Sorrento

Port Sorrento stands apart in the cruise world not just as a gateway to the famous Neapolitan Bay, but as a destination that invites travelers to linger. Unlike crowded ports built to shuttle travelers through souvenir stalls, Sorrento unfurls a cliff-hugging town where the scent of orange and lemon trees mingles with the salt air, and the tuff backdrop glows golden as the sun shifts. Signature experiences begin the moment your ship anchors: a stroll along Via Correale with grand hotels, a wander through the historic lanes toward Piazza Tasso, and a sunset sail along the Bay of Naples to Capri or Li Galli, with pause for a limoncello tasting overlooking white limestone cliffs. From here, iconic excursions anchor in nearby Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast, and the isle of Capri, yet the port itself offers a prelude of its own—craftspeople at work, music in the side streets, and intimate viewpoints that seem tailor-made for slow travel. The onboard and shore-side services are designed for ease: efficient docking with modern terminals, plush lounges, multilingual tour desks, and curated, ship-to-shore experiences that let you slip into local life without the rush. In Sorrento, every voyage feels like a home base that serves both as a launchpad to legendary destinations and as a vivid, sun-washed town with its own story to tell.