Cruises from Genoa are the main embarkation point for Western Mediterranean itineraries on the Cruise Center platform. The catalogue lists 790+ cruises for 2026 and 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. Prices start from €809 per person for a 7-night Costa Toscana cruise. Flights are convenient via Genoa or Milan airports.
Top cruise itineraries from Genoa
Cruises from Genoa primarily explore the Western Mediterranean — Italy, France, Spain, Malta, and Sardinia. The Cruise Center catalogue offers three main itinerary formats.
| Itinerary | Length | Ship | From |
|---|
| Italy–France–Spain: Genoa → Marseille → Barcelona → Civitavecchia → Genoa | 7 nights | Costa Toscana | €809 |
| Italy + Malta: Genoa → Naples → Messina → Valletta → Barcelona → Marseille → Genoa | 7 nights | MSC World Europa | €1,459 |
| Iberian long: Genoa → Marseille → Malaga → Cadiz → Lisbon → Alicante → Mahon → Olbia → Genoa | 10 nights | MSC Opera | €1,749 |
| Italy + French Riviera: Genoa → La Spezia → Civitavecchia → Palma → Barcelona → Cannes → Genoa | 7 nights | MSC Yacht Club Grandiosa | €2,909 |
The 7-night round trip is the optimal first-cruise choice: boarding and disembarkation are possible at any port on the loop, which simplifies flight booking.
Cruise lines departing from Genoa
Three main operators serve Genoa across the mass-market and premium segments.
| Line | Segment | What sets it apart in Genoa | 7-night price from |
|---|
| MSC Cruises | Mass-market | The main line in the port. Fleet: Orchestra, Splendida, World Europa, Seaview, Opera. | from €400 |
| Costa Cruises | Mass-market | Italian home port, Costa Toscana flagship. Also departs from nearby Savona. | from €450 |
| MSC Yacht Club | Premium | MSC’s premium ‘ship-within-a-ship’ zone. Fleet: Seaview, Grandiosa, World Europa in premium configuration. | from €2,200 |
Genoa cruise prices in 2026
7-night cruise pricing depends on cabin category, ship, and season.
| Cabin category | From, 7 nights |
|---|
| Inside cabin | from €400–500 |
| Oceanview cabin | from €600–900 |
| Balcony cabin | from €700–1,200 |
| MSC Yacht Club (premium) [→ /en/companies/msc-yacht-club/] | from €2,200 |
Prices are per person, double occupancy (DBL). The base fare includes the cabin, full board, onboard entertainment, swimming pools, and the gym. Not included: port charges (~€80–150 per person), service charge (~€10–15 per day), alcohol, shore excursions, spa, speciality restaurants.
According to Cruise Center specialists, cruise prices from Genoa are typically 10–25% lower than from Barcelona. Flights to Genoa or Milan from European hubs are also more affordable than to Barcelona.
How to reach the Genoa cruise terminal
The Stazione Marittima cruise terminal sits in the city centre. Logistics depend on arrival airport.
From Genoa Airport (Cristoforo Colombo, 8 km from the terminal). Taxi — about €25 for a 15–20 minute ride. The Volabus shuttle runs to Principe and Brignole railway stations every 30–60 minutes, journey 15–20 minutes. City bus 1 is the budget alternative.
From Milan airports (Malpensa or Linate). Train from Malpensa with a transfer in central Milan, then a direct Milan–Genoa train (1 h 45 min). A cruise line transfer is also available but is booked separately and only operates on cruise day, no later than 6–7 hours before departure.
Tip: a flight via Milan makes it easy to add 1–2 days for Milan itself or a trip to Lake Como — both pair well with a cruise.
What to see in Genoa and around before the cruise
Genoa is itself a destination, and its surroundings are among Italy’s most photogenic. Plan 1–2 nights in the city before boarding.
The Aquarium of Genoa. Italy’s largest aquarium and the second largest in Europe. 70+ tanks, dolphins, and penguins. The top family attraction in Genoa — 2–3 hours for a visit.
Portofino. A fishing village 35 km from Genoa, with colourful houses along the harbour, boutiques, and panoramic restaurants. Half a day for a stroll and lunch with a view.
Cinque Terre. Five colourful villages on the Italian Riviera (UNESCO site): terraced vineyards, hiking trails, ferry rides between villages. 1–1.5 hours by train from Genoa; allow a full day.
Santa Margherita Ligure. A coastal resort near Portofino. An ideal base if you want to combine the cruise with 2–3 nights on the Ligurian coast.
When to cruise from Genoa
April–May and September–October are optimal. Daytime temperatures of 20–25 °C, the sea is comfortable for swimming, ports are far less crowded, and prices are 25–40% below summer levels.
July–August is peak season. European holidays drive prices and ship occupancy to the top, and ports of call (Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palma) are heavily crowded.
November–March is low season. The lowest prices of the year and ‘Black Friday’-level promotions from MSC. Best suited for city sightseeing across Italy and Spain rather than beach time.
The bottom line
Genoa offers one of the broadest cruise selections in Europe — 790+ itineraries from Genoa itself plus around 250 from nearby Savona. Prices are lower than from Barcelona, flights are more affordable, and the surroundings (Portofino, Cinque Terre, the Aquarium of Genoa) turn a cruise into a richer journey. Live availability and fixed online pricing are in the catalogue below.
