Here is a guide for those considering a transit mooring in Genoa: we will see how to make the most of these hours of stopover in our berths, and we will also refresh the rules governing this peculiar type of mooring, which, as we will recall shortly, can be free. Happy reading!

Transit mooring in Genoa: let’s remember the rules First of all, even before seeing how to make intelligent – and fun, and interesting – use of transit mooring in Genoa, let’s briefly see what the law says about this. The term transit mooring generally refers to a short stopover at a port, a brief stop during a longer crossing. Thus, a transit mooring is a stop at point B in the context of a crossing from A to C; in the case of transit mooring in Genoa, for example, it could refer to a short stop during a cruise from Livorno to Nice, then resuming the journey to the French coast after a few hours spent in our marina.

The reasons for using transit mooring in Genoa, as elsewhere, can vary greatly. Consider, for example, the need to fill the tanks with drinking water and fuel, or the need to stock up for the following days of navigation. Other times it might be a quick errand in the city, and so on. In itself, at a regulatory level, the reason for requesting transit mooring in a marina is of little importance: the
current regulations – after years of neglect of transit mooring – state that marinas must reserve sections of the quay for transit berths as well as for refuge moorings. The relevant regulation is included in article 49-novies of the Nautical Code, at article 33 of Legislative Decree 229/17. It is also clarified here that “the sections of the quay are reserved for a maximum duration of 72 hours, renewable for an additional period of equal duration in cases of unit breakdown, unless the stay beyond these terms is justified by reasons of navigation safety.” Remembering that we have dedicated an entire article to the regulations regarding transit berths, we will limit ourselves here to emphasizing that the number of berths dedicated to transit units is proportional to the size of the marina. A marina with fewer than 50 berths will allocate 2 berths for this function, while, for example, a tourist port with fewer than 100 berths will allocate 3. As for costs, the law states that transit mooring “is free for a time not less than 4 hours daily, identified by the concessionaire in the time slot from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM” and in any case “for no more than three moorings per month.” This is to emphasize, in short, that this possibility should not be abused, especially since it is not possible to reserve a berth in a marina for transit: the first to arrive gets the transit mooring.

What to do during transit mooring in Genoa: make the most in a few hours Let’s assume now that your boat is heading beyond the breakwater of Genoa and the famous city Lantern for a transit mooring in our tourist marina. Let’s also imagine that someone will have to take care of the fundamental reason for the temporary stop, whether it’s refueling, stocking up, a minor engine issue, and so on. And let’s also imagine that someone else on board the boat finds themselves with 3 or 4 hours to spend visiting a corner of Genoa: what to do? Those unfamiliar with our tourist marina in Genoa might think that, in such a short time, it’s not even worth leaving the marina. But among the strengths of the Marina Porto Antico in Genoa is precisely its location in the heart of the historic center: within a few hundred meters, you will find all the main attractions of the city.

Here are some examples of what you can do in just 3-4 hours of stopover during transit mooring in Genoa:

Visit the Genoa Aquarium: at the top of the list of things to do in Genoa is, of course, its famous Aquarium, which is just a 5-minute walk from our berths. A quick visit takes 2.5 hours, a more leisurely visit about 4 hours. Perfect for transit mooring in Genoa! The attractions of the Porto Antico: to spend quality time during transit in Genoa, you can simply stroll around the Porto Antico area, knowing that here you will find the Bigo, the Neptune Galleon, not to mention a little further on the Nazario Sauro submarine, the only submarine visitable at sea in Italy, part of the Galata Museo del Mare exhibition route.

Visit the Rolli: given the proximity to the historic center, the Palazzi dei Rolli are also a destination to consider to make the most of the time of transit mooring in Genoa: Via Garibaldi, where the Museums of Strada Nuova are located, is just 700 meters from our marina. From here you can start your tour of the splendid historic Genoese residences! A walk along the Genoa promenade: and if you want to stretch your legs without leaving the sea? Then a great idea might be to take a walk east, first reaching Piazza Rossetti, then Corso Italia, eventually arriving at the splendid Boccadasse, the most scenic among the ancient fishing villages of Genoa. About three hours round trip!

These are just some of the quality activities you can do during a short transit mooring in Genoa. Our advice? Extend your stay: the Superba has so much to discover, from Piazza De Ferrari to the Lantern, from Spianata Castelletto to the Mercato Orientale. We look forward to seeing you!