Genoa Cruise Port
Genoa, Italy · Mediterranean
Cruise ships dock at Ponte dei Mille — MSC Cruise Berth, Genoa.
Plan my port daysWalkable Italian cruise port at Stazione Marittima with the Old Town a short stroll away.
At a glance
Port summary
Genoa docks at Stazione Marittima — Terminal Crociere and the MSC Terminal sit on Ponte dei Mille and Ponte Andrea Doria. The Old Town and Porto Antico are a 10-15 minute walk.
Cruise docks
🚢 Ponte dei Mille — MSC Cruise Berth
Modern cruise berth on the inland side of the Stazione Marittima complex — used most often by MSC. Coordinates approximate (OSM does not tag the berth itself). 15-minute walk to Porto Antico.
📍 Latitude: 44.41296, Longitude: 8.918392
See dock on port map →🚢 Ponte Andrea Doria — Terminal Crociere Berth
Historic cruise berth alongside the 1930 Terminal Crociere building — used by Costa and other lines. Coordinates approximate.
📍 Latitude: 44.412496, Longitude: 8.915318
See dock on port map →🚢 Ponte Caracciolo — Secondary Berth
Secondary cruise berth used when Ponte dei Mille and Ponte Andrea Doria are full. Shuttle bus required to reach the main terminal building.
📍 Latitude: 44.40626, Longitude: 8.909782
See dock on port map →Getting to Genoa
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Cards are fine for almost everything; carry €10–20 for small trattorias and bus fares.
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Excursions compared
4 comparedPortofino and Santa Margherita Ligure coastal escape
≈ 5 h · sold by 6 cruise lines
Cruise line
€105$119
Do it yourself
€54$61
Save ≈ €51Save ≈ $58 (49% off)
Most ships dock at Ponte dei Mille or Ponte Andrea Doria, both within walking distance of Genova Piazza Principe railway station (15–20 min on foot, or a €5 cruise shuttle). Trenitalia regional trains run Genova Piazza Principe to Santa Margherita Ligure in 45 min for €5–7 one way (every 30 min). From Santa Margherita, the Servizio Marittimo del Tigullio ferry crosses to Portofino in 15 min for €9 one way, or ATP bus 882 runs the same route in 25 min for €3. Castello Brown entry is €5 walk-up.
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Cinque Terre villages by train along the Ligurian coast
≈ 8 h · sold by 7 cruise lines
Cruise line
€175$199
Do it yourself
€79$90
Save ≈ €96Save ≈ $109 (55% off)
From the cruise pier, walk or shuttle to Genova Piazza Principe station (15–20 min on foot, €5 shuttle). Trenitalia Intercity trains run direct to Monterosso al Mare in 80–110 min for €13–17 one way (advance fares cheaper). Inside Cinque Terre, the Cinque Terre Card Treno (€18.50/day, €27 with all village trains) covers unlimited Cinque Terre Express trains between the five villages plus all park trails. Lunch in Vernazza or Monterosso costs €15–25.
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Ready-made port days
15 plansThe Caruggi & Cathedral Classic
Europe's densest medieval maze, its striped cathedral, and the best €1.20 view in Italy — all on foot from the ship.
The Rolli Palaces: Genoa's Secret UNESCO
Forty-two palaces so grand the Republic drew lots to decide which one hosted visiting kings. Three of them cost €9.
Aquarium & Porto Antico Family Day
Europe's biggest aquarium, a rotating glass lift and a Renzo Piano bubble full of ferns — all inside a 400 m radius.
Up the Grimaldina: Prisons and a 360° City
Reopened in April 2026 after three years shut — 120 steps through Genoa's medieval jail to the best terrace in the city.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Genoa?
- Your ship docks at one of the cruise terminals in Genoa, Italy. The specific berth is assigned by the port a few days before arrival.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Genoa?
- Yes. Genoa is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Genoa centre?
- Typical options include On foot, Taxi, Local bus, Hop-on Hop-off, Train. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Genoa?
- Plan for at least 3.5 hours ashore to see Genoa independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Genoa and are cards accepted?
- Genoa 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?
- Free Wi-Fi is available at the Genoa cruise terminal.
- 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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