Sailing to Messina, Sicily for a cruise? We have a detailed port guide, including taxi and train information, helpful tips, and our personal first-time impressions. In Italy, things run at a different pace, but it’s easy to have fun in this Mediterranean port of call! Home to Mt Etna and Taormina, Messina is a jumping off point for great excursions. But Messina has lots to offer in its own right, with the Messina Cathedral (and its famous astronomical clock) great urban hiking and fabulous food! Let’s ge the lowdown! We sailed with the Sun Princess on Princess Cruise Line.
0:00 Intro
1:42 Port
5:37 Walking the city
7:18 Messina Cathedral
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⚓Helpful links
Car Rental Locations – Map
https://www.google.com/maps/search/car+rental/@38.1947839,15.5558044,17.5z/data=!5m1!1e1?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDIyMy4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
ATM Near Cathedral – MAP
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Banca+di+Credito+Cooperativo+La+Riscossa+di+Regalbuto/@38.1917679,15.5553132,21z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x13144e791e35803d:0x27ef2452bb87ed2!8m2!3d38.1917207!4d15.5551051!16s%2Fg%2F11b6jh4mng!5m1!1e1?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDIyMy4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
Mediterranea Motorcycle (Bike and Scooter Rental) – Map
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Mediterranea+Motorcycle/@38.1945654,15.5563204,19.25z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0xa776569c4a11ba3f:0xd227fdcc6cc925ba!8m2!3d38.195091!4d15.556574!16s%2Fg%2F11rtdj894h!5m1!1e1?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDIyMy4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
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19 Comments
Nice trip🎉🎉🎉.❤❤❤
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Looks nice!
Thank you for showing Messina so well. It's a pity we didn't have more time because the northern part of Messina is equally very beautiful, with breathtaking sea views.
Thanks for the information itis so helpful
Great video! My next trip to Italy will be include Messina for sure.
Thanks for the great video! Messina is such a beautiful port. Loved reminiscing via your vlog.
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If you stop in messina, check this out!!
https://maps.app.goo.gl/zAHmFQS5nx3abpXKA
Have visited several times, mostly via Princess, still you showed some things would be interested in, maybe added after our last visit. Will check them out in October. Thanks,
We went to Taormina on our own and while amazing, we were pushing it time wise.
Did you have cell access or use a sim for data?
Where is Bar Vitelli from the port?
I will be there shortly, can't wait. Can you let me know how long it took you to get off the boat? My itinerary says the boat will arrive at 7am and I am wondering if it is safe to book a tour for 830 at the port or if I should take a later tour.
Thanks for such an informative video. Loved the map location shots.
Subscribed. Great tips for Messina. Our cruise ship stops there in October 2026.. Thanks!
Amei
Really good video. Hope to be there here in May 2026. Thanks to your tips I’m happy 😃