Getting ashore
Genoa is usually a dock stop.
Most ships dock at Genoa, which usually makes the day simpler: walk off the ship, meet your tour, and get back on board without tender queues.
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Cruises from Genoa
Genoa is a major embarkation gateway with substantial cruise traffic, including larger resort-style ships, and departures throughout the year, but concentrated in April through October.
Usually docks
Often busy
Cruises start or end here
Larger ships
What to expect in Genoa
How much time will you have?
About 9h is typical
Most cruises spend 8h 30m to 10h in Genoa, which makes it a solid port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Genoa get?
Some dates are noticeably busier than others.
Multiple ships are in port on roughly 22% of days, so the exact date can change the port experience considerably.
- Typical day: ~25,900 passengers
- Busy day: 37,250+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 22% of days
When to cruise from Genoa
Cruises depart throughout the year, with the busiest season from April through October.
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Where Genoa fits into a cruise
Cruises from Genoa most commonly head into Western Mediterranean itineraries, often starting with Naples and Marseille .
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Genoa typically carry around 4,134 guests, with MSC World Asia, MSC Sinfonia, and MSC Seaview calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 MSC World Asia 264 calls
- 2 MSC Sinfonia 196 calls
- 3 MSC Seaview 192 calls
- 4 MSC World Europa 156 calls
- 5 MSC Musica 136 calls
- 6 MSC Euribia 134 calls
Next port calls
Nov 1 MSC World Europa
Nov 2 MSC Euribia
Nov 3 MSC Magnifica · MSC Sinfonia
Nov 6 Costa Toscana
Nov 7 MSC Seaview
Best current deals from Genoa
These departures currently offer some of the best prices for comparable sailings.
Seabourn Ovation
Genoa → Portovenere → Palermo → Civitavecchia (Rome)
Apr 30, 2027 · 8 nights
$7,133 suite · $892/night
53% below typical · 3-month low
Seabourn Pursuit
Genoa → Saint-Tropez → Portimão → Lisbon
May 23, 2028 · 10 nights
$6,998 suite · $700/night
46% below typical · 3-month low
Seabourn Pursuit
Genoa → Saint-Tropez → Bantry → Belfast
May 23, 2028 · 22 nights
$16,698 suite · $759/night
35% below typical · 3-month low
Seabourn Pursuit
Genoa → Saint-Tropez → Seydisfjørdur → Reykjavík
May 23, 2028 · 62 nights
$68,298 suite · $1,102/night
25% below typical · 3-month low
Seabourn Ovation
Genoa → Portovenere → Kotor → Dubrovnik
Apr 30, 2027 · 15 nights
$13,398 suite · $893/night
52% below typical · Price trending down
MSC World Asia
Genoa → Naples → Marseille → Genoa
Oct 3, 2027 · 7 nights
$2,312 suite · $330/night
33% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes from Genoa
Western Mediterranean
Portovenere → Bonifacio → Cagliari + 3 more
Next Apr 30
From $7,133 suite · $892/night
Best departure: 53% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Western Mediterranean · Adriatic Sea
Portovenere → Bonifacio → Cagliari + 9 more
Next Apr 30
From $13,398 suite · $893/night
Best departure: 52% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Western Mediterranean
Marseille → Genoa → Naples + 2 more
From Barcelona · 7 nights · Next Nov 15
From $513 oceanview · $73/night
Best departure: 33% below typical
32 upcoming departures · 2 ships
Western Mediterranean · Eastern Caribbean
Valletta → Barcelona → Marseille + 2 more
From Messina · 7 nights · Next Dec 13
From $1,104 balcony · $158/night
Best departure: 35% below typical
18 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Western Mediterranean
Genoa → Naples → Palermo + 2 more
From Marseille · 7 nights · Next Apr 20
From $1,080 oceanview · $154/night
Best departure: 5% below typical
28 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Western Mediterranean
Naples → Palermo → La Goulette + 2 more
7 nights · Next Nov 2
From $563 interior · $80/night
Best departure: 5% below typical
24 upcoming departures · 1 ship
FAQ about cruises from Genoa
What is the cheapest month to cruise from Genoa?
November currently has the lowest median nightly fares from Genoa.
When do cruises from Genoa usually get expensive?
August is currently the priciest month for upcoming departures from Genoa.
What itineraries are most common from Genoa?
The most common upcoming itinerary families from Genoa include Western Mediterranean Circuit via Portovenere, Bonifacio & La Goulette Nord, Western Mediterranean Circuit: Genoa, Naples & Valletta, and Transatlantic Crossing: Civitavecchia, Messina & Valletta.
How far in advance should I book a cruise from Genoa?
Start tracking cruises from Genoa early, then book when a sailing moves below its typical range or hits a new recent low.
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