Olbia, Italy cruises

Gateway to Costa Smeralda, Olbia is steeped in ancient history, paired with vibrant, modern Sardinian life. Your ship, Queen Elizabeth, brings you to an island of towering cliffs and turquoise waters that have beckoned voyagers for centuries. Corso Umberto is the heart of the town, hosting the Romanesque Basilica di San Simplicio, and a museum containing Roman shipwrecks found in the very harbor you’ll arrive in.

Streets are lined with independent shops, but the island’s beauty awaits beyond the main roads. Explore nearby San Teodoro lagoon to witness the flight of pink flamingos, or take to the water near Figarolo Island and look out for bottlenose dolphins breaching the surface. Top it all off by savoring a traditional Sardinian aperitif as the sun dips below the horizon.