The AROYA cruise ship arrives in Taranto

Two cruise ships enter Taranto naval base as Mediterranean Games raise a new security question

Two cruise ships have now arrived at Taranto’s naval base, where they will accommodate thousands of athletes and delegations for the Mediterranean Games, which open on August 21. The unusual choice places a floating athletes’ village inside the Mar Grande naval station, the main base of the Italian Navy. With the Games only days away, the arrangement raises questions about the balance between logistical convenience and the protection of a major …

The AROYA cruise ship arrives in Taranto

The Floating Mediterranean Village is coming to life in Taranto! The AROYA has already docked at the Taranto Naval Base and is getting ready to welcome, starting on 18 August, athletes and delegations taking part in the Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games. With a capacity of nearly 4,200 beds and high-standard accommodation, it will be joined by the Romantica, with a capacity of around 1,300 guests. Two ships, one unique village, one Mediterranean …