Brindisi Cruise Port
Brindisi, Italy · Mediterranean
Cruise ships dock at Costa Morena — Cruise Quay, Brindisi.
Plan my port daysCommercial port: a shuttle or taxi takes you from the Costa Morena quay to a compact old town, with great train day trips across Puglia.
At a glance
Port summary
Cruise ships dock at Costa Morena on the eastern side of the harbour, about 4 km from the old town along a port road with no footpath. Take the cruise shuttle or a taxi into the centre. Brindisi's own sights are modest but charming; the real draws are Lecce, Ostuni and Alberobello, reachable by train or tour.
Cruise dock
🚢 Costa Morena — Cruise Quay
The cruise quay on the eastern side of Brindisi harbour, about 4 km by road from the old town. It has toilets, a small café and a taxi rank but no large terminal building; a shuttle runs into the centre on most calls.
📍 Latitude: 40.645847, Longitude: 17.967024
See dock on port map →Getting to Brindisi
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Cruise-line shuttles run from Costa Morena to the old town; some free, some charged.
📍 At the Costa Morena quay when your ship is in.
An easy door-to-door option from the commercial quay; confirm the fare for longer trips.
📍 Taxi rank at the Costa Morena quay.
Trenitalia trains reach Lecce (~30 min) and Ostuni (~25 min); slower regional links to Alberobello.
📍 Brindisi railway station, reached by shuttle or taxi from the quay.
Local STP buses serve the town and province but are aimed at locals; the shuttle and train are easier.
📍 STP bus stops in the town centre.
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Cards are fine for most things; carry some euro cash for small cafés, markets and bus tickets.
Things to do
Tempio di San Giovanni al Sepolcro
Short stop⭐ Highlight
Step inside a rare round 11th-century church with worn but striking frescoes.
🕐 Daytime opening hours
Roman Columns (Colonne Romane)
Short stop⭐ Highlight
See the Roman column marking the end of the Appian Way above the harbour steps.
🕐 Morning or late afternoon light
Old Town & Piazza della Vittoria
Short stop🚶 Walk
Wander the lanes and cafés of Brindisi's compact old town and its main square.
🕐 Late morning or early evening
Lungomare Regina Margherita
Short stop🚶 Walk
Stroll Brindisi's palm-lined harbour promenade between the old town and the water.
🕐 Anytime; lovely at sunset
Brindisi Cathedral
Short stop⛪ Church / Cathedral
Visit the rebuilt Romanesque cathedral on Brindisi's historic Piazza Duomo.
🕐 Morning, outside Mass times
Provincial Archaeological Museum (Ribezzo)
🏛️ Museum
Browse Messapian and Roman finds at Brindisi's free archaeological museum on Piazza Duomo.
🕐 Late morning
Monument to Italian Sailors
Short stop📸 Viewpoint
See the towering rudder-shaped sailors' monument across the harbour, with wide sea views.
🕐 Clear days for the views
Porta Mesagne
Short stopother
See Brindisi's oldest town gate, with Roman and medieval layers, at the edge of the centre.
🕐 Daytime
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Plan my port days →Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Brindisi?
- Your ship docks directly at the Brindisi cruise terminal in Italy.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Brindisi?
- Walking into Brindisi from the cruise port isn't practical. Plan to use a shuttle, taxi, or public transport.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Brindisi centre?
- Typical options include Shuttle bus, Taxi, Other transport, Local bus. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Brindisi?
- Plan for at least 3 hours ashore to see Brindisi independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Brindisi and are cards accepted?
- Brindisi uses the Euro. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Wi-Fi isn't reliably available at the Brindisi cruise terminal. Consider a local SIM or your cruise line's data package.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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