Sea cruises from Genoa, company: MSC Cruises — page 19

We recommend flying in the day before the cruise begins.

• Arrive at the port 2–3 hours before departure.
• When booking an airport–port transfer, allow at least 5 hours between landing and the scheduled sailing.

The Cruise Center catalogue lists 790+ cruises from the port of Genoa for 2026–2027, plus around 250 cruises from the neighbouring port of Savona (30 minutes away). The main operators are MSC Cruises, Costa Cruises, and the premium MSC Yacht Club.

The minimum 7-night cruise price from Genoa in 2026 is €809 per person on Costa Toscana (inside cabin). Oceanview from €600–900, balcony from €700–1,200, premium MSC Yacht Club from €2,200. Port charges (~€80–150) and the service charge (~€10–15 per day) are not included.

The main operators are MSC Cruises (Orchestra, Splendida, World Europa, Seaview, Opera), Costa Cruises (Costa Toscana flagship), and the premium MSC Yacht Club. Costa also departs from nearby Savona port.

Most itineraries cover the Western Mediterranean: Italy, France, Spain, Malta, and Sardinia. A typical 7-night cruise runs Genoa → Marseille → Barcelona → Civitavecchia → Genoa. Longer 10–14 night routes reach the Canary Islands, Lisbon, and the Greek Islands.

From Genoa Airport (Cristoforo Colombo) — taxi (~€25, 15–20 min), the Volabus shuttle to Principe/Brignole stations, or city bus 1. From Milan Malpensa — train to central Milan plus a direct Milan–Genoa train (1 h 45 min), or a cruise line transfer on the day of departure.

The Aquarium of Genoa (Italy’s largest, second in Europe), the UNESCO historic centre, Portofino, Cinque Terre (1 h by train), and Santa Margherita Ligure. Plan 1–2 nights in Genoa before the cruise — enough for the city plus one trip into the surroundings.

Yes. MSC and Costa offer family cabins for 3–4 guests, kids’ clubs, water parks, and full activity programmes. The Aquarium of Genoa is a separate draw for children. Family cabins sell out fastest — for school-holiday departures, book 4–6 months ahead.

With MSC and Costa, the base fare covers the cabin, full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks), entertainment, pools, and the gym. Not included: alcohol, shore excursions, spa, speciality restaurants, gratuities. True all-inclusive with alcohol and excursions is found only in the ultra-luxury segment.