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We’re in port for 12 hours also. I was just thinking about actual time in Rome. We want to do a walking tour it outdoor sites, but I hate not taking my daughter to see the Chapel and St. Peter’s. I don’t hate it enough to stand in line for hours though 😂. Thanks for giving me your itinerary!

Ok Cruisers, how to we see the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's in the shortest amount of time? (I'm only partially joking.) With potentially only 8 hours in Rome, I don't want to spend most of it in line. Would booking with a private tour company help avoid waiting in line? My issue with some tours is I sometimes feel "stuck" and can't see things as I'd like to. I'd love some advice! BTW we're there in June.

Sadly, you are right... Looking for an earlier time.

Just looked and it won't work. Time to search for another tour!

Looking at a three hour tour of Sistine Chapel, St. Peters that begins at 2:30. If we finish at 5:30/6:00 am I cutting it too close to take the train back to Civitavecchia when our ship leaves at 8:00?

Yes, I think I'm at the lowest price it's going to get to.

That proverbial cruise ship has sailed for me. 🙂

Thanks for your thorough reply. Great information.

We, of course, have ATT. 😂

Last cruise we purchased the soda package, and more times than not I filled my cup with water. Without purchasing again, where can I refill a water bottle with water...multiple times a day... yes, I'm the "carry my Stanley cup everywhere I go water drinker." 🙂

Great idea on purchasing now to hold at this price. Thanks!

This is exactly what I needed to know. Traveling without my husband and he'll want peace of mind in being able to contact us, even with the ship's unpredictable WiFI service. Thank you!

Vroom is "on sale" for $20.99. Cruise is a western mediterranean cruise in June. What are the chances this price will drop before June?

Posting here rather than cruise line because I am curious as how this is specific to western Mediterranean cruises. I know we will use our carrier's cell service for ports of call during our trip, but what's the possibility of having any service while on board the ship while cruising? We've only ever done Caribbean cruises in the past. Trying to decide on purchasing the ships WiFi - which I know can be iffy. This is not for streaming, just keeping in touch with family at home. Thanks!

Love this advice. I have learned to “loosen up” over the years. Last summer my husband and I did a Viking cruise and decided to spend a couple of days in Paris. The only thing planned was our flight and hotel room. We had the best time! Thanks for sharing.