About the Port
Crotone traces its origins to a Greek colony founded on Calabria's Ionian coast, once celebrated in antiquity as a center of philosophy and athletic prowess. Its old town, threaded with narrow lanes and open piazzas, sits close to the waterfront and invites unhurried exploration on foot. Just outside the city, the headland of Capo Colonna preserves the remains of the Temple of Hera Lacinia, a solitary column standing sentinel over the sea and a tangible link to the region's Greek past.
Beyond its archaeological heritage, Crotone offers a relaxed coastal atmosphere, with beaches along the Ionian Sea and a local table built around fresh seafood and Calabrian traditions. The pairing of ancient ruins and unhurried Mediterranean life gives the city a layered appeal, rewarding visitors who wander from the harbor into its historic core before returning to the shoreline.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Crotone.
Visit Capo Colonna
A lone Doric column marks the site of the Temple of Hera Lacinia, once a major sanctuary of Magna Graecia; a short drive from the harbor with sweeping sea views and a small museum nearby.
Explore the Old Town
Wander the tangle of medieval lanes and piazzas above the harbor, where Crotone's Greek and Aragonese layers surface in stone doorways and quiet courtyards, all reachable on foot from the port.
Linger Over Calabrian Seafood
Settle into a waterfront table for fresh-caught fish, 'nduja, and other Calabrian staples, a fitting way to close out a walk between ruins and shoreline.
Cruise Lines That Call Here
Cruises That Visit Crotone
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Azamara | Azamara Onward | 11 | $2,849 | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Vesta | 7 | $6,599 | |
| Sep 13, 2026 | Azamara | Azamara Quest | 11 | $5,689 | |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Sky | 7 | $6,599 | |
| Oct 3, 2026 | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Neptune | 7 | $4,999 | |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Jupiter | 7 | $6,099 | |
| Oct 21, 2026 | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Mira | 7 | $5,799 | |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Neptune | 7 | $3,999 | |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Sky | 7 | $3,899 | |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Mira | 7 | $3,599 | |
| Nov 12, 2026 | Oceania | Oceania Sirena | 39 | $17,899 | |
| Nov 12, 2026 | Oceania | Oceania Sirena | 20 | $9,499 | |
| Nov 12, 2026 | Oceania | Oceania Sirena | 27 | $12,599 | |
| Nov 18, 2026 | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Vesta | 7 | $3,599 | |
| Nov 18, 2026 | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Vesta | 14 | $7,998 | |
| Nov 22, 2026 | Oceania | Oceania Sirena | 10 | $2,100 | |
| Feb 19, 2027 | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Neptune | 28 | $16,296 | |
| Feb 25, 2027 | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Vesta | 14 | $6,998 | |
| Feb 25, 2027 | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Vesta | 21 | $11,297 | |
| Feb 25, 2027 | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Vesta | 28 | $15,896 |
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