Italy’s naval training ship Amerigo Vespucci docked at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre in Singapore from October 24-28, 2024, and can be seen in Phuket, docked at Cape Panwa, from November 6-10.

Amerigo Vespucci

From October 24-28, 2024, the iconic Italian Navy training ship Amerigo Vespucci graced Singapore’s Marina Bay Cruise Centre. As part of its ongoing world tour, the nearly 100-year-old vessel brought a taste of Italian heritage to the Lion City, offering Singaporeans a rare opportunity to explore Italy’s rich maritime traditions and cultural excellence. After that, it will be the turn of Phuket’s Cape Panwa from November 6 for five days.

Amerigo Vespucci

The Amerigo Vespucci — often regarded as “the most beautiful ship in the world” — will anchored in Singapore as the 25th stop on its international tour. The ship will be accompanied by the Villaggio Italia — a showcase of Italian art, culture, cuisine, and innovation. This floating exhibition invites visitors on a sensory journey through Italy’s finest exports, including music, cinema, technology, and scientific research.

Amerigo Vespucci

The official reception began with an opening ceremony on October 24, featuring notable figures from both Italy and Singapore. Key attendees included Italy’s Deputy Minister of Enterprise, Valentino Valentini; Italian Ambassador to Singapore, H.E. Dante Brandi; and the Navy’s Chief of Staff, Admiral Enrico Credendino. The evening was a dazzling event, blending diplomacy with a celebration of Italy’s global influence.

Amerigo Vespucci

During the four days that followed, the public was invited to step aboard the Amerigo Vespucci to experience its legacy first-hand. From Thursday evening through Sunday, the ship was open for tours, where visitors learned about its longstanding role in training naval officers and its proud representation of Italy on the global stage.

Amerigo Vespucci

As part of the Amerigo Vespucci World Tour, the Villaggio Italia will transformed Marina Bay Cruise Centre into a vibrant hub of Italian culture. Guests to enjoyed to an eclectic mix of events, ranging from art exhibits and musical performances to discussions on sustainability, technology, and scientific breakthroughs. This multi-annual exhibition aims to foster a dialogue on strategic issues such as research, entrepreneurship, and future markets.

Amerigo Vespucci

Supported by Italy’s Minister of Defense, Guido Crosetto, this tour showcases the best of Italy, from its naval prowess to its entrepreneurial spirit. Singapore, with its global outlook and dynamic economy, is the ideal stage for this Italian celebration, bringing the essence of “Made in Italy” to Southeast Asia. Confindustria, the main association representing manufacturing and service companies in Italy, chose Singapore’s Villaggio Italia to present the 12th “Exporting the Dolce Vita” Report, which analyses the export potential of Italy’s “beautiful and well-made” products on the international scene, with a focus on the fashion, food, nautical and wood-furniture sectors.

As the Amerigo Vespucci sails across the globe, it carries with it not only the traditions of Italian seafaring but also a modern narrative of innovation and excellence that continues to inspire across continents.

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