The Irresistible Med
Experience the allure of the Med
Marina di Carrara
Tuscany, Liguria and in between
At first glance, you might think the snow-capped-looking marble mountains of Marina di Carrara are the actual snow-capped Alps. And frankly, no one could blame you. The bright white marble mountain tops contrasted against Marina di Carrara’s sandy beaches are almost like something out of a Renaissance painting — it’s that surreal.
The marble, which has been mined in close by Carrara for centuries, has been used to create some of the most important architectural wonders like the Pantheon and Michelangelo’s David. Nestled between the rolling hills of Tuscany and the crescent-like coastline of Liguria, Marina di Carrara acts as a scenic springboard to Italy’s culturally rich regions.
Tuscany and Liguria capture Italian culture like no other region. To get a taste of Tuscany, sip your way through the Chianti region and visit vineyard after vineyard or get to know the culture in Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance. Medieval towns like Lucca dot the Tuscan countryside and Pisa lies a stone’s throw away. On the northern coast of Liguria, encounter the Italian Riviera in luxurious cities like Portofino and picturesque villages like Cinque Terre.
Up Close with Carrara Marble
Marina di Carrara is so named because it is the port for one of Italy’s most famous artisan products: Carrara marble, from the neighboring city of Carrara. In this tour, you’ll take a Jeep to an active marble quarry and learn how Romans used this marble to build their villas and why artists like Canova, the Pisanos, and Michelangelo would travel here to hand-select the pieces for their masterworks. On the way back, you’ll also have a chance to taste the area’s prized Lardo di Colonnata.
Adventures in Antipasti
Drive by picturesque hillsides, passing vineyards, olive groves, and medieval villages on your way to the farmhouse, where you’ll be welcomed with a carriage tour of the area. Listen to the owners tell their food stories and history while focaccia bread is baked fresh. Then sit and join in a feast of traditional antipasti and pasta, accompanied by local red and white wines.
Florence and Wine Tasting at a Castle
Board a coach from the port to Florence to enjoy two free hours to explore the city’s charming center. At the end of your free time, you’ll join a guide to drive on to Castello del Trebbio, built in 1184. Now a family-run estate producing wine, olive oil, and pure saffron, the castle and cellars will open their doors to you for a tour and a tasting. Walk the garden and enjoy the afternoon with a panoramic view of the Tuscan hills before heading back to the ship.
Marina di Carrara
A Perfect Day in Pisa
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Pisa is just a coach ride away
A Perfect Day in Pisa
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Enjoy a round-trip transfer for a day to explore on your own in Pisa.
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Sustainable Tours
This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.
Depart from the port at Marina di Carrara for a scenic coach ride to Pisa. See the Piazza dei Miracoli or Square of Miracles, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the “Leaning Tower.” But don’t let the Tower take all your attention; Pisa was once a powerful Republic, and the city holds many historical and architectural delights. Explore, dine, shop, and wander until it’s time to head back to the ship.
Energy Level
Duration
Type
Highlights
- Dine, shop, and explore the historical sites of The Square of Miracles at your own pace
- See the famous Leaning Tower (and take that classic Thriller pic with it if you like, we won’t judge)
- Hop on a 1-hour round trip coach ride from Marina di Carrara to Pisa
- Includes roundtrip coach transfer
Need to know
- Dress code alert: Shoulders and knees must be covered while in the cathedral
- Please keep in mind that venue/attraction entrance fees are not included
- Approximately 1-hour drive to/from Pisa
- Sailors should expect to walk over uneven pavement for an extended period of time.
- This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria
Our Shore Things Policies
If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and at least 24 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) prior to the start of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Shore Things are fully refundable to the original form of payment. However, please note that Shore Things are only fully refundable if they are canceled at least 24 hours prior to the start of the booked Shore Thing taking place, unless stated otherwise in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section. If you fail to either (a) cancel at least 24 hours prior to the start of the booked Shore Thing (or alternative time period as may be stated in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section), or (b) show up for a booked Shore Thing, you will be charged for 100% of the Shore Thing price.
If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and at least 24 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) prior to the start of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.
Please visit this link for more information regarding Shore Things terms & conditions.
Please visit this link for more information regarding Shore Things terms & conditions.
Marina di Carrara
Florence Inside and Out, by Vintage FIAT® 500
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Zip around in an iconic, retro ride
Florence Inside and Out, by Vintage FIAT® 500
Marina di Carrara
If you’re going to drive to sightsee in a historic Italian city, do it in style.
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Sustainable Tours
This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.
Experience Florence from the passenger seat of a vintage car—but not just any vintage car. You’ll zip through the city streets on your way to the Tuscan countryside in a FIAT® 500, a historic icon of Italian design and performance. Turn heads as you take in the sights and listen to your guide tell stories of both the city and the car. Stop at must-see spots and pose for photos with the car before finishing up your tour with a wine tasting experience at a private villa in the Florentine hills.
Energy Level
Duration
Type
Highlights
- Head out on a gorgeous drive to Florence, where your car is waiting for you to explore
- Experience the Tuscan countryside from the passenger seat of a vintage auto
- Finish with a wine tasting at a private villa
Need to know
- Approximately 2-hour drive to and from Florence by coach transfer
- Approximately 2.5-hours in the Fiat driving around Florence
- Approximately 3-hours of free time in Florence to explore independently
- Driving times may vary depending on traffic
- Priced per Sailor, this experience is designed to accommodate 2 Sailors per vehicle
- Please note that the FIAT® will be driven by a guide only
- The order of sites visited may vary
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible
- Sailors should consider their physical fitness level and medical history when determining whether this Shore Thing is appropriate
- This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria
Our Shore Things Policies
If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and at least 24 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) prior to the start of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Shore Things are fully refundable to the original form of payment. However, please note that Shore Things are only fully refundable if they are canceled at least 24 hours prior to the start of the booked Shore Thing taking place, unless stated otherwise in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section. If you fail to either (a) cancel at least 24 hours prior to the start of the booked Shore Thing (or alternative time period as may be stated in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section), or (b) show up for a booked Shore Thing, you will be charged for 100% of the Shore Thing price.
If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and at least 24 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) prior to the start of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.
Please visit this link for more information regarding Shore Things terms & conditions.
Please visit this link for more information regarding Shore Things terms & conditions.
Marina di Carrara
Florence Street Eats and Culinary Customs
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You won’t leave this tour hungry
Florence Street Eats and Culinary Customs
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Explore Florentine traditions from the perspective of cuisine, enjoying street eats and local specialties.
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Sustainable Tours
This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.
This tour is all about exploring the city’s best casual eats, beginning in one of the indoor markets to discover the freshest ingredients of the season. You’ll stop as you walk, joining in local snacks and learning dining traditions passed through generations. At Piazza della Signoria, you’ll taste the best panino in town while learning the history of the site. Finally, the tour finishes with genuine gelato at a tiny, beloved gelateria near the Santa Croce Basilica.
Energy Level
Duration
Type
Highlights
- See both the Piazza Della Signoria and the Santa Croce Basilica while savoring iconic ingredients of the Italian cuisine
- Explore Florence’s local markets with a guide to show you all the best spots
- Walk through Florence, tasting the best local eats as you go
- Taste a traditional panino and an authentic gelato
Need to know
- Approximately 2-hour drive to/from Florence
- Driving times may vary depending on traffic
- Sailors should expect long periods of walking
- This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria
Our Shore Things Policies
If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and at least 24 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) prior to the start of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Shore Things are fully refundable to the original form of payment. However, please note that Shore Things are only fully refundable if they are canceled at least 24 hours prior to the start of the booked Shore Thing taking place, unless stated otherwise in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section. If you fail to either (a) cancel at least 24 hours prior to the start of the booked Shore Thing (or alternative time period as may be stated in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section), or (b) show up for a booked Shore Thing, you will be charged for 100% of the Shore Thing price.
If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and at least 24 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) prior to the start of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.
Please visit this link for more information regarding Shore Things terms & conditions.
Please visit this link for more information regarding Shore Things terms & conditions.
Marina di Carrara
Freedom in Florence
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Florence is just a coach ride away
Freedom in Florence
Marina di Carrara
Enjoy a round-trip transfer for a day to discover Florence as you like.
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Sustainable Tours
This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.
Depart from the port at Marina di Carrara for a scenic, 90-minute coach ride to Florence, the center of Italy’s Renaissance and one of the world’s most artistically significant cities. In Florence, you’ll be free to explore, dine, shop, and wander until it’s time to head back to the ship.
Energy Level
Duration
Type
Highlights
- Visit Mercato Centrale Firenze, the Duomo, the Baptistry, or even the Galleria dell’Accademia, where some of the world’s greatest masterpieces live
- Explore the hidden corners of the Renaissance city at your own pace
- Kick back and enjoy the views on a roundtrip coach ride from Marina di Carrara to Florence
- Includes roundtrip coach transfer
Need to know
- Approximately 2-hour drive to/from Florence
- Driving times may vary depending on traffic
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Please keep in mind that venue/attraction entrance fees are not included
- This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria
Our Shore Things Policies
If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and at least 24 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) prior to the start of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Shore Things are fully refundable to the original form of payment. However, please note that Shore Things are only fully refundable if they are canceled at least 24 hours prior to the start of the booked Shore Thing taking place, unless stated otherwise in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section. If you fail to either (a) cancel at least 24 hours prior to the start of the booked Shore Thing (or alternative time period as may be stated in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section), or (b) show up for a booked Shore Thing, you will be charged for 100% of the Shore Thing price.
If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and at least 24 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) prior to the start of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.
Please visit this link for more information regarding Shore Things terms & conditions.
Please visit this link for more information regarding Shore Things terms & conditions.
Buongiorno from Tuscany
The Italian language originated from a Tuscan dialect.
Shore Excursions
Stray (far off) the course
In Liguria lies a vibrant collection of five fishing villages whose rocky cliffs overlook the turquoise blue waters of the coast. In Cinque Terre Two-Village Visit, you’ll wander through Vernazza and Riomaggiore, check out their charming palazzos, and get time to explore these beautiful villages.
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Italy’s natural landscapes and charming cities feel like a dream. The green and yellow hues of Tuscany, the bright blue waters of Liguria with the marble white mountains of Marina di Carrara in the middle bring the colors of Italy to life. Whether you marveled at the marble caves or ventured into Tuscany, Liguria and beyond, Marina di Carrara served as a solid home base. It’s impossible to visit every vineyard, cultural site and coast in one day, which gives you yet another excuse to travel to Tuscany and Liguria again.
***Please be aware that all Sailors may be required to show proof of vaccination (a photocopy is acceptable) in Marina di Carrara, and a photo ID may also be required to return to the ship. Sailors should also bring masks with them as they may be required in some establishments.