World Cruise from Savona

Above the port of Savona, the Priamar Fortress greets every departure and arrival of the Costa ships sailing in the Mediterranean. Genoa and its aquarium are nearby.
The port of Savona, which you can explore during your cruise in Italy, is one of the prettiest of the Italian Riviera. The lovely climate, summers that are never to hot, mild winters and the exceptional beauty of the sea near the town makes Savona an excellent base to set out to explore Liguria. Savona is notable for the Priamar Fortress, which has dominated the town since the 16th century, and also for its historic centre where you can visit Savona Cathedral. A stop in Savona can also be an opportunity to visit the nearby city of Genoa and its narrow, picturesque streets, known as “caruggi”.

A pleasant thing to do is simply sit down at one of the cafes overlooking the port of Marseilles and, sipping a Pastis, observe the landscape and the people who inhabit it.
Also called the Porpoise City, Marseille is France’s sunniest town, charming with its gullies where you can swim, its history and culture and restaurants with cosmopolitan cuisine. You cannot leave without having first toured on the “Cours Julien”, the street for shopping. The port of Marseille is perhaps a typical tourist destination, but it deserves to be visited for the ferry that leaves from the Town Hall and the old church, which replaced a Templar building.

Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain with three million inhabitants, a dominating port in northern Mediterranean with one of the most renowned and important universities in the world. The city is a very rich commercial centre, where industrial operations crucial to the Spanish economy take place.
In fact, Catalans have always considered their region unique compared with the other Spanish regions and we can find its roots in the power exercised by Barcelona for four hundred years at least on Spanish monarchy and on European commercial events.

Travel through the streets of the port, where Christopher Columbus left for America, and visit this beautiful town and its surroundings.
Make a stop in Cadiz, an Andalusian town that gives its name to the region it is capital of and the gulf on whose heights it stands proud. Its buildings are characterised by influences, in chronological order, of the Carthaginians, Romans, Moors and the Christians. The port of Cadiz was the departure point of the expedition that led to the discovery of America. Here you can admire the charming seafront promenade and the 3 km bridge that crosses the bay. Don’t miss the chance to taste “tapas de chorizo” or see a flamenco show.

Lisbon is a city of decadent charm that we can discover among lifts and slopes and small restaurants where they serve salt cod in every variant.
The capital of Portugal is a concentration of the Portuguese lifestyle. Upon arrival at the port of Lisbon, you’ll start your stay enjoying delicious local cuisine. You won’t have any difficulty finding a restaurant on the river bank where you can have a glass of Vinho Verde and taste some sweet rice treats. Whatever you’re looking for, from strong emotions to calm, the city can satisfy you. You can also bask on its beaches or visit the historic buildings of the city of seven hills. Then jump on the tram and head to the art galleries and museums of the second oldest capital in Europe.

Ponta Delgada is famous for dolphins. It is located on the island of São Miguel, the largest island off the coast of Portugal.
Nature provides a green backdrop to our shore excursion. Hike between the lakes of Caldeira Das Sete Cidades and immerse yourself in the green-coloured waters. If staying in the city, you can visit the jewel of the Portuguese Baroque, the Church of the Holy Christ. The symbol of Ponta Delgada is the Portas Da Cidade and at night is lit up offering a remarkable visual effect.

The most famous city in the world, that, for good or bad, represents more than any other the industry of man, the need to work together, to grow, and to give life to something that is long-lasting and admirable.
New York, perhaps even more so after the tragedy of September 11th, is a city whose immensity, whose deep sense of fulfilment yet continuous and incessant development, without doubt captures the collective imagination.

The most famous city in the world, that, for good or bad, represents more than any other the industry of man, the need to work together, to grow, and to give life to something that is long-lasting and admirable.
New York, perhaps even more so after the tragedy of September 11th, is a city whose immensity, whose deep sense of fulfilment yet continuous and incessant development, without doubt captures the collective imagination.

Port Canaveral is a cruise, cargo, and naval port in Brevard County, Florida, United States. It is one of the busiest cruise ports in the world with 4.5 million cruise passengers passing through during 2016. Over 6 million short tons of bulk cargo moves through each year

Known as the American Venice, Fort Lauderdale shares the festive dynamism of Miami. At every turn lies a surprise.
Enjoy a stop at Fort Lauderdale to discover the American Venice, with its lush exotic gardens. The port, with shops full of goods, will welcome you warmly and will guide you towards exceptional sites like South Beach. After exploring the city, board a water taxi to admire Fort Lauderdale. The stop at Fort Lauderdale will be an opportunity to take part in an unforgettable excursion with pirates. For lovers of old engines and sensational bodywork, we recommend a visit to the Museum of Vintage Cars to see some real gems. And don’t forget to visit the Art Nouveau district of Miami.

Colon took its name from Christopher Columbus. It is the richest port in the Caribbean, because of its role as the nerve center of the Panama Canal. The city was founded by the Americans in 1850

Το Puntarenas είναι μια πόλη-λιμάνι στον Κόλπο Nicoya της Κόστα Ρίκα. Η Casa de la Cultura είναι ένα πολιτιστικό κέντρο με θέατρο και γκαλερί τέχνης. Στην κεντρική λεωφόρο, Paseo de los Turistas, το Parque Marino del Pacífico περιλαμβάνει ενυδρείο και κέντρο διάσωσης με ιππόκαμπους, χελώνες και κροκόδειλους. Η παραλία της πόλης, Playa Puntarenas, πλαισιώνεται από καταστήματα και καφετέριες. Νοτιοανατολικά της πόλης, η Playa Doña Ana είναι μια παραλία γνωστή για το δυνατό κύμα.

Το Puerto Quetzal είναι το μεγαλύτερο λιμάνι της Γουατεμάλας στον Ειρηνικό Ωκεανό. Είναι σημαντικό τόσο για την εμπορευματική κίνηση όσο και ως σημείο στάσης για τα κρουαζιερόπλοια.

Το Puerto Vallarta είναι μια πόλη-θέρετρο στην ακτή του Ειρηνικού του Μεξικού, στην πολιτεία Jalisco. Είναι γνωστή για τις παραλίες της, τα θαλάσσια σπορ και τη νυχτερινή της ζωή. Το πλακόστρωτο κέντρο της φιλοξενεί την περίτεχνη εκκλησία Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, καταστήματα μπουτίκ και μια σειρά από εστιατόρια και μπαρ. Το El Malecón είναι ένας παραλιακός πεζόδρομος με σύγχρονα γλυπτά, καθώς και μπαρ, σαλόνια και νυχτερινά κέντρα.

Το Κάμπο Σαν Λούκας (ισπανική προφορά: [ˈkaβo san ˈlukas], “ακρωτήριο του Αγίου Λουκά”), ή απλά Cabo, είναι μια πόλη-θέρετρο στο νότιο άκρο της χερσονήσου Μπάχα Καλιφόρνια, στη μεξικανική πολιτεία Μπάχα Καλιφόρνια Σουρ. Το 2015, ο πληθυσμός της πόλης ήταν 81.111 κάτοικοι. Το Κάμπο Σαν Λούκας μαζί με το Σαν Χοσέ ντελ Κάμπο είναι γνωστό ως Λος Κάμπος. Μαζί σχηματίζουν μια μητροπολιτική περιοχή 305.983 κατοίκων.

San Diego is a city on the Pacific coast of California known for its beaches, parks and warm climate. Immense Balboa Park is the site of the renowned San Diego Zoo, as well as numerous art galleries, artist studios, museums and gardens. A deep harbor is home to a large active naval fleet, with the USS Midway, an aircraft-carrier-turned-museum, open to the public.

Los Angeles is a sprawling Southern California city and the center of the nation’s film and television industry. Near its iconic Hollywood sign, studios such as Paramount Pictures, Universal and Warner Brothers offer behind-the-scenes tours. On Hollywood Boulevard, TCL Chinese Theatre displays celebrities’ hand- and footprints, the Walk of Fame honors thousands of luminaries and vendors sell maps to stars’ homes.

Los Angeles is a sprawling Southern California city and the center of the nation’s film and television industry. Near its iconic Hollywood sign, studios such as Paramount Pictures, Universal and Warner Brothers offer behind-the-scenes tours. On Hollywood Boulevard, TCL Chinese Theatre displays celebrities’ hand- and footprints, the Walk of Fame honors thousands of luminaries and vendors sell maps to stars’ homes.

San Francisco, officially the City and County of San Francisco, is a cultural, commercial, and financial center of Northern California. San Francisco is the 16th most populous city in the United States, and the fourth most populous in California, with 881,549 residents as of 2019.

Hilo is a town on Hawaii, commonly called the Big Island, in the state of Hawaii. It’s known for Wailuku River State Park, featuring Waianuenue, or Rainbow Falls, with its colorful mist effects. The bubbling basalt-lava rock pools known as the Boiling Pots are nearby. To the south is Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home to rainforests and the active Kilauea and Mauna Loa volcanoes.

Honolulu, on the island of Oahu’s south shore, is capital of Hawaii and gateway to the U.S. island chain. The Waikiki neighborhood is its center for dining, nightlife and shopping, famed for its iconic crescent beach backed by palms and high-rise hotels, with volcanic Diamond Head crater looming in the distance. Sites relating to the World War II attack on Pearl Harbor include the USS Arizona Memorial.

Suva is the capital of the South Pacific island nation of Fiji. It’s a city of broad avenues, lush parks and grand British colonial buildings, such as the Suva City Library. Suva’s colorful, lively Municipal Market offers a range of local fruit and vegetables. Fiji Museum, set within the Victorian-era Thurston Gardens, contains examples of traditional canoes, war clubs and tattooing tools.

Nukuʻalofa is the capital of Tonga. It is located on the north coast of the island of Tongatapu, in the country’s southernmost island group.

Tauranga is a harbourside city in the Bay of Plenty region on New Zealands North Island. It hosts historic buildings like the Elms Mission Station, an 1847 Georgian-style home. A bridge over the harbour connects Tauranga to Mount Maunganui, a beach town with hot saltwater pools and an extinct namesake volcano with winding walking paths. Offshore is the active volcano White Island, accessible by helicopter or boat.

Auckland, based around 2 large harbours, is a major city in the north of New Zealand’s North Island. In the centre, the iconic Sky Tower has views of Viaduct Harbour, which is full of superyachts and lined with bars and cafes. Auckland Domain, the city’s oldest park, is based around an extinct volcano and home to the formal Wintergardens.

The Bay of Islands is a New Zealand enclave encompassing more than 140 subtropical islands next to the countrys North Island. It’s known for its undeveloped beaches, big-game fishing and Maori cultural artefacts. Its also home to the 19th-century whaling port of Russell, whose waterfront promenade is lined with remnants from its days as the country’s first colonial capital.

The port of Melbourne, with Port Phillip Bay, is one of the most beautiful in the world. The Great Ocean Road lies ahead with its 12 Apostles, an unrivalled spectacle.
During a visit to the port of Melbourne, you can discover the many attractions of this modern metropolis, capital of the Australian State of Victoria. After enjoying the breathtaking view atop the Eureka Skydeck, the most spectacular viewing platform in the southern hemisphere, you can fly in a helicopter over the magnificent rock stacks of the 12 Apostles on the Great Ocean Road and, around sunset, watch thousands of blue penguins return home to Phillip Island.

Sydney, capital of New South Wales and one of Australia’s largest cities, is best known for its harbourfront Sydney Opera House, with a distinctive sail-like design. Massive Darling Harbour and the smaller Circular Quay port are hubs of waterside life, with the arched Harbour Bridge and esteemed Royal Botanic Garden nearby. Sydney Tower’s outdoor platform, the Skywalk, offers 360-degree views of the city and suburbs.

Sydney, capital of New South Wales and one of Australia’s largest cities, is best known for its harbourfront Sydney Opera House, with a distinctive sail-like design. Massive Darling Harbour and the smaller Circular Quay port are hubs of waterside life, with the arched Harbour Bridge and esteemed Royal Botanic Garden nearby. Sydney Tower’s outdoor platform, the Skywalk, offers 360-degree views of the city and suburbs.

In Cairns, breathtaking dives along the reef await us, while, for the more adventurous, you can try out the cage to see great white sharks up close.
Enjoy a stop at the port of Cairns to discover the magic atmosphere of one of the sunniest beaches in the Northern State of Queensland, Australia. During this stop you can admire the great barrier reef, one of the world’s most fascinating coral agglomerates, declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1981. You can also visit the Cairns botanical garden where you can enjoy truly idyllic scenery.

Η Ραμπούλ είναι μια σημαντική πόλη της Παπούα Νέας Γουινέας, η τελευταία μιας σειράς νησιών που εκτείνονται από τη Νοτιοανατολική Ασία στον Ειρηνικό.
Κατά τη διάρκεια της κρουαζιέρας, θα ανακαλύψετε μια άγρια γη, ανέγγιχτη, ποικιλόμορφη και σχεδόν άγνωστη. Η Παπούα Νέα Γουινέα βρίσκεται νότια του Ισημερινού και βόρεια της Αυστραλίας.

Μια χώρα που αγαπήθηκε ιδιαίτερα από τους φυσιολάτρες και τους εξερευνητές, οι οποίοι μπορούν να διασκεδάσουν με σχεδόν 9.000 είδη φυτών των τροπικών δασών και πάνω από 250 είδη θηλαστικών.

Η Ραμπαούλ ήταν η πρωτεύουσα της επαρχίας της Δυτικής Νέας Βρετανίας μέχρι το 1994, όταν καταστράφηκε από την έκρηξη του ηφαιστείου Ταβουρβούρ.

Προηγουμένως χρησίμευε ως έδρα της Γερμανικής Νέας Γουινέας μέχρι την κατάκτησή της από την Κοινοπολιτεία των χωρών κατά τη διάρκεια του Α’ Παγκοσμίου Πολέμου, οπότε και έγινε πρωτεύουσα του αυστραλιανού προτεκτοράτου της Νέας Γουινέας. Στις 23 Ιανουαρίου 1942 η πόλη κατακτήθηκε από την Ιαπωνία και έγινε η σημαντικότερη βάση για τις ιαπωνικές στρατιωτικές επιχειρήσεις στην Ωκεανία.

Tokyo, Japan’s busy capital, mixes the ultramodern and the traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers to historic temples. The opulent Meiji Shinto Shrine is known for its towering gate and surrounding woods. The Imperial Palace sits amid large public gardens. The city’s many museums offer exhibits ranging from classical art (in the Tokyo National Museum) to a reconstructed kabuki theater (in the Edo-Tokyo Museum).

Tokyo, Japan’s busy capital, mixes the ultramodern and the traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers to historic temples. The opulent Meiji Shinto Shrine is known for its towering gate and surrounding woods. The Imperial Palace sits amid large public gardens. The city’s many museums offer exhibits ranging from classical art (in the Tokyo National Museum) to a reconstructed kabuki theater (in the Edo-Tokyo Museum).

Kobe is a city on Osaka Bay in central Japan. It is known for its signature marbled beef and scenic setting of mountains framing the harbor. The Ikuta Shrine, dating to the 3rd century, is among Japan’s oldest Shinto shrines. Antique cable cars connect Kobe to Mt. Rokko, which offers panoramic views over the port. Beyond the Mount Rokko hills are the outdoor hot springs of Arima Onsen.

Το Sasebo είναι μια πόλη στο νησί Kyushu της Ιαπωνίας. Είναι γνωστή για το Huis Ten Bosch, ένα λούνα παρκ που έχει διαμορφωθεί κατά το πρότυπο μιας ολλανδικής πόλης, με κανάλια, αντίγραφα κτιρίων, ανεμόμυλους και ανθόκηπους. Το ενυδρείο Kujukushima έχει δελφίνια, κοραλλιογενείς υφάλους και πολλές μέδουσες. Στα ανοικτά της ακτής, σκάφη κάνουν κρουαζιέρες ανάμεσα στα δασώδη νησιά Κουτζουκουσίμα, που αποτελούν μέρος του Εθνικού Πάρκου Σαϊκάι. Στα νότια, η γέφυρα Saikai είναι ένα δημοφιλές σημείο για να δείτε τα άνθη κερασιάς.

The port of Busan, also known as Pusan, is the largest in the country, as well as our dock in South Korea.
Seomyeon is the hub of Busan, with a large shopping area. Here there are also local offices of major Korean and international banks, but it is also the entertainment district with cafes, bars and restaurants. Nearby, there is also the market of Bujeon, the largest in the city with things never before seen in the West. Mt. Geumjeongsan offers the ability to scale its heights and visit the Beomeosa temple, associated with Korean Buddhism. Busan attracts tourists with its beautiful beaches, such as Haeundae Beach, its many luxury hotels, and Gwangalli Beach, famous for its bars and restaurants. Finally Taejongdae, located on the Island of Yeongdo, is a natural park with a cliff overlooking the sea.

Keelung (sometimes called Jilong) is a major port city in the north-eastern part of Taiwan. It borders Taipei County and forms the Taipei-Keelung metropolitan area together with the City and County of Taipei.
Nicknamed the Rainy Port for its frequent rain and its important maritime role, the city is Taiwan’s second largest seaport (after Kaohsiung). Keelung is currently administered as a provincial city of Taiwan Province in the Republic of China. It has been suggested that the name Keelung was derived from the local mountain whose shape resembles a rooster cage. However, it is more probable that the name was derived from the first inhabitants of the region, like the names of many other Taiwanese cities. Indeed, the area’s earliest inhabitants were the Ketagalan people, and Ke-lâng was thus probably derived from Ketagalan.

Hong Kong is a “Special Administrative Region of China”. It comprises the island of the same name, 259 other islands in the South China Sea, as well as areas of the mainland around the Kowloon Peninsula and in the so-called “New Territories”. Although it was occupied by Chinese settlers as early as the 2nd millennium B.C., the region remained untouched by Chinese imperialism up until the 17th century when it was the setting for a conflict between the Ming and the Manchu dynasties. However it only acquired international interest in the 19th century with the Portuguese being the first Europeans to develop colonies and trade here, silk and tea being the most sought-after goods in Europe

From the port of Phu My, where our Costa ship will dock, we can easily reach Ho Chi Minh City, an important city of Vietnam.
The port of Phu My is one of the busiest trading ports of Vietnam. Located between two major cities in the country, it is also the place where numerous cruise ships anchor. During this stop you will visit Ho Chi Minh City, the great economic and cultural centre, or Vung Tau, a seaside town is much appreciated by tourists.

Singapore was a small commercial centre in the powerful Srivijaya empire of Sumatra and later, towards the middle of the 13th century, a puppet state of the Majapahit empire in Java, while in the 15th and 16th century it became part of the sultanate of Johor. Singapore’s more recent history is inextricably linked to the figure of Sir Stamford Raffles, an official in the East India Company. With a treaty stipulated with the sultan of Johor in 1819, he established a British settlement in Singapore. He then made the city a resting point to restock the ships of the British Empire and to halt the Dutch expansionist policy.

The port of Penang is a good starting point to discover Buddhist spirituality, the exoticism of nature and the history of the Malaysian city.
Take advantage of this stop at the port of Penang to discover the enchanting exoticism of one of the most beautiful islands of Malaysia. You can admire the fascinating nature reserves and appreciate the diversity of the flora and fauna of the island, so you can visit the majestic Kek Lok Si Buddhist temple, explore the historical wonders of the city of George Town and discover the tasty local cuisine.

It’s worth taking the funicular to Langkawi to see from above the panorama of this amazing natural UNESCO geopark.
Take advantage of this stop in the port of Langkawi to discover the magnificent archipelago famous for its natural beauty and its amazing geological heritage. After visiting the extraordinary geological formations of the region and the endless verdant plains planted with rice, dedicate yourself to the many other attractions of this destination declared a natural geopark by UNESCO in 1997.

Located 867 km from Bangkok in the Andaman Sea, Phuket is Thailand’s largest island. With an area of 534 km2 (slightly larger than Malta), it is generally a fairly flat island with a few isolated hills, although the western part has a chain of mountains that run from north to south reaching a peak of 529 m above sea level at Mai Tha Sip Song. 70% of the island is covered by forest.

Colombo is a chaotic, bustling and very busy city, a melting pot of the different ethnic groups and religions that make it such a multicultural city. The largest group is the Buddhist Sinhalese, and this explains the presence of numerous Buddhist temples such as the Gangarama with its myriad of statues and the Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, destroyed and rebuilt on numerous occasions. The Tamils have influenced the architecture of the city with their numerous Hindu temples known as Kovils. The Kathiresan temple is dedicated to Skanda, the god of war, whilst the Sri Kailasanathar Swami Devasthanam temple located near Fort railway station is one of the oldest Hindu temples and is dedicated to the goddess Shiva and the god Ganesh. However there is also plenty of western influence in evidence: the Dutch Governor’s banqueting hall was transformed into St. Peter’s Church in 1804 whilst the Dutch Period Museum, which contains historical documents and exhibits relating to the Dutch colonial period, was previously home to Governor Thomas van Rhee (1692-97).

Malé is the densely populated capital of the Maldives, an island nation in the Indian Ocean. It’s known for its mosques and colorful buildings. The Islamic Centre (Masjid-al-Sultan Muhammad Thakurufaanu Al Auzam) features a mosque, a library and a distinctive gold dome. Near the harbor, a popular fish market offers the day’s catch, and a produce market is stocked with local fruit.

Port Louis is the capital city of Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean. It’s known for its French colonial architecture and the 19th-century Champ de Mars horse-racing track. The Caudan Waterfront is a lively dining and shopping precinct. Nearby, vendors sell local produce and handicrafts at the huge Central Market. The Blue Penny Museum focuses on the island’s colonial and maritime history, along with its culture.

Durban, a coastal city in eastern South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province, is known for its African, Indian and colonial influences. Refurbished for soccer’s 2010 World Cup, the seafront promenade runs from uShaka Marine World, a huge theme park with an aquarium, to the futuristic Moses Mabhida Stadium. The Durban Botanical Gardens showcases African plant species

Port Elizabeth is a city on Algoa Bay in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province. A major port, it’s also known for its numerous beaches. The Donkin Heritage Trail takes in the Old Hill neighbourhood’s Victorian landmarks. Coastal boat tours spot whales and rare seabirds, while wildlife reserves outside the metropolitan area are home to elephants, rhinos and other big game.

Cape Town is a port city on South Africa’s southwest coast, on a peninsula beneath the imposing Table Mountain. Slowly rotating cable cars climb to the mountain’s flat top, from which there are sweeping views of the city, the busy harbor and boats heading for Robben Island, the notorious prison that once held Nelson Mandela, which is now a living museum.

Walvis Bay is a port town on the coast of Namibia. Sheltered by the Pelican Point sand spit, its tidal lagoon is home to abundant birdlife including flamingos, pelicans and Damara terns. The harbor is busy with fishing boats and ships. Dolphins, whales and Cape fur seals inhabit the Atlantic waters around the Pelican Point Lighthouse. East of the bay, coastal sand dunes like Dune 7 mark the start of the Namib Desert.

Mindelo is a port city on São Vicente, an island in the volcanic archipelago of Cape Verde. It’s known for its music, nightlife and lively, Brazilian-influenced Carnival celebrations. Colorful colonial houses line the shores of Porto Grande harbor, which is set against a backdrop of rugged mountains. The Torre de Belém, by the harbor, is a scaled-down replica of a centuries-old tower in Lisbon.

Las Palmas is a capital of Gran Canaria, one of Spain’s Canary Islands off northwestern Africa. A major cruise-ship port, the city is known for duty-free shopping and for its sandy beaches. At Playa de Las Canteras, a coral barrier lines the beach and shelters swimmers. The annual Las Palmas de Gran Canaria carnival brings together flamboyantly costumed performers, music and dancing

Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain with three million inhabitants, a dominating port in northern Mediterranean with one of the most renowned and important universities in the world. The city is a very rich commercial centre, where industrial operations crucial to the Spanish economy take place.
In fact, Catalans have always considered their region unique compared with the other Spanish regions and we can find its roots in the power exercised by Barcelona for four hundred years at least on Spanish monarchy and on European commercial events.

A pleasant thing to do is simply sit down at one of the cafes overlooking the port of Marseilles and, sipping a Pastis, observe the landscape and the people who inhabit it.
Also called the Porpoise City, Marseille is France’s sunniest town, charming with its gullies where you can swim, its history and culture and restaurants with cosmopolitan cuisine. You cannot leave without having first toured on the “Cours Julien”, the street for shopping. The port of Marseille is perhaps a typical tourist destination, but it deserves to be visited for the ferry that leaves from the Town Hall and the old church, which replaced a Templar building.

Above the port of Savona, the Priamar Fortress greets every departure and arrival of the Costa ships sailing in the Mediterranean. Genoa and its aquarium are nearby.
The port of Savona, which you can explore during your cruise in Italy, is one of the prettiest of the Italian Riviera. The lovely climate, summers that are never to hot, mild winters and the exceptional beauty of the sea near the town makes Savona an excellent base to set out to explore Liguria. Savona is notable for the Priamar Fortress, which has dominated the town since the 16th century, and also for its historic centre where you can visit Savona Cathedral. A stop in Savona can also be an opportunity to visit the nearby city of Genoa and its narrow, picturesque streets, known as “caruggi”.