Cruises to Cinque Terre

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La Spezia (Cinque Terre) (Photo:volkova natalia/Shutterstock)

About Cruising to Cinque Terre

La Spezia, Italy, lies southeast of Genoa on the Ligurian Sea's Riviera di Levante (Coast of the Rising Sun). Developed as a port even before Roman times, the original fishing village became a trading center for produce from around the world and, in particular, spices (hence, the name La Spezia, meaning spice). During the 13th century, the first set of fortress walls was built, only to be followed by a second defensive ring in the 1600s. Today, the city is Italy's main naval base, as well as a popular Italian cruise port. In town, visitors can see remnants of the old city walls and discover the port's history at the Naval Museum. The Amedeo Lia Museum displays a private collection of paintings by Italian masters in a former convent. Archeological finds may be seen in the imposing Castle of San Giorgio; getting to the ancient watch tower by funicular is half the fun.

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Celebrity Equinox
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Best Of Mediterranean

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Best Of Greece & Italy Cruise

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Odyssey of the Seas
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14 Nt Italy, Spain, Azores Transatlantic

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Celebrity Ascent (Photo/Celebrity Cruises)

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Spain, France & Italy Cruise

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Italy, France & Spain Cruise

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Best Of Italy & Croatia Cruise

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Western Mediterranean Cruise

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Mediterranean - Eastern Cruise

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Best Of Italy & Croatia Cruise

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Italian Riviera & France

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Spanish Transatlantic Cruise

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Italian Riviera & France Cruise

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Transatlantic Cruise

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More about Cinque Terre

Why Cruise to Cinque Terre?

Pros:

The iconic Cinque Terre coastline is merely minutes from the port of La Spezia

Cons:

La Spezia itself doesn't offer much, so cruisers must pay extra for nearby attractions

Bottom Line:

In addition to Cinque Terre, La Spezia is a gateway to cities such as Florence and Pisa

Currency & Best Way to Get Money?

The currency in Italy is the euro, and ATMs are located throughout the city.

Language?

Italian, but English is understood in tourist areas.

--By Ginger Dingus, Cruise Critic contributor

--Photo: Rostislav Glinsky/Shutterstock


Cinque Terre Cruise Reviews
We took the port shuttle to the front of the port at around 8 am, then took a taxi to the train station. We purchased the cinque terre train cards 18.20 euro. We went to the furthest away stop first which was MontRead More
sunshineseekingcndn
We toured Cinque Terre and stopped in Monterossa. We took a small ferryboat ride past the other 4 tours and stopped in Porto Venere. Another beautiful trip and I would recommend this one also. I just wish we hRead More
mzvicky70
We did a tour to Florence and Pisa. It was a good tour but not enough time in Pisa. Read More
dmrrn73
This was an enjoyable port to visit. Lovely walk along the promenade took you into the charming town.Read More
crystalgirl1

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