Bari Cruises
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The Italian port city of Bari, an MSC Mediterranean Cruisesdestination, lies on the coast of the archaeologically-rich Apulia region.
This ancient town offers a remarkable mix of old and new, with historical churches, castles and piazzas positioned near modern galleries, shops, and museums. Further afield, discover an abundance of natural wonders including UNESCO World Heritage site caves. With its breathtaking beaches and world-class restaurants, Bari is a memorable seaside destination.
MSC Cruises excursions offer plenty of exciting things to see including:
· The 'Sassi' in Matera
· Alberobello
· Caves of Castellana and Polignano a Mare
Discover the magical canyon city of Matera on an MSC Cruises excursion. This striking location is renowned for its ‘Sassi’ district, a network of caves carved into the mountain. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a number of caves date back to Neolithic times. Matera has an evocative biblical atmosphere attractive to film directors including Pierpaolo Pasolini (The Gospel According to Matthew, 1964) and Mel Gibson (The Passion of the Christ, 2004).
Visit the picturesque town of Alberobello on an MSC Cruises excursion. Here, you’ll discover whitewashed stone huts with conical roofs — known locally as ‘trullo’. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996, Alberobello’s iconic dwellings are a wonder to behold. Take in the town’s quaint cobbled streets and attractive plant pots before stopping at St. Antonio, the only trullo church in the world.
If you’re keen on epic adventures, don't miss a journey to the Caves of Castellana, situated in Italy’s wine and olive region — the Itria Valley. Descend underground into a subterranean realm and see stalactites and stalagmites encrusted with calcite crystals. On this unforgettable MSC Cruises excursion you’ll also visit Polignano a Mare, a town nestled on a craggy ravine overlooking the Adriatic Sea. Stroll the whitewashed streets, take in the views from the hillside terraces, or dip your toes in the turquoise waters of Spiaggia Lama Monachile beach.
Cruises from / to Bari in 2026
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We're constantly updating our wide selection of shore excursions for all interests to make your cruise holiday an unforgettable experience. Some tours may also be available at embarkation or disembarkation days, while during at sea days you can enjoy on board activities.
TRAVEL TO THE Bari CRUISE TERMINAL
Bari port can be reached by road: from north, via the A14 or A16 motorway, exit Bari Nord or Bari sud (depending on the origin).
Follow road and sign for "Porto/Fiera del Levante". Entrance will be "Varco della Vittoria".
- MSC Parking is bookable online up to 48 hours before your cruise departure. Bookings after the 48 hour deadline can be made directly with MSC Parking, and the same reduced rates will be applied when presenting your cruise travel documents
Bari Centrale train station is approximately 2 km from the port or a 15 minute taxi ride. From Bari train station, there is "AMTAB" and line 50 or 20/ to the port.
Journey time: about 20/30 minutes depending on the traffic. Frequency of connections: from 20 to 45 minutes, to be checked upon arrival. Scheduled time can change according to the season.
Bari Palese - Karol Wojtyla Airport (http://www.bari-airport.com/) is half an hour taxi journey from the port, depending on traffic.
There is no direct transportation to the port, you can take "AMTAB" and line 16 that connects airport to train station. Journey time is about 30 minutes.
