Bordered by the Mediterranean Sea and criss-crossed by the Oreto River, Palermo is Sicily's largest city. A key stopover for many sea cruises, its port can accommodate liners of over 100,000 tons. One of Palermo's main assets is its incredibly rich built heritage. The city is home to many buildings inherited from different empires, including the Byzantine, Norman and Arab empires. Most of these buildings are concentrated in the historic center, which is the second largest in Italy after Rome. To give visitors an original way to explore this vast area, a number of tricycle tours are available through its winding streets. The four buildings on Via Vittorio Emanuele are well worth a visit. For fans of swimming and lounging, a stopover in the Sicilian capital includes a visit to Mondello beach, some 11 kilometers north of the city. Dominated by Mount Gallo, this beach is part of the Capo Gallo nature reserve.
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Palermo
Itinerary : Palermo, La Goulette, Barcelona, Marseille, Savona, Naples, Palermo
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Costa Pacifica
8 d
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Palermo
2/16/2027
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US$ 606
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22-29 Dec 2026
05 Jan 2027
23 Feb 2027
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Itinerary : Palermo, Civitavecchia / Rome, Savona, Marseille, Barcelona, La Goulette, Palermo
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Costa Pacifica
8 d
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Palermo
11/13/2026
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US$ 652
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09-16-23-30 Oct 2026
Itinerary : Palermo, Civitavecchia / Rome, Savona, Marseille, Barcelona, Cagliari, Palermo
Costa Pacifica
8 d
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Palermo
11/6/2026
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US$ 652
Itinerary : Palermo, Civitavecchia / Rome, Savona, Marseille, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Palermo
16 other departures
Costa Toscana
8 d
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Palermo
12/10/2026
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US$ 679
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26 Nov 2026
03-17-24-31 Dec 2026
07-14-21-28 Jan 2027
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Itinerary : Palermo, Civitavecchia / Rome, Savona, Marseille, Barcelona, Cagliari, Palermo
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Costa Smeralda
8 d
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Palermo
10/29/2026
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US$ 806
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08-15-22 Oct 2026
Itinerary : Palermo, Civitavecchia / Rome, Savona, Marseille, Barcelona, La Goulette, Palermo
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Costa Smeralda
8 d
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Palermo
4/30/2026
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US$ 895
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23 Apr 2026
07 May 2026
Itinerary : Palermo, La Goulette, Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa, Naples, Palermo
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MSC Euribia
8 d
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Palermo
1/26/2028
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US$ 902
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28 Oct 2026
04-11-18-25 Nov 2026
02-09-16-23-30 Dec 2026
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Itinerary : Palermo, Civitavecchia / Rome, Savona, Marseille, Barcelona, Ibiza, Palermo
19 other departures
Costa Smeralda
8 d
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Palermo
10/1/2026
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US$ 917
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14-21-28 May 2026
04-18-25 Jun 2026
02-09-16-23-30 Jul 2026
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Itinerary : Palermo, Valetta, Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa, Naples, Palermo
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MSC Seaview
8 d
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Palermo
12/2/2027
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US$ 973
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01-08-15-29 Apr 2027
06-13-20-27 May 2027
03-10-17-24 Jun 2027
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Itinerary : Palermo, Valetta, Barcelona, Marseille, Livorno, Cagliari, Palermo
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MSC Splendida
8 d
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Palermo
5/7/2026
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US$ 973
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14-21-28 May 2026
04-11-18-25 Jun 2026
02-09-16-23-30 Jul 2026
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Itinerary : Palermo, Naples, Livorno, Marseille, Barcelona, La Goulette, Palermo
22 other departures
MSC Meraviglia
8 d
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Palermo
5/8/2026
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US$ 1,007
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15-22-29 May 2026
05-12-19-26 Jun 2026
03-10-17-24-31 Jul 2026
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Itinerary : Palermo, Ibiza, Valencia, Marseille, Genoa, Civitavecchia / Rome, Palermo
27 other departures
MSC Musica
8 d
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Palermo
5/24/2027
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US$ 1,043
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19-26 Apr 2027
03-10-17-31 May 2027
07-14-21-28 Jun 2027
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Itinerary : Palermo, La Goulette, Tangier, Malaga, Valencia, Barcelona, Marseille, Savona, Naples, Palermo
Costa Pacifica
12 d
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Palermo
1/24/2027
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US$ 1,073
Itinerary : Palermo, Civitavecchia / Rome, Savona, Marseille, Ibiza, Barcelona, Palermo
Costa Smeralda
8 d
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Palermo
6/11/2026
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US$ 1,082
Itinerary : Palermo, Naples, Livorno, Marseille, Barcelona, La Goulette, Palermo
28 other departures
MSC Virtuosa
8 d
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Palermo
4/23/2027
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US$ 1,182
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30 Apr 2027
07-14-21-28 May 2027
04-11-18-25 Jun 2027
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Itinerary : Palermo, La Goulette, Tangier, Malaga, Alicante, Valencia, Barcelona, Marseille, Savona, Naples, Palermo
1 other departures
Costa Pacifica
13 d
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Palermo
1/12/2027
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US$ 1,189
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04 Feb 2027
Itinerary : Palermo, Valetta, Barcelona, Marseille, La Spezia, Naples, Palermo
MSC Seaview
8 d
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Palermo
11/4/2027
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US$ 1,203
Itinerary : Palermo, Ibiza, Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa, Civitavecchia / Rome, Palermo
24 other departures
MSC Seaview
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Palermo
5/25/2026
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US$ 1,249
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18 May 2026
01-08-15-22-29 Jun 2026
06-13-20-27 Jul 2026
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Itinerary : Palermo, La Goulette, Tangier, Malaga, Alicante, Valencia, Barcelona, Marseille, Savona, Civitavecchia / Rome, Naples, Palermo
Costa Pacifica
14 d
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Palermo
3/30/2027
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US$ 1,475
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NaplesItinerary : Palermo, Valetta, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Marseille, Livorno, Cagliari, Palermo
MSC Splendida
9 d
Suite
Palermo
4/29/2026
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US$ 2,001
Itinerary : Palermo, La Goulette, Barcelona, Marseille, Livorno, Cagliari, Palermo
MSC Splendida
8 d
Suite
Palermo
4/22/2026
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US$ 2,985
Itinerary : Palermo, Naples, Livorno, Marseille, Barcelona, La Goulette, Palermo
19 other departures
MSC Meraviglia
8 d
Suite
Palermo
6/19/2026
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US$ 2,612
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29 May 2026
05-12-26 Jun 2026
03-10-17-24-31 Jul 2026
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Itinerary : Palermo, Valetta, Barcelona, Marseille, Livorno, Cagliari, Palermo
15 other departures
MSC Splendida
8 d
Suite
Palermo
5/21/2026
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US$ 2,842
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BarcelonaOther departures:
11-18-25 Jun 2026
09-16-23-30 Jul 2026
27 Aug 2026
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Itinerary : Palermo, La Goulette, Barcelona, Marseille, Livorno, Cagliari, Palermo
MSC Splendida
8 d
Suite
Palermo
4/22/2026
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US$ 2,985
Itinerary : Palermo, Naples, Livorno, Marseille, Barcelona, La Goulette, Palermo
27 other departures
MSC Virtuosa
8 d
Suite
Palermo
4/23/2027
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US$ 3,612
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30 Apr 2027
07-14-21-28 May 2027
04-18-25 Jun 2027
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Palermo's must-see buildings include the Palazzo dei Normanni. Founded in the 9th century, this palace once housed emperors and kings. Restored in the 16th century, it houses a Byzantine chapel built during the reign of King Roger II. Spectacular to behold, the chapel's interior combines various decorative elements, including marble and mosaics by Byzantine artists depicting the stories of Saint Paul and Saint Peter. Another impressive religious building to discover during a stopover in Palermo is the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, built in the 12th century. Its history is linked to that of the city, as it was here that the various Sicilian kings were crowned. Inside, the treasure room contains sacred art objects dating from the 16th and 17th centuries. In the crypt, you'll find a medieval sarcophagus. Decorated with sculptures, it belonged to the city's archbishop, who built the cathedral. After visiting the interior, climb the spiral staircase to the roof of the church and enjoy a breathtaking panorama.
Here's some practical information about this port.
- Port country: Italy
- Port type: seaport
- Main destination: Mediterranean
- Departure terminal: E2
The seaport of Palermo in Italy is located at Molo Santa Lucia, 90133 Palermo Pa, Italy. Here are the GPS coordinates 38.1300854, 13.3628979. The port is 2.6 km from the city center and 10.3 km from the nearest airport. Opening hours are 9am-12pm and 1pm-5pm.
Getting to the port of Palermo couldn't be easier. You can reach the port by car and park in the nearest parking lot, located less than 1.9 km from the port at Via Antonio Gagini, 59, 90133 Palermo Pa, Italy. Parking costs around €105 per week. Alternatively, you can use public transport and come by cab or shuttle bus.
A number of prestigious companies are available, including Celestyal Cruises. Ships like the Celestyal Olympia sail the seas with the Mediterranean as their main destination.
New measures have been introduced to deal with the resurgence of the epidemic. Companies are providing hydroalcoholic hand gel and requiring passengers to maintain a social distance.
Services and amenities include: toilets, cash dispenser, drinks and snacks dispenser, waiting room, information point.
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