AMERIGO VESPUCCI SHIP

Amerigo Vespucci is the oldest ship currently in service with the Italian Navy, and its motto, “Not he who begins, but he who perseveres”, attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, underscores the value of perseverance. Since entering service, the Ship has carried out training activities almost every year, primarily for the cadets of the Naval Academy in Livorno. For over 30 years, it has been committed to environmental protection, collaborating with UNICEF, WWF and Marevivo. Thanks to its diplomatic activities and its recent 2023–2025 World Tour, it is recognised as a travelling Ambassador of Made in Italy and UNESCO values.

NORTH AMERICA
CAMPAIGN 2026

After 10 intensive months of maintenance at the La Spezia Naval Base, the Amerigo Vespucci is ready to set sail once again on a new journey across the United States and Canada, with stops at the main ports in both countries. The initiative will combine high-level institutional representation and Naval Diplomacy activities with the training objectives of the cadets of the Naval Academy of Livorno, further enriched by participation in major international naval events such as SAIL250 in the United States, the Rendez-vous naval de Québec in Canada, the 15th edition of the Trans-Regional Seapower Symposium in Venice, and the Barcolana in the Gulf of Trieste. The Ship will depart from Genoa on 9 May for a 156-day itinerary, during which she will cover 12,151 nautical miles, with 207 days at sea and 13 scheduled stops, including 8 in foreign ports, before returning to Trieste on 12 October.

THE WORLD TOUR The dates of the stops are indicative and may be subject to change based on the organizational needs of the Ship and the Tour. More detailed information, including bookings and events, will be available in the coming weeks.
DISCOVER ALL STOPS
DISCOVER ALL STOPS
5 - 9 May 2026
GENOA
GENOA
22 - 26 May 2026
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
25 - 29 June 2026
Baltimore
Baltimore
4 - 8 July 2026
New York City
New York City
11 - 14 July 2026
Boston
Boston
23 - 27 July 2026
Québec City
Québec City
29 July - 3 August 2026
Montréal
Montréal
23 - 26 August 2026
Ponta Delgada
Ponta Delgada
3 - 6 September 2026
Cadiz
Cadiz
13 - 16 September 2026
Cagliari
Cagliari
20 - 24 September 2026
Taranto
Taranto
29 September - 7 October 2026
Venezia
Venezia
8 - 12 October 2026
Trieste
Trieste

AMERIGO VESPUCCI SHIP

Amerigo Vespucci is the oldest ship currently in service with the Italian Navy, and its motto, “Not he who begins, but he who perseveres”, attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, underscores the value of perseverance. Since entering service, the Ship has carried out training activities almost every year, primarily for the cadets of the Naval Academy in Livorno. For over 30 years, it has been committed to environmental protection, collaborating with UNICEF, WWF and Marevivo. Thanks to its diplomatic activities and its recent 2023–2025 World Tour, it is recognised as a travelling Ambassador of Made in Italy and UNESCO values.

NORTH AMERICA
CAMPAIGN 2026

After 10 intensive months of maintenance at the La Spezia Naval Base, the Amerigo Vespucci is ready to set sail once again on a new journey across the United States and Canada, with stops at the main ports in both countries. The initiative will combine high-level institutional representation and Naval Diplomacy activities with the training objectives of the cadets of the Naval Academy of Livorno, further enriched by participation in major international naval events such as SAIL250 in the United States, the Rendez-vous naval de Québec in Canada, the 15th edition of the Trans-Regional Seapower Symposium in Venice, and the Barcolana in the Gulf of Trieste. The Ship will depart from Genoa on 9 May for a 156-day itinerary, during which she will cover 12,151 nautical miles, with 207 days at sea and 13 scheduled stops, including 8 in foreign ports, before returning to Trieste on 12 October.

THE WORLD TOUR The dates of the stops are indicative and may be subject to change based on the organizational needs of the Ship and the Tour. More detailed information, including bookings and events, will be available in the coming weeks.
DISCOVER ALL STOPS
DISCOVER ALL STOPS
5 - 9 May 2026
22 - 26 May 2026
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
25 - 29 June 2026
Baltimora
Baltimora
4 - 8 July 2026
New York City
New York City
11 - 14 July 2026
Boston
Boston
23 - 27 July 2026
Québec City
Québec City
29 July - 3 August 2026
Montréal
Montréal
23 - 26 August 2026
Ponta Delgada
Ponta Delgada
3 - 6 September 2026
Cadiz
Cadiz
13 - 16 September 2026
Cagliari
Cagliari
20 - 24 September 2026
Taranto
Taranto
29 September - 7 October 2026
Venice
Venice
8 - 12 October 2026
Trieste
Trieste

SAILING
FROM GENOA

SAILING
FROM GENOA

On 9 May 2026, the Amerigo Vespucci will set sail from Genoa for the North America World Tour 2026. The departure will be accompanied by Villaggio IN Italia, set up at Porto Antico. Before sailing, the Ship will be open to visitors during the stopover days. To find out about access procedures, opening times and useful information, visit the dedicated page.

On 9 May 2026, the Amerigo Vespucci will set sail from Genoa for the North America World Tour 2026. The departure will be accompanied by Villaggio IN Italia, set up at Porto Antico. Before sailing, the Ship will be open to visitors during the stopover days. To find out about access procedures, opening times and useful information, visit the dedicated page.

USA AND
CANADA
STOPS

At the following stops, the Amerigo Vespucci will be open to visitors exclusively via advance booking, which must be made through the dedicated pages for each city. Further information regarding booking opening dates will be announced on all official tour channels: website, social media and newsletter.

Nord America

BALTIMORE

25 - 29 June 2026

Nord America

NEW YORK CITY

4 - 8 July 2026

Nord America

BOSTON

11 - 14 July 2026

Nord America

QUÉBEC CITY

23 - 27 July 2026

Nord America

MONTRÉAL

29 July - 3 August 2026

USA
AND CANADA
STOPS

At the following stops, the Amerigo Vespucci will be open to visitors exclusively via advance booking, which must be made through the dedicated pages for each city. Further information regarding booking opening dates will be announced on all official tour channels: website, social media and newsletter.

Nord America

BALTIMORE

25 - 29 June 2026

Nord America

NEW YORK CITY

4 - 8 July 2026

Nord America

BOSTON

11 - 14 July 2026

Nord America

QUÉBEC CITY

23 - 27 July 2026

Nord America

MONTRÉAL

29 July - 3 August 2026

INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL
APPOINTMENTS

During the North America Campaign 2026, the Amerigo Vespucci will take part in a series of prestigious international events within the global naval landscape, combining navigation with moments of engagement, representation and exchange with the public and navies from around the world.

SAIL250 28 May – 16 July 2026 SAIL250 is a global gathering of tall ships and naval vessels organised to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Independence of the United States, which falls on 4 July 2026. The initiative unfolds along the American East Coast, with stops in Baltimore (Sail250 Maryland), Boston (Sail Boston) and New York City (Sail4th250). In this context, in 2021, the US Navy invited the Italian Navy to take part in the prestigious International Naval Review, the highlight of the celebrations, which will take place in New York on 4 July, with the participation of the Amerigo Vespucci. The event will bring together the leading tall ships from the world’s major navies, forming one of the most significant gatherings of its kind. In this setting, the presence of the Vespucci, widely regarded as one of the most beautiful sailing ships in service, will further reinforce the Italian Navy’s role as an ambassador of maritime tradition, ensuring strong international visibility.

 
 

RENDEZ-VOUS NAVAL DE QUÉBEC 23 – 26 July 2026 Now in its seventh edition, the Rendez-vous naval de Québec is a prestigious international event dedicated to the meeting of ships and maritime cultures, built around the coordinated arrival of vessels from different countries. The ships and their crews are the true protagonists of the event. Their presence—rarely seen in this geographical context—offers the public a unique opportunity to discover the world of navigation and life on board. The 2026 edition will feature a rich programme of activities and public openings designed to highlight the role and expertise of seafarers, delivering an engaging experience with a strong international dimension.

XV TRANS REGIONAL SEAPOWER SYMPOSIUM 6 – 7 October 2026 The Italian Navy Arsenal in Venice will host the 15th edition of the Trans-Regional Seapower Symposium (T-RSS), an international forum organised by the Italian Navy which, since 1996, has brought together leading naval and institutional authorities from around the world. The 2026 edition will focus on the theme “From Regional Waters to Global Influence: generating effects across the midland seas of the world” and will explore how regional maritime security frameworks influence global stability and maritime flows, with particular attention to the key role of regional cooperation.


 

BARCOLANA 11 October 2026 After taking part in 2025, upon returning from the World Tour, in the Barcolana Special Edition Boat Parade in the Gulf of Trieste – its first stop in Italy – the Training Ship Amerigo Vespucci will once again play a leading role in 2026 in one of the most iconic events in international sailing. On 11 October 2026, the 58th edition of the Barcolana will take place, the largest sailing regatta in the world, which each year brings together over 2,000 boats in the Gulf of Trieste, from professionals and enthusiasts to simple lovers of the sea. In this unique setting, the presence of the Vespucci will further enhance the symbolic and spectacular value of the event, strengthening the bond between the Ship and the city of Trieste, long regarded as a key reference point for international maritime and sailing culture.

INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL
APPOINTMENS

During the North America Campaign 2026, the Amerigo Vespucci will take part in a series of prestigious international events within the global naval landscape, combining navigation with moments of engagement, representation and exchange with the public and navies from around the world.

SAIL250 28 May – 16 July 2026 SAIL250 is a global gathering of tall ships and naval vessels organised to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Independence of the United States, which falls on 4 July 2026. The initiative unfolds along the American East Coast, with stops in Baltimore (Sail250 Maryland), Boston (Sail Boston) and New York City (Sail4th250). In this context, in 2021, the US Navy invited the Italian Navy to take part in the prestigious International Naval Review, the highlight of the celebrations, which will take place in New York on 4 July, with the participation of the Amerigo Vespucci. The event will bring together the leading tall ships from the world’s major navies, forming one of the most significant gatherings of its kind. In this setting, the presence of the Vespucci, widely regarded as one of the most beautiful sailing ships in service, will further reinforce the Italian Navy’s role as an ambassador of maritime tradition, ensuring strong international visibility.

 
 

RENDEZ-VOUS NAVAL DE QUÉBEC 23 – 26 July 2026 Now in its seventh edition, the Rendez-vous naval de Québec is a prestigious international event dedicated to the meeting of ships and maritime cultures, built around the coordinated arrival of vessels from different countries. The ships and their crews are the true protagonists of the event. Their presence—rarely seen in this geographical context—offers the public a unique opportunity to discover the world of navigation and life on board. The 2026 edition will feature a rich programme of activities and public openings designed to highlight the role and expertise of seafarers, delivering an engaging experience with a strong international dimension.

XV TRANS REGIONAL SEAPOWER SYMPOSIUM 6 – 7 October 2026 The Italian Navy Arsenal in Venice will host the 15th edition of the Trans-Regional Seapower Symposium (T-RSS), an international forum organised by the Italian Navy which, since 1996, has brought together leading naval and institutional authorities from around the world. The 2026 edition will focus on the theme “From Regional Waters to Global Influence: generating effects across the midland seas of the world” and will explore how regional maritime security frameworks influence global stability and maritime flows, with particular attention to the key role of regional cooperation.


 

BARCOLANA 11 October 2026 After taking part in 2025, upon returning from the World Tour, in the Barcolana Special Edition Boat Parade in the Gulf of Trieste – its first stop in Italy – the Training Ship Amerigo Vespucci will once again play a leading role in 2026 in one of the most iconic events in international sailing. On 11 October 2026, the 58th edition of the Barcolana will take place, the largest sailing regatta in the world, which each year brings together over 2,000 boats in the Gulf of Trieste, from professionals and enthusiasts to simple lovers of the sea. In this unique setting, the presence of the Vespucci will further enhance the symbolic and spectacular value of the event, strengthening the bond between the Ship and the city of Trieste, long regarded as a key reference point for international maritime and sailing culture.

ONBOARD VISITS

Experience the unique opportunity to see the most beautiful ship in the world up close. Step on board and capture your own memorable moments. For the stops in Genoa, Baltimore, New York City, Boston, Québec City and Montréal, visits are only possible via online booking, which must be made exclusively through this website. The opening dates for bookings will be announced in advance across all official tour channels: website, social media and newsletter. For all other tour stops, however, no booking is required; simply arrive directly at the location. Access will be granted subject to the Ship’s maximum capacity and in accordance with the specific arrangements for each port.

Un Tour Mondiale di 24 mesi in cui Nave Vespucci ha attraversato 5 continenti, 33 Paesi e 53 porti. Per la prima volta, il suo viaggio è stato accompagnato dal Villaggio Italia: un’esposizione itinerante dedicata alle eccellenze italiane.

ONBOARD VISITS

Experience the unique opportunity to see the most beautiful ship in the world up close. Step on board and capture your own memorable moments. For the stops in Genoa, Baltimore, New York City, Boston, Québec City and Montréal, visits are only possible via online booking, which must be made exclusively through this website. The opening dates for bookings will be announced in advance across all official tour channels: website, social media and newsletter. For all other tour stops, however, no booking is required; simply arrive directly at the location. Access will be granted subject to the Ship’s maximum capacity and in accordance with the specific arrangements for each port.

An unforgettable journey
WORLD TOUR 2023-2025
AND VILLAGGIO ITALIA

An unforgettable journey
WORLD TOUR 2023-2025
AND VILLAGGIO ITALIA

A 24-month World Tour in which the Amerigo Vespucci crossed 5 continents, 33 countries, and 53 ports. For the first time, its journey was accompanied by Villaggio Italia: a traveling exhibition dedicated to Italian excellence.

A 24-month World Tour in which the Amerigo Vespucci crossed 5 continents, 33 countries, and 53 ports. For the first time, its journey was accompanied by Villaggio Italia: a traveling exhibition dedicated to Italian excellence.

HIGHLIGHTS

The Amerigo Vespucci, in its journey across five continents and with the Villaggio Italia enhancing its most significant stages, told the story of Italy to the world and became a success of emotions and encounters.
On June 10, 2025, the Day of the Italian Navy was celebrated in the presence of the President of the Republic, together with the conclusion of the Amerigo Vespucci World Tour.
1,750 drones lit up the Genoa sky with an extraordinary light show, paying tribute to the historic ship.
Andrea Bocelli, Italian singer-songwriter and tenor, was a guest at the Villaggio Italia in Abu Dhabi, delivering an emotional performance of the Italian National Anthem and the iconic “Con te partirò”.
The Italian artist who brought his works around the world, alongside the Amerigo Vespucci, on this journey through showcasing Italian excellence.
The melody of “Con te partirò” accompanied each departure of the Ship, leaving an indelible memory.
Marco Tronchetti Provera, Honorary President of the initiative, wished “fair winds” to the cadets traveling aboard the Training Ship Vespucci.
nterview with one of the godmothers of the Vespucci Tour, whose enchanted thousands of visitors at the Villaggi Italia with her voice.
Fragments of the crew’s life and work during the two years of the World Tour.
Live from the stage of the Sanremo Music Festival, a special broadcast with the Amerigo Vespucci, moored in the port of Alexandria, Egypt.
Premiere of the song dedicated to Nave Vespucci, performed by Serena Autieri during the closing evening of the World Tour.
A musical journey through the performances of artists, fanfares, and bands that accompanied the Vespucci Tour across the five continents.
Italian cuisine took center stage during the World Tour, with areas for food & beverage, showcooking and masterclasses within the Villaggi.
Sports also played a leading role: from the exhibition of Olympic torches to the activities promoted by the Minister for Disabilities.

POST–WORLD TOUR MAINTENANCE PERIOD

At the end of the World Tour, the Amerigo Vespucci underwent a long and necessary maintenance period, essential after such a demanding voyage. The works were carried out at the Naval Arsenal of La Spezia, which has always been responsible for the Ship’s maintenance. Over 10 intensive months, local craftsmen, together with national industries and regional companies, worked in close synergy with the onboard personnel. The intervention included a four-month dry-dock period for major refitting and structural works on the hull, including the riveting of the steel plates and the complete dismantling of the rudder. At the same time, extraordinary maintenance was carried out on the foremast and bowsprit, alongside routine maintenance on the mainmast and mizzen mast. Part of the Ship’s boats was entirely rebuilt, in particular two of the four cutters and the stern whaleboat. The latter replaced the previous one, which is now preserved at the Naval History Museum in Venice, alongside the whaleboat of the Cristoforo Colombo. In addition, the accommodation areas for the Naval Academy cadets were upgraded to host a greater number of trainees, in line with future courses. Throughout all phases of the works, the Crew played a central role, standing out for their expertise, dedication and spirit of sacrifice, directly contributing to numerous maintenance activities with care and attention to every detail.

POST–WORLD TOUR MAINTENANCE PERIOD

At the end of the World Tour, the Amerigo Vespucci underwent a long and necessary maintenance period, essential after such a demanding voyage. The works were carried out at the Naval Arsenal of La Spezia, which has always been responsible for the Ship’s maintenance. Over 10 intensive months, local craftsmen, together with national industries and regional companies, worked in close synergy with the onboard personnel. The intervention included a four-month dry-dock period for major refitting and structural works on the hull, including the riveting of the steel plates and the complete dismantling of the rudder. At the same time, extraordinary maintenance was carried out on the foremast and bowsprit, alongside routine maintenance on the mainmast and mizzen mast. Part of the Ship’s boats was entirely rebuilt, in particular two of the four cutters and the stern whaleboat. The latter replaced the previous one, which is now preserved at the Naval History Museum in Venice, alongside the whaleboat of the Cristoforo Colombo. In addition, the accommodation areas for the Naval Academy cadets were upgraded to host a greater number of trainees, in line with future courses. Throughout all phases of the works, the Crew played a central role, standing out for their expertise, dedication and spirit of sacrifice, directly contributing to numerous maintenance activities with care and attention to every detail.

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The journey of the Amerigo Vespucci becomes a docuseries: “Vespucci, il viaggio più lungo” tells the story of the Ship’s World Tour through the lens of an Italy travelling across the globe.
Broadcast in prime time on Rai 3 on Friday 17 and Friday 24 April, the docuseries is also available as a box set from 17 April on RaiPlay.

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From July 2025, the Amerigo Vespucci is at the La Spezia Arsenal for an important maintenance period, essential to preserve its efficiency, safety, and timeless charm.

LATEST NEWS

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News
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After two years away from home, the Vespucci returns to the port of La Spezia, ready to welcome visitors for one last moment of celebration of this extraordinary journey around the world.

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16/06/2025
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