Giardini Naxos Cruise Ship Schedule
Taormina's tender port on the Ionian coast — Mount Etna, Greek Theatre and Isola Bella day trips.
Giardini Naxos is the tender port for Taormina — cruise ships anchor in the Ionian bay from April through October. Check which ships share your port day before booking Ultimate Sicily Day or Classic Taormina.
Times, terminals and dates are indicative and compiled from published timetables. Always confirm with your cruise line before booking excursions or transfers.
Schedule by Year
Port Calendar — Month View
April 2026 (3 calls)
Full month view| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port | Terminal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-10 | MSC Seaside | MSC Cruises | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10 hours | Giardini Naxos — Tender Pier |
| 2026-04-18 | Celebrity Edge | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10 hours | Giardini Naxos — Tender Pier |
| 2026-04-25 | Norwegian Viva | Norwegian Cruise Line | 07:30 | 17:30 | 10 hours | Giardini Naxos — Tender Pier |
May 2026 (3 calls)
Full month view| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port | Terminal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-05 | Royal Caribbean Odyssey of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 19:00 | 11 hours | Giardini Naxos — Tender Pier |
| 2026-05-14 | Costa Smeralda | Costa Cruises | 07:00 | 16:30 | 9.5 hours | Giardini Naxos — Tender Pier |
| 2026-05-22 | Seabourn Ovation | Seabourn | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10 hours | Giardini Naxos — Tender Pier |
June 2026 (3 calls)
Full month view| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port | Terminal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-03 | Azamara Onward | Azamara | 08:00 | 20:00 | 12 hours | Giardini Naxos — Tender Pier |
| 2026-06-12 | MSC World Europa | MSC Cruises | 07:30 | 17:30 | 10 hours | Giardini Naxos — Tender Pier |
| 2026-06-20 | Oceania Riviera | Oceania Cruises | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10 hours | Giardini Naxos — Tender Pier |
July 2026 (3 calls)
Full month view| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port | Terminal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-02 | Celebrity Beyond | Celebrity Cruises | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10 hours | Giardini Naxos — Tender Pier |
| 2026-07-11 | Wind Star | Windstar Cruises | 08:00 | 19:00 | 11 hours | Giardini Naxos — Tender Pier |
| 2026-07-20 | Silver Moon | Silversea | 07:30 | 18:30 | 11 hours | Giardini Naxos — Tender Pier |
August 2026 (3 calls)
Full month view| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port | Terminal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-05 | Regent Seven Seas Splendor | Regent Seven Seas | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10 hours | Giardini Naxos — Tender Pier |
| 2026-08-15 | Norwegian Epic | Norwegian Cruise Line | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10 hours | Giardini Naxos — Tender Pier |
| 2026-08-28 | Viking Venus | Viking Ocean | 08:00 | 19:00 | 11 hours | Giardini Naxos — Tender Pier |
September 2026 (3 calls)
Full month view| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port | Terminal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-08 | Holland America Nieuw Statendam | Holland America | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9 hours | Giardini Naxos — Tender Pier |
| 2026-09-18 | Princess Enchanted Princess | Princess Cruises | 07:30 | 17:30 | 10 hours | Giardini Naxos — Tender Pier |
| 2026-09-28 | Explora I | Explora Journeys | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10 hours | Giardini Naxos — Tender Pier |
October 2026 (3 calls)
Full month view| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port | Terminal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-06 | Cunard Queen Victoria | Cunard | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10 hours | Giardini Naxos — Tender Pier |
| 2026-10-15 | MSC Magnifica | MSC Cruises | 08:00 | 16:00 | 8 hours | Giardini Naxos — Tender Pier |
| 2026-10-22 | Celebrity Constellation | Celebrity Cruises | 07:30 | 17:30 | 10 hours | Giardini Naxos — Tender Pier |
Full Schedule (21 entries)
| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port | Terminal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-10 | MSC Seaside | MSC Cruises | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10 hours | Giardini Naxos — Tender Pier |
| 2026-04-18 | Celebrity Edge | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10 hours | Giardini Naxos — Tender Pier |
| 2026-04-25 | Norwegian Viva | Norwegian Cruise Line | 07:30 | 17:30 | 10 hours | Giardini Naxos — Tender Pier |
| 2026-05-05 | Royal Caribbean Odyssey of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 19:00 | 11 hours | Giardini Naxos — Tender Pier |
| 2026-05-14 | Costa Smeralda | Costa Cruises | 07:00 | 16:30 | 9.5 hours | Giardini Naxos — Tender Pier |
| 2026-05-22 | Seabourn Ovation | Seabourn | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10 hours | Giardini Naxos — Tender Pier |
| 2026-06-03 | Azamara Onward | Azamara | 08:00 | 20:00 | 12 hours | Giardini Naxos — Tender Pier |
| 2026-06-12 | MSC World Europa | MSC Cruises | 07:30 | 17:30 | 10 hours | Giardini Naxos — Tender Pier |
| 2026-06-20 | Oceania Riviera | Oceania Cruises | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10 hours | Giardini Naxos — Tender Pier |
| 2026-07-02 | Celebrity Beyond | Celebrity Cruises | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10 hours | Giardini Naxos — Tender Pier |
| 2026-07-11 | Wind Star | Windstar Cruises | 08:00 | 19:00 | 11 hours | Giardini Naxos — Tender Pier |
| 2026-07-20 | Silver Moon | Silversea | 07:30 | 18:30 | 11 hours | Giardini Naxos — Tender Pier |
| 2026-08-05 | Regent Seven Seas Splendor | Regent Seven Seas | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10 hours | Giardini Naxos — Tender Pier |
| 2026-08-15 | Norwegian Epic | Norwegian Cruise Line | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10 hours | Giardini Naxos — Tender Pier |
| 2026-08-28 | Viking Venus | Viking Ocean | 08:00 | 19:00 | 11 hours | Giardini Naxos — Tender Pier |
| 2026-09-08 | Holland America Nieuw Statendam | Holland America | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9 hours | Giardini Naxos — Tender Pier |
| 2026-09-18 | Princess Enchanted Princess | Princess Cruises | 07:30 | 17:30 | 10 hours | Giardini Naxos — Tender Pier |
| 2026-09-28 | Explora I | Explora Journeys | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10 hours | Giardini Naxos — Tender Pier |
| 2026-10-06 | Cunard Queen Victoria | Cunard | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10 hours | Giardini Naxos — Tender Pier |
| 2026-10-15 | MSC Magnifica | MSC Cruises | 08:00 | 16:00 | 8 hours | Giardini Naxos — Tender Pier |
| 2026-10-22 | Celebrity Constellation | Celebrity Cruises | 07:30 | 17:30 | 10 hours | Giardini Naxos — Tender Pier |
Giardini Naxos Schedule FAQs
How accurate are the Giardini Naxos cruise ship schedules?▼
Schedules are compiled from published cruise timetables and updated periodically. Times, tender operations and dates can change — always confirm with your cruise line before booking shore excursions.
Where do cruise ships tender for Taormina?▼
Ships anchor in the bay off Giardini Naxos and tender passengers to the beachfront promenade. Mount Etna is approximately 50–70 minutes inland; Taormina is 15–25 minutes uphill.
Why check ship schedules before booking Taormina excursions?▼
Multi-ship days increase Funivia queues and Greek Theatre crowds. Knowing how many vessels share your bay helps you choose Ultimate Sicily Day, early DIY starts or Classic Taormina.