Rome (Civitavecchia)

From: Wind Surf Cruise Review

ABOVE: Civitavecchia port workers unload luggage from the Wind Surf.

See our new 35-page guide to Civitavecchia, including:

• Civitavecchia City Guide
• Civitavecchia Cruise and Ferry Port
• Civitavecchia Photo Gallery
• Rome to Civitavecchia by Train
• Civitavecchia to Rome by Train
• Fiumicino Airport <-> Civitavecchia by Train
• Ciampino Airport <-> Civitavecchia by Train
• Private Cruise and Airport Transfers
• Hotel de "La Ville," Civitavecchia (review)

Civitavecchia is the seaport for Rome, Italy. The city is about 1 hour 10 minutes from Rome's Termini Station by commuter train, and Leonardo da Vinci Airport at Fiumicino is 45-60 minutes from the cruise terminal by coach transfer or taxi.

On the Wind Surf's Marseille-Rome cruise, Civitavecchia was the final port. The ship arrived at 7 a.m., and passengers disembarked in groups according to their flight times. All guests were asked to leave the ship by 8:30 a.m. so the crew could get ready for the next cruise.

Civitavecchia is overshadowed by Rome, and to most cruisers, it's simply a turnaround port. However, the city has a long history and is blessed with its share of tourist attractions. It's also a gateway to other places of interest along the coast, such as the Etruscan tombs at Tarquinia and the thermal baths of La Ficonella. Ferries to Sardinia depart from Civitavecchia.

For more information, see our 35-page Civitavecchia section at Rome for Visitors.

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