Ravenna's cruise terminal is at Porto Corsini, outside the city, and is used by some lines as a 'Venice' alternative. Ravenna expects a record 2026 with 71 homeport sailings. A new terminal building is under construction, so expect some work areas.
Every way from the airport to the ship
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| The way | From | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cruise line transfer | BLQ | About 1-1.5 hours | Set by your cruise line |
| Private car or taxi | BLQ | About 1-1.5 hours | Not verified; get a fixed quote |
| Cruise line transfer or private car | VCE | About 2 hours or more | Not verified |
Where Ravenna lies
From Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
About 80 km, roughly 1 to 1.25 hours by car (cruise line agent site; approximate)
Cruise line transfer
- Book with your cruise line.
- Meet the rep in arrivals.
- Ride the coach to Porto Corsini.
Best option; public transport is awkward.
Private car or taxi
- Pre-book a car.
- Ask for the Ravenna cruise terminal at Porto Corsini.
From Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
About a 2-hour drive (approximate)
Cruise line transfer or private car
- Book a transfer before you fly.
- Allow for traffic.
Trains from Venice take much longer, with changes.
From the city or your hotel
Taxi from Ravenna city or station
Porto Corsini is on the coast, away from the city center.
Where to stay
Arrive a day or two early. A delayed flight on sailing day is the most common way travelers miss the ship.
Ravenna historic center
See the famous mosaics, then a short transfer to Porto Corsini.
Bologna
Near the main airport, with great food; about an hour from the port.
Sailing day
Terminals & docks
One cruise terminal at Porto Corsini, run by Ravenna Civitas Cruise Port. 2026 forecast: 111 calls (71 homeport). A new two-floor terminal for two ships at once is being built. Royal Caribbean moved one Aug 10, 2026 sailing from Ravenna to Trieste because of a berth conflict caused by construction delays.
Check-in
- Arrive at your assigned check-in time.
- Construction at the terminal may change walking routes.
What trips people up
- Ravenna is sold as 'Venice' by some lines, but it is about 2 hours from Venice.
- The port is outside the city, and public transport links are limited.
- Your sailing may be moved to another port (as Royal Caribbean did for Aug 10, 2026).
Do this
- Book the cruise line transfer from Bologna or Venice.
- Watch your email for port changes in 2026.
Leaving the ship: back to the airport
The same routes run in reverse. On the last morning everyone leaves at once, so lines for taxis and buses are at their longest. Book flights home for the afternoon or later, and arrange your ride in advance if you can.
| The way | To | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cruise line transfer | BLQ | About 1-1.5 hours | Set by your cruise line |
| Private car or taxi | BLQ | About 1-1.5 hours | Not verified; get a fixed quote |
| Cruise line transfer or private car | VCE | About 2 hours or more | Not verified |
Before or after your cruise
- Ravenna's UNESCO Byzantine mosaics (Basilica di San Vitale).
- Bologna's old town and food markets.
Sources & what we could not confirm · 3 sources · checked 2026-11
- Shipping Italy: Ravenna expects record 2026
- Cruise Industry News: Royal Caribbean Ravenna to Trieste change
- Royal Caribbean (Israel agent): Ravenna port
- Bologna airport distance (from a cruise agent site, not the port).
- Which lines homeport in Ravenna in 2026.
- Taxi and transfer prices.
- Reported NCL $23 terminal-to-station transfer (trade blog only).
- Opening date of the new terminal.