Carrara

Port Carrara, officially designated as an official port, stands apart from other Mediterranean cruise stops with its rare fusion of industrial heritage and natural beauty. Guests disembarking here are welcomed by the gleam of Carrara's marble quarries just beyond the city, offering signature experiences like guided tours to Fantiscritti and the marble caves, where white veins of stone have shaped art and architecture for centuries. The port serves as a gateway to iconic Tuscan and Ligurian destinations—Florence and Pisa on easy day trips, the medieval towns of Lucca, the Cinque Terre coastline, and the pristine beaches of Versilia—delivering a blend of culture, coast, and cuisine. The fleet features at Port Carrara emphasize efficiency and comfort: purpose-built berths with modern docking systems, glass-walled passenger promenades, and streamlined tendering that minimizes wait times. Onboard services at the port focus on a tailored guest experience: multilingual concierges, curated shore excursions, a Tuscan tasting circuit with wine, olive oil, and truffle experiences, and a marble-inspired spa concept on select ships, offering a sense of place that lingers long after departure. All of this sits within a quintessential Italian setting, where the warm hospitality of the Versilia coast meets efficient port operations, making Port Carrara a standout stop for modern cruise travelers seeking a deeper sense of place alongside the sea.