How much time will you have?
About 10h is typical
Most cruises spend 9h to 14h in Syracuse, which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
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Syracuse Cruise Port
Syracuse is a long port day with mixed arrival arrangements and lighter cruise traffic throughout the year, but concentrated in October through November.
Usually quiet
~10h typical visit
Smaller ships
What to expect in Syracuse
How busy does Syracuse get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 6% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~250 passengers
- Busy day: 2,850+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 6% of days
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Where Syracuse fits into a cruise
Syracuse is most commonly visited on Western Mediterranean itineraries, often alongside Valletta and Marina Grande .
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When to cruise to Syracuse
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from October through November.
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from October through November.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Syracuse typically carry around 672 guests, with Explora II, Azamara Onward, and Star Legend calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Explora II 11 calls
- 2 Azamara Onward 10 calls
- 3 Star Legend 7 calls
- 4 La Belle de lAdriatique 5 calls
- 5 Vasco Da Gama 5 calls
- 6 Costa Deliziosa 4 calls
Next port calls
Nov 3 Costa Deliziosa
Nov 9 Island Princess
Nov 15 Le Champlain
Nov 17 Le Champlain · Costa Deliziosa
Nov 21 La Belle de lAdriatique
Cruises that visit Syracuse
Explora II
Civitavecchia (Rome) → Livorno → Santorini → Piraeus (Athens)
Mar 5, 2027 · 20 nights
Visits Syracuse on day 15
$12,350 suite · $618/night
22% below typical · 3-month low
Star Legend
Civitavecchia (Rome) → Lipari → Sorrento → Civitavecchia (Rome)
Jul 5, 2027 · 10 nights
Visits Syracuse on day 8
$8,083 balcony · $808/night
12% below typical · 3-month low
Azamara Onward
Barcelona → Palma de Mallorca → Salerno → Civitavecchia (Rome)
Feb 20, 2027 · 11 nights
Visits Syracuse on day 8
$4,649 suite · $423/night
21% below typical · 3-month low
Azamara Onward
Barcelona → Marseille → Zadar → Fusina (Venice)
Mar 13, 2027 · 12 nights
Visits Syracuse on day 8
$3,639 oceanview · $303/night
6% below typical · 3-month low
Explora II
Barcelona → La Spezia → Santorini → Piraeus (Athens)
Mar 14, 2027 · 11 nights
Visits Syracuse on day 6
$5,880 suite · $535/night
7% below typical · 3-month low
Azamara Quest
Piraeus (Athens) → Katakolon → Cartagena → Málaga
Nov 26, 2026 · 8 nights
Visits Syracuse on day 3
$1,849 oceanview · $231/night
12% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes that include Syracuse
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Syracuse, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Western Mediterranean · Greek Isles
Livorno → Cannes → Ajaccio, Corsica + 12 more
From Civitavecchia (Rome) · 9 nights · Next Mar 5
From $12,350 suite · $618/night
Best departure: 22% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Adriatic Sea · Western Mediterranean
Bari → Corfu → Syracuse + 2 more
From Trieste · 7 nights · Next Oct 31
From $809 oceanview · $116/night
Best departure: 13% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 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
Palma de Mallorca → Mahón, Menorca → Cagliari + 5 more
From Barcelona · 11 nights · Next Feb 20
From $4,649 suite · $423/night
Best departure: 21% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Western Mediterranean · Adriatic Sea
Marseille → Nice → Florence + 6 more
From Barcelona · 12 nights · Next Mar 13
From $3,639 oceanview · $303/night
Best departure: 6% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Western Mediterranean · Greek Isles
La Spezia → Civitavecchia → Marina Grande + 5 more
From Barcelona · 11 nights · Next Mar 14
From $5,880 suite · $535/night
Best departure: 7% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
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FAQ about cruises visiting Syracuse
Which cruise itineraries usually include Syracuse?
Cruises that call at Syracuse often follow itineraries such as Western Mediterranean Circuit via Livorno, Cannes & Mahón, Menorca, Adriatic Sea Circuit via Bari, Corfu & Valletta, and Western Mediterranean Loop from Civitavecchia: Lipari, Palermo & Valletta.
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