Norwegian Gem: 7-Night Cruise from Ravenna - September 27, 2026

With 15 hours hours in Dubrovnik, Croatia - from 9:00 AM to 11:59 PM - you have a full day ashore with room to breathe. Go beyond the typical tourist stops: neighborhoods, local dining, and cultural sites that most cruise visitors never reach. Leave time for unstructured wandering. Once inside the old city, most sights are walkable.

The Norwegian Gem will be offloading over 2,000 passengers into Kotor, Montenegro. A ship-arranged shore excursion is the smoothest way to bypass terminal congestion - these groups often get priority disembarkation. The old town is a maze of narrow lanes, small squares, and historic buildings that reward slow exploration.

Your ship arrives in Corfu, 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. Corfu Old Town is a pleasure to explore on foot.

You'll have 8 hours hours to explore Katakolon (Olympia), Greece, from 7:00 AM to 3:00 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. One moment you are enjoying a coffee by the water and the next you are walking through the ruins where the Olympic Games began.

The Norwegian Gem will be offloading over 2,000 passengers into Messina, Sicily, Italy. A ship-arranged shore excursion is the smoothest way to bypass terminal congestion - these groups often get priority disembarkation. The Cathedral of Messina, rebuilt after earthquakes, features a stunning interior, historic mosaics, and the famous astronomical clock.

Your ship arrives in Salerno, Italy at 7:00 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. Explore the city's historic cathedral, renowned for its Romanesque architecture and beautiful artwork.

Your cruise ends in Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, where the Norwegian Gem is scheduled to dock at 6:00 AM. With over 2,000 passengers, disembarkation groups are called over a one to two hour window - once your group is called, you'll be off in about 15 minutes. Self-assist lets you walk off first. Book your flight at least five hours after the ship's scheduled arrival. Rome is the main draw, and many visitors focus on a handful of must see areas.