Cruises to Olbia, Sardinia, Italy

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Cruises to Olbia, Sardinia, Italy

Olbia is a city of about 62,000 people on the northeast coast of Sardinia and the closest large town to the Costa Smeralda, the Emerald Coast of white-sand beaches and the resort village of Porto Cervo. It has been a port for well over 2,000 years. Phoenicians or Nuragic people settled it first, Greeks gave it its name, and under Rome it was an important harbor. In the Middle Ages it was the capital of the Giudicato of Gallura, one of Sardinia's four independent states, and that long history lives on in its Romanesque basilica and its museum of ancient ships.

Do cruise ships dock in Olbia? Yes. Ships berth at the four-berth Isola Bianca wharf, part of the passenger port that also links Sardinia with mainland Italy by ferry. How far is the cruise port from the town center? MedCruise, the Mediterranean cruise port association, puts it at about 900 meters, a little over half a mile. Many cruise lines run a shuttle into town.

Cruises to Olbia are part of Western Mediterranean itineraries. MSC calls most often by far, followed by Seabourn, Costa and Explora Journeys, with Oceania, Regent Seven Seas and Azamara also visiting.

Decide early between town and coast: the old center makes an easy half day, while Porto Cervo and the Costa Smeralda beaches, about 19 miles (31 km) away, need a tour or a taxi booked ahead. For a quick swim, MedCruise lists beaches about 2 miles (3 km) from Olbia.

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Cruise Lines with Cruises to Olbia, Sardinia, Italy

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These cruise lines fit (quality and, usually, price-wise) somewhere in between Premium and Luxury cruise lines.

A country club casual atmosphere can be expected on these lines, as can be elegant accommodations and gourmet cuisine. These cruise lines are a great option for adults looking for a upscale, yet laid back, vacation.

Unique itineraries are often available on these cruise lines, as their small-to-mid-sized ships can visit ports of call that large ones can't get to.

The pricing on Azamara Club Cruises includes select beverages and pre-paid gratuities, while the pricing of Viking Ocean Cruises includes shore excursions and select beverages.

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Value is a key feature of these popular cruise lines, as they offer lots of activities, entertainment and dining options, along with a variety of stateroom types. Some of the cruise lines in this category have ships with unique innovations like water slides, rock-climbing walls, ice-skating rinks, surfing simulators, bowling alleys, and boardwalks.

Their ships are usually anywhere from mid-sized to very large "mega" ships, accommodating thousands of guests. These ships give the feel of being in a large resort.

Mainstream cruise lines are a great option for just about everyone (including multi-generation families, and first-time cruisers), and typically have great youth programs.

During the cruise, entertainment may include Broadway productions, Vegas-style shows, comedians, and music. Some of these lines have select formal nights during the cruise. Specialty restaurants are becoming more and more common (some which have a cover charge for this type enhanced dining experience). Buffets are usually available throughout the day, besides room service, and the main dining room(s).

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River Cruise Lines

Becoming more and more popular, a river cruise is an immerse and destination-focused vacation experience, on a small and luxurious vessel.

River cruises sail through the inland waterways of some of the world's most interesting vacation destinations (i.e. Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America), and provide their guests with a greater opportunity to spend time visiting more unique ports of call than a traditional cruise typically would.

Because the destination is the star of a river cruise, (typically guided) shore excursions are included at no additional charge by many River cruise lines. There are usually many interesting lectures given during the cruise, by experts on the history and culture of the region being visited.

Among the famous rivers that one may take a river cruise on are the Rhine, Mississippi, Seine, Danube, Mekong, Nile, Yangtze, Amazon and Douro.

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Premium Cruise Lines

These cruise lines enhance what mainstream cruise lines typically offer, by providing their guests with higher quality service and cuisine, along with more spacious public spaces and accommodations.

Depending on the cruise line, the ships in this class range in size from small to very large.

These cruise lines appeal to a more discerning traveler, and are typically more expensive than mainstream cruise lines, but more affordable than the luxury lines.

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When the finest cruise vacation is your top priority, this is the place to start.

On a luxury cruise line, guests experience highly personalized service, a more intimate (and usually formal) onboard experience, gourmet cuisine, well-appointed accommodations, and fantastic amenities. Many of these brands have smaller ships, allowing them to reach ports of call that the larger ships can't, which results in unique itineraries.

All of these brands feature a version of all-inclusive pricing, and some of them have ships with all-suite accommodations. Although these cruise lines are usually more expensive than the rest, they also provide their guests with so much more, resulting in a fantastic value when considering all that's included.

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These cruise lines offer a truly unique vacation experience, with a wide range of possible amenities and itineraries. Some are expedition cruise lines, others have sailing yachts or are coastal ships.

On these types of cruise lines, there's usually a focus on a specific destination or theme. Itineraries are usually very destination intensive, aided by the fact that they're able to reach many ports of call that larger ships can't.

Expedition cruise lines are a great fit for adventure-seeking travelers, featuring exciting destinations like the Galapagos Islands, Antarctica, and the Norwegian coast. During the cruise, there will usually be plenty of interesting lectures given by experts on the destination being visited. Often, shore excursions are included in the cost of the cruise. In fact, some of these cruise lines have all-inclusive pricing. There's a definite focus on the ship's surrounding scenery, as well as opportunities to view wildlife in their natural habitat. Small, but comfortable, ships are commonplace here, with anywhere from basic to very luxurious public spaces, cuisine, and accommodations (depending on the cruise line and ship).

Sailing Yachts, sail-assisted motor ships, offer a really unique vacation experience. Accommodations and cuisine on these intimate vessels can be anywhere from good to fantastic, depending on the cruise line. Destinations offered by these cruise lines may include the Caribbean, Europe, Panama Canal, Tahiti, and Costa Rica.

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  • Ships: 4 (684 - 702 Guests)
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  • Ships: 8 (1,484 - 5,224 Guests)
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  • Ships: 49 (16 - 197 Guests)
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  • Ships: 4 (2,061 - 2,996 Guests)
  • State-Of-The-Art Ocean Liners
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Explora Journeys
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  • Luxury / Specialty Cruise Line
  • Ships: 6 (922 Guests)
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  • First ship debuting in 2023
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  • Ships: 24 (1,952 - 6,764 Guests)
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  • Deluxe Cruise Line
  • Ships: 9 (476 - 1,390 Guests)
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  • Ships: 7 (496 - 822 Guests)
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  • Ships: 5 (264 - 600 Guests)
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Things to do in Olbia, Sardinia, Italy

From the jet-set marinas of the Emerald Coast to Roman ships raised from the harbor floor, here are the best things to do in Olbia on a cruise day:

♦ Costa Smeralda and Porto Cervo

About 19 miles (31 km) from Olbia, the Costa Smeralda is a stretch of coast developed from 1961 by a consortium led by Prince Karim Aga Khan, with white sand beaches, a planned resort village at Porto Cervo and some of the most expensive real estate in Europe. A drive along this coast, with a stop at the Porto Cervo marina, is the natural choice for a longer excursion.

♦ National Archaeological Museum

On the small Peddone islet facing the old harbor, in a building designed to suggest a moored ship, the museum tells the story of Olbia as a port. Its highlights are two of the eleven Roman cargo ships found when the ancient harbor was excavated, burned in a Vandal attack around 450 AD, along with full-size reconstructions of Roman vessels.

♦ Basilica of San Simplicio

Built in granite in the late 11th and 12th centuries on a hill that was once a cemetery outside the walls, this Romanesque church, once the city's cathedral, is its landmark medieval building. Inside are faded frescoes of Saint Simplicius, whose relics were found under the altar in 1614. It was named a minor basilica in 1993.

♦ Tavolara Island

Off the coast near Olbia, Tavolara is a limestone massif about 3 miles (5 km) long that rises 1,854 feet (565 m) out of the sea, protected since 1997 as part of a marine reserve. Boats reach it from the small fishing village of Porto San Paolo across a narrow strait, and the waters around it are popular for snorkeling and diving.

♦ Olbia's Historic Center

The old center holds the medieval Church of San Paolo, remains of the Roman forum and aqueduct, and stretches of the walls built in the Carthaginian era, reminders of how long the town has guarded this harbor. It is the easy choice for passengers who want a relaxed day close to the ship.

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