The port of Messina, a major city in Sicily, is called the "natural entrance to Sicily" by CruiseinLuxury.com and is positioned at the northern end of the Straits of Messina. Ships dock and leave from the Primo Settembre pier. The Luxury Cruise Liner dock is conveniently located near the city center of Messina. Due to its proximity to the city life, transportation is simple, as taxi and horse-drawn carriages are available for traveling to and from the port. CruiseinLuxury.com recommends haggling the price of a cruise before leaving from this port, as the cost is often negotiable.
In Italy Online, which is owned and operated by Words in Pictures, Inc., offers day cruises out of Messina.
Words in Pictures, Inc.
1028 South Alfred St.
Los Angeles, CA 90035-2502
877-655-9221
www.initaly.com
Palermo, the capital city of Italy, is also conveniently located on a bay, making cruises readily available. The northern coast bay is crescent shaped and a popular destination for cruises. The Luxury Cruise Liners docks from this port and the town's city life is a 10-minute drive. Taxi's to and from town are easily accessible from this dock location. This port is rich in historical sites and cultural cuisine before or after your cruise docks.
In Italy Online, which is owned and operated by Words in Pictures, Inc., offers day cruises out of Palermo.
Words in Pictures, Inc.
1028 South Alfred St.
Los Angeles, CA 90035-2502
877-655-9221
www.initaly.com
As the Sicilian city of Sorrento is located in the cliffs of Sicily, the city's port is located approximately 15 minutes downhill from the city off of Marina Piccola. According to CruiseinLuxury.com, the passengers reach shore by the ship's tenders. Due to the close proximity to the town of Sorrento, the Luxury Cruise ship passengers can easily reach the city in lieu of walking via the taxis and minibuses that are available for travelers and tourists.
Cruise in Luxury, a division of Atlantis Cruising, offers cruises out of Sorrento.
Atlantis Cruising
16 Brook Parade
Chigwell, Essex, UK
020-8559-9007
www.cruiseinluxury.co.uk/about.php.
