How much time will you have?
About 9h is typical
Most cruises spend 9h to 9h in Porto Empedocle, which makes it a solid port day compared with many stops.
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Porto Empedocle Cruise Port
Porto Empedocle is a solid port day with mixed arrival arrangements and lighter cruise traffic mostly from July, October, and November.
Usually quiet
~9h typical visit
Smaller ships
What to expect in Porto Empedocle
How busy does Porto Empedocle get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 5% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~200 passengers
- Busy day: 1,050+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 5% of days
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November 2026
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Where Porto Empedocle fits into a cruise
Porto Empedocle is most commonly visited on Western Mediterranean itineraries, often alongside Trapani and Valletta .
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When to cruise to Porto Empedocle
Cruise ships visit during 9 months of the year, with the heaviest traffic from July, October, and November.
Most cruise traffic clusters from July, October, and November, so month choice can change both ship choice and crowd levels.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Porto Empedocle typically carry around 184 guests, with Star Legend, Emerald Sakara, and La Belle de lAdriatique calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Star Legend 10 calls
- 2 Emerald Sakara 4 calls
- 3 La Belle de lAdriatique 1 call
- 4 Le Bougainville 1 call
- 5 Le Champlain 1 call
- 6 Le Laperouse 1 call
Next port calls
Nov 18 Le Champlain
Dec 2 La Belle de lAdriatique
May 8 Emerald Sakara
Jun 28 Emerald Sakara
Jul 10 Star Legend
Cruises that visit Porto Empedocle
Emerald Sakara
Barcelona → Palma de Mallorca → Sorrento → Civitavecchia (Rome)
May 2, 2027 · 11 nights
Visits Porto Empedocle on day 7
$7,245 oceanview · $659/night
26% below typical
Star Legend
Civitavecchia (Rome) → Lipari → Sorrento → Civitavecchia (Rome)
Jul 5, 2027 · 10 nights
Visits Porto Empedocle on day 6
$8,083 balcony · $808/night
12% below typical · 3-month low
Star Legend
Civitavecchia (Rome) → Lipari → Cagliari → Civitavecchia (Rome)
Jul 5, 2027 · 16 nights
Visits Porto Empedocle on day 6
$12,688 balcony · $793/night
13% below typical · 3-month low
Star Legend
Barcelona → Palamós → Sorrento → Civitavecchia (Rome)
Jun 28, 2027 · 17 nights
Visits Porto Empedocle on day 13
$10,699 balcony · $629/night
17% below typical · 3-month low
Star Legend
Barcelona → Mahón, Menorca → Sorrento → Civitavecchia (Rome)
Jun 24, 2027 · 21 nights
Visits Porto Empedocle on day 17
$10,473 oceanview · $499/night
5% below typicalCruise routes that include Porto Empedocle
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Porto Empedocle, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Western Mediterranean
Palma de Mallorca → Mahón, Menorca → Cagliari + 5 more
From Barcelona · 11 nights · Next May 2
From $7,245 oceanview · $659/night
Best departure: 26% below typical
2 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Western Mediterranean
Lipari → Palermo → Trapani + 5 more
From Civitavecchia (Rome) · Next Jul 5
From $8,083 balcony · $808/night
Best departure: 12% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Western Mediterranean
Lipari → Palermo → Trapani + 9 more
From Civitavecchia (Rome) · Next Jul 5
From $12,688 balcony · $793/night
Best departure: 13% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Western Mediterranean
Palamós → Sanary-sur-Mer → Monte-Carlo + 11 more
From Barcelona · Next Jun 28
From $10,699 balcony · $629/night
Best departure: 17% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Western Mediterranean
Port-Vendres → Barcelona → Palamós + 13 more
From Barcelona · Next Jun 24
From $10,473 oceanview · $499/night
Best departure: 5% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Western Mediterranean
Lipari → Palermo → Trapani + 4 more
From Civitavecchia (Rome) · Next Oct 26
From $5,433 oceanview · $543/night
Best departure: 2% above typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
FAQ about cruises visiting Porto Empedocle
Which cruise itineraries usually include Porto Empedocle?
Cruises that call at Porto Empedocle often follow itineraries such as Western Mediterranean Circuit: Palma de Mallorca, Mahón, Menorca & Cagliari, Western Mediterranean Loop from Civitavecchia: Lipari, Palermo & Valletta, and Western Mediterranean Circuit: Lipari, Palermo & Valletta.
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