Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
Italian
Time Zone
CET (UTC+1)
Best Time to Visit
May–Sep
Typical Duration
7-14 nights
Price Range
$175–$23,799 per person
Port Type
Departure & Port of Call
Tender Port
No
Gateway to the Adriatic and Greek islands, offering access to stunning Dalmatian coastlines and historic Mediterranean destinations from southeastern Italy.
Cruises that visit Brindisi
- cruises to Brindisi
- Brindisi sailings
- Brindisi cruises
- 7-night Explora Journeys cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night Silversea cruise
- 7-night Seabourn cruise
- 7-night Silversea cruise
- 7-night Seabourn cruise
- 8-night Seabourn cruise
- 8-night Silversea cruise
- 9-night Silversea cruise
- 9-night Silversea cruise
- 9-night Silversea cruise
- 10-night Explora Journeys cruise
- 10-night Silversea cruise
- 10-night Silversea cruise
- 12-night Silversea cruise
- 12-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 14-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 14-night Explora Journeys cruise
- 14-night Seabourn cruise
- 14-night Seabourn cruise
- 14-night Seabourn cruise
- 14-night Seabourn cruise
- 14-night Seabourn cruise
- 14-night Seabourn cruise
- 14-night Seabourn cruise
Build Your Day in Brindisi
Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.
Ships typically depart around 6:00 PM
Usually about 10 hours ashore
Embarkation port — worth arriving early
Embarkation port — worth arriving early
Getting around:
Centro Commerciale Le Colonne
Great selection of shops, easy parking, some great food and drink options.
Closes soon · 9 PM
Centro Commerciale AppiAnticA
It has different shop car park place and service room
Closes soon · 9 PM
BETTY CAFE ristorante pizzeria gelateria
Great food, outside in a cozy tent shielded from the evening breeze.
La Locanda del Porto
Fresh ingredients together with a great atmosphere and great service.
Brinpark
The selection is great ,not the same as in the UK.
Closes soon · 9 PM
Pizzeria La Nassa
High quality food, fresh ingredients, top service and a dinner to remember.
Brunda Pizzeria
Excellent service, great atmosphere, and fantastic food.
Spilusi
Very tasty food at fair prices and excellent service.
amici dei musei brindisi
Nice place for a walk morning and evening
Guna Beach Club
Fantastic spacious beach with many amenities.
Closed · Opens 9 AM Sun
Punta Penna Grossa Beach
Closed · Opens 9 AM Mon
Lido Bosco Verde
Beautiful place clean and sandy beaches wonderful people ☺️
Parco del Cillarese
Or also fitness runing.
Rendez-Vous Bistrot
Excellent food, great drinks, and incredible hospitality.
Tempio San Giovanni al Sepolcro
You could easily spend good half hour reading about the exhibits.
Closed · Opens 8 AM Sun
La Cantina ti l'Artisti
Great food great atmosphere, friendly service!
ZARA
Bit expensive but quality of clothes is very good
Closes soon · 9 PM
Parco Comunale Cesare Braico
Cascipò
Nice people, great vibe, very good food!
Secca 48 - Ristorante italiano
The food was amazing, fresh ingredients perfect presentation Great service .
Palazzo Granafei Nervegna
You can enjoy the shade and excellent coffee in the museum's cafe.
Closed · Opens 8 AM Sun
Catholic cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, Brindisi, Italy
Worth a visit as it's free.
Closes soon · 8:30 PM
Ristorante Diecimiglia Hosteria Contemporanea a Brindisi
Every dish was bursting with flavor, beautifully presented, and fresh.
Ausonia 1963
Delicious pastries, ice cream, coffee, atmosphere 11/10 🥰
Closes soon · 9 PM
Antica Osteria La Sciabica
nice interior, good food good service
#Vistamare Petit Lounge Bar
Try the piadina and the aperol spritz!
Caffè Continental
Tasty pastries, good coffee and sweet and helpful service.
Vieni a casa ca ti cucinu
Amazing food, great service, unforgettable experience.
Alfonsino Castle of Brindisi
It's really really worth it.
Barrique food & drink
Very good cocktails specially the tiki huricain and very nice staff.
Design
Dine-in·Takeout·Delivery
Hemingway Beach
Relax Elegance Qualitatively Professionalism
Mamà Panzerotti ✅
Nice service, amazing food and great value for the price.
Don Angus
Perfect steak, very friendly staff and a beautiful roof top terrace.
Big Market Di Valente Paolo Srl
Nice shop with affordable prices
Closes soon · 8:30 PM
Caffè Olympia
Good service, nice atmosphere, tasty crema chantilly with hot tea.
Màma - Trattoria di Mare
Absolutely superb food, service and atmosphere.
Pantagruele
The food was amazing, with a lovely atmosphere and friendly service.
Trattoria la Brasciola
The service and atmosphere were excellent and the food very tasty.
Fao 37
Pasta cooked to perfection and the best oysters I have ever had!
Materia - Come A Casa
This place had amazing food and the people were all singing and having fun.
Marea Seaside Experience
While over lunch it was empty the food (experience) was great!
Spirito - the right one
<10€ great cocktails, great service, nice and experienced bartender.
Retrogusto
Make it a must stop in Brindisi 💗
Porto di Brindisi
The port area is pleasant and beautiful.
Levante Puglia e Mangia
The food is local Italian cuisine – simple and incredibly tasty.
Grano&Uva - santa Chiara-bakery, coffee,lab
Tasty food and good waiters and, above all, great owners.
Anto’Square
The staff speaks both English and Italian and plays very diverse music!
Monument to the Italian Sailor
The museum at the bottom is open and very interesting.
Closed · Opens 9 AM Sun
Toto & Raf Restaurant Brindisi
Delicious food, friendly staff, cozy atmosphere and pretty good prices
Beach One
They also have a beach you can access and they have ample parking spaces.
The LOUNGE - sushi bar
Lorenzo was awesome, great drinks and vibe was perfect
diecipanini
Amazing sandwiches fresh ingredients and incredible combinations.
Apani Beach
Upim
In-store shopping
Closes soon · 9 PM
NOBIS Food - Speciality food & beer
Top quality, inventive food at very reasonable prices.
Torrione dell'inferno
Remains of medieaval tower
Spiaggia di Punta Penne
The beach could be better maintained and cleaned more often, but…
L'angolo del Caffé
The coffee is well done, the cappucino is creamy and hot.
Closes soon · 9 PM
Da Velia "C'era una volta shop" - Azienda Agricola Pugliese
You can feel the love in every dish and the food was very innovative.
Closed · Opens 8:30 AM Mon
Punta del Serrone
Roman Columns of Brindisi
Would recommend
La Plaza Brindisi
Lovely place, good atmosphere and great food & drinks.
Citra beer & food
Great drinks, great atmosphere with the best service.
Taschino Lab
Fresh generous quality food for very affordable prices.
Closed · Opens 8 AM Mon
Torre Punta Penne
I inspected inside: very solid construction.
Spiaggia di Cala Materdomini
The water is clear, and there are bars and parking nearby.
Oltrevia
Great place, atmosphere, music, service by Nicola and food!
Portico 12
In-store shopping·In-store pickup
Closes soon · 8:30 PM
Black Sheep Brindisi
Closes soon · 8:30 PM
Millennial Store
Very very very good
Closes soon · 8:30 PM
Area Archeologica di San Pietro degli Schiavoni
Closed · Opens 9 AM Sun
Castello Svevo
Lovely place
Selencafe
Great coffee, great taste, friendly staff.
Mimì e Cocò
Cosy, good atmosphere and affordable prices
L'orto cotto
Great homemade-style food and service.
Closed · Opens 9 AM Sun
Palm Beach
Alkilo
The food was amazing, and the atmosphere and location were great too.
Spiaggia del Cavallino Bianco
AL SOLITO POSTO
Dine-in
Monumento alla Madonna Pellegrina
Beautiful place to visit, in the evening it is quiet and peaceful
Bust of Mahatma Gandhi
Delux Store - Brindisi
Closes soon · 8:30 PM
Spiaggia Libera - Brin Beach
Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
Brindisi
is an embarkation port. Many cruises start or end here —
it's worth arriving a day early or extending your stay to explore beyond a single port day.
About Brindisi
Brindisi stands as one of the Mediterranean's most strategic and historically significant cruise ports, serving as a vital gateway to the stunning Adriatic Sea. This ancient Italian city has welcomed travelers for millennia, and today it continues that tradition by hosting five major cruise lines including MSC Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, and the luxury operators Seabourn and Oceania Cruises. With nearly 250 cruises calling here annually, Brindisi has become an increasingly popular port of call for travelers seeking authentic Mediterranean experiences combined with convenient access to some of Europe's most captivating destinations.
As primarily a port of call rather than a homeport, Brindisi typically features on week-long itineraries that explore the Adriatic's crown jewels. Passengers embarking on seven-night voyages from here frequently visit the dramatic coastlines of Dubrovnik and Split in Croatia, the enchanting Bay of Kotor in Montenegro, the romantic canals of Venice, and the Greek island charm of Corfu. The port's peak season runs from May through September, with August representing the busiest month, making it an ideal choice for summer travelers seeking to combine cultural exploration with leisurely cruising.
The port itself offers excellent facilities and proximity to Brindisi's remarkable attractions, including its stunning seaside promenade and centuries-old architecture. Whether you're a history enthusiast, culture lover, or simply seeking an unforgettable Mediterranean adventure, Brindisi delivers an exceptional cruise experience with easy access to some of Europe's most treasured destinations.
As primarily a port of call rather than a homeport, Brindisi typically features on week-long itineraries that explore the Adriatic's crown jewels. Passengers embarking on seven-night voyages from here frequently visit the dramatic coastlines of Dubrovnik and Split in Croatia, the enchanting Bay of Kotor in Montenegro, the romantic canals of Venice, and the Greek island charm of Corfu. The port's peak season runs from May through September, with August representing the busiest month, making it an ideal choice for summer travelers seeking to combine cultural exploration with leisurely cruising.
The port itself offers excellent facilities and proximity to Brindisi's remarkable attractions, including its stunning seaside promenade and centuries-old architecture. Whether you're a history enthusiast, culture lover, or simply seeking an unforgettable Mediterranean adventure, Brindisi delivers an exceptional cruise experience with easy access to some of Europe's most treasured destinations.
Cruise Lines at Brindisi
- MSC Cruises (199 cruises)
- Seabourn (79 cruises)
- Explora Journeys (10 cruises)
- Silversea (10 cruises)
- Oceania Cruises (3 cruises)
Cruises Departing From Brindisi
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time to visit Brindisi?
Spring and early autumn offer mild weather and fewer crowds.
What are the top attractions in Brindisi?
Castello Svevo, Brindisi Cathedral, historic harbor, and Roman columns.
What makes Brindisi unique as a destination?
An Adriatic gateway combining history, sea views, and southern Italian charm.
What foods should I try in Brindisi?
Seafood pasta, fresh seafood, lemon desserts, and regional specialties.