Azura • P&O Cruises
7-night Adriatic Sea Loop via Taranto & Corfu
Jul 9, 2026 → Jul 16, 2026 • Valletta ↔
From $1,147
$164/night
Good value
↓15% below typical
Taranto
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Cruises visiting Taranto
Quietest
Jul-Aug
Busiest
Jun
Upcoming
22+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Jul-Aug (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 8+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Taranto.
Use the congestion calendar to compare timing first, then bring price into the decision once you narrow the right visit window.
Best cruises that visit Taranto
These sailings rank first because they visit Taranto while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
Azura • P&O Cruises
7-night Adriatic Sea Loop via Taranto & Corfu
Jun 18, 2026 → Jun 25, 2026 • Valletta ↔
From $1,120
$160/night
Good value
↓11% below typical
Azura • P&O Cruises
7-night Adriatic Sea Loop via Taranto & Bari
May 13, 2027 → May 20, 2027 • Valletta ↔
From $1,147
$164/night
Typical price
↓3% below typical
Oceania Allura • Oceania Cruises
20-night Adriatic Sea Circuit via Salerno, Catania & Valletta
Jul 17, 2027 → Aug 6, 2027 • Civitavecchia (Rome) → Barcelona
From $9,099
$455/night
Typical price
↓5% below typical
Queen Victoria • Cunard Line
19-night Adriatic Sea Circuit via Cartagena, Sarandë & Dubrovnik
Sep 15, 2028 → Oct 4, 2028 • Southampton ↔
From $4,377
$230/night
Priced high
↑20% above typical
Oceania Allura • Oceania Cruises
7-night Adriatic Sea Circuit via Salerno, Messina & Kotor
Apr 23, 2027 → Apr 30, 2027 • Civitavecchia (Rome) → Trieste
From $4,049
$578/night
Priced high
↑20% above typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Taranto, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Taranto that day.
Taranto is busiest from Jun, with multiple ships per day. Jul, Aug are significantly quieter.
June 2026
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Quieter
Busier (more ships in port)
Number of ships
Colors show estimated total passengers in port on each day
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31
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4
~3,000 passengers
$137/night
↑9% vs typical
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1
~3,100 passengers
$135/night
↓25% vs typical
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1
~3,100 passengers
$160/night
↓11% vs typical
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Selected port-call day
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
1 ship visit Taranto on this date, carrying about ~3,100 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 1
- Passengers
- ~3,100 passengers
- Cruises
- 1
- Best fare
- $135/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Taranto on this date.
Azura • P&O Cruises
7-night Adriatic Sea Circuit via Catania & Dubrovnik
Jun 4, 2026 → Jun 11, 2026 • Valletta ↔
From $944
$135/night
Great deal
↓25% below typical
Best time to visit Taranto on a cruise
This monthly view combines ship traffic and pricing so you can spot quieter windows, busier stretches, and the months where cruises visiting Taranto still look attractively priced.
June
Cheapest
Median price/night
$141
6 visits
Traffic
Near typical
2 ships • 6 priced sailings tracked
July
Median price/night
$164
1 visits
Traffic
↓15% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
August
Median price/night
$189
1 visits
Traffic
Near typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
September
Median price/night
$247
1 visits
Traffic
↑28% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
April
Priciest
Median price/night
$578
1 visits
Traffic
↑20% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
May
Median price/night
$164
1 visits
Traffic
Near typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Taranto
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Taranto, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Adriatic Sea Loop via Taranto & Corfu (Best Balance)
Adriatic Sea • Next: Jun 18
From $1,120
3 upcoming sailings
1 ship
View itinerary →
Adriatic Sea Loop via Taranto & Bari (Rare Variant)
Adriatic Sea • Next: May 13
From $1,147
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Adriatic Sea Circuit via Salerno, Messina & Kotor (Rare Variant)
Adriatic Sea • Next: Apr 23
From $4,049
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Western Mediterranean One-Way via Civitavecchia, Napoli & Valletta (Rare Variant)
Western Mediterranean • Next: May 30
From $1,004
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Adriatic Sea Circuit via Dubrovnik & Kotor (Best Balance)
Adriatic Sea • Next: May 27
From $1,417
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Adriatic Sea Circuit via Messina & Dubrovnik (Rare Variant)
Adriatic Sea • Next: Sep 3
From $1,728
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
How to visit Taranto on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in Taranto depart from:
Upcoming port calls in Taranto
See the next scheduled ship visits into Taranto.
| Date | Ship | Line |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2026 | Costa Fascinosa | Costa Cruises |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Azura | P&O Cruises |
| Jun 20, 2026 | Azura | P&O Cruises |
| Jul 11, 2026 | Azura | P&O Cruises |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Azura | P&O Cruises |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Azura | P&O Cruises |
| Apr 26, 2027 | Oceania Allura | Oceania Cruises |
| May 15, 2027 | Azura | P&O Cruises |
| Jun 1, 2027 | Azura | P&O Cruises |
| Jun 6, 2027 | Costa Serena | Costa Cruises |
| Jul 20, 2027 | Azura | P&O Cruises |
| Jul 21, 2027 | Oceania Allura | Oceania Cruises |
| Aug 14, 2027 | Azura | P&O Cruises |
| May 13, 2028 | Azura | P&O Cruises |
| Jun 6, 2028 | Azura | P&O Cruises |
| Jul 18, 2028 | Azura | P&O Cruises |
| Aug 12, 2028 | Azura | P&O Cruises |
| Sep 26, 2028 | Queen Victoria | Cunard Line |
FAQ about cruises visiting Taranto
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Taranto.
What is the best time to visit Taranto on a cruise?
June currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Taranto, based on Jibhop's tracked median nightly fares. Use the port-call calendar above to compare exact ship dates because pricing can vary a lot within the month.
When is Taranto busiest for cruise traffic?
June currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Taranto. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Taranto?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Taranto include Adriatic Sea Loop via Taranto & Corfu (Best Balance), Adriatic Sea Loop via Taranto & Bari (Rare Variant), and Adriatic Sea Circuit via Salerno, Messina & Kotor (Rare Variant). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Taranto?
Start with the best cruises section to see today's strongest pricing signals, then use the port-call calendar to find the exact visit dates that fit your trip. Once you narrow the timing, compare itineraries and ships rather than choosing on this stop alone.
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