Keith At Sea Posted June 19, 2017 #1 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Currently booked on the Westerdam for mid-October cruise from Venice to Rome. Looking ahead to spending time in Rome thereafter and am seeking recommendations on private or group services (limo, shuttle, car, etc.) to get me directly from Civitavecchia to Hotel Portoghesi in Rome. Don't want to take the train, despite the cost savings. Any recommendations or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slidergirl Posted June 19, 2017 #2 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Take a minute and go to the Italy board in the Ports of Call forum. Instead of re-inventing the wheel and asking something that has been asked and answered numerous times, do a search there. It was a topic as late as last week. Any of the companies discussed will do port-to-hotel-door service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moorerf Posted June 19, 2017 #3 Share Posted June 19, 2017 I have seen good reviews on Romecabs and have them booked for transfer next May from port to airport. It is only 5 dollars more than using the cruises transfer and it is a private car not the bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted June 19, 2017 #4 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Also, join the ROLL CALL for your cruise and see if anyone else is looking to share transport into Rome. EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swice Posted June 19, 2017 #5 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Rethink train... Just back from Westerdam... We took the train from Rome to Civitavecchia and it was a breeze AND CHEAP (5 euros each). I found private services were roughly 100 euros. Our hotel was about two blocks away from the train station in Rome so the walk was easy. However, I will add the port area in Civitavecchia was more difficult than expected. We had rolling luggage and getting from the train station to port area was fairly easy... BUT getting from the port gate to the ship was another matter. There is a free port shuttle bus inside the gate that takes you to the ship shuttle staging area. In your case, getting off the ship, there would be a hassle of claiming your luggage and getting to the train station. I didn't see any cabs sitting around (but they may be there as people disembark??). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bay guy Posted June 19, 2017 #6 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Since you're staying at Hotel Portoghesi, which is in the middle of town near Piazza Nuvona, I'd probably use one of the private car services recommended on the port info section. Much easier than getting to train station in Civitavecchia then loading bags on train then transferring to cab at Termini. Save your back some aggravation with a car service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted June 19, 2017 #7 Share Posted June 19, 2017 The Italy board is here: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=595 We have used Rome in Limo 8 times for a reason. They are an excellent company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvn2cruzzz Posted June 19, 2017 #8 Share Posted June 19, 2017 We have used RomeCabs several times and have found them to be reliable and prompt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammiedawg Posted June 19, 2017 #9 Share Posted June 19, 2017 We swear by Rome Cabs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith At Sea Posted June 19, 2017 Author #10 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Thanks for the good suggestions. I'll check out Romecabs.com and Romeinlimo.com, as well as join/post to the appropriate Roll Call to see if anyone is interested in sharing transportation into Rome. My next question concerns timing for the cab/limo pick-up to Rome: The Westerdam docks into Civitavecchia at 7 a. m. on the final day of the cruise. How much time must I allow to disembark and find luggage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeathValleyClemson Posted June 19, 2017 #11 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Several weeks ago we disembarked in Civitacehia from the Westerdam, had booked transportation through Viator several months ago for private taxi transfer to Rome at 10AM. It couldn't have been easier. Our disembarkation time was 9:30 so had a nice breakfast in room, then went through gate, got our luggage, passed through customs and found our driver waiting on us. The car was new, clean, and driver very professional. Enjoyed the trip into Rome and was able to start our sightseeing immediately after checking into our hotel. It was well worth the added cost, giving us extra time in Rome without the hassles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith At Sea Posted June 21, 2017 Author #12 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Good suggestion! Sounds like a plan!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betonic Posted June 21, 2017 #13 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Fabrizio from allarounditaly is amazing! I've used him for more than 10 years. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratheden Posted June 21, 2017 #14 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Another recommendation for Rome Cabs. Excellent service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted June 21, 2017 #15 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Another recommendation for RomeCabs. We have used them from Airport to Hotel, Hotel to Civitavecchia and Civitavecchia to Rome several times and would love to have the need to use them again:D;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratheden Posted June 21, 2017 #16 Share Posted June 21, 2017 and would love to have the need to use them again:D;p So would I. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pris993 Posted June 22, 2017 #17 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Also would recommend Romecabs.com Have used 4 or 5 times... always professional, dependable, can book on line and pay on day of service. We initially had service recommended by others on Cruisecritic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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