Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
Italian
Time Zone
CET (UTC+1)
Best Time to Visit
May–Oct
Typical Duration
7-9 nights
Price Range
From $677 pp
Port Type
Departure & Port of Call
Tender Port
No
Gateway to the Italian Riviera and Cinque Terre, offering access to some of Europe's most picturesque coastal villages and UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Cruises that visit La Spezia
- cruises to La Spezia
- La Spezia sailings
- La Spezia cruises
- 5-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 6-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 6-night Explora Journeys cruise
- 6-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 7-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 7-night Royal Caribbean International cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night Virgin Voyages cruise
- 7-night Explora Journeys cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 7-night Royal Caribbean International cruise
- 7-night Celebrity Cruises cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night Explora Journeys cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night Royal Caribbean International cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
Build Your Day in La Spezia
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:
Le Terrazze
Lots of stores, great food alternatives in a large dining area.
Open · Closes 9 PM
Parco Naturale Regionale di Porto Venere
Super Stra mega wonderful!!!!!
Brugnato 5Terre Outlet Village
Very good prices, lot of nice stuff, Italian brands
Closes soon · 8 PM
Esselunga
Easy and free to park to get some groceries and beer/wine.
Open · Closes 9 PM
Centroluna Shopping Mall
Easy parking, variety of stores
Open · Closes 9 PM
Osteria all'Inferno dal 1905
Great local pasta and fish, delicious mascarpone foam with the berries.
La Fabbrica
Onsite services
Open · Closes 9 PM
Castello San Giorgio
Interesting museum, gorgeous view from the terrace and very nice staff!
Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
La Nuova Spezia
Friendly staff, price was reasonable, highly recommend in La Spezia
Giardini Pubblici
i just love place u can take your kids there to play all day without stress
Naval Technical Museum La Spezia
Fantastic little museum full of interesting items, and very informative.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
Osteria da Bartali
The food was delicious, and the fish we ordered was simply perfect.
Nana Meat & Wine
Great experience, great steaks and the marrow bone was to die for.
D-Marin Porto Mirabello
Great staff and facilities
Closed · Opens 8 AM Fri
Centro commerciale Il Faro
At the ground floor they have a supermarket.
Closes soon · 8:30 PM
Zara
Product assortment is good and prices reasonable
Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
La Taverna Del Metallo
A truly memorable and outstanding experience in a county of amazing food.
Opens soon · 8 PM
L'Osteria della Corte
Delicious, creative dishes in a very pleasant atmosphere!
Piccolo Faro
Wonderful coffee and service!
Vicolo Intherno La Spezia
Delicious dinner and a really nice atmosphere, good service, amazing!
Centro Kennedy
Open 24 hours
Antica Osteria dell'Uva La Spezia
Friendly service, great food, highly recommend!
Cantieri Concept Restaurant
The staff is amazing, the atmosphere is great, the food was delicious!
Trattoria Bellavista
Amazing experience, food , service and atmosphere.
Pastry Cafe Dolci Magie La Spezia
Great croissants (we tried pistachio, crema, nutella) and good coffee.
Closed · Opens 7 AM Fri
Meet bar Caffè biolino
Tasty coffee and very friendly staff.
Ristorante L'Ancora della Tortuga
The service was top notch and the food was a highlight of our trip.
Open now
Ciccio e Pinolo
Excellent meat, local wine, location, service!
Vecchia Osteria San Rocco
Great food + Great view + great service = great experience :)
Antica Osteria Dei Camalli
Excellent food, great and friendly service!
Osteria La Carabaccia
The food is cooked really good and the ambiance completes the experience.
NoMad Bar
The best bar in La Spezia, great service, creative cocktails!
Rio Bistro
The food was perfectly cooked and every dish was flavorful and unique.
Osteria delle Spezie
Food is good and the view even better
il Bocconcino
Perfect fried food, pasta, professional service 👍👍
Distro'
good drinks in fair prices and very good music.
Giardino Dei Glicini
Cute staff, delicuous food and the place has a very good vibe.
Resilience Cafè
the waitresses are lovely, the bruschetta tastes amazing.
Spezialità, focacceria
delicious, fresh made to order focaccia sandwiches with delicious fillings.
Da Luigi in Piazza
Authentic Italian food, fresh seafood and super delicious tiramisu.
Orange Cafè
Great coffee, pasties and above all the staff were fantastic.
Closed · Opens 7 AM Fri
Kairos caffè & bistrot
the foccaccia is made by them and delicious!
Ciao Baby
Adorable patio, great atmosphere, and the food and drinks were great.
Closed · Opens 8 AM Fri
Cathedral of Christ the King
But 5 stars for uniqueness.
Closed · Opens 8:30 AM Sat
Doria Winebar
Excellent service, great drinks and good atmosphere!
Enoteca Cinque Sensi - Aperitivi La Spezia
Warm and welcome service with nice cocktails !
Carpe Diem La Spezia
Great Food Great atmosphere great waitresses
Crazy Bruschetta
The best bruschetta I’ve ever tried and all the staffs are really friendly.
Museo Civico Amedeo Lia
Temporary Exhibition of a single painting is the highlight.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
Eclettica Cocktail Lab
Amazing cocktails, amazing service.
Locanda de Banchieri
Excellent culinary journey presented by very competent staff.
Emporium
Perfect drinks and welcoming service with creative recommendations!
Officina del Mare
The food was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented.
La Spezia Centro Storico
A lot of art and access to a great port / board your cruise.
Open now
Parco Salvador Allende
Nice views and offers comfortable shade.
Terrazza Oliva
The place , the atmosphere, the service and the food ,,all was amazing
Ponte Thaon di Revel
Working marina on one side sailboats and yachts on the other.
Monument to Giuseppe Garibaldi
Take a break from walking around.
Terminus café
Fantastic sophisticated drop in for a quiet cocktail in La Spezia
Accanto
Great wines, great food, great service.
Ristorante Luna Blu
Dine-in·No delivery
Caffetteria Orefici
Exquisite coffee authentic experience and great price.
Closes soon · 8 PM
MojiBar La Spezia
Great experience ❤️ very nice staff and drink was delicious!🫶
VIBE LA SPEZIA
Amazing cocktails and super friendly staff.
yus noodles 星遇兰 兰州拉面
Delicious noodles and great Chili oil to add if you like a kick of spice.
Parco delle Mura
Remains of old city walls in the park.
Garden Bar
wonderful service, cute hidden calm garden, nice vibe and music.
Monkey Aperitivo - La Gintoneria di Ale
Fantastic cocktails, great price and a really friendly guy serving them
Osteria 'a Lumaga
Price/quality is very good, had a wonderful 5 course meal with great wine.
Dal Batti - Cucina, Goti & Fugassa
Delicious food, friendly local atmosphere, attractive prices.
Porto mirabello
Caught the ferry.
Way Side La Spezia
In-store shopping·In-store pickup·Delivery
Closes soon · 8 PM
Stoppani & Peer
Beautiful shop to experience - delicately and elegantly presented.
Closed · Opens 9 AM Fri
Ferry Cinque Terre
Perfect experience!
Cruise port La Spezia
Perfect port stop!
Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
La Spezia
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 La Spezia
La Spezia has emerged as a vibrant Mediterranean cruise hub, welcoming seven major cruise lines including MSC Cruises, Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Norwegian Cruise Line. With nearly 500 upcoming cruises and a strong presence year-round, this Italian port offers excellent variety for cruise travelers. While primarily a port of call, La Spezia serves as an ideal embarkation point for week-long Mediterranean voyages exploring the Western basin, with popular routes connecting to Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palma de Mallorca, and Marseille. The port's peak season spans May through October, with September standing out as the busiest month for cruise activity.
Stepping ashore in La Spezia, you'll find yourself in a charming seaside town with genuine Italian character. The nearby Cinque Terre villages, a UNESCO World Heritage site, are easily accessible and offer stunning coastal scenery, while the town's waterfront promenade invites leisurely strolls between ship visits. Whether you're embarking on your cruise adventure or enjoying a port day, La Spezia combines convenient cruise operations with authentic Mediterranean experiences that extend well beyond the terminal.
Stepping ashore in La Spezia, you'll find yourself in a charming seaside town with genuine Italian character. The nearby Cinque Terre villages, a UNESCO World Heritage site, are easily accessible and offer stunning coastal scenery, while the town's waterfront promenade invites leisurely strolls between ship visits. Whether you're embarking on your cruise adventure or enjoying a port day, La Spezia combines convenient cruise operations with authentic Mediterranean experiences that extend well beyond the terminal.
Cruise Lines at La Spezia
- MSC Cruises (456 cruises)
- Royal Caribbean International (77 cruises)
- Oceania Cruises (43 cruises)
- Celebrity Cruises (39 cruises)
- Explora Journeys (23 cruises)
- Norwegian Cruise Line (10 cruises)
- Virgin Voyages (9 cruises)
- Aurora Expeditions (1 cruise)
Cruises Departing From La Spezia
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Spezia known for?
A busy naval port and gateway to Cinque Terre with markets and promenades.
How can I reach Cinque Terre from La Spezia?
Train or boat services connect La Spezia to Cinque Terre villages regularly.
What are the best times to visit La Spezia?
Spring to early autumn offers pleasant weather and market days.
What are must-see spots in La Spezia?
Piazza Cavour market, Porto Mirabello, and Liberty-style palazzos.