Historic Sailing Ship Amerigo Vespucci Arrives in Old Doha Port

Amerigo Vespucci

The Amerigo Vespucci, the historic sailing ship and training ship of the Italian Navy, Ambassador of Made in Italy in the world, stops in the Old Doha Port for the first time in its 93-year history, with Doha being the 30th stop on the Vespucci World Tour, which started from Italy on 1 July 2023.

The Vespucci World Tour's arrival in Doha is part of the intense relationship between Italy and Qatar that has strengthened in recent years thanks to constant institutional dialogue.

During the stopover in Doha, the Amerigo Vespucci will be open to the public free of charge from December 18-21, and will be flanked by Villaggio Italia, the international exposition of Made in Italy which brings together a diverse program of artistic and musical events and Italian food tasting.

Prior-booking to go aboard the ship is available on the Vespucci World Tour's official website.

This is the sixth appointment with the Villaggio Italia after those in Los Angeles, Tokyo, Darwin, Singapore and Mumbai. Held in Qatar with the support of the Italian Embassy in Doha, the Italian Trade Agency and local partners Qatar Tourism, Katara Cultural Village and Old Doha Port.

Public Access and Scheduling

Visitors can tour the Amerigo Vespucci from December 18 to 21, with entry available during two daily time slots: 10 AM to 12 PM and 3 PM to 7 PM. On December 20, the afternoon session will end earlier at 5 PM. Admission is free, but prior registration on the official website is required to secure a spot.

The Villaggio Italia will be open daily from 10 AM to 11 PM, except on December 17, when it opens at 5 PM following the inaugural ceremony, and on December 22, when it closes at 12 PM after the ship departs.For more information and reservation for the activities scheduled at the ship can be found on its website.