CivitavecchiaCruise Port
Sailing from Rome? Your ship leaves from Civitavecchia, an hour up the coast. Find your terminal, park or plan the night before, and get in from Rome or the airport.
Bon voyage from Civitavecchia
- Terminals
- 1
- Cruise lines
- 12
- Carnival, Celebrity, Costa, Cunard, Holland America, MSC, Norwegian, Oceania, Princess, Regent Seven Seas, Royal Caribbean and Viking
- Nearest airport
- FCO
- Rome Fiumicino Airport (Leonardo da Vinci), 38 mi, about 65–90 min
- Port parking
- From €17 a day
- 1 port-run lot
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Terminals by cruise line
Rome's cruise port is Civitavecchia, about 40 miles up the coast. Every big ship docks at the Roma Cruise Terminal berths, out on the long breakwater. Your line doesn't get a fixed terminal: the dock changes from one sailing to the next. Check your cruise documents for yours.
Roma Cruise Terminal (Amerigo Vespucci, Bramante and pier terminals)
Cruise lines
Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Norwegian, MSC, Costa, Princess, Carnival, Holland America, Viking, Oceania, Regent Seven Seas, Cunard
Royal Caribbean, MSC, Costa, Celebrity, Norwegian, Princess and more all dock here, at piers 12, 13, 18 or 25. Cars can't drive onto the quay, so drop-off is at the terminal gates.
Antemurale Cristoforo Colombo, 00053 Civitavecchia RM
Map of Roma Cruise Terminal (Amerigo Vespucci, Bramante and pier terminals)
| Terminal | Cruise lines | Address | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roma Cruise Terminal (Amerigo Vespucci, Bramante and pier terminals)Royal Caribbean, MSC, Costa, Celebrity, Norwegian, Princess and more all dock here, at piers 12, 13, 18 or 25. Cars can't drive onto the quay, so drop-off is at the terminal gates. | Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Norwegian, MSC, Costa, Princess, Carnival, Holland America, Viking, Oceania, Regent Seven Seas, Cunard | Antemurale Cristoforo Colombo, 00053 Civitavecchia RM | Map of Roma Cruise Terminal (Amerigo Vespucci, Bramante and pier terminals) |
Hotels the night before
Spend the night in Rome or Civitavecchia before you sail. No hotel we checked runs its own shuttle to the ship. Near Largo della Pace, you're close to the port's free shuttle to the docks. Compare hotels near the terminals below.
Civitavecchia cruise parking
The port runs one car park, Parcheggio Nord, inside the gates. A free shuttle takes you from the car park to your ship. Book a week online and it costs less than paying at the exit. Two private lots in town also run free shuttles to the terminal.
Daily rates as each operator lists them; ParkinGO's is its lowest 7-day rate.
Port of Civitavecchia lots
| Lot | To the terminal | Cover | Price | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Parcheggio Nord (Port Mobility)The port's own car park. Enter at Varco Vespucci; 226 spaces.+ More− LessA week is €69 booked online from 16 May to 31 October, €59 from November to mid-May. Pay at the exit by cash or card. The 15 disabled spaces can't be booked online. €17 per 24 hours, VAT included. A week is €79 on site or €69 booked online (16 May–31 Oct), €69 or €59 online (1 Nov–15 May). Pay at the exit by cash or card. | ShuttleOpen-airInside the port; a free shuttle picks cruise passengers up in the car park | Open-air | €17a day | Reserve at the port → for Parcheggio Nord (Port Mobility) |
Private lots nearby
| Lot | To the terminal | Cover | Price | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Port Parking Civitavecchia (Isonzo lot)Open-air lot by the port entrance, guarded 24 hours.+ More− LessIts booking page took 5% off a 7-day stay, and paying online saves a little more. €13 a day open-air as listed on its booking page; 7 days totalled €86.45 after its 5% discount for 4+ days, less again paid online. | ShuttleOpen-air70 m from the port entrance; free shuttle to the terminal every 15 minutes | Open-air | €13a day | Check rates → for Port Parking Civitavecchia (Isonzo lot) |
ParkinGO CivitavecchiaCheapest rate on long stays. Open 8:00 to 19:00 only.+ More− LessIts page lists lower daily rates for 10 and 14 days. Check its hours fit your ship's return time. 'From' €5.50 a day open-air on a 7-day stay (€13.50 covered); less per day for 10 or 14 days. Varies with season and availability. | ShuttleCovered costs extraAbout 5 km from the port; free shuttle of about 8 minutes | Covered costs extra | €5.50a day | Check rates → for ParkinGO Civitavecchia |
Getting there
Fly into Rome Fiumicino (FCO), the closer of Rome's two airports. By car it's about an hour, longer in traffic. Holland America puts a taxi at about €130. By train, change at Roma Trastevere. Trains from Rome run about every 30 minutes, and a €6 bus goes from Civitavecchia station to the ships.
Rome Fiumicino Airport (Leonardo da Vinci) FCO
Rome's main airport, on the coast south-east of the port.
- Distance
- 38 mi
- Drive
- about 65–90 min
Ways to the port
- Taxi — Holland America gives about €130 port to airport; allow for traffic. Holland America warns the wait for a taxi from the ship to the airport can be over 3 hours. Operator site →
- Uber and Lyft: Uber Black — No fare published. Holland America says Uber Black is readily available. Operator site → for Uber Black
- Bus: Train via Roma Trastevere — Fares aren't listed here; see the rail operator for fares. Train toward Rome, change at Roma Trastevere for Civitavecchia, then the €6 cruise shuttle bus from the station to the ships. Operator site → for Train via Roma Trastevere
Rome Ciampino Airport CIA
Rome's smaller airport, on the far side of the city: a longer trip.
- Distance
- 54 mi
- Drive
- about 70 min
Ways to the port
- Bus: ATRAL shuttle + trains — Fares aren't listed here. ATRAL bus to Ciampino station, train to Roma Termini, then a train to Civitavecchia: two changes. Operator site → for ATRAL shuttle + trains
Pre-book a private airport transfer
A driver booked ahead meets you at arrivals with room for bags. Check that your airport, the port and your date are covered first.
Ports you'll visit from Civitavecchia
Here's where Norwegian's cruises from Rome go: Florence and Marseille, the Greek Isles to Istanbul, or across to Venice via Croatia and Greece. Other lines' routes weren't confirmed.
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Livorno (Florence)
Florence and Pisa from the port, with timed plans and the shuttle.
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Marseille
The shuttle from MPCT to town, and what's a walk from the Old Port.
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Athens (Piraeus)
Your terminal, the trip into Athens, and getting back in time.
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Kusadasi
Ephesus, a beach or Pigeon Island on foot, with real prices.
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Istanbul
Karaköy berth, the tram to Hagia Sophia and one-day plans.
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Venice (Ravenna)
Where big and small ships land, and the canals on foot.
Quick answers
How we checked these answers
Every answer is built from facts we checked against the sources below and cross-checked with recent port guides. Where sources disagreed, the answer says so instead of guessing a number.
- Port Mobility (Port of Civitavecchia) — cruise terminals
- Roma Cruise Terminal — company
- Port Mobility (Port of Civitavecchia) — shuttles
- Port Mobility (Port of Civitavecchia) — FAQs
- Port Mobility (Port of Civitavecchia) — cruise passenger's guide
- Port Mobility (Port of Civitavecchia) — cruise calls, October 2026
- Port Mobility (Port of Civitavecchia) — weekly arrivals and departures
- Holland America Line — Civitavecchia (Rome) port and hotels
- Roma Cruise Terminal — FAQ
- Hotel Traghetto
- Port Mobility (Port of Civitavecchia) — the car park at the port
- Port Mobility (Port of Civitavecchia) — book parking
- Port Parking Civitavecchia — booking page
- Port Parking Civitavecchia
- ParkinGO — Civitavecchia port parking
- Port Mobility (Port of Civitavecchia) — parking management
- Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mar Tirreno Centro Settentrionale (Ports of Rome)
Terminals & cruise lines
Where is the cruise port for Rome, and where do ships dock?
Rome's cruise port is Civitavecchia, about 40 miles up the coast, and every big ship docks at the Roma Cruise Terminal berths on its long breakwater. Port Mobility lists five cruise terminals there, including the Amerigo Vespucci and the newer Bramante, at piers 10, 11, 12, 12bis, 13, 13bis and 25. You can't walk out from the berths: a free port shuttle runs between the ships and Largo della Pace in town. See the terminals.
What terminal does Royal Caribbean use in Civitavecchia, and which lines sail from here?
Royal Caribbean has no terminal of its own in Civitavecchia: like every line, its ships usually dock at one of the Roma Cruise Terminal berths, and the port's October 2026 schedule shows the same line at different docks on different days. Lines on that schedule include Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Norwegian, MSC, Costa, Princess, Carnival, Holland America, Viking, Oceania, Regent Seven Seas and Cunard. Your dock is on your cruise documents. Find the terminal.
How far is Civitavecchia cruise port from Rome?
Civitavecchia cruise port is about 40 miles (roughly 70 km by road) from Rome. By regional train it's about 50 to 60 minutes to Roma San Pietro, the Vatican stop, and 75 to 85 minutes to Roma Termini. From Fiumicino Airport it's about 38 miles, roughly an hour's drive without traffic. Getting there.
Can my family drop me off at the ship in Civitavecchia?
Only as far as the terminal gates in Civitavecchia: private cars aren't allowed on the cruise quays, and Roma Cruise Terminal says companions can't come into the port area with you. Porters take your bags at the marked drop-off areas, where they're screened. Ships board from the free port shuttle's stops, not from the street. See the terminals.
Hotels
Where should I stay before a cruise from Civitavecchia: Rome or near the port?
No hotel we checked in Civitavecchia or Rome runs its own shuttle to the cruise ships. If you stay in Civitavecchia, Largo della Pace is where the port's free shuttle to the docks leaves from. If you stay in Rome, regional trains to Civitavecchia run about every 30 minutes and take about 50 to 60 minutes from Roma San Pietro. Compare hotels.
Parking
How much is parking at Civitavecchia cruise port?
Parking at Civitavecchia port's own car park, Parcheggio Nord, is €17 a day, VAT included. A week is €69 booked online or €79 on site from mid-May to October, and €59 online or €69 on site from November to mid-May. In town, Port Parking's Isonzo lot lists €13 a day, and ParkinGO lists from €5.50 a day open-air on a 7-day stay. Compare the lots.
Where do you park for a cruise out of Civitavecchia?
Inside the port, Port Mobility runs Parcheggio Nord, the only car park within Civitavecchia's gates: you drive in at Varco Vespucci, and a free shuttle takes cruise passengers from the car park to the ship and back. Two private lots run free shuttles too: Port Parking's open-air Isonzo lot, 70 metres from the port entrance, and ParkinGO, about 5 km out and open only 8:00 to 19:00. See parking.
Getting there
Which airport is closest to Civitavecchia cruise port, and how far is it?
Rome Fiumicino (FCO) is the closest airport to Civitavecchia cruise port: about 38 miles by road, roughly 65 minutes without traffic, and Holland America allows about 90 minutes depending on traffic. Rome Ciampino (CIA) is about 54 miles away, roughly 70 minutes by car, on the far side of Rome. Getting there.
How do I get from Rome airport to Civitavecchia cruise port?
From Fiumicino to Civitavecchia cruise port you can take a taxi or the train. By train, ride toward Rome, change at Roma Trastevere for Civitavecchia, then take the €6 cruise bus from the station to the ships. From Ciampino it's two changes: the ATRAL bus to Ciampino station, a train to Roma Termini, then a train to Civitavecchia. Holland America gives about €130 for a taxi from Fiumicino. Getting there.
How much is a taxi from Rome airport to Civitavecchia cruise port?
Holland America puts a taxi between Fiumicino Airport and Civitavecchia cruise port at about €130 and says Uber Black is readily available. Going back from the ship, it warns that the wait for a taxi to the airport can be over 3 hours, so arrange your ride before you disembark. Getting there.
How do I get from Rome to Civitavecchia port?
From Rome to Civitavecchia port, take the regional train: trains run about every 30 minutes, and a ticket is €4.60 one way from Roma San Pietro, Trastevere or Ostiense, or €5 from Termini. The ride is about 50 to 60 minutes from San Pietro. On sailing days a €6 cruise bus runs from Civitavecchia station to the ships in about 15 minutes. Shuttle coaches to Rome also use Largo della Pace. Getting there.
Is there a free shuttle to the ship at Civitavecchia?
Yes: at Civitavecchia a free port shuttle runs between all the cruise docks and Largo della Pace, timed to the ships rather than a fixed timetable. From the train station, the €6 CSP cruise bus goes straight to the ships on sailing days; Holland America puts the walk from the station to the port entrance at about a mile. If you park at Parcheggio Nord, its free shuttle picks you up in the car park. Getting there.
Embarkation day
What time should I arrive at the Civitavecchia cruise terminal?
Your cruise line sets your arrival time at Civitavecchia: Roma Cruise Terminal tells passengers to arrive when their line or travel agent says, and strongly advises against arriving late. Allow time for the drive or train in, since cars stop at the terminal gates. Porters take bags at the drop-off areas for screening. See parking.
Is there luggage storage at Civitavecchia cruise port?
No: there's no official luggage storage at Civitavecchia cruise port, and the terminals have none. Holland America says storage is available at Civitavecchia train station and near Varco Fortezza. On embarkation day, porters take your bags at the terminal drop-off areas. Getting there.