Italy has always been a significant part of the Virgin Voyages Mediterranean experience — Rome, the Amalfi Coast, Sicily, and Tuscany have appeared on Virgin Voyages itineraries across multiple seasons. But the 2027 season marks an expansion that brings more Italian ports, longer stays, and new itinerary configurations that make Italy a more central focus of the Virgin Voyages Mediterranean program than it has been before.
For Sailors planning 2027 Mediterranean voyages, the Italian ports represent some of the most compelling new options in the Virgin Voyages network. Here’s what’s coming.
Rome (Civitavecchia)
Civitavecchia has been a Virgin Voyages port for several seasons — the gateway to Rome and one of the most historically rich port calls in the world. The Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Vatican, the Sistine Chapel: Rome contains more significant cultural and historical sites per square kilometer than any other city on earth. The 90-minute train from Civitavecchia to Rome makes a full day in the city feasible as a Shore Thing.
For 2027, Virgin Voyages itineraries including Rome continue and expand, with some configurations offering overnight stays that allow Sailors to experience Rome across two days rather than one rushed port call.
The Amalfi Coast (Salerno)
The Amalfi Coast is one of the most photographed coastlines in the world — vertical cliffs dropping to the Tyrrhenian Sea, villages clinging to the rock face, lemon groves and bougainvillea, and the towns of Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello each offering a distinct character. Accessible from Salerno (the Virgin Voyages port) by boat or car, the Amalfi Coast as a Shore Thing is one of the most visually spectacular experiences available on any Virgin Voyages itinerary.
Sicily (Catania)
Catania, on Sicily’s eastern coast at the base of Mount Etna, provides access to the volcano (Europe’s tallest active volcano and one of the world’s most active, with tours that ascend to the lunar landscape of the craters), the Baroque city of Syracuse (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), and the beach and resort areas of Taormina. Sicily’s food culture is one of Italy’s most distinct, blending Italian, Arab, Greek, and Norman influences into something uniquely its own.
What to Watch For in 2027
The 2027 Virgin Voyages Mediterranean season is still being finalized as of early 2026. Key developments to watch:
- Scarlet Lady’s expanded Mediterranean presence, including new ports in Italy and Greece
- Resilient Lady’s Summer 2027 Mediterranean and Italy itineraries including a total eclipse cruise experience
- Overnight stays in Italian ports on longer 10-14 night itineraries
- New Italian ports potentially including Naples, Florence/Livorno, and the Cinque Terre
Insider Tips from Joel and Erin
- Watch Virgin Voyages itinerary announcements closely for 2027. As First Mates, we receive early notice of new itinerary releases. Contact us to be on the notification list for Italian port additions.
- Early booking on 2027 itineraries is essential. Mediterranean season sailings sell out significantly faster than Caribbean voyages. Popular Italian itineraries disappear within weeks of release.
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