Rare trbarton Posted May 15, 2018 #1 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Where is the cruise terminal in Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy? Thanks! Tom😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racj846 Posted May 15, 2018 #2 Share Posted May 15, 2018 On the coast in Civitavecchia, about a 90 minute drive from Rome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare trbarton Posted May 15, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted May 15, 2018 (edited) If one is staying in Rome a few days before a cruise what are the options to get to the cruise terminal? I found a Express train for cruisers. Anyone know if this is still available? Thanks! Tom😎 Edited May 15, 2018 by trbarton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog Posted May 15, 2018 #4 Share Posted May 15, 2018 I've always ordered private transportation to pick us up at hotel in Rome and drop us off at cruise terminal. Others have taken train then taxi to port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare villauk Posted May 15, 2018 #5 Share Posted May 15, 2018 There’s a plethora of information on the Ports of Call board regarding this ;). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted May 15, 2018 #6 Share Posted May 15, 2018 There’s a plethora of information on the Ports of Call board regarding this ;). Yes, tons of info on the Italy board, here: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=595 I bet the Mods move it there, as this has nothing to do with Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare leck57 Posted May 15, 2018 #7 Share Posted May 15, 2018 If one is staying in Rome a few days before a cruise what are the options to get to the cruise terminal?I found a Express train for cruisers. Anyone know if this is still available? Thanks! Tom😎 It's not an express train for cruisers - the times I have caught it the train was just part of the suburban network. Personally I wouldn't catch it again as you have to lug your bags and then get to the port from the station near Civitavecchia. Try your roll call to see if someone on the same cruise wants to share transport from Rome. We did last time and the 140 Euro cost was divided by 6 which makes it very affordable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinfool Posted May 15, 2018 #8 Share Posted May 15, 2018 We like the train, but we travel with carry-ons only, so schlepping bags is kept to a minimum. Depending on time of day, the train can be nearly empty or quite full of passengers. It is basically a commuter train...runs frequently. There may be express trains, but they are infrequent which, for me, means they are inconvenient. The train I describe takes 1-1 1/2 hours from Rome Termini to Civitavecchia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Dobson Posted May 15, 2018 #9 Share Posted May 15, 2018 We like the train, but we travel with carry-ons only, so schlepping bags is kept to a minimum. Depending on time of day, the train can be nearly empty or quite full of passengers. It is basically a commuter train...runs frequently. There may be express trains, but they are infrequent which, for me, means they are inconvenient. The train I describe takes 1-1 1/2 hours from Rome Termini to Civitavecchia. Great info - Also, There are a few flights of steep stairs to get to the train which is difficult with heavy bags. I need to learn to be like you and only have a carry on - if only I could stop buying stuff when I am there! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisyloo Posted May 15, 2018 #10 Share Posted May 15, 2018 We are thinking of using a shared shuttle to the port the next time we cruise from Rome. https://www.fiumicinoshuttleexpress.com/shuttle_cruise_lines/ 70 euros for 2 people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilrr Posted May 15, 2018 #11 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Hi there: Just to let you know that both Celebrity and Princess have a city pick-up from the Crown Plaza a few miles past the Vatican. We took a cab over from our hotel - gave them our luggage (we have utilized this service for both lines over the years) and the next time it appeared was in our state room -- No muss; No fuss. We also used them (both) for the return and we put our luggage out the night before and next time we saw it was at the airport to go home. Best money we spent. Considering what is being spent on tour trips -- it was worth every penny. We feel you have to make your life easier over there, as it is not like the USA.:D Also re: the train - when people got off the train from Rome they had to walk a mile or two (in the hot sun) to the ship, as the little shuttle from the train was overwhelmed, as their were so many ships in port at Citaveccia that day. Good luck and happy sailing . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilrr Posted May 15, 2018 #12 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Great info - Also, There are a few flights of steep stairs to get to the train which is difficult with heavy bags. I need to learn to be like you and only have a carry on - if only I could stop buying stuff when I am there! :D Lori - We travel with steamer trunks...:D Just our toiletries are 15 lbs. LOL We are thinking of using a shared shuttle to the port the next time we cruise from Rome. https://www.fiumicinoshuttleexpress.com/shuttle_cruise_lines/ 70 euros for 2 people. Daisyloo - Great idea; always check out reviews on Trip Advisor first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Dobson Posted May 16, 2018 #13 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Lori - We travel with steamer trunks...:D Just our toiletries are 15 lbs. LOL Oh PLEASE don't give me any ideas... :') :') :') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psygist Posted May 16, 2018 #14 Share Posted May 16, 2018 I've done this a few times and highly recommend hiring a private car to transport you from a Rome hotel to the port. You will get door to door service as private cars are able to drive almost right up to the ship. If you take the train, you will have to either walk or take a taxi to the port entrance, then hope to catch a packed shuttle. The port area is very large and the cruise ships are located a distance from the port entry. We have also stayed in a local (Civitavecchia) hotel the night before. Avoids the anxiety of missing the ship's departure if a transportation snafu occurs. I'm told that the Italian train system is subject to wildcat strikes that have shut down the rail transport system without notice. Of course this is probably rare, but didn't want to take any chance because it is a long (about 1.5 hr) trip from Rome to the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2theship Posted May 16, 2018 #15 Share Posted May 16, 2018 We've had great luck booking a van with Rome in Limo or Rome Cabs then asking others on our roll call if they're interested in sharing. Usually we're able to fill the van with just people at our hotel. We get the cruise party started on the drive to Civitavecchia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrivesLikeMario Posted May 16, 2018 #16 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Definitely do the shared transport through RomeCabs or RomeinLimo. We shared it with our friends and fellow CCers and it was so easy and comfortable. Plus, it was cheaper than the cruise line transfers AND faster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilrr Posted May 16, 2018 #17 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Oh PLEASE don't give me any ideas... :') Lori - We try to pack conservatively -- but that never happens when you go for three weeks. On one cruise a group of us even bought a horse (which you could bring to the MDR to show off before the BIG race). She had a place at the table -- our horse did not win the BIG race, but did win for Best Dressed Horse. LOL:D It pays to pack a few extra things... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted May 16, 2018 #18 Share Posted May 16, 2018 I reccomend a limo etc. Its a 1 hour or less drive time to the port. Pretty straight shot. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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