transportation

Here are several sources of information about Civitavecchia, Rome and your cruise. First, Rick Steves Mediterranean Cruise Ports (second edition now out) will have information on Rome, as well as your other ports, transfer options, hotels, excursions, etc. Second, Ron in Rome is a great resource. Here's his page of cruise information: http://www.roninrome.com/transportation/cruising-to-rome Third, Cruise Critic is the best general website for cruise information. Here's their Rome port review: http://tinyurl.com/7g3jrb7 Here's their Italy Ports forum: http://tinyurl.com/bwqtmhk And here are their Roll Calls, where you can sign up and meet others on your sailing. You can then arrange to share a port to city transfer, or split the cost of a private tour: http://tinyurl.com/ap7h55m

There are about 2 Regional trains per hour to Rome from Civitavecchia at 5 Euro.