Amerigo Vespucci 'Made In Italy' World Tour Reaches Argentina

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The Amerigo Vespucci is the oldest vessel in the Italian Navy. It is considered one of the most beautiful ships of its kind. The tall ship Amerigo Vespucci entered service 92 years ago.

The celebratory departure of the Amerigo Vespucci from Genoa port was attended by the Italian Minister of Defence Guido Crosetto, Chief of Italian Navy Admiral Enrico Credendino, Liguria’s Region President Giovanni Toti, and the Major of Genoa Marco Bucci.

This is a unique opportunity: Besides the traditional values ​​of maritime culture and training of officer students, our message extends to Italian culture at 360°: tourism, scientific research, food, and wine. Vespucci has the role of floating embassy amplified to the maximum during these 20 months. - Vespucci Captain Giuseppe Lai

The Vespucci is a symbol of Made in Italy that crosses seas and oceans and is a driving force for the Italian economy and culture. The world tour turns attention to the Italian brand abroad. It creates the conditions for future international collaborations in the tourism sector.

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The arrival of the sailing ship in Argentina - a country where one of the largest Italian communities resides - takes place in the year of tourism of Italian roots in the world, which makes the event even more significant because it will be able to provide a vital contribution both in the consolidation of the remarkable friendship between Italy and Argentina and in the increase in tourist flows between the two nations. - Daniela Santanchè, Italian Minister of Tourism

The tour will combine the traditional training activities of Naval officer cadets and promote the Made in Italy mission to the countries the tall ship will visit in her campaign.

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Isle of Elba-based Locman Italy is proud to sponsor the voyage. The watchmaker introduced a new collection of wristwatches featuring the Amerigo Vespucci logo to mark the occasion.

The Amerigo Vespucci Made In Italy world tour will stop in thirty-two ports.

2023

Marseille, France: July 4-7

Las Palmas, Spain: July 19-22

Dakar Senegal: July 29

Praia Cape Verde: Aug 4-6

Santo Domingo DR: Aug 28

Cartagena Colombia: Sept 7-10

Port of Spain Trinidad: Sept

Fortaleza Brazil: Oct 4-8

Rio de Janeiro Brazil: Oct 20-24

Montevideo Uruguay: Nov 2-05

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2024

Buenos Aires Argentina: Nov 6 Apr 1

Ushuaia, Argentina: ~Apr 13-16

Punta Arenas Chile: ~Apr 13-16

Valparaiso Chile: Apr 28 – May 2

Callao Peru: May 12-15

Guayaquil Ecuador: May 21-24

Balboa Panama: May 31-June 2

Acapulco Mexico: June 15-19

Los Angeles, USA: July 1-6

Honolulu USA: July 24-28

Tokyo, Japan: Aug 25-30

Manila Philippines: Sept 14-18

Darwin Australia: Oct 4 - 7

Jakarta Indonesia: Oct 20-24

Singapore: Oct 30 – Nov 3

Mumbai, India: Nov 24-28

Karachi Pakistan: Dec 3-6

Doha Qatar: Dec 13-16

Abu Dhabi UAE: Dec 18-21

Muscat Oman: Dec 24-27

2025

Safaga Egypt: Jan 15-18

Larnaca, Cyprus: Jan 29-31

La Spezia Italy: Feb 11

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Through this extraordinary venture, the famed Italian roots and the essence of Made in Italy will be showcased to a global audience, encompassing qualities such as passion, excellence, distinctiveness, technical expertise, and a rich historical heritage.

This circumnavigation aims to span every continent and visit twenty diverse nations, all while proudly displaying the flag of Italy. This ambitious undertaking seeks to strengthen diplomatic, political, and military ties and nurture trade relationships.

The Amerigo Vespucci is the oldest ship in commission in the Italian Navy, and her motto is “Not those who begin but those who persevere.”

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