GENOA CRUISE

Genoa has a typical Mediterranean climate with warm and dry summers and mild winters. The warmest months are typically July and August, with daily high temperatures usually averaging 28°C, while daily highs average above 20°C from May until October. The coolest months are usually January and February, with daily high temperatures averaging around 12°C. July is often the driest month in [...]

If you only have one day in Genoa, take time to explore the myriad narrow streets and alleyways of the Old Town. Here, you’ll find museums, ancient architecture and sprawling palaces. And don’t forget that the city is full of excellent restaurants, serving up plenty of local pesto Genovese on all kinds of pasta dishes. Some [...]

There are a number of great beaches nearby Genoa. In fact, the coastal area surrounding Genoa, known as the Ligurian Riviera, has some of Italy’s finest beaches. One of the best beaches within the city limits is Spiaggia di Boccadasse, which is located in the former fishing village of Boccadasse, around six kilometres to the east of the [...]

Genova City Airport, also known as Christopher Columbus Airport, is located around 6 kilometres to the west from the cruise port. The easiest way to get to the cruise terminal from the airport is to request an MSC Transfer service, which you can do easily by contacting the MSC call centre or your travel agent.  If using [...]

If arriving in Genoa by train, you’ll likely find yourself at the city’s main rail station, Genova Piazza Principe, which is located around 500 metres from the cruise port, making it an easy walk to the cruise terminal. To get to the cruise port, hold right hand as you get away from the station on to Via [...]

There is a valet car parking service available to MSC Cruises passengers. Whether you’re driving from Genoa’s city centre or from the airport, you’ll need to follow signs to ‘terminal crociere’, which is signposted from both directions. Approaching the terminal, there are MSC ship’s signs leading them to the luggage drop off, where the parking, by the [...]

MSC Cruises’ ships dock at Genova Cruise Terminal, located at Genova Ponte dei Mille/Ponte Andrea Doria. These piers are located less than two kilometres west from the Genoa city centre and are conveniently close to the city’s main railway station, bus stops, Principe metro station and the SS1 freeway, meaning that it’s easy to reach whether you’re [...]