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

Celebrity has cruises from Rome on the Celebrity Equinox in 2012. Choose a 10- or 11-night cruise around the eastern Mediterranean.

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

Cunard Line offers a 12-day Holy Land Explorer cruise from Rome to Athens. Enjoy the luxurious Queen Elizabeth ship.

Holland America has some 10-day Mediterranean cruises out of Rome in 2012. One favorite itinerary is the 10-day "Roman Empire" cruise to Dubrovnik, Kusadasi, Piraeus and Messina on the ms Noordam.

MSC is a leader in the Mediterranean cruise market. One itinerary out of Rome is the 11-night cruise on the MSC Fantasia. Go to Genoa, Barcelona, Casablanca, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Funchal and Malaga.

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

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has luxury cruises from Rome to Barcelona or Istanbul.

Royal Caribbean has 7-night eastern Mediterranean cruises. These are fun and affordable voyages.

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