P&O Cruises, the UK focused contemporary market unit in the Carnival Corp & plc group,  has changed the turnaround port from Savona to Genoa for all calls of the Ventura 2014 Fly-Med programme. The change to Genoa will improve and enhance the overall passenger experience and will apply to all sailings for Ventura Fly-Med season from N407A departing 26 March through to N421B departing 15 October, the company said in a statement.

P&O Cruises managing director Carol Marlow said: “Having Ventura based in the port of Genoa will allow us to provide a more efficient service during embarkation and disembarkation, reducing the transfer time considerably for those flying in or out of Genoa airport.  The port itself is also the gateway to this ancient Italian city, with waterfront restaurants, shopping and numerous historic places of interest all in close proximity, providing a much richer port experience for our passengers.”

The Carnival group owns its own cruise terminal in Savona.