Rome Cruises

Lots of ships depart from Rome for Mediterranean cruises. The choice is yours for a Rome cruise - small luxury ships or large inexpensive ships. Sail from here to just about anywhere around the Mediterranean, and just about any month of the year. And with Rome cruises you'll definitely want to spend some extra time in this historic city.

Rome Cruise Port

Rome cruises actually depart from the port of Civitavecchia. It's about a one hour bus ride into Rome from the port. Cruises from Rome are definitely worth this minor inconvenience.

Lonely Planet has the ultimate guide to Rome. What to do, when to go, events, and more. Find the best deal, compare prices and read what other travelers have to say about hotels in Rome. There are plenty of excellent hotels to choose from.

Rome's two airports are Fiumicino and Roma Ciampino. The official site has maps and flight information. Fiumicino is approximately 30 miles from the port.

The climate in Rome is warm and sunny in spring and autumn, although humidity and high heat are threats in mid-summer. Italians generally go on holiday in August so some shops and businesses may be closed. September and October may be the best months.

Mediterranean Cruises from Rome

Carnival Cruises offers 12-day Mediterranean cruises from Rome on the Carnival Dream. These cruises visit many of the region's most popular ports.

Celebrity has cruises from Rome on the new Celebrity Solstice and the Celebrity Equinox. 11-night eastern Mediterranean cruises go to the Greek Isles. 13-night "Ancient Empires" cruises visit Athens, Alexandria and more.

Costa Cruises is an Italian subsidiary of Carnival with lots of cruises from Rome. Costa offers fun, value-priced Mediterranean cruises.

Crystal Cruises has 2 cruises from Rome in 2009 -- to London and Barcelona. Very highly rated luxury cruises.

Holland America offers 24 Mediterranean cruises from Rome in 2009. One favorite itinerary is the 10-day "Roman Empire" cruise to Dubrovnik, Kusadasi, Piraeus and Messina on the ms Noordam.

Princess Cruises sails from Rome on mostly 12-day cruises, many to the Greek Isles. Some are roundtrips and others go to Venice.

The Yachts of Seabourn have a variety of 7- to 28-day Mediterranean cruises from Rome. Ultra-luxury small ships.

The real sailing ships of Windstar Cruises sail often from Rome to Athens, Nice and Barcelona. May to November.