Port of Civitavecchia
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy · Mediterranean
Civitavecchia is Rome's cruise port — 80 km northwest of the city, 60 min drive from Fiumicino (FCO) airport direct. Most Western Med + Greek Isles cruises call here. Rome is a mandatory pre-cruise stop (2-3 nights minimum) — connect FCO to central Rome first, then transfer to Civitavecchia the morning of departure. Direct FCO-Civitavecchia shuttles avoid Rome entirely.
2.6 million passengers (2024)
How to get here from the airport
Rome Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport
FCORecommended 90 km from port · 75 min transit
Transit options: Rome Cruise Direct shuttle €40-50 · Uber €140-180 · Train to Civitavecchia (via Termini connection) €10-25
Direct shuttles from FCO to Civitavecchia avoid central Rome. Book in advance.
Rome Ciampino Airport
CIA 105 km from port · 90 min transit
Transit options: Rome Cruise Direct shuttle €50-60
Ciampino serves mostly low-cost carriers.
Cruise lines + terminals
MSC Cruises
Multiple ships Western Med
Costa Cruises
Italian flag carrier — heaviest Italian market presence
Norwegian Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean
Princess Cruises
Holland America Line
Peak season: April-October · June-August peak
Pre-cruise tips for Rome (Civitavecchia)
- 1Fly into FCO 2-3 days before cruise — Rome is a mandatory experience.
- 2Book Rome-Civitavecchia transfer for cruise morning — leave Rome 07:00-08:00 for 16:00 embarkation.
- 3Train from Roma Termini to Civitavecchia (75 min, €10) is cheapest option.
- 4Cruise-line shuttles from Rome hotels are convenient but pricier than train.
- 5Civitavecchia town itself is small — spend nights in Rome, not the port town.
Where to stay pre-cruise
Central Rome (2-3 nights pre-cruise standard)Civitavecchia town (only for last-night if very early cruise)
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FAQs — Rome (Civitavecchia) cruise port
FCO airport direct to Civitavecchia — how?
Rome Cruise Direct shuttle (€40-50, 75 min) — pre-book online. Alternatively FCO train to Termini + regional train to Civitavecchia (via Trenitalia, €15-25, 90 min).
How many days should I stay in Rome pre-cruise?
Minimum 2-3 nights. Rome deserves at least 4-5 days but 2-3 covers Colosseum + Vatican + main attractions. Don't rush.