9.0 hours ashore on average
Ships typically dock in Palermo for around 9.0 hours. That's enough time for a full island tour, a beach day, or a combination of shorter experiences.

Tours & Experiences in Palermo

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Cooking class in a villa with Palermo view
Cooking class in a villa with Palermo view
★★★★★ 5.0 (178 reviews) ⏱️ 3.0h
All my dishes are made with passion and most of the products come from my garden where you can go before/during the lesson. Abandon yourself to the tranquility and breathtaking view during your lunch and dinners.
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Palermo Airport transfers to/from Palermo city center (One-way)
Palermo Airport transfers to/from Palermo city center (One-way)
★★★★★ 5.0 (71 reviews) ⏱️ 0.7h
Punctuality, courtesy are the elements that distinguish our services. Let us accompany you without any stress to your destination.
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Sicilian Cooking Class : Homemade Pasta
Sicilian Cooking Class : Homemade Pasta
★★★★★ 5.0 (56 reviews) ⏱️ 3.5h
Mamma Corleone was born in the historic centre of Palermo, just a few steps from the Cathedral, in a characteristic alleyway of the 17th century, which represents the city in its traditions and culture. Mamma Corleone is a family business which mission is to share with other cooking lovers their passion and knowledge about Sicilian food and taste. To enhance this value, a real Sicilian Mamma drives Mamma Corleone's kitchen, in the heart of the old town, very close to the Cathedral of Palermo.
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Tour Palermo city
Tour Palermo city
★★★★★ 5.0 (46 reviews) ⏱️ 2.0h
Palermo is a city rich in culture and art with eight UNESCO World Heritage sites. But, if you don’t know where to go, there’s a risk that you might start with the wrong impression. Then opt for a tour in Palermo. Passionate among the historical attractions of the city including visits Cathedral of Palermo, Four songs, maximum theater, polytheater, Santa Rosalia, and finally a wonderful mondello ..
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Authentic Sicilian Cooking Class in Palermo
Authentic Sicilian Cooking Class in Palermo
★★★★★ 5.0 (46 reviews) ⏱️ 3.0h
If you want to discover, taste and learn how to make typical recipes of Sicilian and Italian cuisine, then this is the right experience for you! I will make you discover and love making fresh pasta. We will make one filled pasta recipe and two simple ones together! You will learn to cook these typical pasta dishes from my land!! We will cook together and they will taste the prepared pasta, seasoned with a typical Sicilian sauce. After preparing and cooking we will sit in the garden to enjoy our dishes.
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Guided tour of the historic center Palermo
Guided tour of the historic center Palermo
★★★★★ 5.0 (43 reviews) ⏱️ 3.5h
This tour of the historic center will take you to discover the most characteristic aspects of the city of Palermo. You will visit an ancient market, stroll through the most elegant streets of the old town and visit Unesco heritage monuments such as the Cathedral and the wonderful Martorana church, famous for its colorful Byzantine mosaics. The tour will end inside the Cape Market, among stalls and ancient fishmongers. Don't miss this unique experience with a guide - cultural heritage restorer.
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Cooking Class in Palermo - fresh pasta and tiramisù
Cooking Class in Palermo - fresh pasta and tiramisù
★★★★★ 5.0 (37 reviews) ⏱️ 3.0h
Unforgettable experience with a local chef who will guide you, inside a small garage laboratory, in the preparation of fresh pasta and stuffed pasta and tiramisù with subsequent tasting. You will use the grandmother's historical tools and real fresh and local ingredients purchased in the local historical markets of the city. Minimum 2 people
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Palermo Private Food Tour: 10+ Tastings of Arancini, Wine & More
Palermo Private Food Tour: 10+ Tastings of Arancini, Wine & More
★★★★★ 5.0 (36 reviews) ⏱️ 3.5h
On our Secret Food Tour: Palermo, you'll explore the best known sights in Palermo as well as some secret hidden gems providing a local's perspective on our food culture. Navigate the maze of historical streets filled with delicious sights and smells as your expert guide leads you through the beautiful chaos of Sicily's markets. Discover the best flavours of Sicily alongside other dishes many visitors would miss as you learn about the city's rich culinary history. From the hundreds of years of nfluence from around the world to how Sicilian food was brought to other countries around the world. By the end of your tour you will have tasted some of Palermo's most delectable dishes and gained a deeper appreciation of our culture and heritage. As a private tour, everything works around you! Our start times are much more easy going, dates can open up. It's a much more intimate and cozy experience. No need to shout over other tourists, you will have every question answered!
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Private Palermo Pasta & Tiramisu Experience by Cesarine
Private Palermo Pasta & Tiramisu Experience by Cesarine
★★★★★ 5.0 (26 reviews) ⏱️ 3.0h
Immerse yourself in a private pasta and tiramisu-making class in a welcoming home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and tiramisu and taste the fruit of your labour for lunch or dinner accompanied by local wines. During this private lesson, you will learn how to prepare 2 pasta recipes and the tiramisu dessert from scratch. Your Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of these iconic recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family once home with an Italian meal! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.
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Palermo Rooftop Cooking Class with Full Meal, Wine & Storytelling
Palermo Rooftop Cooking Class with Full Meal, Wine & Storytelling
★★★★★ 5.0 (22 reviews) ⏱️ 4.0h
Experience an authentic Sicilian cooking class in Palermo set on a panoramic 7th-floor terrace overlooking the city. With Palermo at your feet and a glass of wine in your hand, join a local chef for a hands-on culinary journey filled with flavor, storytelling, and great company. This immersive culinary journey goes beyond the basics. You will prepare a complete Sicilian menu from scratch using fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced locally across the island. Learn traditional techniques, family recipes, and the secrets behind Sicily’s most iconic dishes. After cooking, sit down together to enjoy a Typical lunch/dinner perfectly paired with fine Sicilian wines — with generous refills included. This is an authentic, social and hands-on experience designed for travelers who want to taste the real Sicily. Vegetarian guests are warmly welcomed, and a fully plant-based menu can be arranged upon request.
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Transfer Punta Raisi Airport - Palermo city - Mondello
Transfer Punta Raisi Airport - Palermo city - Mondello
★★★★★ 5.0 (22 reviews) ⏱️ 0.8h
fast transfer service from Palermo Airport Punta Raisi Falcone Borsellino to the Hotels in Palermo and Mondello
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Sicilian Picnic in a Country House
Sicilian Picnic in a Country House
★★★★★ 5.0 (20 reviews) ⏱️ 2.0h
A peaceful and chic corner in the Sicilian countryside; Zero-kilometer ingredients hand-picked by you; An experience immersed in Sicilian rural culture, accompanied by the sounds of nature; Ideal for couples, families, or small groups looking for authenticity.
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Cook with a Sicilian Nonna: Private Terrace near Palermo Sea
Cook with a Sicilian Nonna: Private Terrace near Palermo Sea
★★★★★ 5.0 (19 reviews) ⏱️ 3.5h
Launch Offer! €65pp for groups of 5! Travelling Solo/couple? No problema. Message us to join others for the same rate! Higher rates for smaller groups. Pick-up from Palermo city center included! Five Guests, One Nonna, One Unforgettable Table. We believe the best flavors come from the best company. We intentionally keep your classes tiny—just 5 guests—to ensure you aren't just a face in a crowd. The uniqueness lies in the "Dopopranzo" (the time after the meal). We don't just cook and leave; we sit, we share local wine, we tell stories of old Palermo as a family. The experience begins with a warm welcome, as Nonna shares the heritage of the menu. Then, the dance begins. With step-by-step guidance, you will cook side-by-side with Nonna, learning the family secrets of cuisine. The host stays by her side throughout, ensuring every technique and story is shared. The finale: we sit together to enjoy the authentic meal you prepared with the nonna. Buon appetito e salute!
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Private Gelato, Pastry and Espresso Walking tour
Private Gelato, Pastry and Espresso Walking tour
★★★★★ 5.0 (15 reviews) ⏱️ 3.0h
The Sicilian pastries and ice cream are among the best in Italy, and what about the coffee, the real element of Italian culture. But how can you disentangle yourself from the huge range of bars and pastry shops that populate the city of Palermo? We have developed a process that allows for true gourmands to taste the best examples of pastry, from Sfincetta with ricotta to Setteveli cake, gelato, made with authentic raw materials without the use of industrial ingredients, and the best coffee at both the bar and coffee shop where we can take a close look at the roasting and selection of coffee that make up the blends. All of this of course, in addition to satisfying the palate and the mind thanks to the information given by the guide, will be surrounded by the beauty of Palermo’s monuments which will be introduced and explained by the guide along the way. There are about seven tastings: three pastries, an gelato, typical biscuits, a dessert wine and a coffee.
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Private 8 Days Food & Wine Lovers Tour of Sicily
Private 8 Days Food & Wine Lovers Tour of Sicily
★★★★★ 5.0 (14 reviews) ⏱️ 192.0h
Discover Sicilian Culture in a  PRIVATE Foodie & Winie Tour.  8 Days / 7 Nights visiting Taormina, Mt. Etna, Noto, Syracuse and Palermo. Enjoy the best Sicilian Organic Food & Wine. Visit Etna Farmhouses and Wineries, Learn cooking tricks in Family Trattoria and visit colourful Street Market and taste their StreetFood. 7 Tours/Activities with Licensed Local Guide. Accommodation options in 4*Hotels. Overnights in Taormina, Syracuse & Palermo. All ground Transfers in 8 seats A/C Mercedes Minivan or Mercedes Car and licensed driver, including Pick up and drop off to Airport. 24 hours coordination from arrival to departure.
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Private Transfer from Palermo APT to Marina di Portorosa or vice versa
Private Transfer from Palermo APT to Marina di Portorosa or vice versa
★★★★★ 5.0 (13 reviews) ⏱️ 2.5h
For over 13 years we have been dealing with mobility services in general and in particular; transfers, arrangements and tours exclusively H24 - 7/7. All our services are personalized to the guest's provisions and needs, our drivers, in addition to being qualified, have the right knowledge of the Sicilian territory and its ancient food and wine, historical and cultural traditions. Guests will have at their disposal comfortable and safe vehicles, regularly authorized to carry out the requested service. "We will be happy to accompany you wherever you want to go and during your trip you will be free to take care of your personal interests or simply relax and enjoy the trip, limited traffic areas, historic centers and no parking will not be a problem, your trip will be a pleasure, without stress and tension, whatever your destination we will take you."
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Sicily Great Wines and UNESCO Sites in 7 Private Days
Sicily Great Wines and UNESCO Sites in 7 Private Days
★★★★★ 5.0 (9 reviews) ⏱️ 168.0h
What makes us unique is the combination of technical expertise and authentic passion. Your trip is an elite experience designed by an Expert Technical Director, ensuring perfect and flexible logistics. The trip includes 6 nights in a 4-star hotel, 6 gourmet lunches with wine tasting, an exclusive Cooking Class and tasting in Modica with over 30 types of artisan chocolate. We are deep connoisseurs of the territory who open the doors to elite wineries and hidden UNESCO gems. With Sicilian Soul Experience, and the presence of Salvo and Angela, you will experience the soul of Sicily outside the mass circuits, with the comfort of an excellent private service and a 100% flexible itinerary tailored to you. Don't wait to live this dream: book now to bring with you wonderful memories, with hearts full of joy, eyes full of wonder and palate intoxicated with taste.
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Amalfi Coast Tour Positano Amalfi Ravello
Amalfi Coast Tour Positano Amalfi Ravello
★★★★★ 5.0 (7 reviews) ⏱️ 7.0h
Discover the "Divine Coast,"a UNESCO World Heritage site and Italy' s most iconic stretch of shoreline. This full-day journey takes you through a landscape of vertical villages,fragrant lemon groves,and dramatic cliffs plunging into the turquoise Mediterranean Sea. Your chauffer will guide you along the curving coastal road providing you with running commentary on the Aerea’ s culture and traditions and of course with some stop for pictures at best viewpoint. Discover POSITANO the Pearl of the Amalfi coast, a unique and rare village of its kind. Continuing towards AMALFI on the natural coastal road you will admire the fishing village of PRAIANO and the narrow inlet of the FIORDO DI FURORE. Enjoy some free time in AMALFI, visiting the majestic Duomo of St. Andrea, the paper museum or simply drinking a lemon granita in one of the many cafes. RAVELLO with its panoramic gardens, inspirations for many artists, with villa Cimbrione and its breathtaking Terrace of Infinity.
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Palermo: Private Night Tour in Cruiser Car with Drinks and Snacks
Palermo: Private Night Tour in Cruiser Car with Drinks and Snacks
★★★★★ 5.0 (7 reviews) ⏱️ 3.0h
Travelling with CruiserCar in Palermo offers an unparalleled experience. The elegance and grandeur of the CruiserCar, the first 9-seater cabriolet, set the stage for an unforgettable journey through this beautiful city. Our expert drivers will guide you through Palermo's rich culture and history, taking you to top landmarks such as the historic Capo Market, the stunning Cathedral, and the panoramic Mount Pellegrino, as well as hidden gems off the beaten path. With only one tour available per session, each journey is exclusive and intimate. We also offer convenient pick-up and drop-off services, ensuring a seamless and luxurious experience. Book your tour today and discover why CruiserCar's city sightseeing tours in Palermo are truly one of a kind. Secure your exclusive seat now!
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Etna and Taormina – Private Tour from Palermo
Etna and Taormina – Private Tour from Palermo
★★★★★ 5.0 (7 reviews) ⏱️ 11.0h
Departure from Palermo for an unforgettable experience between nature and beauty. Visit Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe, with lunar landscapes and spectacular views. Continue to Taormina, an elegant Sicilian pearl, with free time to stroll through alleys, shops and breathtaking views, including a photo stop at Isola Bella. An exclusive tour between sea, history and nature, designed to experience the best of Sicily in just one day.
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Pizza cooking class in real Pizzeria with Pizza chef & Tour guide
Pizza cooking class in real Pizzeria with Pizza chef & Tour guide
★★★★★ 5.0 (7 reviews) ⏱️ 2.5h
An exclusive experience, learn to make a real Italian pizza from a master pizza maker. The original pizza, made with the best ingredients, as the buffalo mozzarella or the sicilian cherry tomato, and following tradition. Have fun sticking your finger in the dough, our master pizza maker, an industry expert, will tell you about the history and tradition of the pizza, its secrets, its processing, the choice of ingredients, the flour used. Together you will have the opportunity to make the traditional pizzas such as the Margherita and the Sicilian pizza called sfincione. After putting the pizzas made with your own hands in a wooden oven, you will follow closely the cooking process, then take them out of the oven and finally relax with your pizza and a glass of Sicilian wine. Our pizza chef is known throughout the city for the quality of his pizzas and for being the first pizza-maker to invent pizzas made with new recipes that use typical Sicilian ingredients.
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Sicilian Dinner & Tarot – A Magical Night of Wine & Laughs
Sicilian Dinner & Tarot – A Magical Night of Wine & Laughs
★★★★★ 5.0 (7 reviews) ⏱️ 3.0h
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening of Sicilian flavors, mysticism, and warm hospitality with our Sicilian Home Dinner & Tarot Reading in Palermo. Set in a stunning seventh-floor location with breathtaking views of the city, this experience combines authentic cuisine, fine wine, heartfelt laughter, and the magic of Tarot. Indulge in a carefully crafted traditional Sicilian menu, sip on local wines and limoncello, and let a skilled Tarot reader guide you through the mysteries of the cards. - Dine in an Sicilian home with a stunning panoramic views of Palermo - Enjoy a homemade multi-course dinner featuring classic Sicilian dishes - A skilled Tarot reader will unveil the messages hidden in the cards - More than just a dinner, this is a joyful, intimate gathering filled with wine, storytelling, and laughter
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Private Transfer from Palermo APT to San Vito Lo Capo or vice versa
Private Transfer from Palermo APT to San Vito Lo Capo or vice versa
★★★★★ 5.0 (6 reviews) ⏱️ 1.3h
We provide guests with mini vans that can carry up to 8 passengers, the vehicles are regularly declared for hire with driver with the insurance and regulatory requirements established by law. Our staff is qualified to carry out the chauffeur activity with a regular administrative license and knows the territory and the historical and cultural traditions of Sicily. We offer 24/7 meet & greet and door to door service throughout the year.
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WINE TOUR and SELINUNTE - Private Tour starts from Palermo
WINE TOUR and SELINUNTE - Private Tour starts from Palermo
★★★★★ 5.0 (6 reviews) ⏱️ 7.0h
• Exclusive Tour led by a LOCAL GUIDE for personalized attention and flexibility • Just you and your travel partner • Taste GREAT WINES during a light lunch at a local WINERY • Guided Tour inside archeological area in SELINUNTE • Comfortable Transport from your hotel by Luxury Mercedes The trip combines lovely moments while being surrounded by Sicilian rural areas and vineyards set in a delightful location, plus a journey back in time to Selinunte where the Greeks left their heritage with amazing ruins which are considered among the most important in the Mediterranean. The area is renowned for its excellent wine production. It's the perfect place to get to know more about this local product of Sicily.
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Entrance ticket to the Radici Piccolo Museo Della Natura
Entrance ticket to the Radici Piccolo Museo Della Natura
★★★★★ 5.0 (6 reviews) ⏱️ 0.5h
Discover Mediterranean and Sicilian nature and be amazed by the poetic and naturalistic content of 120 exhibits enclosed in the drawers of old counters. Starting from the intrinsic poetics of nature, which is based on the interconnection between the elements, Radici was born from the desire to combine the scientific approach with a new narrative. The story awakens and cultivates biophilia as an essential feeling and code of our time. Scientific approach, ecological thinking, poetic language: Radici offers guided tours and experiences for adults, families and children. The Museum is, first of all, a common observation point from which to discover nature, the territory and its environment, to learn to read its stories and landscapes. The analogue exhibits, the illustration, the scientific experiences and the technological proposals, which do not forget to involve the body, characterize our journey.
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Dine at a TV Chef's Home An Exclusive Private Sicilian Dinner
Dine at a TV Chef's Home An Exclusive Private Sicilian Dinner
★★★★★ 5.0 (6 reviews) ⏱️ 3.0h
Indulge in an exclusive culinary experience at the home of Chef Andrea Matranga — a professional chef with Michelin-starred restaurant credentials, two published cookbooks, and two years as a featured chef on RAI Uno, Italy's national television. Set in a air-conditioned and welcoming environment, this intimate private dinner offers an unforgettable evening of genuine Sicilian hospitality. Over three hours, savor a fixed 4-course menu featuring appetizer, first and second courses, plus dessert, all crafted from authentic Sicilian traditions and seasonal ingredients. Wine is included. With a maximum of 10 guests, this is not a seat at a generic tourist restaurant, but an exclusive invite to a renowned chef's table.
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CEFALU' and MONREALE Private Tour with Guide Driver starts from Palermo
CEFALU' and MONREALE Private Tour with Guide Driver starts from Palermo
★★★★★ 5.0 (5 reviews) ⏱️ 6.0h
Discover top attractions including the Norman-style Cefalù Cathedral and Monreale UNESCO–listed Norman-Byzantine cathedral, and see the best of Sicily with ease. • Exclusive Tour led by a GUIDE DRIVER for personalized attention • Just you and your travel partner • Comfortable Private Transport from your hotel by Luxury Mercedes sedan. • Discover Arab, Norman and Byzantine Architecture in Cefalù and Monreale This trip takes you out of the city driving east on the north coast for a private tour to the town of CEFALU'. This lovely city is part of the Madonie National Park. Also included is a visit of the Cathedral in MONREALE, which features both Sicilian and Byzantine craftsmen. The highlight point of the Cathedral is its interior, incandescent with the gold of the mosaics, covering the walls of the nave, aisles, transept, and apse. A total of 81800 square feet.
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Market tour and Private Cooking Class
Market tour and Private Cooking Class
★★★★★ 5.0 (5 reviews) ⏱️ 4.0h
Private and customized cooking class, to share the experience with your partner and or people you travel with. And of course you will choose your ingredients! Many informations about traditional stories and local cooking by an expert cook and guide!
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Museum of Illusions Palermo Entrance Ticket
Museum of Illusions Palermo Entrance Ticket
★★★★★ 5.0 (4 reviews) ⏱️ 1.0h
Discover one of Palermo’s most fun and instagrammable experiences with immersive illusion rooms, interactive exhibits and mind-bending optical effects perfect for families, couples and friends.
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Private Transfer Depart.:From Palermo hotels to Palermo Apt
Private Transfer Depart.:From Palermo hotels to Palermo Apt
★★★★★ 5.0 (4 reviews) ⏱️ 1.0h
End your Sicily vacation on a high note with this private departure transfer from your Palermo hotel to Falcone–Borsellino Airport. Skip the hassle of finding a taxi or using public transport. Instead, enjoy comfortable private transport straight to the airport for your flight.
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When to Visit Palermo

Cruise season patterns based on scheduled ship visits and passenger volumes

Winter Season
Dec – Feb
365,754 estimated passengers across 82 ship visits. Moderate activity — good availability.
Spring Season
Mar – May
534,990 estimated passengers across 134 ship visits. Peak cruise season — book early.
Summer Season
Jun – Aug
726,401 estimated passengers across 167 ship visits. Peak cruise season — book early.
Autumn Season
Sep – Nov
860,755 estimated passengers across 214 ship visits. Peak cruise season — book early.

Cruise Lines Visiting Palermo

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Next scheduled visits to Palermo

Mon 14 Sep
MSC Seaview
MSC Cruises Cruises
11:00 – 20:00
Wed 16 Sep
Costa Fascinosa
Costa Cruises Cruises
09:00 – 17:00
Wed 16 Sep
Silver Muse
Silversea Cruises Cruises
08:00 – 19:00
Thu 17 Sep
Costa Smeralda
Costa Cruises Cruises
08:00
Thu 17 Sep
MSC Splendida
MSC Cruises Cruises
09:00 – 17:00
Fri 18 Sep
MSC Meraviglia
MSC Cruises Cruises
09:00 – 18:00
Sun 20 Sep
Aurora
P&O Cruises Cruises
08:00 – 18:00
Mon 21 Sep
MSC Seaview
MSC Cruises Cruises
11:00 – 20:00
Thu 24 Sep
Costa Smeralda
Costa Cruises Cruises
08:00
Thu 24 Sep
MSC Splendida
MSC Cruises Cruises
09:00 – 17:00

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