Getting ashore
Civitavecchia (Rome) is usually a dock stop.
Most ships dock at Civitavecchia (Rome), which usually makes the day simpler: walk off the ship, meet your tour, and get back on board without tender queues.
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Cruises from Civitavecchia (Rome)
Civitavecchia (Rome) is a major embarkation gateway with substantial cruise traffic, typically mid-size ships, and departures throughout the year, but concentrated in April through October.
Usually docks
Often busy
Cruises start or end here
Mid-size ships
What to expect in Civitavecchia (Rome)
How much time will you have?
About 11h 15m is typical
Most cruises spend 10h 30m to 13h in Civitavecchia (Rome), which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Civitavecchia (Rome) get?
Expect other ships to be in port.
Multiple ships overlap very often (65% of days), with around 17,850 cruise passengers on a typical day.
- Typical day: ~17,850 passengers
- Busy day: 43,250+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 65% of days
When to cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome)
Cruises depart throughout the year, with the busiest season from April through October.
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Where Civitavecchia (Rome) fits into a cruise
Cruises from Civitavecchia (Rome) most commonly head into Western Mediterranean itineraries, often starting with Savona and Livorno .
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Civitavecchia (Rome) typically carry around 2,770 guests, with Costa Toscana, MSC World Europa, and MSC Fantasia calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Costa Toscana 232 calls
- 2 MSC World Europa 147 calls
- 3 MSC Fantasia 143 calls
- 4 MSC Musica 134 calls
- 5 MSC Sinfonia 122 calls
- 6 Costa Smeralda 116 calls
Next port calls
Oct 31 Oceania Insignia · Viking Star · Oosterdam · Costa Pacifica
Nov 1 Seabourn Quest · Carnival Legend · MSC Seaview · Norwegian Gem
Nov 2 MSC Magnifica · Celebrity Constellation
Nov 4 Viking Jupiter · Celebrity Eclipse
Nov 5 Costa Toscana · Oceania Sirena
Best current deals from Civitavecchia (Rome)
These departures currently offer some of the best prices for comparable sailings.
Cruise routes from Civitavecchia (Rome)
Western Mediterranean · Greek Isles
Livorno → Cannes → Ajaccio, Corsica + 12 more
9 nights · Next Mar 5
From $12,350 suite · $618/night
Best departure: 22% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Western Mediterranean
Livorno → Palma de Mallorca → Barcelona
7 nights · Next Dec 22
From $2,229 oceanview · $318/night
Best departure: 11% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Western Mediterranean
Florence → La Spezia → Nice + 3 more
10 nights · Next Mar 3
From $2,219 oceanview · $222/night
Best departure: 20% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Western Mediterranean
Naples → Messina → Crotone + 2 more
Next Nov 18
From $3,599 balcony · $514/night
Best departure: 26% below typical
14 upcoming departures · 7 ships
Western Mediterranean
Florence → Villefranche-sur-Mer → Marseille + 1 more
7 nights · Next Dec 5
From $2,599 balcony · $371/night
Best departure: 8% below typical
9 upcoming departures · 6 ships
Western Mediterranean
Marina Grande → Lipari → Ajaccio, Corsica + 2 more
7 nights · Next May 10
From $5,135 suite · $734/night
Best departure: 6% below typical
2 upcoming departures · 1 ship
FAQ about cruises from Civitavecchia (Rome)
What is the cheapest month to cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome)?
April currently has the lowest median nightly fares from Civitavecchia (Rome).
When do cruises from Civitavecchia (Rome) usually get expensive?
March is currently the priciest month for upcoming departures from Civitavecchia (Rome).
What itineraries are most common from Civitavecchia (Rome)?
The most common upcoming itinerary families from Civitavecchia (Rome) include Western Mediterranean Circuit via Livorno, Cannes & Mahón, Menorca, Western Mediterranean One-Way: Livorno & Palma de Mallorca, and Western Mediterranean Crossing: Florence, La Spezia & Nice.
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