Messina Sicily, Italy

Cruise Port

Messina Sicily

Comune in Sicily, Italy.

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Overview

Messina Sicily is a cruise port in Italy. It lies on the coast at approximately 38.194, 15.554.

About Messina Sicily

Messina is a harbor city and the capital of the Metropolitan City of Messina in the autonomous island region of Sicily in Italy. It is the third largest city on the island of Sicily, and the 13th largest city in Italy, with a population of 216,458 inhabitants in the city proper and 594,074 in the metropolitan city as of 2026. It is located near the northeast corner of Sicily, at the Strait of Messina and it is an important access terminal to the Calabria region on the mainland, namely the town of Villa San Giovanni and the city of Reggio Calabria.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Messina Sicily — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Messina Sicily

Messina
Messina
Basilica Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta
Basilica Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta
Hafeneinfahrt Mariendenkmal@Fort San Salvatore Messina 20171018
Hafeneinfahrt Mariendenkmal@Fort San Salvatore Messina 20171018
Fontana del Nettuno in Messina(Giovan Angelo Montorsoli)1
Fontana del Nettuno in Messina(Giovan Angelo Montorsoli)1

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 31°C in Jul and coolest around 14°C in Jan (average daytime highs).

Jan
14°
8°
Feb
14°
8°
Mar
15°
9°
Apr
17°
11°
May
22°
14°
Jun
28°
19°
Jul
31°
22°
Aug
31°
22°
Sep
28°
20°
Oct
24°
17°
Nov
20°
13°
Dec
16°
10°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Messina Sicily the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Messina Sicily, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →