livorno Centrale to Poggibonsi-S.Gimignano (with 1 change at Empoli). The ride takes around 1 hour 40 minutes.

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With its historic center protected by UNESCO, medieval architecture, a great number of museums, galleries, and a long history of banking/commercial activities, Siena is the capital city of the province of Siena located 130 km/81 miles (a 2-hour drive) southeast of Livorno port.

It is one of the most visited cities in Italy, and if you decide to spend your day in Siena, you should see the city highlights including the imposing Campo Square (Piazza del Campo, the main square), the Tower of Mangia (Torre del Mangia), the 12th-century Siena Cathedral (Duomo di Siena) overlooking Piazza del Duomo, Santa Maria in Provenzano Church , the 14th-century Gothic Palazzo Salimbeni dominating a large Piazza Salimbeni , Siena Synagogue …

How to Get to Siena from Livorno Port?

• Some cruise lines offer shore excursions to Siena, however, these excursions normally include stop at either San Gimignano or other places in Tuscany.
• Due to the distance between the Livorno cruise port and Siena, it’s advisable to either book a shore excursion, private round-trip transfer , or rent a car. The traveling time to Siena is approximately 2 hours each way.
• You can also take the train from Livorno Centrale to Siena; the train runs once per hour, and you will need to change the train in Empoli. The ride takes at least 2 hours.

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8. Volterra

Located around a 1-hour drive from Livorno cruise port (72 km/45 miles), the mountaintop town of Volterra is known for its rich history and the ruins dating from the Etruscan, Roman, and Medieval periods.

While there, don’t miss out on visiting some of the main Volterra highlights: the Roman Theater of Volterra (Teatro Romano di Volterra) dating from the 1st century BC; Piazza dei Priori (the main square) dominated by Palazzo dei Priori , the 13th-century Town Hall building; Volterra Cathedral (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta) with its marble entrance and a gilded coffered ceiling; the Etruscan Museum “Mario Guarnacci” , and the remains of the Etruscan Acropolis (Acropoli Etrusca) among others.

How to Get to Volterra from Livorno Port?

• Some cruise lines offer shore excursions that include a stop in Volterra, however, if you want to go on your own, the best option would be to either rent a car or book a private transfer . The ride takes approximately 1h 10 minutes each way.
• You can also take the train from Livorno Centrale to Volterra-Saline-Pomarance train station (including 1 change in Cecina). The ride takes up to 1 hour 30 minutes. Once you get off at the Volterra-Saline-Pomarance, you will need to catch a local bus #780 and ride for another 25 minutes.
• If you decide to go by train, you need to carefully plan your day because there are only a few trains running per day, and the local buses are not frequent. I suggest you book a shore excursion, either with your cruise line or a reliable tour operator, as you will avoid all the hassle with the local transportation.

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Livorno (Pisa)

Livorno is a port city on the western edge of Tuscany. This will be your springboard to Pisa and Florence, a train or bus ride away. This Pisa cruise port guide will show you how to get from the port to the Livorno train station, and then the Pisa train station to the leaning tower of Pisa.

Getting from the port to Livorno train station

Once your ship docks, you have a few options to get to the train station. It is a little over 3km (2mi) away, or about a 41 minute walk. There are also taxis, which many people find other cruisers to share the fare with. And usually your ship will provide a shuttle either into the city near the Piazza Grande. Then it is another mile and a half walk or local bus ride. Or more commonly now (which we had with NCL) is a shuttle that drops you off at the train station (ticket is about $15).

The shuttles drop off at a parking lot by the train station that have angled bus bays. Remember this because this is where you will catch the return. In that parking lot there is a zig zag staircase that leads down and under that tracks to take you to the station. That is where you can purchase your tickets from the desk or any of the kiosks. A train ticket to Pisa should only be about 2-3 euros per person. Make sure before boarding a train to validate at any of the kiosks outside. Insert your ticket until you hear the punch.  

Find your platform and wait for your train. The train to Pisa is about 15-20 minutes, and the train to Florence about an hour and a half (ticket is about 7-10 euros). Any time you travel by bus or train and need to return, pay attention to all of the stops. That way, you can gauge when your stop is coming up when you are on your return journey.  

Getting from the train station to the leaning tower of Pisa

Once at the Pisa train station, a short distance walk outside of it you will find the Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II. On your left there is a tourist information office. They have a map for a fee, or you can use the one we have provided. Once you cross the river, it is a really nice walk along a relatively vehicle-free street lined with ships and restaurants for tourists. It is a tight but beautiful street, and when it opens up, turn left and you will soon see exactly where the tower is, you can’t miss it!

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• Basilica di Santa Croce (Basilica of the Holy Cross), also known as the “Temple of the Italian Glories” is the resting place of the most celebrated sons of Florence such as Dante, Galileo, Ghiberti, Machiavelli, Michelangelo, Rossini and many more.  
• After your enlightening visit to the Basilica of the Holy Cross, make your way down to Piazza della Signoria, where Michelangelo’s “David” has been mounted outside the Palazzo Vecchio as a symbol of open resistance to the autocratic dictatorship of the Medici. Be sure to engage your taste buds in famous Italian delicacies and coveted wines best known to Florence before your departure.  
• The Leaning Tower of Pisa is an astounding national monument, not only for its vast layout, but as a reminder of human imperfection. The miscalculation of this tower led to an unintended slant that has since stood as a powerful symbol of Italian pride.

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Livorno (Florence & Pisa) Italy

The port of Livorno is located in the north-west of Italy. It is the port of call to visit Pisa , Florence or Cinque Terre. Livorno in itself has nothing to offer visitors.

Florence is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy where art and architecture are omnipresent. The Duomo, the dome of its cathedral, is one of the symbols of the city. It is also where one can see important works of art like Michelangelo’s statue of David.

It is impossible to see everything in one day. If you are lucky enough to spend a few days in Florence before or after your cruise, it is definitely worth it. It’s easy to reach Venice or Rome by train if your cruise starts or ends at one of these ports.

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The service is included, but it is customary to round up the sum of the bill.

Time difference

from New York: +6h

from San Francisco: +8h

from London: +1h

Where is located the Port of Livorno Cruise Terminal

Cruise ships dock at the commercial port of Livorno. A shuttle is usually offered to take you to the center of Livorno.

The port also has a cruise terminal offering all services and Wi-Fi. This terminal is generally used for the embarkation of ships of which Livorno is the home port.

Travelling around the Livorno (Florence & Pisa) Cruise Port

flight_land Directions from Airport to Cruise terminal Port of Livorno

flight_takeoff Directions from Cruise terminal to Airport Port of Livorno

Private companies offer transfers or tours of Florence or Pisa by coach, directly from the port.

Once in Florence, hop-on hop-off tourist buses allow you to visit the attractions of the city.

Activities in Livorno (Florence & Pisa)

The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the symbol of Florence, is located in the center of the city. The complex also includes the bell tower and the baptistery of St. John. It is possible to enter the cathedral for free. Tickets are on sale for visits to the bell tower, dome, baptistery and terrace.

Piazza Signoria

Several tourist attractions can be found near this L-shaped square such as the Vecchi Palace, the Ponte Veccio Bridge and the Uffizi Gallery.

Ponte Vecchio Bridge

The oldest bridge in the city is a pedestrian bridge and host boutiques. The Vasari Corridor that connects Palazzo Vecchio and Palazzo Pitti passes through this bridge.

Piazalle Michelangelo

The Michelangelo esplanade is located on the south bank of the Arno and offers an exceptional view of Florence.

Basilica of Santa Maria Novella

The luminous façade of this church is in neo-Gothic style. It is the first basilica in Florence. It contains works of art by great masters.

Church of Santa Croce

The tombs of several famous personalities such as Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli can be found in this Franciscan church of neo-Gothic architecture. A mobile app allows you to learn more about the artworks on display.

Church of San Lorenzo

Dating back to the 4th century, this church is one of the oldest in the city.

Palazzo Vecchio

Florence’s City Hall is located in this palace-fortress. The palace served as an apartment for the Medici family before they moved to the Pitti Palace. You can visit the museum and learn more about life in the Renaissance era.

Galleria dell’Accademia

It is in this museum that Michelangelo’s magnificent and impressive statue of David is exhibited.

Uffizi Gallery

An impressive collection of Italian paintings and works of art by great European masters are on display in this Florentine palace.

Medici Riccardi Palace

First palace of the Medici family later sold to the Riccardi family. It exhibits works by Donatello, Michelangelo, Paolo Uccello, Benozzo Gozzoli and Botticelli.

Pitti Palace

Located on the south bank of the Arno, this palace built by a wealthy banker named Pitti was bought in 1550 by the Medici family to become their residence. Here you can visit the royal apartments and museums of arts and fashion.

Boboli Gardens

The gardens of the Pitti Palace were created by the Medici family. There are statues, landscaped caves and fountains.

Mercato Centrale

Central Market of Florence. There are local products and restaurants.

Tower of Pisa

This Romanesque-style tower is the bell tower of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption in Pisa. The tower began to lean as soon as it was built. Stabilization works were carried out between 1998 and 2001 in order to preserve this symbol of Italy.

Cinque Terre

Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggio are the five villages of the Italian Riviera included in the Cinque Terre National Park. A train connects the charming colorful villages.

San Gimignano

This very picturesque medieval village of Tuscany is nicknamed “The Village of a Thousand Towers.”

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Knights, palaces and tower-houses,, narrow streets and medieval architecture....., even a leaning tower.

Visiting Pisa

Cruise excursions do Pisa as a prelude to Florence or Lucca, usually from Livorno. You might have an hour - which is too long to look at the Leaning Tower, and too short to actually see Pisa. The excursion bus stop is 1 km. (.6 mile) north-west of the Field of Miracles - so you get off the bus and do the one kilometre dash, see and photograph the tower, hang around for 45 minutes and dash back to the bus again. 

If you read below and think that you would really like to see Pisa, take the train. Get off the ship in Livorno as early as possible and take a cab to the train station from the ship or from the center of town where the shuttle drops you. On-line it says that a cab from the ship to the station is 25 Euros, but it would be considerably less from the end of the shuttle ride. If you like to walk, the train station is 2.3 km. (1.6 miles) from the Via Cogorano shuttle drop-off spot - walk east to Piazza della Repubblico and east again on Via De Larderel straight to the station.

From Livorno there are 60 trains a day to Pisa and the cost ranges from 6 to 10 Euros return, and the trip takes less than 20 minutes. The walking tour below is from the Pisa train station to the Leaning Tower and return.

Step 1 -  The train station to the river

The station is in the south of Pisa. When you get off the train, walk to the street that directly faces the entrance. Walk on the right hand side of the street, for ease of crossing in the traffic. A block up the street is a large square called Piazza Vittorio Emanuele. Walk to your right to the second street - there is a gold colored building to the left of the street you want to take. This street is Corso Italia, and is a pedestrian shopping street.

As you walk the street, look up! The centuries turn back. You are gradually in the middle ages - going from the 18th and 19th centuries to the 12th and 13th, with the big homes of the merchant and upper class of medieval Pisa lining the street.

After about long three blocks, there is a street to the left, and opposite to it on the right, an arch.

Go through the arch and you will come to a square, lined with trees. Continue on to the second tiny street, and you will see ancient alleys. It is interesting how different generations built on to the original - or was this the original?

Go through this arch to the next street and turn left back to Corso Italia.

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There are lots of other narrow streets that may lure you! You may get lost - but the river is to the north and wider, somewhat more modern streets to the south - Corso Italia to the west and to the east you are on your own.....

Just at the river on Corso Italia is the Logge di Banchi - a loggia is an open space with arches and a roof. This was built in the 1600's and wool and silks were sold here. Now it is occasionally used for an antique market. Oddly enough, there is a hotel in the basement.

The clock tower on the building across the street is a Pisa landmark.

I,  Sailko ,  Torre del lungarno pacinotti (torre dell'hotel vittoria) ,  CC BY-SA 3.0

Step 2 -  the river to piazza dei cavalier.

At the north end of the bridge, turn left along the river.

The Royal Victoria Hotel was a very popular place for British Victorians to stay - Charles Dickens liked to visit here. But the building that is now the hotel began in the 1100's with a tower-house built by the wine-makers guild, now seen in the alley behind the hotel, shortened and modernized.

The Palazzo Agostini is hard to miss..... the red brick building from the 1300's is well preserved with its amazing detail.  One thing you will notice is that the Leaning Tower isn't the only thing that is leaning. (See the picture below.)

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Walk past the red Palazzo and turn right on the first street, then again walk to the first street and turn right, onto Via Dominica Cavalca.  Ahead of you is the tallest remaining tower-house in Pisa. It is called the Torre del Campano.

The tower houses are fascinating. To show their power, rich families in Tuscany built towers - the higher the better, trying to out-do one another. Some towers were as tall as 70 meters (230 feet), but when the towers got old or were hit by lightning or damaged in wars and started to come crashing down, a law was passed that said they could be no taller than 30 meters and the owners had to demolish the floors above that. Many can still be seen, but most now have been brought down to the level of the surrounding buildings. In this area of Pisa you can find many tower-houses, now remodelled into 3, 4 or 5 story houses.

Continue walking past the tall tower and then keeping the tower at your back walk into the next little square, and here are several towers from the 1200's. You can see where they have been bricked up, but the arch is still visible. The arches in Pisa have a slight point to help carry the weight. Tower houses usually had stables on the bottom floor so there were wide doors, and the door to the house was on the second floor.

If you walk past the tower and as straight as possible (don't make any 90 degree turns), you will go from one tiny square to another. In one there is a morning market with fresh fruit and vegetables. Continuing to walk as straight as possible, go through an arch into a bigger square, with porticos on all sides called Piazza delle Vettvaglie. Still going straight, you will come out onto Borgo Stretto, a pedestrian shopping street.

Turn left, and enjoy the wonderful stores. In a couple of blocks (although with the narrow alleys a 'block' is not easily defined) you will see a big red brick building on your right and a gold colored farmecia (drug store) on your left. Turn left by the farmecia onto Via Dini and walk just a few steps to a narrow alley on your left. Go down the alley to a small square and look up. Here is another tower-house, this time with a crenellated top.

Go back to Via Dini and turn left. In a short distance you come to Piazza dei Cavaliere, or Knight's Square.

Step 3 -  The Piazza dei Cavalier to the Leaning Tower

What is now the Piazza dei Cavalier has always been the center of Pisa since Roman times. It was probably where the Roman Forum was situated and has been an important meeting place through the ages. In about 1560 it was changed to the Order of the Knights of St. Stephen by Cosimo I de’ Medici. The knights protected the port and the coast in this area from attacks from pirates and the Saracen ships.

The large building is Palazzo della Carovana. The decorations on the facade (someone on-line called them graffiti) were added by the Medici family. The statue in front is Cosimo I de’ Medici. The building is now used as part of a university.

Paolo Fisicaro,  Pisa Palazzo della Carovana ,  CC BY-SA 3.0

On the right side of the Palazzo della Carovana is the church of Santo Stefano dei Cavalieri. The interior looks medieval - dark and decorated with 16th Century paintings and carving.

The Palazzo dell’Orologio below was originally two buildings, and were made one with the addition of the arch and clock tower joining them. In the time of the Medici family it was the infirmary of the  Order of the Knights of St. Stephen.

I,  Manfred Heyde ,  Pisa Stefano ,  CC BY-SA 3.0

Leave the square by the street to the left of the building with the clock and arch. Go straight ahead for several blocks until you come to a wide pedestrian street and turn right. This leads you to the Field of Miracles and the Leaning Tower.

Step 4 -   Piazza Dei Miracoli

The  medieval   cathedral  is dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta (St. Mary of the Assumption) and is also known as the Duomo. Construction began in 1064, and the church was faced with grey and white marble with Romanesque architecture. The interior, with mosiacs and pointed arches shows some Byzantine influence. The interior has black and white marble in stripes - somewhat off-putting. It is a majestic space and worth a good look if it is open to the public.

The tower is the cathedral bell-tower or campanile. The construction began in the 1100's and the tower began to lean during the building due to the soft soil. Construction ended in the 1300's. In the 1990's and early 2000's the tower was stabilized and the angle went from 5.5 to 3.99 degrees. Now tourists can climb the tower - buy tickets ahead on-line to prevent long waits.

The Baptistry is the largest in Italy. It is beautiful on the outside, but the inside is very simple and does not have much decoration. 

The entrance to the square is at the far end, a gate in the old city wall. The wall goes along two sides of the Field of Miracles. The wall was built between 1155 and 1161 to protect the Duomo and other religious buildings. The wall does not go all around the city, just where it was considered vulnerable at the time. You can walk on the wall along its length of 3 km. (2 miles) on certain days.

Step 4 -   Piazza Dei Miracoli to the train station

To go back to the train station the direct route goes down the street that is about even with the middle of the cathedral. This takes you straight to the river and a bridge. The alternate route is more interesting, and in the beginning is the street that you partially walked up and is even with the Leaning Tower. It leads to the river as well, and then you turn right to the bridge.

After you cross the river, turn left to see the tiny church Santa Maria della Spina. It was built in 1230 as a chapel for seamen, and it originally was down nearer river level. It is well known as an example of Gothic architecture. The interior is not very interesting but the outside is terrific. Walk around it!

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Walk back to the bridge and continue south. After several blocks the street opens to a square. Immediately turn left, and walk beside the church. At the back of this church there is a pedestrian walk, and on the back wall of the church is a painting called 'Tuttomondo' by an American named Keith Haring. Tuttomondo means 'all the world' and the painting is dedicated to peace and love. It was Keith Haring's last painting, as he died several months later from AIDS. See how many happy things you can find in the painting!

I,  Sailko ,  Chiesa di sant'antonio, pisa, lato ,  CC BY-SA 3.0

Ahead is the Vittorio Emanuele square and the train station. 

The walk is 4.5 km. / 2.8 miles.  

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Cruises to Tuscany (Livorno), Italy

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Livorno, Italy is one of the largest commercial ports of call along the Mediterranean Sea, a gateway to beautiful Tuscany or any number of Mediterranean cruises . On cruises to Livorno, Italy, be sure to explore La Venezia, a Venetian-style canal district in the historical center of the city dating back to the Medici era.

Tuscany itself is a destination like no other, boasting a seemingly-impossible mix of ancient and new, rolling hillsides and industrial skylines, the juxtaposition of slow living in remote fishing villages with the masterworks of Renaissance art and architecture you’ll find in Florence and Pisa.

Travelers can meander through Livorno for a taste of modern, coastal Tuscany before continuing on to destinations like Pisa, Lucca, Florence, Cinque Terre, and the vast Chianti wine region. On your Tuscany cruise, dock in Livorno and be in Florence in just two hours.

Only a little over an hour from the port of Livorno is Pisa, a highly-visited town known for its Gothic architecture, home to the vibrant University of Pisa, and of course, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, which remains famously tilted since construction finished in 1372.

On your Tuscany cruise, you’ll find the city’s reputation precedes it. Florence is the birthplace of the Renaissance, home to the largest Franciscan church in the world, the Basilica of Santa Croce, and one of the world’s most culturally, artistically, and intellectually significant cities.

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Florence, or Firenze, is a must-see destination for any art or history-lover while on your Tuscany cruise, and thankfully only a few hours away from the port of Livorno. Florence glows from afar with red brick, teeming with cathedrals. You’ll be in good company among paintings and sculptures by da Vinci, Botticelli, Brunelleschi, Michelangelo, and others. Spend full days exploring the Duomo Santa Maria del Fiore or taking in the masterpieces housed at the Uffizi Gallery. Stroll along the Arno River and the Ponte Vecchio, stopping into one of the many storefronts for a coffee or much-deserved gelato.  

A short train ride from the port of Livorno is Pisa, known worldwide because of a certain leaning tower. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is just one of the four buildings that make up a cathedral complex called Campo dei Miracoli or Piazza dei Miracoli (the “Field of Miracles”), where striped marble overlooks a sprawling green lawn. Though Pisa suffered extensive damage during World War II, restoration efforts preserved many of its incredible sights. Now, Pisa is considered one of Tuscany’s university towns, an intellectual and architectural hub.

Cinque Terre

It’s no secret Cinque Terre is having a cultural moment—what once were five unnoticed fishing villages are now among Italy’s top sights. Cruises to Livorno, Italy provide easy access to this famous chain of villages. Since cars are banned, Cinque Terre’s curved paths and alleys are best explored on foot. Brightly colored homes, steep terraces overgrown with vineyards and flowers, and plentiful fishing harbors give Cinque Terre a remote, rustic feeling despite its recent boom in tourism.  

Northwest of Florence and slightly north of Pisa, you’ll find Lucca, a perfect day-trip fortravelers who love historic piazzas and basilicas. Unlike Florence and other cities in Italy, Lucca preserved the walls protecting its historic city center, maintaining priceless artifacts from the Renaissance era. Walk along and admire the nearly complete footpaths as you plan your next stop to the botanic garden—the Orto Botanico Comunale di Lucca— or stop in one of its hundreds of churches.

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Top things to do in tuscany (livorno), walk 463 steps to the top of the duomo.

The Cathedral di Santa Maria del Fiore, known as the Duomo, is instantly recognizable, designed unlike any other cathedral in the world. This massive Gothic cathedral was  built during the 14th century, and the red-tiled cupola was designed by Brunelleschi himself. The Duomo is described as a must-see by experts and travelers alike, and entrance to the church itself is free for everyone. Purchase a ticket to scale the dome or see the crypt.

See Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia Museum

Home to the original statue of Michelangelo’s David, it’s no surprise the Accademia is Florence’s most visited museum behind the Uffizi Gallery. Come for the David, stay for the extensive, unsurpassed collections of 15th and 16th century paintings.

Walk Across the Ponte Vecchio

The Ponte Vecchio, or Old Bridge, was the only bridge across the Arno River in Florence until 1218, and saw repeated destruction and damage throughout history. During World War II, it was the only bridge across the Arno that the Germans did not destroy completely. Don’t miss one of the most resilient sights in Florence.

Take a Boat Tour in Cinque Terre

Even after the cruise ship has docked, you can continue your nautical journey in Cinque Terre by taking a boat tour in a small gozzo boat, a traditional wooden boat that can hold up to six passengers. You’ll experience a view of the five fishing villages of colorful Cinque Terre unlike anything you’ve ever seen.

Stop Along the Beach in Monterosso

Monterosso al Mare is one of the five villages comprising Cinque Terre. Located in the province of La Spezia in Liguria, Monterosso possesses the largest stretch of beach of the five villages. Stop at the beach surrounding the village to eat fresh seafood from the coast. Monterosso is famous for its lemon trees and anchovies, so don’t miss the chance to try the acciughe di Monterosso, or anchovies, of the region.

Visit San Gimignano

Between Florence and Siena is a walled village called San Gimignano, known for its system of medieval towers, like Torre Grossa, built in 1310. Originally, the patrician families in San Gimignano built 72 tower houses to symbolize their status and wealth, but only 14 remain intact today. At the summit of these towers, travelers will see an impressive view of the city and Tuscany below.

Top Food and Drink Spots Near the Livorno Cruise Port

While on your Tuscany cruise, you won’t be surprised to learn the cornerstones of the region’s cuisine are pasta and pizza, and few places can do that better than Tuscany. In places like Florence, Livorno, and Pisa, you’re still close enough to the coast to experience incredible local seafood and wine from Tuscan vineyards. Coffee, gelato, and rich desserts are hallmarks daily life here, enjoyed for pleasure and ritual, rather than occasional treats.

Ristorante Finisterrae

Address: Piazza di Santa Croce, 12, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

Ristorante Finisterrae offers a selection of handmade pasta, fresh salads, wine, and more, conveniently located on Florence’s Santa Croce Square.

Casa Toscana

Address: Via Giovanni Da Verrazzano, 3/5R 50122 Firenze, Italy

Located near the Piazza di Santa Croce, Casa Toscana’s dishes are steeped in regional tradition. Find the classics you’ve come to expect like lasagna and spaghetti, and know each dish is prepared in the traditional Florentine style.

Baldovino Bistrot

Address: Via S. Giuseppe, 22R, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

Their cuisine contains only fresh, locally-sourced products. While at Baldovino Bistrot, enjoy traditional fish and meat dishes and authentic Neapolitan pizza.

Address: Piazza Arcivescovado, 17, 56125 Pisa PI, Italy

Il Turista keeps it simple, serving traditional pasta and pizza mere steps away from the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Address: Piazza Guglielmo Oberdan, 2/R, 50136 Firenze FI, Italy

Carapina is a famous gelateria in Florence. Find every flavor of gelato—from nutella and pistachio to cioccolato fondente—and refreshing sorbet nestled along a narrow street at Carapina.  

Culture & History of the Livorno Cruise Port

Though Livorno may be a popular port city for passing through, its history is fascinating in its own right. During the sixteenth century, the Medici family contributed to the development of the sea post by ordering construction of new bastions and features to fortify the port. Many of these features are still in place today, giving Livorno the a rustic appearance but a modern, industrial spirit.

Each August, Livorno’s La Venezia quarter hosts its annual summer event: the Effetto Venezia, where families gather for music, theater, performances, crafts, and food. Effetto Venezia has showcased the culture of Livorno for over thirty years.

Livorno Port Facilities & Location

Most of the port area is industrialized, with ferries connecting the mainland to Corsica and Sardinia. The Livorno cruise terminal, called Alto Fondale, is mainly used by ferry passengers, and cruise ships often dock away from the cruise terminal building.

There is free WiFi in the terminal building, and you’ll find WiFi offered at many bars and restaurants. After leaving your ship, you will find shuttle buses and taxis are available to bring you to the Piazza Grande in the city center, and beyond.

Transportation in Livorno

To Get to Livorno’s City Center

In Livorno it’s fairly easy to get around on foot or via public transport. But, if you’re looking to visit to surrounding areas, public transport or a taxi are your best bet.

For those going to Pisa, Lucca, Florence, Cinque Terre, Chianti area, Siena or San Gimignano, it’s easy. You can book an organized tour to get you there.

To Get to Florence

There are several options available to get from Livorno to Florence:

Public Transport: There are 1-3 trains per hour from Livorno. Public transportation ranges from €10–€40 per person. While the train may be the cheapest option, you will have to travel from the ship to the Livorno Centrale train station. Take a 10-minute taxi ride to avoid an unwalkable path.

Private car/taxi (transfer only):  €40–€170 per person (90 minutes)

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To Get to Pisa

There are trains every half hour from Livorno to Pisa Centrale station. Once there, you can also take a bus (“Torre”) to get to the Tower of Pisa.  

Shopping Near the Livorno Cruise Port

Looking for souvenirs? Livorno has shops of all varieties and price points near Via Grande, which crosses the historical center of town and is accessible via shuttle bus from the port.

Find even more shopping in neighboring Florence or Pisa, where designer leather goods, silk scarves and ties, glass arts, and more gifts are widely available.  

Local Currency & Tipping Customs

Italy’s currency is the Euro, and while credit cards tend to be accepted in most places, carry a little cash to cover a meal, a coffee, or a taxi ride should you need it. Tipping is not required at restaurants in Italy. Instead, there will be a 1-3 euro charge automatically added to your check called a “coperto,” which covers the tablecloth, silverware, and bread. Tipping cab drivers or hotel porters is not typical, but appreciated.

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Climb the 251 steps up the spectacular Leaning Tower or Campanile (bell tower) on the Field of Miracles in Pisa. The 56-meter-high tower took almost 200 years to build, but it was already leaning when it was unveiled in 1372. Access is limited to 45 people at a time. Book online in advance to save a space — many tourists flock here.

Day at the Duomo

Close up of the Duomo Santa Maria Del Fiore toweing over Florence, Italy

In Florence, you can't miss the Santa Maria del Fiore cathedral, more commonly called the Duomo in honor of its red-tiled cupola, or dome. The city's most iconic landmark, dating back to 1296, the Duomo's pink, white and green marble facade is a must-take photo. Head inside to admire the 44 stained-glass windows and Vasari's magnificent fresco of the Last Judgment.

Museum of the Masters

The Galleria degli Uffizi is one of Italy's most famous and star-studded art museums. Cruise to Florence to admire the mind-blowing masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance, including works by Sandro Botticelli and Leonardo da Vinci, as well as German, Flemish, Dutch and French masters. Just remember it's closed on Mondays.

Local Cuisine

Tuscany has its own unique cuisine and pasta dishes. Try fresh pecorino (sheep's milk cheese), fazzoletti (pasta filled with ricotta and spinach), papardelle (broad noodles), ribollita (a variation on minestrone) or zuppe di cavolo (cabbage soup). What about some pan ficato (fig cake) or castagnaccio (chestnut-flour cake with nuts) for dessert?

Shop for souvenirs and jewelry at the Ponte Vecchio bridge in Florence. Mercato Centrale is the locals' favorite for food shopping. Buy or taste wine and truffles in Enoteca Obsequium during your Florence cruise. The best olive oils, platters and soaps can be bought from La Bottega dell'Olio. In Pisa, go Italian fashion shopping in Borgo Stretto for luxury items and Corso Italia for more affordable leather bags and shoes.

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Florence overview for cruise visitors to the Port of Livorno in 2023

Essential guide to Florence for cruise passengers to Livorno in 2023: the top things to do; shore excursions and how to get to Florence on your own; where to have lunch and shop; and online tours.

By: Editor-in-Chief Updated: May 20, 2023

The medieval charm of Florence is undoubtedly the main reason why cruise ships dock at the Port of Livorno. In fact, most cruise lines promote their itineraries with Florence as a port of call - with Livorno in parenthesis (or vice-versa).

• Florence and Pisa in one day
• Top things to do
• To see on a shore excursion

Top sites to visit on your own

Dining, lunch and quick bites, shops, shopping and souvenirs, how to get to florence on-your-own, cruise excursions and online tours.

Although most cruise passengers are aware of the fact that Florence is not by the sea, many do not realize that this famous renaissance city is located inland, 56 miles (90 km) East of the Cruise Port in Livorno.

In fact, it takes between 1h 20 minutes and 2 hours to travel between the cruise ship port and the city center of Florence. This is why most cruise ships stay at the Port of Livorno for up to 12 hours.

Naturally, a shore excursion booked onboard or with independent online tours is the most popular way of exploring Florence. But there are other ways to enjoy a day in Florence that can be more affordable and enjoyable.

Traveling by train is without a doubt the most affordable way. Hiring a Taxi is the most convenient and expensive. Renting a Car can be a challenge if you are not familiar with Italian fast driving, high traffic, and where to park in Florence.

Florence and Pisa in one Day

All cruise lines offer tours (or shorex as excursions are called when booked onboard a cruise ship) to both Florence and Pisa.

These shore excursions are very popular, but cruise passengers should know that besides being long and tiring, you will not have much time in Pisa to see more than a few attractions.

Usually, on these combined excursions, tour buses stop within walking distance of Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa so that cruise passengers can admire the vast square where the Leaning Tower, the Cathedral, the Baptistery, and the Cemetery (aka Camposanto) are located. You will have time to walk around and even to shop for souvenirs.

Some tour guides may take you inside the Cathedral or the Baptistery but do not expect to visit all four highlights at leisure.

Certainly, you will not have enough time to walk up to the Leaning Tower, to visit museums, and even less to explore other highlights of Pisa like the Piazza dei Cavalieri.

Things to do in Florence on a cruise to Livorno

Although the historical center of Florence is not particularly large, the sheer number of great sites to visit can be overwhelming. At best, cruise passengers docking in Livorno will have up to 6 hours to explore the city and, consequently, never enough time to see it all.

Cruise excursions always try to cover some top highlights, but whatever is visited will never be fully explored.

The good news is that when traveling to Florence on your own, and especially if you have been in the city before, you will have the opportunity to focus on a few sites, enjoy lunch (or a quick bite) and even enjoy some unusual shopping.

Palazzo Vecchio in Florence

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Walking the streets of Florence is the best way to enjoy the city's ambiance in historical landmarks like the Piazza della Signoria, the Ponte Vecchio or the Piazza della Repubblica.

Palaces like the Palazzo Vecchio (Old Palace), the Galleria degli Uffizi, the Palazzo Pitti are highlights amongst numerous buildings of stunning beauty most of which are home to world-famous museums.

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Florence)

What to see on a shore excursion

Here is a list of the top sites in Florence, which you will most probably visit on a guided shore excursion:

• Cathedral, Bell Tower and Baptistery
• Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio and Loggia dei Lanzi
• Galleria degli Uffizi
• Ponte Vecchio
• Galleria dell’Accademia
• St Croce Church

There so many museums in Florence that you should not attempt to visit more than one or two, and make sure to choose carefully what to see as you will not have enough time to see more than just part of a collection.

Likewise, there are so many religious sites, almost all them with something special to see, that it makes no sense to try to see it all. With so much to see in Florence, our advise is to focus on a couple of sites at best and not try to see it all.

The following are landmarks, religious sites and museums skipped by shore excursions and that you will only be able to visit if exploring Florence on your own:

• Palazzo Pitti and Boboli Gardens
• San Lorenzo, Medici Chapels, Laurentian Library
• Santa Maria Novella church
• Santo Spirito church
• Orsanmichele
• Great Synagogue
• Bargello Museum
• San Marco Museum
• Duomo's Museum
• San Miniato al Monte church
• Davanzati's Palace Museum
• Galileo's Museum
• Horne Museum
• Stefano Bardini's Museum
• Stibbert Museum
• Marino Marini Museum
• Salvatore Ferragamo Museum

To learn more about the top highlights in Florence click here and read our review.

Restaurant La Bussola in Florence

Regardless of how the cruise traveler decides to explore Florence (on your own or on an excursion) lunch (or a quick bite) is a must. Florence is one those cities where gastronomic choice is abundant both in price and variety. This is a city where you will find the Enoteca Pinchorio (one of the best restaurants in Italy with 3 Michelin stars) but also unique and delicious street food, excellent cafes to have a panini, and everything in between. Discover where to have Lunch in Florence for Cruise Travelers to Livorno .

Inevitably, whilst meandering Florence the cruise traveler will be passing by shops selling souvenirs of all sorts. However, we find that the best memory you can take home is something that really belongs to Florence's traditions.

One of the best memories ypu cam take from Florencer would be an outstanding piece of design by any of the famous names born in Florence (Ferragamo, Cavalli or Gucci among others). You may find surprising to find that some items (specially accessories) may not be so outrageously expensive.

Leather Market in San Lorenzo (Florence)

Leather products are also part of the Florentine traditions but the best can only be found in specific locations. For those that enjoy buying jewelery (and more specifically Gold), the Ponte Vecchio is a must. Learn more about Shopping in Florence

Instead of touring Florence on an organized excursion, cruise visitors may prefer to explore the city without a guide and with the freedom to discover different sites.

It is quite easy to get to Florence from the cruise ship docked in Livorno as there are a few ways to do so. The Editor has used all of them repeatedly along the last two decades.

On Your Own by Rail

The Railway Station in Livorno is within easy access (but not within walking distance), trains cost around €10.00 (per person each way), run frequently - on any given day (including weekends) there are 7 trains between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM - taking between between 1 hour 10 minutes and 1 hour 35 minutes.

All you need to know is how to get from the Port in Livorno to the Railway Station which is not that complicated. You can easily do it by Taxi or by Public Bus which takes longer but is really cheap. Find Out How to Travel from Livorno Cruise Port to Florence by Train

On Your Own with Car Rental

Car Parking in Florence

Cruise visitors that are traveling in a group of four (or even 5) may want to consider renting a car. Dividing car rental cost, fuel and parking will work out quite affordable. Car Rental is available right at the pier. Most car rentals offer automatic cars with GPS and Maps.

Driving to Florence is not particularly challenging but once in the city it is not exactly easy to navigate narrow street and parking unless you have driven in Italy before. Find Out All About Car Rental in Livorno.

From Livorno to Florence by Taxi

As already mentioned, traveling by taxi to Florence is the least affordable way. An 8 hour tour/transfer to Florence, with stopping time in Pisa and return to Livorno, on a van (up to 6 passengers) will cost around $540.00.

City Sightseeing Bus Livorno to Florence Transfer

In the last few years, the City Sightseeing Bus started to operate a Bus Transfer to Florence from Livorno. It departs from Via Cogorano, where the cruise port shuttle bus stops, at 9:45 AM arriving in Florence at 11:00 AM.

The arrival stop in Florence is ideally located next to Santa Maria Novella, which is within walking distance to major highlights of Florence.

With a cost of €35.00, the City Sightseeing Bus transfer gets fully booked very fast and it is strongly advisable to book online as soon as you can. The return to Livorno is at 3:45 pm, allowing the cruise traveler around 4 hours and 30 minutes to enjoy Florence. Visit the Official City Sightseeing Bus Web page.

From Livorno to Florence

Traveling Time Distance: 56 miles (90km)

Many savvy cruisers will state that Shore Excursions booked with the Cruise Line are, at best, a waste of money. Other seasoned cruisers will not go on an excursion that is not organized by the cruise line. There are good arguments on both sides and, in the end, it all depends on how confident you feel to book with an online tour service like Viator or Shore Trips.

Shore Excursions

If you have never been in Florence before, all cruise lines offer basic tours of the highlights of Florence with 'Free-Time' for Lunch and shopping. Besides the combo with Pisa (already mentioned), you may choose from many other tours designed for the specific interests of the cruise traveler.

Florence on your own shore excursion

All cruise lines do offer an affordable shore excursion usualy titled "Florence on Your Own", or something similar. This is a bus transfer to Florence, but without a tour guide, so that you can explore the city at your leisure.

Independent and Local Tour Operators

IQCruising is not affiliated in any way with any of the following independent tour operators. We certainly do not endorse these organizations but believe the info (and links) on these paragraphs may be useful to make a well informed choice.

Viator offers 82 different tours out of Livorno. Shore Excursions Group has 32 Shore Excursions to Livorno's Top Destinations including Florence and Pisa. Venture Ashore is a British company offering shared tours, private tours to suit your needs and port transfers (both shared and private).

Shore Trips has been around for a long time and has a very special selection of 18 shore excursions out of Livorno (8 to Florence). Shore Excursioneer offers 20 excursions including 5 tours and transfers to Florence.

Tours By Locals is an excellent service for those that want to do something specific in Florence. Private Shore Trips has 5 shore excursions to Florence including a transfer.

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These Are the World’s Most Stunning Cruise Ports

Posted: November 9, 2023 | Last updated: November 9, 2023

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Nothing beats the thrill of seeing a destination come into view from the water as you travel on board a cruise ship. The first glimpse you'll get of a destination as you come in to dock is its port, and while some can be unattractive, others are simply beautiful and will inspire you to explore the destination further. These ports often offer something special for the visitor, whether it’s their top-notch facilities, stunning and iconic scenery or proximity to the area's hustle and bustle. Here is a look at some of the best cruise ports and ports of call worldwide.

Piraeus port, Athens, Greece

This ancient city port has three harbours, making it the largest port in Greece and one of the largest in Europe. Piraeus has religious and historic landmarks of its own, but Athens is only eight miles (13km) to the northeast and is easily accessible via a 30-minute metro ride or a 20- to 30-minute taxi ride. The port connects the peninsula with most Greek islands, and it’s the main stop for cruise ships touring the Aegean Sea. The port is reached by cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean, NCL, Celebrity, Princess, Azamara, Silversea and Virgin Voyages.

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Port of Singapore

The port of Singapore is one of the biggest in the world. There are two berthing facilities at the Singapore Cruise Centre and Marina Bay Cruise Centre, located next to the Marina South Pier. The port is close to attractions such as Sentosa Island, Gardens by the Bay, Chinatown and Marina Bay Sands. Singapore’s strategic location means the destination is often described as the gateway to southeast Asia. Some of the major cruise lines operating from there are Princess, Celebrity, Cunard, Royal Caribbean, Seabourn, Holland American Line (HAL) and Silversea.

Ports of Dubai, UAE

The glamorous emirate of Dubai remains a major port of embarkation and a call for cruise travellers on itineraries to destinations in the Middle East and Arabian Gulf. The city has two cruise ports, with two terminals in Port Rashid and two at the new Dubai Harbour, which opened in 2020. The latter have entertainment venues, leisure spaces and premium retail shopping areas. Dubai Harbour is directly linked with the city's transport network and monorail system and is visited by Carnival Corporation cruise line brands, while Port Rashid welcomes other major cruise lines.

Manhattan Cruise Terminal, New York City, New York, USA

Seeing the port of Manhattan from the water is arguably one of the most iconic sights to be had from a cruise ship. Passengers can take in the Manhattan skyline, Statue of Liberty and Governors Island. Manhattan Cruise Terminal is situated on the Hudson River on the city's west side in the Hell's Kitchen area. New York City has been serving cruise passengers longer than any other US city. From the port, it’s a taxi or subway ride into the city. Cruise lines berthing there include NCL, Cunard, Princess, P&O, Carnival, Oceania, Disney Cruise Line, Fred. Olsen and Viking.

Port of San Miguel de Cozumel, Mexico

San Miguel de Cozumel port is at the heart of this Mexican island and is surrounded by beautiful clear water, a coral reef and miles of beaches offering snorkelling and scuba diving opportunities soon after you disembark. The buzzing city of San Miguel is also a short walk away and has many seafront shops and restaurants. Visitors can walk along the sea wall, El Malecon, and head to the main square. If there is time, ancient Mayan ruins can be explored too. Many ships docking at this port head on to the Caribbean and some of the cruise lines stopping here include Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCL, Marella, MSC and Princess.

Port of Cape Town, South Africa

The cruise terminal at the port of Cape Town is operated by the V&A Waterfront, a 304-acre neighbourhood with shops, restaurants, hotels and entertainment options. On the approach to the port, passengers can view the scenic bay and harbour and the mountains beyond. Take the cable car to the top of Table Mountain to get a beautiful vista of the city that's within walking distance of the port. The major cruise lines heading to and from the port include Oceania, Seabourn, NCL, MSC and Regent Seven Seas.

Geirangerfjord Port, Norway

Cruise guests will enjoy magnificent views of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Geirangerfjord area as they head to the small cruise port. Lined by mountains and waterfalls, the fjord has a magical looking landscape and a very small village. Cruise lines offer excursions from the port, such as kayaking along the waterways, helicopter rides and hiking tours to amazing viewpoints like Eagle Bend and Dalsnibba mountain. Lines including Viking, Hurtigruten, Windstar, Silversea, HAL, Ponant, Celebrity and Cunard all have itineraries to the destination.

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

Half Moon Cay is a 2,400-acre island retreat in the Bahamas, located 10 miles (16km) southeast of Nassau. The island is owned by Carnival Corporation and is therefore only a port of call for Carnival and Holland America Line, which use the island as part of their Caribbean and Panama Canal itineraries. The paradise island has facilities for families, couples and groups. There are beach cabanas, bars with thatched roofs and hammocks for relaxing days spent swimming and sunbathing. For more active pursuits scuba diving, snorkelling, jet-skiing, parasailing, glass-bottom boating, cycling and hiking are all part of the offering.

Port of Valletta, Malta

Cruise ships enter the Port of Valletta via the impressive and historic Grand Harbour, which extends for about two miles (3.6km) inland on the island of Malta. Passengers disembarking the ships at Valletta Cruise Port can head to the neighbouring historic Valletta harbour. The waterfront venue offers food, shopping and entertainment and some of the island's most impressive views and iconic ancient buildings. Malta is strategically positioned in the centre of the Mediterranean offering eastern and western itineraries and is visited by cruise lines such as Celebrity, Marella, P&O, Oceania, Fred. Olsen, Princess and HAL.

Port of Skala, Santorini, Greece

The journey to the Greek island of Santorini offers some of the most beautiful views from the Mediterranean Sea. On the approach to the old port, passengers are met with scenes of whitewashed villages with cobalt-blue cupolas set high on the cliffs. Santorini's capital, Fira, can be reached from the port by tender dock and then by cable car, or by walking up 580 or so steps. Santorini is often the most popular cruising destination of all the Greek isles and is visited by lines including Marella, Celestyal, HAL, Royal Caribbean, MSC, Celebrity, Princess Cruises and Seabourn.

Port of Jeju, South Korea

Cruise passengers arriving at the port on the UNESCO-listed Jeju Island in South Korea have the opportunity to explore secluded beaches, underground lava tunnels, caves and waterfalls. Jeju city is one mile (2km) from the port. The island was once a honeymoon destination for South Korean couples and is also home to an adults-only theme park called Love Land, which features more than a hundred erotic sculptures. Quirky cruise itinerary excursions also take in the Teddy Bear Museum. Among the cruise lines stopping at the island are Celebrity, Princess, HAL, Regent Seven Seas, Silversea, Oceania and Seabourn.

Port of Haifa, Israel

The Port of Haifa is directly linked with downtown Haifa and it only takes a few minutes to walk to the railway station, or around 15 minutes to walk to the city centre. Haifa is the third largest city in Israel and its main attraction is the Bahá’í World Centre and surrounding Bahá’í gardens. The National Museum, Mount Carmel national park, Israel National Museum of Science, Technology, and Space and the Haifa Museum of Art are also worth a visit. The port welcomes HAL, Royal Caribbean, MSC, Azamara, Princess Cruises and NCL, among other cruise lines.

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Dubrovnik Cruise Port, Croatia

Dubrovnik's main cruise port is located around two miles (3km) away from the Old Town. Most of the cruise ships dock here although some moor in front of the old port, where visitors can then take a tender boat to shore. The old port has UNESCO World Heritage status and is one of the busiest and most beautiful cruise ports in Europe. Dubrovnik’s medieval walled town can be discovered on foot and offers stunning views of the Adriatic Sea. The port of call is reached by cruise lines including NCL, HAL, Costa, P&O, Marella, Cunard, Celebrity, Emerald, Marella and Viking.

Port of Lisbon, Portugal

The Port of Lisbon is the third-largest port in Portugal. While cruising into it along the Tagus River, the impressive structures of the Belem Tower, Discoveries Monument and Cristo Rei statue of Christ – as well as the Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge – are all within sight. Lisbon centre and all its attractions can be reached on a short walk from the cruise port. From Lisbon, it's easy to take day trips to resort towns such as Estoril, Sintra and Fatima. Princess, Virgin Voyages, Cunard, P&O, Royal Caribbean, NCL, Carnival, Windstar and Oceania all include ports of call at the destination.

PortMiami, Florida, USA

The port of Miami is often referred to as the cruise capital of the world, welcoming more cruise passengers to its terminals than any other port. Miami's geographic position makes it easily accessible to the Caribbean and Latin America on cruise itineraries. MSC Cruises recently began work on its new £265 million ($350m) terminal at the port, which is expected to be finished by the end of 2023. It will have three berths for mega cruise ships, making it North America’s largest cruise terminal. Virgin Voyages opened a dedicated cruise terminal there earlier this year. The three-storey Terminal V hosts the line’s first ship, Scarlet Lady, and will be joined by Valiant Lady later this year. 

Port St. Maarten, Caribbean

Passengers are immediately welcomed to Harbour Point Village when they arrive ashore on the small island of St. Maarten, affectionately known as "the Friendly Island". The island’s colourful capital, Philipsburg, can be reached in 15 minutes on foot. This town has plenty of Dutch charm, great shopping in the form of duty-free outlets, souvenir shops and market stalls, as well as bars and restaurants. There are plenty of watersports available too. This beautiful island is visited by Carnival, Costa, Disney Cruise Line, Princess,  P&O, NCL and HAL, to name a few.

Port of Barcelona, Spain

The Port of Barcelona is a launching-off point for many Mediterranean cruises and has one of the highest concentrations of cruise passengers in Europe. Within it is the old harbour, Port Vell, and at the foot of the port is the city’s famous boulevard, La Rambla, which stretches through the heart of the city centre. The thoroughfare can be reached on foot or by a cruise shuttle bus from the cruise terminals. The port is a draw for major cruise lines including Viking, Celebrity, Princess, Royal Caribbean, NCL, Marella and Virgin Voyages.

Havana Port, Cuba

Havana Harbour and the cruise terminal at Havana port are located on the eastern edge of this Cuban city, while Old Havana is almost on the doorstep of the cruise terminal. From there, passengers can walk to Plaza San Francisco, one of Old Havana's four main squares, while further south is seaside boulevard the Malecón. The city's central park is also accessible on foot, although a journey in a vintage taxi is a must. If your cruise is coming from Tampa, Key West, Miami or Cozumel, Havana is likely to be on your route, with cruise lines including Viking, Marella, Variety and Royal Caribbean all paying a visit. 

Port of Livorno, Italy

The Port of Livorno is considered a major Italian port and is located on the western coast of the beautiful region of Tuscany. The destination is a popular cruise centre, thanks to its close proximity to Pisa and Florence. Both cities are easy to reach by train after a shuttle bus transfer from the cruise terminal. It's then a 15-minute train journey from Livorno to Pisa, or just over an hour to Florence. The port destination is used by cruise lines including P&O, Marella, Royal Caribbean, HAL, Fred. Olsen, Carnival, MSC, Cunard and Regent Seven Seas.

Port of Stockholm, Sweden

The port of Stockholm is one of the busiest in Europe and shortly after arriving ashore, passengers can visit the stunning city from one of two major cruise terminals: Stadsgarden and Frihamnen. The Millesgården is an art museum and sculpture garden located on the island of Lidingö in front of Frihamnen port. More of the city’s famous museums – such as ABBA The Museum, the Viking Museum and the maritime-focused Vasa Museum – are conveniently located on the city's island oasis of Djurgården. NCL, Royal Caribbean, Viking, Regent and Ponant all include itineraries to Stockholm.

Port of Key West, Florida, USA

At the port of Key West in Florida, the main attractions are all in close proximity as the island city is only four miles long by two miles wide. The old town has historic buildings, art galleries, tropical gardens, shops, vintage saloons, restaurants and bars. Also situated there are The Hemingway Home and Museum and the famous Sloppy Joe's bar, which has been in Key West since 1933. Thanks to its year-round tropical climate, cruise passengers can snorkel or dive in the coral reefs and wrecks surrounding the port. Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Seabourn, Princess, Celebrity, P&O and Virgin Voyages regularly call here.

Port of San Juan, Puerto Rico

With its central Caribbean location, San Juan cruise port in Puerto Rico is a modern world cruise capital. San Juan offers old world charm and natural wonders. Old San Juan is a historic landmark, with 16th- and 17th-century Spanish-style buildings and the fortresses of San Cristobal and El Morro. There are also many shops, lively cafés and restaurants to visit. Natural beauty lies in San Juan's beaches and verdant El Yunque National Forest. Cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean, Carnival, P&O, Celebrity, Silversea and Disney Cruise Line all head here.

Port of Sydney, Australia

With iconic sights such as the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House, Sydney is one of the world’s great port cities. Cruise ships glide past these iconic structures and through the dramatic sandstone passage cliffs of The Heads that lead to and from the Pacific Ocean. Sydney is the only Australian city to have two dedicated cruise terminals and thanks to its size, visitors will be able to see plenty there in a day or two. Cruise lines docking here include NCL, Cunard, Princess, Celebrity, HAL, Royal Caribbean, Silversea, Oceania and Virgin Voyages.

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Port of Venice, Italy

Venice is one of the most stunning cities to cruise into, passing sites such as St Mark’s Square as the ship leaves the Adriatic Sea to enter a narrow entrance called the Porto di Lido, on the way to the piers at the Venetian Lagoon and the Venice Cruise Terminal. However, since 2021 ,  medium and large cruise ships have been banned from Venice's historic centre until further notice, due to environmental concerns. Instead, they currently moor at Marghera, a district of Venice on the Italian mainland. P&O, NCL, Royal Caribbean, Marella, Princess, Azamara, MSC, HAL, Oceania and many others call at the destination.

Port of Kotor, Montenegro

Cruise passengers are in for something special as they enter the port at the Bay of Kotor. The ship wends its way through a 17-mile (27km) waterway offering fjord-like views of mountains and leading to the old walled city of Kotor. The old city dates back to the Middle Ages and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with attractive buildings, churches, squares and stone streets. It is a short walk from the cruise port and has small shops and restaurants to stop off at. The destination is reached by cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, MSC and Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL). 

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