We're taking a cruise that includes this port from noon-7pm on November 16. How do we get from the ship to town? Any suggestions or info are really appreciated.
Beth - you'll find your answers here: http://www.cruisecritic.com/ports/newport.cfm?ID=82
As Tom says, and all the ports on your Med. cruise can be found on the cruisecritic.com site.
You won't have a whole lotta time but if you get the chance go to Castelmola which sits above Taormina. about a ten minute drive up the mountain it's a little picturesque town and the views beat out the ones from Taormina.