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During the Boston stop, the Cadets of the Livorno Naval Academy visited two of the world’s most prestigious universities: Harvard and the MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology). The exchange continued on board Amerigo Vespucci, where Italian students from Harvard and MIT were welcomed by the crew and the Commanding Officer, Captain (N) Nicasio Falica, before concluding with the Commanding Officer’s Lectio Magistralis at MIT.

As part of Sail Boston, the fifth and final stop of Sail250, Amerigo Vespucci took part in a major maritime celebration that brought together tall ships, naval vessels, crews and visitors from around the world. From the Parade of Sail and on-board visits to meetings with the Italian community and students from Harvard and MIT, the Boston stop strengthened the bond between Italy and the United States through the shared culture of the sea.

On board Amerigo Vespucci, the America’s Cup trophy returned to New York as part of the 2026 North America Campaign, in the presence of the Italian Minister for Sport and Youth, Andrea Abodi. A symbolic encounter between the World’s Most Beautiful Ship and the oldest sporting trophy still contested today, united by the shared values of the sea, courage, and teamwork. A bond that already looks ahead to the next edition of the America’s Cup, to be held in Italy, in the Gulf of Naples.

From 4 to 8 July 2026, the Amerigo Vespucci is berthed at Pier 86 to take part in SAIL4th 250, the celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The New York stop brings together tall ships and naval vessels from around the world for the spectacular international parade through New York Harbor.

After crossing the Atlantic, the Amerigo Vespucci has arrived in Baltimore, its first stop in the United States as part of the North America Campaign 2026. From 25 to 29 June, it will be one of the highlights of Sail250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore and will open its doors to the public.

The North America Campaign 2026 of Amerigo Vespucci officially got underway from Porto Antico in Genoa, in the presence of leading civil and military authorities. A 156-day journey across the United States and Canada to bring Italian culture, dialogue and excellence around the world.

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.

In the magnificent setting of the Colosseum Archaeological Park, and in the presence of institutional representatives, the incredible results of the initiative ‘Vespucci World Tour and Villaggio Italia 2023-2025’ were presented.

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.

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.

The World Tour came to a close with the return of Villaggio Italia to Genoa, in its signature international format. A total of 56 hours open to the public featured film screenings, musical performances, and physical, digital, and immersive exhibitions.

On June 10, a breathtaking drone show lit up the skies over Genoa to celebrate the return of the Amerigo Vespucci.

A spectacular conclusion to the Tour with the “Meravigliosa” orchestra: 250 musicians on stage, 1,750 drones, and an unprecedented wave of emotion.

Where it all began on July 1, 2023: the Vespucci returns to Genoa for the Italian Navy Day.

Great success for the Villaggio IN Italia in Civitavecchia: 57,500 people boarded the Amerigo Vespucci.

During its maintenance stop, the historic Training Ship of the Italian Navy will be open to visitors in La Spezia

Sixteenth stop of the Mediterranean Tour: The Vespucci arrives in Civitavecchia.

Another successful stop of the Mediterranean Tour comes to an end, with 29,600 visitors welcomed on board the Vespucci.

In Naples, alongside the most beautiful Ship in the world, the Giro d’Italia also makes a stop: the Maglia Rosa leader, Mads Pedersen, aboard the Amerigo Vespucci.

On board the Vespucci, the 34th anniversary of Italy’s ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and Adolescent was celebrated.

The actors of Mare Fuori are guests at the Villaggio IN Italia in Naples: the famous series co-produced by Rai Fiction and Picomedia shares its story with the public through tales, emotions, and anecdotes.

The city of Naples welcomes the most beautiful Ship in the world for another exciting stop in the ports of Italy.

The city of Reggio Calabria welcomed thousands of visitors, recording over 23,000 boardings on the Vespucci.

At this stop as well, the Villaggio IN Italia will accompany the Vespucci with stories of excellence, special encounters, and music.

The seventh stop of the Mediterranean Tour concludes with over 78,000 visitors at the Villaggio IN Italia and 67,000 visits on board the Vespucci.

The Amerigo Vespucci joins the National mourning for the passing of the Holy Father.

During its stop in Taranto, the Vespucci paid tribute to Comandante, the film by Edoardo De Angelis, with a special screening inside the Villaggio IN Italia —a choice meant to celebrate its strong connection with the city, where much of the film was shot.

The Amerigo Vespucci, whose chapel has been designated a jubilee church, hosted the Altar of Repose, a stopping point for the “Poste” of the Confraternity of the Carmine.

Against the backdrop of the Aragonese Castle, Taranto welcomes the Amerigo Vespucci along with the Villaggio IN Italia for a journey through history, tradition, and innovation.

The city of Brindisi warmly welcomed the Amerigo Vespucci and the Villaggio IN Italia: there were 31,670 visits onboard.

The training journey for the first-year Cadets of the Naval Academy of Livorno begins in Brindisi. The Ship will be a place of learning and discovery, where they will not only learn navigation but also the values of discipline, teamwork, and responsibility.

From April 12, the “most beautiful ship in the world” will welcome the public in Brindisi with onboard visits and activities at the Villaggio IN Italia.

The fourth stop of the Mediterranean Tour was a major media success: over 800 features in national and local media and more than 1 million social media interactions.

Following the January meeting in Jeddah during the 33rd stop of the World Tour, the Prime Minister returned aboard the Vespucci to greet the crew—an important moment for the Mediterranean Tour project.

The Ortona stop shone a spotlight on the topic of disability with initiatives dedicated to inclusion: five inclusive food trucks, eight participating associations, and many special moments.

The city of Ortona welcomed the most beautiful Ship in the world with extraordinary enthusiasm, marking its first-ever visit to Abruzzo.

From April 1st to 3rd, the Vespucci will be moored at the Clementino Dock in Ancona to welcome the public and share its story.

The second stop of the Mediterranean Tour ends with extraordinary numbers: 60,630 visitors at the Villaggio IN Italia and 36,750 people on board the Vespucci.

The waters of Venice came alive with over a hundred boats to salute the Amerigo Vespucci. The water procession, led by the flagship “Serenissima,” saw the participation of rowing associations, nautical clubs, rowing enthusiasts, and armed forces, in a special tribute organized by the Municipality of Venice and Vela Spa.

A wave of emotions and special greetings for the arrival of the most beautiful ship in the world, which has enchanted thousands of visitors in Venice.

Thanks to the collaboration between the Federazione Italiana Vela, Difesa Servizi S.p.A., and the Italian Navy, young members will have the opportunity to experience life on board the Vespucci up close, immersing themselves in the world of sailing.

The first stop of the Mediterranean Tour ends with extraordinary numbers and continues its journey to other Italian cities, with the next stop being Venice.

Alongside the Amerigo Vespucci, thousands of visitors had the opportunity to admire the largest vessel of the Italian Navy: the Trieste Ship.

20,000 people gathered to welcome its arrival at Molo Audace and Piazza Unità d’Italia. Deep emotions and tears of joy accompanied the heartfelt embrace between the crew and their families.

Great success for the Barcolana Special Edition: The Vespucci enters the San Giusto Basin in Trieste, accompanied by hundreds and hundreds of sailing boats, motorboats, rowboats, and small dinghies.

The most beautiful ship in the world celebrates 94 years of history filled with journeys, experiences, encounters, and emotions.

On Thursday 13th, during the Sanremo Festival, a live broadcast featured a connection with the training ship Amerigo Vespucci, docked in the port of Alexandria, Egypt.

After months of sailing, the Vespucci crosses the Suez Canal and finally enters the Mediterranean to head towards Alexandria, Egypt.

Great success for the Villaggio Italia in Jeddah: over 55,000 visitors, including almost 16,000 aboard the sailing ship. Social media record with 1.6 million followers and 20,000 posts. The Villaggio reaffirms its role as a bridge of dialogue between Italy and Saudi Arabia.

The eighth and final Villaggio Italia abroad: the ribbon-cutting in Jeddah marks the conclusion of a journey that has taken Italy around the world and opens the way for a new adventure in the waters of the Mediterranean.

Italy meets Saudi Arabia in Jeddah for a key stop on the World Tour—an event filled with meetings, opportunities, and exciting new discoveries.

After showcasing Italy to the world, it’s now time to bring the world to Italy. The Vespucci is ready to return home, accompanied by the Villaggio “In” Italia, with 14 stops across the country, from north to south.

The Prime Minister greets the crew of the Amerigo Vespucci: “You are our excellence.”

The Abu Dhabi stop wraps up the year with another great success: 27,830 onboard visits, over 8 million social media interactions, and more than 500,000 website accesses.

Tenor Andrea Bocelli gifted an unforgettable moment by performing the Italian national anthem and the iconic “Con te partirò.”

The social media profiles and channels of the Tour Vespucci have reached a total of one million followers! With over 500 million views across its six platforms, the Vespucci continues to capture the hearts of Italians, standing as a true symbol of national pride.

An exclusive initiative for the Mediterranean Tour 2025, offering a chance to secure early access aboard the most beautiful ship in the world at Italian stops.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony of the seventh Villaggio Italia during the 31st stop of the Amerigo Vespucci in Abu Dhabi.

An intense and coordinated effort: the Villaggio Italia successfully concluded its Doha stop on December 22, with the dismantling completed that same night. It is now preparing to reopen its doors in Abu Dhabi on December 27, ready to amaze once again.

With over 30,000 onboard visits and more than 9 million social media interactions, the Doha stop reaffirms the success of the Villaggio Italia as it continues its journey towards Abu Dhabi.

Sister of the current Emir of Qatar, Al Mayassa Al Thani, honored the Amerigo Vespucci with her valuable visit.

Two masterclasses led by Italia Olivicola dedicated to olive oil tasting, to discover the organoleptic characteristics of Italian gold.

Italian and local authorities inaugurate the sixth Villaggio Italia in Doha with the traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony.

For its 30th stop, the Vespucci reaches the port of Doha. Thousands of visitors will soon discover Italian excellence within the Villaggio Italia.

With over 19,000 onboard visits and more than 21.5K social interactions, the Mumbai stop confirms the success of the Villaggio Italia as it continues its journey towards Doha and Abu Dhabi.

The stop of the Amerigo Vespucci in Mumbai strengthened ties between Italy and India, showcasing Italian excellence through the “Villaggio Italia” and creating opportunities for strategic meetings among investors, thus fostering the consolidation of economic collaborations in a growing market.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony of the fifth Villaggio Italia: a moment that further strengthens the bond between Italy and India.

The most beautiful ship in the world reaches India for its 28th stop in the city of Mumbai. The Villaggio Italia is ready to welcome thousands of visitors eager to experience Italian excellence.

6The Amerigo Vespucci arrives today for the first time in Phuket, Thailand, marking the 27th stage of its World Tour and the third in Southeast Asia. Before Phuket, the ship stopped in Belawan, Indonesia, where it welcomed over 5,000 visitors in less than 48 hours.

With over 22,000 onboard visits and 1.4 million social interactions, the Amerigo Vespucci Tour continues to achieve great success at every stop.

Navy painter Lorenzo Mariotti, through his oil paintings, captures the beauty of the most magnificent ship in the world, immortalizing it at every stop of the World Tour.

Italian and local authorities come together to inaugurate the Villaggio Italia and to showcase the excellence of Made in Italy at this stop as well.

The Naval Academy Band from Livorno accompanied the docking of the Amerigo Vespucci in Singapore.

In March 2025, a “Barcolana special edition” will be held in the Gulf of Trieste, organized by the Ministry of Defence and Rai to celebrate and welcome the return of the Amerigo Vespucci to Italy.

3 days open to the public and 155 radio and TV reports from Australian broadcasters. The most common word used by Australians? “Wow”.

After sharing every moment of their lives on board for three months, the 115 cadets from the Naval Academy of Livorno conclude their training campaign in Darwin.

Italian and Australian authorities attended, along with the Army paratroopers and the Band of the 8th Bersaglieri Regiment.

The Amerigo Vespucci’s World Tour stops in Oceania and establishes its twenty-third port and nineteenth country on this long journey yet to come.

One year later, two Italian ambassadors meet again in Australian waters: the Amerigo Vespucci, a symbol of excellence and Made in Italy, and Lo Spirito di Stella, a representative of solidarity and inclusion.

After the stop in Tokyo, the Vespucci sailed nearly 2,000 miles over 15 days. On board were the First-Year Cadets of the Naval Academy of Livorno, engaged in their training.

A heartfelt thank you from the entire crew for every moment shared, for your strength during storms and your calmness in tranquil waters.

The Vespucci Tour initiative was a great success on social media, with over 65 million views and 8.5 million interactions across the six dedicated channels.

The ribbon has been cut for the second Villaggio Italia traveling the world alongside the training ship Amerigo Vespucci.

The ship has returned to the Eastern Hemisphere after 11 months of sailing in the Western Hemisphere, the same hemisphere where Italy is located.

The Amerigo Vespucci reached the capital of Hawaii after an 18-day, 2,500-mile journey from Los Angeles.

A tribute to the victims of the December 7, 1941 attack.

The Californian milestone of the world tour at the Port of San Pedro concludes with a sold-out event and strong public attendance.

The first “Multi-Year Itinerant World Exhibition” debuts alongside the Vespucci, ambassador of Made in Italy, with public access until July 8.

During this stop, 115 cadets from the First Class of the Naval Academy of Livorno will embark for the traditional Training Campaign.

The Italian sailing ship successfully navigates one of the world’s most challenging maritime passages for the second time.

In the remote areas of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, the Beagle Channel takes its name from the HMS Beagle used by Charles Darwin in his explorations.

The ship returned to the Argentine capital for the second time in its history, over 70 years after its first arrival during the 1952 training campaign.

For the first time in over 90 years of history, the sailing ship reached the coasts of Colombia, on the occasion of the bicentennial of the founding of the Armada de Colombia.

Welcomed by Italian and Dominican authorities, the ship attracted 5,500 visitors and was a great public success.

The world tour of the Vespucci begins with the ocean crossing that will take it from Cape Verde to Santo Domingo after 22 days of navigation.

After 14 years since its last visit, the Italian Navy’s sailing ship will dock at the port of France’s second city from July 4 to 7.

The Italian Navy’s sailing ship becomes an Ambassador of Made in Italy, embarking on a 20-month journey to promote Italian excellence worldwide.