Ravenna

Ravenna stands apart as a cruise call not for crowds but for a refined immersion into a living mosaic city rather than a hurried port of call. Here the ship’s guests leave behind the bustle of the Adriatic and step into a spellbinding tapestry of brick palaces, cobblestone streets, and some of Europe’s most extraordinary Byzantine masterpieces. Its signature experiences revolve around intimate, art-forward explorations: guided strolls through the Basilica of San Vitale, the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, and Sant’Apollinare Nuovo; late-afternoon private tours that illuminate the gold and glass of the mosaics; and a tranquil promenade along Ravenna’s canal-side lanes followed by a tasting of regional wines. Day trips extend to the nearby Classe ruins, the pristine wetlands of the Po Delta, and charming coastal towns such as Cervia and Comacchio, offering a mosaic of land and sea that complements the city’s indoor wonders. The ships that call Ravenna tend toward boutique, elegant itineraries with attentive shore teams, multilingual guides, and curated mosaics-focused excursions that ensure deeper, slower discovery. Onboard services mirror this ethos: intimate dining with local seafood and Emilia-Romagna specialties, serene lounges with sea views, and enrichment programs that bring Ravenna’s heritage to life through expert talks and hands-on workshops. In short, Ravenna’s port call invites travelers to linger in a destination where art, history, and nature gracefully converge, anchored by the city’s incomparable Byzantine mosaics and the promise of quiet, immersive travel.