Molo Rinascita → Piazza Matteotti
Take the free port shuttle from the stop outside the cruise terminal to Piazza Matteotti.
Cruise port in Italy
Cagliari
Explore on foot directly from the pier. Average time in port: 9 hours. 40 places to explore.
- Ships calling here
- 17 ships
- Upcoming sailings
- 213 sailings
- Average time in port
- About 9 hours
- Lowest fare
- From USD 805
Photo: Roman Kraft
After disembarking
Cruise ships dock at Cagliari cruise terminals. Explore on foot directly from the pier.
- 2 cruise terminals
The assigned dock is one of Molo Rinascita, Molo Ichnusa and varies by sailing.
- Accessibility at Cagliari Cruise Port
Areas managed by Cagliari Cruise Port are accessible to passengers with reduced mobility. Wheelchair rental and individual assistance on request are available.
- Luggage Storage at Cagliari Cruise Port
There is no luggage storage at the port.
About 9 hours in port: where can you go?
Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.
- CagliariAt the pierTime at destinationAbout 9 hr
- NoraAbout 40 min each wayTime at destinationAbout 7 hr 30 min
- VillasimiusAbout 1 hr each wayTime at destinationAbout 7 hr
Return travel Time at destination
Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.
Between the terminal, city and airport
Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.
Molo Rinascita → Via Roma · Quartiere Marina
Exit the terminal, cross Via Roma, and head toward the arcade. Quartiere Marina and Via Roma are about a 10–15-minute walk away.
Molo Rinascita → Piazza Matteotti
Disembark at Molo Rinascita and walk to Piazza Matteotti.
Molo Ichnusa → Piazza Matteotti
Take the free port shuttle from Molo Ichnusa to Piazza Matteotti.
Aeroporto di Cagliari-Elmas → Molo Rinascita
Buy a train ticket at the airport and take a train toward Cagliari to the station at Piazza Matteotti. Walk about 5 minutes from the station to the port and Molo Rinascita.
Cagliari places to explore
Explore 36 checked places. Select a pin to see its card, or choose View on map from a card.
Necropoli di Tuvixeddu
An ancient cemetery in the park, with Punic and Roman-era tombs.
- Admission
- Free
- Hours
- Daily 08:30–23:30
Some paths may close if you visit late, so plan to arrive before 5 p.m. if you want to see the main areas.
Torre di San Pancrazio
One of the old watchtowers in the Castello district. Temporary closures may occur for renovation work.
Torre dell'Elefante
A former defensive watchtower, with a small marble elephant sculpture on its exterior wall.
- Admission
- EUR 3
Palazzo Regio
A building that once housed the Spanish and Savoy governors.
- Hours
- Daily 09:30–18:00
The Royal Palace is on a steep hill and there are stairs inside, so consider the uphill walk and stairs if you have difficulty getting around.
Anfiteatro Romano di Cagliari
An ancient Roman amphitheater carved into the rock of a hillside.
- Admission
- EUR 3
- Hours
- Daily 10:00–13:00, 15:00–19:00
Repeated reviews say entry to the amphitheater interior is restricted and the paid visit covered only a short route, so check the current visit scope before buying a ticket.
Bastione di Saint Remy
A terrace with limestone arches and wide steps, offering views of the city and sea.
- Admission
- EUR 3
- Hours
- Daily 24 hours
If the stairs up to the terrace are difficult, use the elevator near Piazza Costituzione.
Trips nearby
With enough time in port, you can explore beyond the city. One-way times are approximate.
Nora
About 40 min each wayTime at destination About 7 hr 30 min
NeighborhoodsSpiaggia di NoraA beach near Nora that local tourist information identifies as a place to enjoy both historic ruins and the sea.
NeighborhoodsNoraThe ruins of an ancient city spanning the Phoenician and Roman periods, with remains from several eras at one site.
Villasimius
About 1 hr each wayTime at destination About 7 hr
NeighborhoodsVillasimiusA coastal resort with a concentration of golden-tinged white-sand beaches and clear water.
NeighborhoodsPorto GiuncoA beach in Villasimius with white sand and turquoise water, with a viewpoint near the tower above.
Cruises calling at Cagliari
213 sailings are grouped into 54 cruises by ship and route.
MSC Cruises29 departure datesBook now
Sailing 2027.04 ~ 2027.11
MSC Cruises32 departure dates21 sailings available to book
Sailing 2027.04 ~ 2028.10
MSC Cruises24 departure dates15 sailings available to book
Sailing 2027.04 ~ 2028.09
MSC Cruises27 departure dates18 sailings available to book
Sailing 2027.04 ~ 2028.09
MSC Cruises33 departure dates22 sailings available to book
Sailing 2027.04 ~ 2028.09
Emerald Cruises2 departure dates
Sailing 2027.05 ~ 2027.09Mediterranean cruises · 11 nights · Long cruise
Cultures of the Mediterranean Barcelona to Civitavecchia
Barcelona → Civitavecchia
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 7,738
Holland America LineBook now
Sailing 2027.05Mediterranean cruises · 21 nights · Long cruise
21-Day Adriatic & Western Mediterranean: Italy & Spain
Trieste → Barcelona
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 5,564
Celebrity CruisesBook now
Sailing 2027.05Mediterranean cruises · 9 nights · Mid-length cruise
9 Night Best Of Italy & Spain Cruise
Civitavecchia → Barcelona
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
Holland America LineBook now
Sailing 2027.05Mediterranean cruises · 11 nights · Long cruise
11-Day Western Mediterranean: Spain, Italy & France
Barcelona departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 3,099
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Sailing 2027.05Mediterranean cruises · 18 nights · Long cruise
18-Day Spain, Italy & Greek Isles
Barcelona → Piraeus
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 4,419
Emerald CruisesSailing 2027.06Mediterranean cruises · 11 nights · Long cruise
Unhurried Islands of the Mediterranean: Corsica, Sardinia & Sicily
Civitavecchia departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 12,675
Holland America Line2 departure dates
Sailing 2027.07Mediterranean cruises · 28 nights · Long cruise
28-Day Greek Isles & Solar Eclipse
Barcelona → Piraeus
Lowest departure fareCheck with the booking provider
54 cruises call at this port.
Ships calling at Cagliari
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MSC Cruises · 153 sailings
MSC Fantasia
16 cabin types · 8 dining venues · 43 entertainment options · 14 decks
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Princess Cruises · 9 sailings
Caribbean Princess
9 cabin types · 14 dining venues · 27 entertainment options · 14 decks
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Holland America Line · 8 sailings
Oosterdam
9 cabin types · 6 dining venues · 18 entertainment options · 11 decks
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Emerald Cruises · 7 sailings
Emerald Sakara
6 cabin types · 2 dining venues · 13 entertainment options · 6 decks
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About Cagliari
Known in Sardinia as Casteddu, the island's capital has steep streets and impressive Italianate architecture, from modern to medieval. This city of nearly 160,000 people is characterized by a busy commercial center and waterfront with broad avenues and arched arcades, as well as by the typically narrow streets of the old hilltop citadel (called, simply, “Castello”). The Museo Archeologico makes a good starting point to a visit. The imposing Bastione di Saint Remy and Mercato di San Benedetto (one of the best fish markets in Italy) are both musts.
Cruise lines calling here: 8 places
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