Ravenna Cruise Port
Ravenna, Italy · Mediterranean
Cruise ships dock at Porto Corsini Cruise Terminal — Banchina Crociere, Ravenna.
Plan my port daysCity is 12 km away but the shuttle/bus runs every cruise call and Ravenna's UNESCO mosaic ensemble is genuinely walkable once you arrive. Combine 3-4 basilicas with Dante's Tomb and Piazza del Popolo for a great half-day.
Docked at Porto Corsini Cruise Terminal; shuttle, bus or taxi 12 km to Ravenna's UNESCO Byzantine mosaics, or stay local in Marina di Ravenna.
At a glance
Port summary
Ravenna is one of Italy's most rewarding mosaic ports but the cruise terminal is well outside the city. Ships dock at the modern Porto Corsini Cruise Terminal on the south bank of the Candiano Canal, 12 km from the historic centre. Most cruise lines run a paid shuttle (€10-15) to Piazza Kennedy in central Ravenna; Start Romagna bus 70/80 connects Porto Corsini to the city for €1.50 single. A small free passenger ferry-boat hops across the canal to Marina di Ravenna, the local beach town, where bars, restaurants and an Adriatic beach are five minutes away.
Cruise dock
🚢 Porto Corsini Cruise Terminal — Banchina Crociere
Modern cruise berth on the south bank of the Candiano Canal, opened in 2021 by Ravenna Cruise Port. Single alongside dock for large ships; the city of Ravenna is 12 km inland and reached by shuttle, bus or taxi.
📍 Latitude: 44.495406, Longitude: 12.283166
See dock on port map →Getting to Ravenna
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Most cruise lines sell a return shuttle to Piazza Kennedy in central Ravenna; same-day return tickets honoured by any shuttle bus.
📍 Cruise-line or port-run shuttle bus outside terminal exit
Start Romagna lines 70/80 run via Marina di Ravenna to Ravenna FS rail station; €1.50 single from kiosk or contactless on board newer buses.
📍 Start Romagna bus stop on Via Molo Dalmazia outside terminal; lines 70 and 80 toward Ravenna
Flat-rate cruise taxi to central Ravenna typically €25-30 one way; book a return slot in advance if heading to Comacchio or Mirabilandia.
📍 Taxi rank outside cruise terminal; Radiotaxi Ravenna on +39 0544 33888
Private driver-for-the-day handles Ravenna, Comacchio, Mirabilandia or even a Bologna half-day; pre-book with a local agency to avoid scarce on-day supply.
📍 Driver meets you at terminal exit with name board
Small foot-passenger ferry hops across the Candiano Canal to Marina di Ravenna town and beach in 5 min; runs frequently but stops in heavy weather.
📍 Free traghetto kiosk on the quay 200 m west of cruise terminal
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Cards cover most expenses; carry €30-50 in small notes for basilica donations, bus tickets and casual cafés.
Things to do
Trepponti Bridge, Comacchio
Short stop⭐ Highlight
Iconic 17th-century triple bridge — centrepiece of Comacchio's Little Venice.
🕐 Late morning when shutters open on canal-side bars
Mausoleum of Galla Placidia
Short stop⭐ Highlight
Tiny 5th-century mausoleum with a star-studded blue ceiling next to San Vitale.
🕐 First slot of the day; sunset for the star-ceiling glow
Mausoleum of Theodoric
Short stop⭐ Highlight
Massive 6th-century Ostrogoth tomb roofed by a single 300-tonne limestone slab.
🕐 Mornings to combine with the basilicas
Tomb of Dante
Short stop⭐ Highlight
Small neoclassical shrine holding the bones of Dante, exiled in Ravenna in 1321.
🕐 Any time during opening; quiet zone
Piazza del Popolo
Short stop🚶 Walk
Elegant Venetian-style main square with porticoes — the natural café stop.
🕐 Late morning for café aperitivo; weekday markets
Marina di Ravenna Beach
🏖️ Beach
Wide sandy Adriatic beach with bagni renting sun loungers, parasols and lunch.
🕐 Late spring to early autumn; midday is hot, July-August peak
Neonian Baptistry
Short stop⛪ Church / Cathedral
Fifth-century octagonal baptistry with a domed mosaic of Christ's baptism.
🕐 Bundled with San Vitale ticket on the way through
Basilica di San Vitale
Short stop⛪ Church / Cathedral
Sixth-century basilica with the famous green-gold Justinian and Theodora mosaics.
🕐 Mid-morning before tour groups; close-of-day light
Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo
Short stop⛪ Church / Cathedral
Sixth-century basilica with twin mosaic processions of saints and virgins.
🕐 Mid-morning for window light on the south wall
Basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe
⛪ Church / Cathedral
Sixth-century basilica 5 km south, with a green apse mosaic of Christ in paradise.
🕐 Quiet first-thing or after groups leave around 16:00
Arian Baptistry
Short stop⛪ Church / Cathedral
Smaller 6th-century baptistry built by King Theodoric, with apostle mosaic dome.
🕐 On the way between San Vitale and Sant'Apollinare Nuovo
Domus of the Stone Carpets
Short stop🏛️ Museum
Underground Byzantine villa floor with 700 sq m of mosaic carpets, seen from above.
🕐 Any time; rarely busy even mid-day
MAR Ravenna Art Museum
Short stop🏛️ Museum
Mosaic-focused art museum in a former monastery near Sant'Apollinare Nuovo.
🕐 Afternoon; quieter than the basilicas
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Plan my port days →Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Ravenna?
- Your ship docks directly at the Ravenna cruise terminal in Italy.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Ravenna?
- Walking into Ravenna 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 Ravenna centre?
- Typical options include Shuttle bus, Local bus, Taxi, Other transport, Ferry. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Ravenna?
- Plan for at least 4 hours ashore to see Ravenna independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Ravenna and are cards accepted?
- Ravenna 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 Ravenna 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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