Rome is a marvelous city, and deserves a visit of several days, weeks, or even months. Those of us who love cruising are lucky to get a few days in Rome, either as a port of call or as a pre-cruise or post-cruise extension. Rome is not actually on the Mediterranean Sea. It is located on the Tiber River, and the Tiber is WAY too small for cruise ships to sail on. Ancient legends report that Rome was founded on the seven hills flanking the Tiber by the two brothers Romulus and Remus. Cruise ships port at Civitavecchia, and passengers are transported the one hour ride into the city by bus. Visiting Rome by cruise ship is much like visiting Florence--it's not that easy to get from the sea to the city, but it's well worth the trip.

Like most people, I love Rome. If you have one day in Rome, you'll need to choose between seeing the glory of ancient Rome on one side of the Tiber River or St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museum on the other side. If you have two days in Rome, you can squeeze in both if you move quickly. With three or more days you can expand the time you spend at each attraction, add another museum, or venture outside the city to the surrounding area.

Cruise ships dock in Civitavecchia, and there isn't much to see in Civitavecchia, so if your ship has only one day in port, you need to try to get into Rome via a shore excursion or by booking a transfer from port to Rome city center. A hotel within sight of the airport makes for an easy transfer when you leave Rome for the U.S or Canada., but it is a long taxi or train ride into the city.

How to Get to Rome from Rome's Port Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia into Central Rome

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The Rome international airport, Fiumicino, is approximately 50 km from the Port, along the highway.