Costa Fascinosa: 14-Night Cruise from Savona (Genoa) - September 20, 2026

You'll have 9 hours hours to explore Marseille, France, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM - a solid full day ashore. That's enough for 2-3 attractions and a sit-down lunch without rushing. Tackle the most distant spot first, then work your way back toward the port. Stroll along the waterfront, enjoy fresh seafood at local cafes, and watch daily life unfold in this historic setting.

The Costa Fascinosa carries 3,500+ passengers, which can create congestion at the terminal in Barcelona, Spain. Ship-arranged shore excursions are your best bet - these groups most often receive priority disembarkation. Wandering through the older districts reveals narrow streets, hidden squares, and centuries of stories.

Your ship arrives in Palma de Mallorca, Spain at 8:00 AM, one of the most common arrival windows. If you've booked a morning excursion, aim to be among the first off. If your plans are flexible, waiting 30-45 minutes lets the initial wave pass. Palma old town is a maze of narrow lanes, stone courtyards, and historic buildings that invite relaxed exploration.

You'll have 8 hours hours to explore Valletta, Malta, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM - a solid full day ashore. That's enough for 2-3 attractions and a sit-down lunch without rushing. Tackle the most distant spot first, then work your way back toward the port. From the outside it looks restrained, but inside is one of the most richly decorated churches in Europe.

The Costa Fascinosa carries 3,500+ passengers, which can create congestion at the terminal in Santorini (Thira), Greece. Ship-arranged shore excursions are your best bet - these groups most often receive priority disembarkation. Walk through Oia's narrow streets lined with whitewashed houses and blue-domed churches.

Your ship arrives in Mykonos, Greece at 8:00 AM, one of the most common arrival windows. If you've booked a morning excursion, aim to be among the first off. If your plans are flexible, waiting 30-45 minutes lets the initial wave pass. Bring sun protection, comfortable shoes for walking cobblestone streets, and swimwear for the beaches.

You'll have 9 hours hours to explore Piraeus (Athens), Greece, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM - a solid full day ashore. That's enough for 2-3 attractions and a sit-down lunch without rushing. Tackle the most distant spot first, then work your way back toward the port. From the Acropolis to lively plazas filled with cafés, the city balances ancient wonders with everyday Greek life.

The Costa Fascinosa carries 3,500+ passengers, which can create congestion at the terminal in Souda Bay. Ship-arranged shore excursions are your best bet - these groups most often receive priority disembarkation. A short drive from Souda Bay brings you to Chania's old town, a maze of narrow lanes, waterfront cafes, and historic buildings.

The Costa Fascinosa carries 3,500+ passengers, and with only 7 hours hours in Messina, Sicily, Italy, everyone's competing for the same narrow window. A ship-arranged shore excursion is the most reliable way to bypass the bottleneck - you'll get priority disembarkation and a guaranteed return before the ship leaves. The Cathedral of Messina, rebuilt after earthquakes, features a stunning interior, historic mosaics, and the famous astronomical clock.

You'll have 10 hours hours to explore Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM - a solid full day ashore. That's enough for 2-3 attractions and a sit-down lunch without rushing. Tackle the most distant spot first, then work your way back toward the port. Rome is the main draw, and many visitors focus on a handful of must see areas.

Your cruise ends in Savona (Genoa), Italy, where the Costa Fascinosa is scheduled to dock at 8:00 AM. With 3,500+ passengers, disembarkation groups are called over a two to three hour window - but once your group is called, you'll be off in about 15 minutes. Self-assist - carrying your own bags off - lets you skip the wait and walk off first. Book your flight at least five hours after the ship's scheduled arrival. Savona's historic center is compact and inviting, filled with narrow streets, small squares, and historic buildings.