How much time will you have?
About 18h is typical
Most cruises spend 13h to 18h in Florence, which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
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Florence Cruise Port
Florence is a long port day with mixed arrival arrangements and lighter cruise traffic throughout the year, but concentrated in March, April, May, October, and December.
Usually quiet
~18h typical visit
Smaller ships
What to expect in Florence
How busy does Florence get?
Some dates are noticeably busier than others.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 19% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~2,000 passengers
- Busy day: 6,000+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 19% of days
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Where Florence fits into a cruise
Florence is most commonly visited on Western Mediterranean itineraries, often alongside Civitavecchia (Rome) and Monte-Carlo .
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When to cruise to Florence
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from March, April, May, October, and December.
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from March, April, May, October, and December.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Florence typically carry around 930 guests, with Viking Neptune, Viking Jupiter, and Viking Star calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Viking Neptune 54 calls
- 2 Viking Jupiter 32 calls
- 3 Viking Star 29 calls
- 4 Azamara Onward 24 calls
- 5 Enchanted Princess 22 calls
- 6 Viking Mira 22 calls
Next port calls
Oct 23 Enchanted Princess
Oct 29 Viking Star
Oct 30 Viking Star
Nov 5 Viking Saturn · Viking Jupiter
Nov 6 Viking Saturn · Viking Jupiter
Cruises that visit Florence
Oceania Marina
Barcelona → Alicante → Florence → Civitavecchia (Rome)
Nov 5, 2026 · 10 nights
Visits Florence on day 10
$4,537 balcony · $454/night
21% below typical
Viking Mira
Civitavecchia (Rome) → Florence → Sète → Barcelona
Dec 16, 2026 · 7 nights
Visits Florence on day 2
$2,399 balcony · $343/night
11% below typical · 3-month low
Enchanted Princess
Fort Lauderdale → West End → Split → Trieste
Apr 16, 2027 · 25 nights
Visits Florence on day 17
$5,071 balcony · $203/night
10% below typical · Price trending down
Enchanted Princess
Civitavecchia (Rome) → Florence → Split → Trieste
May 1, 2027 · 10 nights
Visits Florence on day 2
$3,534 suite · $353/night
12% below typical · Price trending down
Azamara Onward
Civitavecchia (Rome) → Portoferraio → Marseille → Barcelona
May 27, 2027 · 7 nights
Visits Florence on day 3
$2,229 inside · $318/night
9% below typical · 3-month low
Azamara Onward
Civitavecchia (Rome) → Portoferraio → Palamós → Barcelona
Jul 17, 2027 · 10 nights
Visits Florence on day 3
$3,489 inside · $349/night
7% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes that include Florence
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Florence, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Western Mediterranean Circuit: Alicante, Ibiza & Sète
From $4,537
$4,537
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Western Mediterranean Circuit: Livorno & Villefranche-sur-Mer
From $2,399
$2,399
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8 upcoming sailings
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5 ships
8 upcoming sailings
5 ships
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Transatlantic Crossing: West End, Ponta Delgada & Gibraltar
From $3,558
$3,558
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Western Mediterranean Circuit: Cagliari, Genoa & Valletta
From $1,519
$1,519
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Western Mediterranean Circuit: Livorno, Ajaccio, Corsica & Valletta
From $2,359
$2,359
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Western Mediterranean One-Way: Portoferraio, Livorno & Nice
From $2,229
$2,229
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
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FAQ about cruises visiting Florence
Which cruise itineraries usually include Florence?
Common itineraries that include Florence include Western Mediterranean Circuit: Alicante, Ibiza & Sète, Western Mediterranean Circuit: Livorno & Villefranche-sur-Mer, and Transatlantic Crossing: West End, Ponta Delgada & Gibraltar.
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