Genoa Cruise Port

Guide to Cruise Ports and Terminals

Genoa Cruise Port

This city of Genoa (Genova Italia) is a beautiful city that has a rich maritime history and many beautiful buildings.

The Genoa Cruise Ship Terminal, which is called the Stazione Maritima in Italian, is conveniently located at the foot of the old city.  There is a tourist information office located nearby.

The port of Genoa is the home port and departure terminal for many MSC cruises.

Genoa Cruise Terminal
Port of Genoa (Genova)

Public Transportation

Port Shuttle Service

Unless you have difficulty walking, you should be able to access most of Genoa's top tourist destinations on foot.  A number of attractions can be found right at the Old Harbor.

Metro Service

There is a metro system in Genoa that connects the city centre with the suburbs.  A metro station is located near the Genoa cruise terminal. 

Bus/Coach Service

Bus service operates from the cruise ship terminal into the city's commercial centre.

Train Service

The central train station in Genoa is called the Genova P Principe.  It is quite a long walk from the cruise ship terminal.

Please visit the Trenitalia website for current cost and schedule information.

Ferry Service

Genoa is an important ferry terminal for destinations in France (Bastia), Tunsia (Tunis), Morocco (Tangier), Spain (Barcelona) and other Italian cities. Most ferries leave from Ponte Andrea Doria terminal, just west of the Genoa cruise ship terminal.

Visitor Information

Genoa Italy

Genoa Italy is a city of piazzas, fountains, churches and cathedrals.  Visitors will enjoy wonderful architecture in a picturesque maritime setting.  Top attractions in the community include the Genoa Cathedral, the Biosphere and Aquarium.

Genoa Tourist Information: Genoa Italy Travel Guide

Milan Italy

The city of Milan is located directly north of Genoa (Genova).  It is the second larges city in Italy after Rome.

If your Mediterranean cruise either begins or ends in Genoa, Milan is a great place to include in your travel itinerary.   Many cruise passengers find it convenient to catch a flight to Milan, spend a couple of days there and then catch a train south to Genoa.

Milan Tourist Information:  Milan Italy Travel Guide

Map of Genoa Cruise Port

View map of Genoa Cruise Port.

Italian Currency

The currency used throughout Italy is the Euro.

Weather in Genoa

Average temperatures in Genoa by month are as follows:

Month Minimum Maximum Precipitation
May 16 22 60
June 19 25 57
July 21 28 6
Aug 22 28 62
Sept 18 25 150
Oct 15 20 142

Free Wifi Service

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