If your cruise stops in La Spezia, this video covers the 10 things you need to know before you go ashore.
La Spezia is a gateway cruise port, best known for access to Cinque Terre, Florence, Pisa, and Portofino, But it’s also a port where planning matters. In this guide, I explain how La Spezia cruise port actually works, where ships dock, how transport works, which options suit organised trips versus independent travel, and what I’d do differently next time.
I’ve cruised the Mediterranean multiple times and docked in La Spezia myself, so this is based on real cruise-day experience, not guesswork. Whether you’re deciding between Cinque Terre, Florence, Pisa, or an organised excursion, this guide will help you plan a smoother, less stressful port day.
This video is part of my Mediterranean Cruise Ports of Call series, helping you plan each port properly and avoid common mistakes.
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• Livorno Cruise Port 10 Things You Need to Know
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• Mediterranean Cruise Mistakes to Avoid
https://youtu.be/E1tKwtZbwEg
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Chapters
00:00 - 10 Things You Need to Know About La Spezia Cruise Port (Cinque Terre, Florence and Pisa)
00:48 - Where Does Your Ship Dock In La Spezia?
01:31 - Is La Spezia Easy As A Cruise Port?
02:42 - Can You Do Cinque Terre From La Spezia?
03:43 - Train Vs Boat To Cinque Terre?
04:18 - How to Get to Florene or Pisa from La Spezia
05:24 - Cinque Terre Or Florence From La Spezia?
05:55 - What to do in La Spezia?
06:33 - When A Ship Excursion Makes More Sense From La Spezia
06:58 - What I’d Do Differently Next Time From La Spezia?
07:50 - Final Thoughs & Watch Next!