# Genoa

- Kind: port
- Data version: 2026-10-14
- Reference month: 2026-10
- Checked: 2026-07-22
- Page: https://cruise-pitta.com/en/port/genoa

For reference only. Bookings, prices and schedules are not guaranteed. Check current details with the official provider.

## Overview

Photo: Julian Lupyan · [CC0](http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/deed.en) · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Piazza_de_Ferrari,_Genoa.jpg)

Checked: none (unverified)

- Region: [View Mediterranean on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=mediterranean)
- Description: A main Mediterranean cruise hub steeped in maritime history
- Port name: Genoa
- English name: Genoa
- Country: Italy
- Latitude / longitude: 44.41, 8.92

An ancient city in northwestern Italy on the Ligurian Sea, with a proud history as a once-prosperous maritime republic. Known as the birthplace of Columbus, it has one of Europe's finest Old Towns, lavish palaces that are a World Heritage Site, and one of Europe's largest aquariums. A major base for Mediterranean cruises.

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Port highlights

- Population: About 560,000
- Climate: A Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry, while winters are relatively mild and rainy.
- Language: Italian
- Currency: Euro (EUR)
- Best time to visit: April to June and September to October (pleasant)

### Local food

Genovese pesto (basil pesto), focaccia, trofie pasta, farinata

### Sights

- Palaces on Via Garibaldi (World Heritage site)
- Genoa Aquarium
- Old Port (Porto Antico)
- San Lorenzo Cathedral

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Monthly average high / low temperatures

| Month | Average high (°C / °F) | Average low (°C / °F) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jan | 12 °C / 54 °F | 7 °C / 45 °F |
| Feb | 13 °C / 55 °F | 7 °C / 44 °F |
| Mar | 15 °C / 59 °F | 9 °C / 48 °F |
| Apr | 17 °C / 63 °F | 11 °C / 52 °F |
| May | 21 °C / 70 °F | 15 °C / 58 °F |
| Jun | 25 °C / 77 °F | 19 °C / 65 °F |
| Jul | 28 °C / 82 °F | 21 °C / 70 °F |
| Aug | 28 °C / 83 °F | 22 °C / 71 °F |
| Sep | 25 °C / 78 °F | 19 °C / 67 °F |
| Oct | 21 °C / 69 °F | 15 °C / 59 °F |
| Nov | 17 °C / 62 °F | 11 °C / 52 °F |
| Dec | 13 °C / 56 °F | 8 °C / 47 °F |

Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: CAPE MELE · about 78.9 km from port · elevation difference about 216 m · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: 2026-10-04

Checked: 2026-10-04

## Local prices for travelers

- Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items): 179 (Tokyo = 100) (Estimated)
- Category: Much more expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, water is much cheaper; coffee, meals, beer and a Big Mac are somewhat more expensive.

| Item | Amount | Currency | Checked |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Water 500 ml | €0.22 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Coffee | €3.50 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Inexpensive meal | €13.50 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Local beer | €6.25 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Big Mac | €6.56 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) |

- Survey month: 2026-10

Prices in Genoa. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data) ([CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/))

Checked: none (unverified)

## Getting there from Japan

- Nearest airport: GOA
- Description: Unknown
- Airport to port (approx.): 20–30 min
- Ease of access: B — One connection (Estimated)

About 6.4 km from airport to port (straight-line distance) (Estimated)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Checked: 2026-07-22

English text in preparation.

## Itineraries calling here

### [7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-world-europa-7n-barcelona)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: Oct 2026 – Oct 2027
- Departure months: 2026-10, 2027-04, 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09, 2027-10
- Ship: MSC World Europa
- Cruise line: MSC Cruises
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Barcelona → Barcelona
- Port: Barcelona › Marseille › Genoa › +3 › Barcelona
- Cruise type: Round trip / 7
- Amount: From $750.00
- Fare level: Lower

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Genoa](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-grandiosa-7n-genoa)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: Oct 2026
- Departure months: 2026-10
- Ship: MSC Grandiosa
- Cruise line: MSC Cruises
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Genoa → Genoa
- Port: Genoa › Civitavecchia (Rome) › Palermo › +3 › Genoa
- Cruise type: Round trip / 7
- Amount: From $700.00
- Fare level: Lower

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Genoa](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-magnifica-10n-genoa)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: Oct 2026 – Dec 2027
- Departure months: 2026-10, 2026-11, 2026-12, 2027-01, 2027-02, 2027-03, 2027-11, 2027-12
- Ship: MSC Magnifica
- Cruise line: MSC Cruises
- Duration: 10 nights
- Departure / arrival: Genoa → Genoa
- Port: Genoa › Marseille › Barcelona › +5 › Genoa
- Cruise type: Round trip / 9
- Amount: From $1,282.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Lower

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/sun-princess-7n-barcelona)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: Oct 2026 – Oct 2027
- Departure months: 2026-10, 2027-09, 2027-10
- Ship: Sun Princess
- Cruise line: Princess Cruises
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Barcelona → Barcelona
- Port: Barcelona › Marseille › Genoa › +3 › Barcelona
- Cruise type: Round trip / 7
- Amount: From £1,097.00 · Price on the UK site (GBP, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Palma de Mallorca](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-world-europa-7n-palma-de-mallorca)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: May–Sep 2027
- Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09
- Ship: MSC World Europa
- Cruise line: MSC Cruises
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Palma de Mallorca → Palma de Mallorca
- Port: Palma de Mallorca › Barcelona › Marseille › +3 › Palma de Mallorca
- Cruise type: Round trip / 7
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-09

### [10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona to Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/sun-princess-10n-barcelona-to-athens-piraeus)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: Jul 2027
- Departure months: 2027-07
- Ship: Sun Princess
- Cruise line: Princess Cruises
- Duration: 10 nights
- Departure / arrival: Barcelona → Athens (Piraeus)
- Port: Barcelona › Marseille › Genoa › +6 › Athens (Piraeus)
- Cruise type: One way / 10
- Amount: From £1,234.00 · Price on the UK site (GBP, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-05

### [7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona to Civitavecchia (Rome)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/sun-princess-7n-barcelona-to-civitavecchia-rome)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: May–Sep 2027
- Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-08, 2027-09
- Ship: Sun Princess
- Cruise line: Princess Cruises
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Barcelona → Civitavecchia (Rome)
- Port: Barcelona › Palma de Mallorca › Marseille › +3 › Civitavecchia (Rome)
- Cruise type: One way / 7
- Amount: From £874.00 · Price on the UK site (GBP, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-05

## Links

### External sites and sources

- [portsofgenoa.com](https://www.portsofgenoa.com/en/)
- [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Genoa)
- [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genoa)
- [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Piazza_de_Ferrari,_Genoa.jpg)
- [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data)

### Related Cruise Pitta pages

- [View Mediterranean on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=mediterranean)
- [7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-world-europa-7n-barcelona)
- [7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Genoa](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-grandiosa-7n-genoa)
- [10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Genoa](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-magnifica-10n-genoa)
- [7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/sun-princess-7n-barcelona)
- [7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Palma de Mallorca](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-world-europa-7n-palma-de-mallorca)
- [10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona to Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/sun-princess-10n-barcelona-to-athens-piraeus)
- [7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona to Civitavecchia (Rome)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/sun-princess-7n-barcelona-to-civitavecchia-rome)

## Checked

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Sources

- secondary: portsofgenoa.com — https://www.portsofgenoa.com/en/
- encyclopedia: en.wikipedia.org — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Genoa
- encyclopedia: en.wikipedia.org — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genoa

Source: Wikipedia “[Genoa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genoa)”, “[Port of Genoa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Genoa)” ([CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/))