Ideas for Civitavecchia??

[bfree32]

Our family of 5 (kids 12-17) will be touring Rome and Barcelona prior to an upcoming 7 day Cruise. We are embarking in Barcelona and are unsure of what to do on our port day in Civitavecchia.

Current plan is to stay on board the ship for a day of rest since day prior and day after are tour intensive in Florence and Naples. Kids (and Dad) may prefer relaxing by the pool.

But....are there any suggestions that do not include going back into Rome?

Thanks

[Courier95]

If you want to stay local, then Civitavecchia itself is quite pleasant to walk around and the sea front has been upgraded and landscaped recently. There is also a market but your kids might not find it very inspiring. If you fancy beach time, then take the train 5 minutes in the Rome direction to Santa Marinella which has a good beach, shops, bars etc. Or take the train another 5 minutes or so to Santa Severa which has a nice beach and a castle directly on the beach. We enjoy a lazy day doing one of the above and return to the ship for a late lunch. It's usually very quiet as so many are in Rome and we have had the swimming pool to ourselves.

[Keith1010]

I think that is fine.

 

If you would like you could take a walk around the town. There are a few places to see such as a Church and you can also visit the outdoor market and just browse the area.

 

Keith

[wiselindag]

Another option and one we really enjoyed was a local bus to Tarquinia. The ride is very pleasant and the city of Tarquinia is walled and cobblestoned with lots of shops and restaurants and quite a few Etruscan tombs.

 

Here is the description of our visit in 2010:

After breakfast we left the ship and found the bus stop for Tarquinia. What you do is take the free shuttle from the ship to the entrance to the port. There you exit the gate and turn right. At the first major intersection you cross the street and walk toward the big church (you can see the tower). The local bus stop is across from the church. Before you get to the stop there is a newsstand (Tabacchi) That’s where you buy the bus ticket. Just tell them 1 for biglietti (in our case) Tarquinia ritorno and you’ll get a roundtrip ticket for less than three euros (actually we paid 2.50). I tried to buy the tickets at the first newsstand we passed (on the corner where we first turned) but learned that only this stand near the bus stop had the tickets. We had no idea what the bus would say on it, so we asked the first bus driver who stopped at the bus stop. He said we should look for a blue bus with Tarquinia on the front sign. It was a long wait, so we must have just missed a bus. Finally the blue bus with Tarquinia on the front pulled up and we got on and asked the driver to show us where to get off. We put our ticket in the ubiquitous yellow validation box to avoid a fine if the inspector showed up. IIn Europe whenever you take a train or a bus, you buy the ticket and then get it time and date stamped by sticking the ticket in the slot.)

 

When the driver indicated we had arrived (our destination, the Piazza Cavour was around the corner from the bus stop) and he showed us where the Piazza was. Right on the square was a TI office so we popped in there to get a map and inquire about the Necropolis. The very young woman looked at us (two women who are past 60) and at her watch and frowned. She told us the Necropolis was open until 2:00, but the ticket office would close at 12:30 and that it was a long walk. Clearly she was doubtful that we could make it. (It was 11:45 a.m.) Told to hurry, we took off up the hill. All those speedy three-mile walks we do at home came in handy. At one point we passed a couple walking away from the Necropolis, guidebook in hand. “How much farther?” we asked. They told us it was a seven minute walk (curiously specific, but actually very informative and correct.). We made it to the ticket office with plenty of time to spare… it was only 12:10.

 

The visit to the Etruscan tombs was very interesting. There are about 20-30 tombs, not all of which are currently open to visitors. The open ones are easy to spot – the door is open. You go in and down a flight of steps. At the bottom, you push a button and a light illuminates the tomb with its wonderful cave paintings. Each tomb has a descriptive sign outside describing who was buried the in the tomb, what the cave paintings depict (some are obvious and some are quite faded so the descriptions are helpful). The contents of the tombs are to be found in the museum back in town.

 

In addition to the tombs, we also walked over to the edge of the hill where there is a wonderful view of the Lazio hills. The walk back to town was much more relaxed. We found the museum (just opposite the Piazza Cavour) and spent some time looking at the various sarcophagi and other tomb relics. Then we strolled around the town, which is a small walled city with some charming shops and interesting cobblestone streets. Opting to eat back on the ship, we walked back to the bus stop and found the couple we had passed on the way to the tombs. They turned out to be English people who live in Seville and were sailing on the Azamara ship docked next to ours.

 

Hope this is helpful... have a wonderful trip!

Linda

 

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[nzdisneymom]

Our family of 5 (kids 12-17) will be touring Rome and Barcelona prior to an upcoming 7 day Cruise. We are embarking in Barcelona and are unsure of what to do on our port day in Civitavecchia.

Current plan is to stay on board the ship for a day of rest since day prior and day after are tour intensive in Florence and Naples. Kids (and Dad) may prefer relaxing by the pool.

But....are there any suggestions that do not include going back into Rome?

Thanks

 

Yes, yes, yes - this is a perfect plan! We did B2B cruises last month and the first round we went to Roma, but the second time, DH and the teenagers stayed on board as we were in Florence the day before and Naples the day after with full days in each. I did a ship-sponsored tour to Bracciano because I wanted to see a little more of the area. While I was off doing that, DH did the laundry and the boys enjoyed sleeping in and just enjoying a lazy day. It's a perfect day to go to the pool, etc. The first stop in Civitavecchia, I heard everyone got off except 100 guests. Similar for the second stop.

 

Also, there is a shuttle from where the ships are that will take you to the entrance to the port in Civitavecchia. There are several restaurants / cafes and a boardwalk kind of area by the waterfront there - it's nice for a quick look - they have a statue of the sailor kissing the nurse that's like that famous picture after WWII. There is free wifi in the area, too - a McD's across the street. You'll probably see a lot of crew members heading that way in the afternoon :)

 

Also, I asked a similar question about what to do from Civitavecchia that didn't involve going into Roma and got some great responses - here's a link to the thread in case there are some ideas you might like.

Edited July 26, 2013 by nzdisneymom

[dabear99211]

Our family of 5 (kids 12-17) will be touring Rome and Barcelona prior to an upcoming 7 day Cruise. We are embarking in Barcelona and are unsure of what to do on our port day in Civitavecchia.

Current plan is to stay on board the ship for a day of rest since day prior and day after are tour intensive in Florence and Naples. Kids (and Dad) may prefer relaxing by the pool.

But....are there any suggestions that do not include going back into Rome?

Thanks

I have gone twice now, 2011 and 2012 and now doing another B2B 8/30 & 9/08 I always go to the Ristorante-Pizzeria Braceria "La Ghiacciaia" it is outstanding and very reasonable (in Italy standards) the chef there is the person who taught the Carnival chefs how to cook Italian on the ships that have the Cucina del Capitano place. It is closed only on Thursdays.

[buchhalm]

On our June cruise on Celebrity Equinox we also decided on a lazy day in Civi, as we had been to Rome several times before.

Civi is pleasant (but not all too exciting). Easy to stroll around and there is a good city map on display by the port entrance to give you some basic information.

If you follow the shore line down the "boardwalk" (with the sea on your right) you will rach a string of small beaches. These are basically opposite the train station, perhaps 10 minutes from the port entrance where you are let off the shuttle buses.

Some of the sall beaches have bars/restaurants (all of which will give you free WIFI when you order something). Some beaches are sandy, some are pebbly. The beaches are used by the locals and it is quite nice to spend an hour ot two just being lazy.

 

Asfor that Tarquinia place some people suggested, check the opening hours before you set off. They tend to be closed on Mondays.:)

[Cruzer Two]

Our family of 5 (kids 12-17) will be touring Rome and Barcelona prior to an upcoming 7 day Cruise. We are embarking in Barcelona and are unsure of what to do on our port day in Civitavecchia.

Current plan is to stay on board the ship for a day of rest since day prior and day after are tour intensive in Florence and Naples. Kids (and Dad) may prefer relaxing by the pool.

But....are there any suggestions that do not include going back into Rome?

Thanks

 

 

Click on http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=36051446&postcount=278 for informaton on our tour of Orsini Castle and Etruscan Tombs from the Port of Civitavecchia.

[lisiamc]

You could visit Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoreggia...they're both exquisite. I was taken ther by [tour company] ..best tour ever!

 

Are you getting a discount? You've recommended that company in every post of yours that I've seen.

[euro cruiser]

For something completely different, the largest water park in central Italy is located in Civitavecchia, just four miles from the port.

 

You can get there by taxi, or there is a bus that leaves from the train station (half a mile from the cruise port).

 

http://www.aquafelix.it/home.html#in

[neverenoughtime]

Another option and one we really enjoyed was a local bus to Tarquinia. The ride is very pleasant and the city of Tarquinia is walled and cobblestoned with lots of shops and restaurants and quite a few Etruscan tombs.

 

Here is the description of our visit in 2010:

After breakfast we left the ship and found the bus stop for Tarquinia. What you do is take the free shuttle from the ship to the entrance to the port. There you exit the gate and turn right. At the first major intersection you cross the street and walk toward the big church (you can see the tower). The local bus stop is across from the church. Before you get to the stop there is a newsstand (Tabacchi) That’s where you buy the bus ticket. Just tell them 1 for biglietti (in our case) Tarquinia ritorno and you’ll get a roundtrip ticket for less than three euros (actually we paid 2.50). I tried to buy the tickets at the first newsstand we passed (on the corner where we first turned) but learned that only this stand near the bus stop had the tickets. We had no idea what the bus would say on it, so we asked the first bus driver who stopped at the bus stop. He said we should look for a blue bus with Tarquinia on the front sign. It was a long wait, so we must have just missed a bus. Finally the blue bus with Tarquinia on the front pulled up and we got on and asked the driver to show us where to get off. We put our ticket in the ubiquitous yellow validation box to avoid a fine if the inspector showed up. IIn Europe whenever you take a train or a bus, you buy the ticket and then get it time and date stamped by sticking the ticket in the slot.)

 

When the driver indicated we had arrived (our destination, the Piazza Cavour was around the corner from the bus stop) and he showed us where the Piazza was. Right on the square was a TI office so we popped in there to get a map and inquire about the Necropolis. The very young woman looked at us (two women who are past 60) and at her watch and frowned. She told us the Necropolis was open until 2:00, but the ticket office would close at 12:30 and that it was a long walk. Clearly she was doubtful that we could make it. (It was 11:45 a.m.) Told to hurry, we took off up the hill. All those speedy three-mile walks we do at home came in handy. At one point we passed a couple walking away from the Necropolis, guidebook in hand. “How much farther?” we asked. They told us it was a seven minute walk (curiously specific, but actually very informative and correct.). We made it to the ticket office with plenty of time to spare… it was only 12:10.

 

The visit to the Etruscan tombs was very interesting. There are about 20-30 tombs, not all of which are currently open to visitors. The open ones are easy to spot – the door is open. You go in and down a flight of steps. At the bottom, you push a button and a light illuminates the tomb with its wonderful cave paintings. Each tomb has a descriptive sign outside describing who was buried the in the tomb, what the cave paintings depict (some are obvious and some are quite faded so the descriptions are helpful). The contents of the tombs are to be found in the museum back in town.

 

In addition to the tombs, we also walked over to the edge of the hill where there is a wonderful view of the Lazio hills. The walk back to town was much more relaxed. We found the museum (just opposite the Piazza Cavour) and spent some time looking at the various sarcophagi and other tomb relics. Then we strolled around the town, which is a small walled city with some charming shops and interesting cobblestone streets. Opting to eat back on the ship, we walked back to the bus stop and found the couple we had passed on the way to the tombs. They turned out to be English people who live in Seville and were sailing on the Azamara ship docked next to ours.

 

Hope this is helpful... have a wonderful trip!

Linda

 

Has anyone done this recently? I've read that the Tabacchi has closed and it's not possible to purchase tickets from the driver. Does anyone know how to get a ticket for the public bus from Civi to Tarquinia?? I reached out to the Tourism site in Tarquinia, but they didn't answer! Thanks!

[GONFERPAR]

Hi, everybody and I apologize first if my english is not very good.

 

I am interested too in this subject that "neverenoughtime" says:

 

"Has anyone done this recently? I've read that the Tabacchi has closed and it's not possible to purchase tickets from the driver. Does anyone know how to get a ticket for the public bus from Civi to Tarquinia?? I reached out to the Tourism site in Tarquinia, but they didn't answer! Thanks!"

 

I´m going to Civitavecchia in fifteen days and I don´t know how to get bus ticket to Tarquinia. I´ve sent an email to COTRAL, the bus entreprise, but they didn´t answer.

 

Any idea? Thank you very much in advance for your answers.

[ssb]

We have done some of these

By Civitavecchia THE PORT of ROME

 

The ancient Acquae Tauri

 

“Terme Taurine”, There is a thermal plant, run by the municipality of Civitavecchia, that exploits the hot sulfuric waters that have been known since ancient times: even as far back as in the Neolithic era, in that area there was a small community who were probably attracted by the extraordinary therapeutic properties of these thermal waters. Here rose the Roman town of “Aquae Tauri” on top of an area previously inhabited by Etruscans; during the Imperial era the small Roman center, even if it had expanded, did not greatly develop since it was obstructed by the even more important center of Civitavecchia and from the more popular and well known thermal location of Aque Tarine, it too exploiting the same sulfuric waters. For this reason, the “Terme Taurine” thermal baths have been confused by many with the “Aquae Tauri” location, while in fact, these are two distinct locations.

 

The “Statio di Algae”

 

A built-up area and necropolis of Villanova: Along the coast, between km 74,700 and km 75,600 of the Aurelia state road there is the locality of Mattonara, where a series of explorations which too place in the 50’s uncovered an inhabited area of the Villanova age and a cremation necropolis which was violated in the Roman age. Various pieces belonging to the inhabitants were found along the banks – two nearby bases belonging to huts, one of elliptical shape and one round shaped and two quadrangular grave holes dug in the rock. Furthermore Bastianelli built the station of Algae near Mattonara; however what confirms the theory proposed by this scientist is above all the existence of a natural port and the ruins, buildings and graves discovered. In front of the Molinari plant, at sea, there are visible remains of a fish tank, however on land there are no traces of any structure that could relate to this. At km 76, the via Aurelia deviates and at the height of Monna Felice it turns inland where, always according to Bastianelli, there should be a side lane that used to connect the location of Algae with the Aurelia. Always on the Aurelia, slightly before km 77, in the locality of La Scalier, there is a fenced-in area with some tomb vaults; the necropolis was connected to an inhabited area still alive in the Roman era and identified as Statio di Algae, its name was maintained by the toponym Val d’Alga, Torre Valdaliga, according to the more convincing proposals made by Mengarelli. Bastianelli however had a different opinion which placed the ancient Roman Statio in the area of Torre D’Orlando.

 

An ancient seaside villa

 

Going back towards the sea and leaving the Aurelia before km 76 to travel down the road that leads to the thermoelectric plant, one reaches that tract of coastline in where rises Torre Valdaliga, built by Paul V in 1616 as a defense against pirates, the tower, which is surrounded by a wall, rises above the ruins of a Roman villa. Bastianelli established that this building dated back to the late republican era (1st century AC), because of the structure of its walls and the technique used for the floors. Therefore, the complex can be considered one of the most ancient seaside villas along the Civitavecchia coastline. The remains of the structures that belonged to this grand and definitely rich building occupy an area, except for the fish tank, of approximately 4.500 sq. m. On the north and west sides, slow and implacable corrosion by the waves has uncovered a section of land containing ruins which provide an idea of the original planimetric and altimetric layout, as well as the techniques used when building the villa. The fish tank as well, which was built for fish farming and dug out from the rocks, has maintained itself well and constitutes particular and almost unique evidence of the work done by ancient Romans to design a construction such as this, as evidenced also by various ancient writings. To the north side there is a structure that represents the foundation walls made of large lime stones. Above the foundations there two octagonal walls decorated with “opus reticolatum”, while the floors are in “opus signinum”. Further on there are remains of a room that appears to have been accommodated during subsequent eras, an interesting features are the two sewer tunnels that were used to flow the sewage out to sea; a nearby room shows signs of a mosaic pavement with white and black chips. On the west side, out to sea, in front of the fish tank, there are visible signs of the ruins of a terrace build of large rectangular flake slabs laid out directly onto the rock bed that was leveled out to accommodate the overlaying structure. This terrace was most probably built in two distinct phases in time, as evidenced also by the two overlaying pavements discovered at the walking level. The fish tank appears to be of particular interest, since it is without doubt one of the greatest examples of its kind carved in the rock; building a fish tank inside a rocky level is, in fact, very difficult; the geological nature of the reef must be compact but also easy to dig. Currently, most of the fish tank is buried in the sand and underwater, with a wide and high step made of scale slabs. The central part is made up of a large rectangular tub (19 meters x 39 meters) dug into the rock with walls covered in masonry and divided into various sectors by intersecting walls. On the north side, which is also marked by a series of rooms for collecting water, there was a series a vaults which held up the veranda and terrace of the residential compound. A series of input canals, at the entrance of which there were sleuth gates made of thin flake slabs, permitted the continuous circulation of water rich in oxygen and microorganisms, while it prevented the larger fish from escaping. Furthermore, the these canal were arranged depending on the direction of the wind: those to the south would receive the waves lifted by the south-east wind, while the other to the south-west were fed by the wave movements created by the south-west wind.; lastly, the large canal facing the north-west was irrigated by violent waves raised by the north-west wind. The entire complex was therefore arranged in such a way as to permit continuous water circulation from all four sides, thereby eliminating the problem of stagnant water and consequential death of the fish raised there, many of which were wrasse, rainbow wrasse and blacktails. On the land side, where a few pieces of the villa still remain, a notable quantity of plaster chips with traces of floral decorations, stuccos and ceramic materials were found that enables the complex to be dated back to the 1st century AC. Two hundred meters after Torre Valdaliga, along the coastline to the north, near two prefabricated buildings there are numerous ceramic fragments scattered over the land, while a little further on, in an area facing the sea, there are numerous remains of pavements in “opus signinum” that belonged to some of the buildings lined up along the coastline, partially covered in dry seaweed and debris, which date back to the 1st century AC. Surely these scattered findings are not be considered isolated and outside of the Torre Valdaliga complex, but must be seen as connected with the rich republican villa. To the north of the asphalt road that comes from the railway bridge, along a vast extension of flat terrain which is crossed by a stream called “La Frasca”, there are various Roman ruins which have been attributed to the villa. In fact, there are various walls, built in “opus listatum”, that emerge for approximately one meter above the surface of the ground.

 

There are also small white and gray mosaic chips, fragments of status in bronze, fragments of ceramics, roof tiles, large bronze nails, and numerous coins which date back between the 1st and 3rd century BC, with many specimens that date back as far as the 3rd century AC. From the quantity and nature of the objects found in this location it is believed that the territory of Civitavecchia was involved in trafficking which at first was limited to the Western Mediterranean area and which, in the 3rd and 4th century AC., then extended also to the East. This therefore refers to an urban area that functioned also as a port: in fact, under the surface of the water, in the rocky landing held a large canal that enabled boats to easily reach land. Submersions by scuba divers have made it possible to identify various jugs and ceramic fragments laying on the sea bed next to traces of relict.

 

Etruscan Necropolis of Marangone

 

To the south of Civitavecchia, near the stream of Marangone, there once prospered another Etruscan center that was more important than that of Scaglia. The inhabited area occupied the top of the hill and the name of "Castellina" by which it is known today recalls the ancient Etruscan castle or "pagus". This isolated location, embellished by the age old olive trees, is very suggestive. All of a sudden, from amongst the vegetation one can see the remains of the strong walls that surrounded the entire hill, for an overall 700 meters.

 

Two ancient roads can still be recognized, one to the east and one to the west, that lead to the ancient city and still serve to reach the top of the hill. The necropolis extends on all sides; the graves, laid out in groups, occupy a large surface area of approximately 200 acres. The structure of the burial area differs from that of Scaglia; here in fact most tombs generally have a funeral room in the center; the rooms, most of which are now destroyed, were generally buried close to the surface and made of large slabs that were admirable connected and reproduced the usual tomb-like structure with a roof covering; the entrance was closed off by thick stone slabs with a "dromos" to enter. Stone slabs were arranged in a circle to mark the tomb area and form the basement; everything was covered with lots of earth that was brought there artificially and made these monuments resemble small hills. The size of the tombs varies between 8 and 10 meters, but there are also others that are even bigger, like the one found near the railroad bridge that measures 45 meters.

 

La Scaglia

 

 

Going back down the Via Aurelia, just before km 77, in the location of "La Scaglia" various tomb chambers can be seen in a fenced off area;

 

these tombs were recently cleaned and restored by the Superintendent for Archeology of Southern Etruria. The tombs at "La Scaglia" are underground chambers with a roof and a slope on each side or ogives, and benches placed along the main wall on which to layout clothing. The chambers are preceded by a short "dromos" (entrance corridor) with steps to facilitate going down into the burial room. The chronology of these tombs dates back to the VI and V century BC for all of the tombs.

 

Tarquinia

Tarquinia is situated approximately ten kilometers from Civitavecchia, taking the Aurelia in the direction of Grosseto.

On the basis of its characteristics, this town may be observed from two aspects,: on the one side it presents itself like an ideal locality for the Summer (Lido of Tarquinia); in fact, even if it does not have a very prominent coastline, there are however some noteworthy bathing establishment that characterize the beaches of this town.

These facilities (bathing establishments, camping areas, discotheques, bars, disco-pubs, etc.), which are located on the promenade of Lido of Tarquinia, with their equipment and the innumerable activities they promote (beach-volley tournaments, surfboard rentals, canoeing, nighttime entertainment, etc), place themselves amongst the largest tourist attractions.

The second aspect which is important to emphasize is the enormous cultural and archeological validity which this location possesses: Tarquinia is known to all for its importance as an Etruscan city and for the numerous necropolis inside which are preserves some splendid examples of paintings.

The painted tombs are mostly found inside the necropolis of Montarozzi and are very important since, because of the numerous images which the ancient Etruscans painted on their walls, these have provided enthusiasts with the opportunity to obtain more in depth knowledge of the daily life, art and religious beliefs if these people.

But Tarquinia, with its towers, austere roman Churches, small homes that face alleys and its medieval monuments of notable importance, is also a city where art and medieval culture are deeply rooted.

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[rokotov4]

I see that some of you have been to Naples recently. I will be there Nov.20. For that time of the year, what would be your suggestion for a tour: Capri (too cold?) or a drive thru the coast, may be Pompei? Did you post about Naples some where else, I would appreciate the link.

 

Thanks,

Jenny.

[Uktrusty1]

I've been researching my upcoming cruise Port by Port including Citavichea

 

I've put info on my blog http://www.mednavigator.wordpress.com

 

Covers information or links to the best information I could find on transport, Free Wifi , what to do, Travel Apps etc etc.

 

Let me know what you think and if you have any information I could help others out by including.

 

I'm currently doing a meal by meal countdown to the cruise, cooking meals from each country on the right day of the week. You'll find the recipes online if you fancy playing along,

[sjde]

Gonferpar and neverenoughtime-

 

Did you ever figure out where to get the bus

tickets to Tarquinia? We leave in a few weeks and would like to do that.

Thanks!

[CVU]

Thinking of staying a night or two after a cruise and before another cruise from there. Anyone recommend a hotel?

Thanks!!!

[Galveston Cruiser]

Thinking of staying a night or two after a cruise and before another cruise from there. Anyone recommend a hotel?

Thanks!!!

 

I know there are several in town, but we have stayed up in the hills overlooking Civitavecchia at Tenuta dell Argento - Inn and cattle ranch.

 

Very nice and relaxing with a free shuttle for guests to town and cruise ship.

Excellent restaurant serving their beef.

That is where we will be next week:)

[CVU]

I know there are several in town, but we have stayed up in the hills overlooking Civitavecchia at Tenuta dell Argento - Inn and cattle ranch.

 

Very nice and relaxing with a free shuttle for guests to town and cruise ship.

Excellent restaurant serving their beef.

That is where we will be next week:)

 

Thank you! Will look into it on line.

[CVU]

I know there are several in town, but we have stayed up in the hills overlooking Civitavecchia at Tenuta dell Argento - Inn and cattle ranch.

 

Very nice and relaxing with a free shuttle for guests to town and cruise ship.

Excellent restaurant serving their beef.

That is where we will be next week:)

 

There are no rates on their web site, do you have an idea how much per night? We are looking at Sept/14.

Thanks!!!

[Crusin6]

We had the same dilemma on our 2012 med cruise but quickly solved it. We emailed stefano costantini at Rome cabs who we have used numerous times and booked him for his Etruscan tour.

 

Don't remember the exact name is gave the tour but we saw lake bracianno. Ceri. Ceveteri. Odelaschalchi castle ( sp) and toured the Etruscan tombs. Stefano is an Etruscan history buff btw.

 

Excellent day and we still talk about that day almost daily!

[rkr]

Thinking of staying a night or two after a cruise and before another cruise from there. Anyone recommend a hotel?

Thanks!!!

 

MiraMare B and B in Civi