Does DCL do any cruises that would allow us a day in the Cinque Terra ?

[Debby7]

Planning for our 45th anniversary in 2018. Would love to cruise around Italy and really want to see the Cinque Terra. Has DCL done any cruises in the past that would include this and if so , what time of year did they sail? I assume summer when the Magic is in Europe?

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Planning for our 45th anniversary in 2018. Would love to cruise around Italy and really want to see the Cinque Terra. Has DCL done any cruises in the past that would include this and if so , what time of year did they sail? I assume summer when the Magic is in Europe?

In the past DCL did have Cinque Terre excursions (from La Spezia and Livorno).

Let's see if this link works:
https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/port-adventures/europe/list/la-spezia-italy,livorno-italy/



.....Yay, it does.

 

[Sir William]

In early June 2012 we (on the Magic) stopped at La Spezia. Most people headed to Florence, but we took a train to Cinque Terre. It's a very easy DIY trip, but kids would probably be bored as its more about the scenery, quaint fishing villages, and overall ambiance. Rick Steves' guide book explains how to get there and what to see and do very well.

The train station is a bit far from the pier so we took a taxi. There is a special train ticket that allows you to get on/off the train as much as you'd like, and some versions include the shuttle boats as well. We just did the train and stopped at 3 of the villages. Didn't have time for all 5, but then we were in no rush, just enjoyed each village until we were ready to leave.

We spent a very pleasant 90 minutes over lunch, which is actually my favorite memory of the day. We have a local chef from La Spezia and he suggested some dishes we should try. Most of the restaurants had a chalk board menu posted and when we just chose one that had the dishes we wanted to try. I don't think we'd have been disappointed at any of the restaurants.

DW wanted to transfer between villages using the boat, but they don't operate is the sea is rough, and as they are small boats it can ba a long wait to board one, so we opted not to use them. Turned out to be a good choice as there were very long lines for the boats in at least two of the villages.

 

[Flossbolna]

In early June 2012 we (on the Magic) stopped at La Spezia.

Unfortunately Disney replaced the La Spezia port with Livorno on all future cruises so far (might come back in 2018, who knows). And it is far more complicated to get to Cinque Terre from Livorno. I am sure there are excursions from there, but it is not the easy just hop on a train deal that it used to be.

 

[Mickeymouseisking]

Planning for our 45th anniversary in 2018. Would love to cruise around Italy and really want to see the Cinque Terra. Has DCL done any cruises in the past that would include this and if so , what time of year did they sail? I assume summer when the Magic is in Europe?

We were just on the Magic in the Med in September and we went on the Disney excursion to the Cinque Terre from Livorno. As mentioned in a previous comment, Livorno is much further away than La Spezia. When reading up about getting to the Cinque Terre it was not recommended to DIY it from Livorno, which is why we went with the Disney excursion. You first take an hour and a half bus ride to La Spezia, which is a beautiful scenic ride and the guide explains everything you're seeing which is very interesting. In Le Spezia we boarded a boat, which was very roomy and not at all packed. The boat right was breathtaking! You pass by the first three villages and then stop in the fourth - Vernazza. We had about an hour there to walk around and check out local food. Then got back on the boat over to monterrosso (sorry for the spelling...) where we had about at hour and a half for lunch. Then the boat ride back + bus back.

We had a great time and since this was the only way to see the cinque Terre (which I really really really wanted) it was wonderful. Had we been docked in La Spezia I definitely would have gone the DIY route and spent time in the villages of our choice, but that just wasn't an option.

This is an excursion you can take while on the Magic on any sailing that stops in Livorno (or if they return in the future to La Spezia). The Magic is in the Medditereanen every summer until the end of September. We were on the September 3rd cruise.

Make sure to sign up to this excursion as soon as possible because there is only one excursion offered to the Cinque Terre.

 

[LeslieG]

We were on the Carnival Vista this summer and did Cinque Terra from Livorno with a private excursion. I can't remember the name at the moment, but it was an 8-person van, and it worked out really well. OP, I can look up details if you're interested.