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About The Port Of Rome
Civitavecchia has served as Rome's principal seaport since the 2nd century AD, when the port was established under Emperor Trajan. Today it remains the main maritime gateway to the Italian capital, situated about 70 kilometers along the coast and connected to Fiumicino airport some 62 kilometers away. The town itself offers a compact harbor and historic fortifications worth a brief look for those with time before or after transfers.
Most travelers move directly onward to Rome, where centuries of history unfold across the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica, alongside the ruins, piazzas, and Renaissance and Baroque landmarks that define the Eternal City. Some itineraries also point toward Tarquinia, an Etruscan site less visited but rich in archaeological interest. Given the distance to Rome, a shuttle or organized transfer from the port is the practical way to reach the capital's center.
Planning time ashore or a longer stay? Read our full Rome travel guide.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Rome .
Tour Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Reach Rome via shuttle or organized transfer (about 70 km, roughly 90 minutes), then queue for Michelangelo's frescoed ceiling and Raphael's rooms; book timed-entry tickets well ahead to skip the worst lines.
Stand Inside St. Peter's Basilica
The world's largest church anchors Vatican City, with Bernini's colonnaded piazza and Michelangelo's dome climb offering sweeping views over Rome for those with extra time.
Wander Civitavecchia's Old Harbor
Before or after the Rome transfer, stroll the compact waterfront and Forte Michelangelo, a 16th-century fortress guarding the port—an easy way to fill a spare hour without leaving town.
Last Minute Cruise Deals From Rome
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | Cunard | Queen Victoria | 14 | $2,709 | ||
| Sep 21, 2026 | Celebrity | Celebrity Constellation | 11 | $1,561 | ||
| Sep 21, 2026 | Royal Caribbean | Brilliance of the Seas | 7 | $1,515 | ||
| Sep 21, 2026 | Cunard | Queen Victoria | 7 | $1,229 | ||
| Sep 22, 2026 | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Sea | 10 | $7,199 | ||
| Sep 22, 2026 | Celebrity | Celebrity Equinox | 9 | $5,103 | ||
| Sep 22, 2026 | Crystal | Crystal Serenity | 9 | $7,100 | ||
| Sep 22, 2026 | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Vesta | 7 | $9,699 | ||
| Sep 22, 2026 | Ritz Carlton | Ilma | 6 | $14,500 | ||
| Sep 23, 2026 | Ponant Cruises | Le Champlain | 8 | $11,060 | ||
| Sep 23, 2026 | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Sky | 7 | $6,099 | ||
| Sep 24, 2026 | Royal Caribbean | Legend of the Seas | 7 | $4,464 | ||
| Sep 25, 2026 | Princess | Enchanted Princess | 11 | $1,539 | ||
| Sep 27, 2026 | Royal Caribbean | Odyssey of the Seas | 7 | $1,908 | ||
| Sep 27, 2026 | Royal Caribbean | Legend of the Seas | 7 | $1,973 | ||
| Sep 28, 2026 | Cunard | Queen Victoria | 7 | $1,009 | ||
| Sep 28, 2026 | Celebrity | Celebrity Ascent | 11 | $1,947 | ||
| Sep 28, 2026 | Explora Journeys | Explora I | 14 | $12,465 | ||
| Sep 28, 2026 | Explora Journeys | Explora I | 7 | $6,795 | ||
| Sep 28, 2026 | Ritz Carlton | Ilma | 6 | $10,200 |
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