NEW 2017 Port of Civitavecchia, Italy Transfer To Rome Tom's Port Guide

[Jolie_Cruiser]

Tom Sheridan, devoted fellow cruiser, has come up with another port guide. This time it is about transfers between the Port of Civitavecchia and Rome. The guide is free, with maps, schedule etc. Here is the link:

 

http://www.tomsportguides.com/uploads/5/8/5/4/58547429/porttransfer2rome-7-5-2017.pdf

[llarsen]

Thank you for posting link to NEW 2017 Port of Civitavecchia, Italy Transfer To Rome Tom's Port Guide

As all the others, Tom's (new) Port Guide is fantastic!

[cruisemom42]

Just keep in mind, as the author himself says, to always double-check the information for accuracy and with the most recent sources.

[Clarea]

Tom Sheridan, devoted fellow cruiser, has come up with another port guide. This time it is about transfers between the Port of Civitavecchia and Rome. The guide is free, with maps, schedule etc. Here is the link:

 

http://www.tomsportguides.com/uploads/5/8/5/4/58547429/porttransfer2rome-7-5-2017.pdf

Thank-you! Very timely for us.:)

[Keith1010]

Thanks for sharing this.

 

Keith

[lisiamc]

And just a minor quibble to an excellent port guide, you can walk inside the port area, but it's not fun, especially after disembarking with luggage. Much more sensible to take the free shuttle or organise private transport.

[Hlitner]

And just a minor quibble to an excellent port guide, you can walk inside the port area, but it's not fun, especially after disembarking with luggage. Much more sensible to take the free shuttle or organise private transport.

 

Agree. In fact, if you walk...you will go out the old main exit/entrance that is near the old Fortress...from which its about a 10 min stroll to the train station. But the distance from your pier to the port entrance can vary.....and at times exceed 1 mile. The Port actually has the walkways marked and provides some separation from the internal port traffic. While we WOULD NOT recommend folks walking..if they are dragging luggage,, it is an option for port days.

 

Hank

[steamboats]

You can only walk from berths 10 to 13 but not from berth 25 - no sidewalks there and way too much traffic.

 

Civitatours BTW offers a transfer to/from the airport or Rome central station for app. 20 Euro pP. But it´s only once per day and your flight times have to fit into their schedule.

 

steamboats

[ncstrman]

Agree. In fact, if you walk...you will go out the old main exit/entrance that is near the old Fortress...from which its about a 10 min stroll to the train station. But the distance from your pier to the port entrance can vary.....and at times exceed 1 mile. The Port actually has the walkways marked and provides some separation from the internal port traffic. While we WOULD NOT recommend folks walking..if they are dragging luggage,, it is an option for port days.

 

Hank

 

Can you also enter at the old main entrance (Fort Michelangelo)? Also, is there any way of knowing which berth/pier your ship will dock at? On our embarkation day we are the only cruise ship in port NCL Spirit.

[Hlitner]

Can you also enter at the old main entrance (Fort Michelangelo)? Also, is there any way of knowing which berth/pier your ship will dock at? On our embarkation day we are the only cruise ship in port NCL Spirit.

 

Yes, pedestrians can enter at the old main entrance (there is a walkway). I do not recall any board or sign that indicated the ships and pier numbers. But the large cruise ships are generally in the same general area of the port and can usually be spotted at some distance. I suppose if one were directionally challenged they could simply ask the port security folks or another pedestrian. Nearly all the time, the cruise ships will be docked along the jetty (towards your left as you enter the port). The jetty is about 1 1/3 miles long and can handle up to 6 cruise ships. So while it might only take 10 min to walk to the nearest docking postion, the furthest berth is more then 1 more mile down the long pier. As you near the long cruise ship pier there is a security gate (always open) and a small building with a security guard. But there is a marked pedestrian walkway that goes right past this security point and nobody pays any attention to pedestrians. The bummer is that in the old days, one could simply walk in by the fort and catch an internal port bus to your pier. But now, the buses no longer stop at this area...so if you decide to walk to your ship and enter by this entrance you are committing yourself to walking all the way to your ship. If your vessel is docked at the furthest pier it can be quite a hike. But we love to walk and have never had a problem. That being said, we would not recommend most folks try walking if they are dragging luggage (we keep posting this caveat).

 

If there are more then 6 cruise ships in port, it is likely that 1 or more would be docked at one of the other berths in the port (usually used by ferries). Since we have always walked out of the port (before trying to walk back in) we have always known where our ship is docked. If you are walking to your ship for the first time (not likely since you would have to drag all your luggage) use your eyes to spot your ship...or ask for help.

 

I should add that this long pier area is often used by some crew for jogging :). Its flat, straight, and more then 1 mile long...which makes it ideal for runners.

 

Hank

P.S. We should mention that the walking situation is totally different at the Port of Livorno...where they completely discourage (or prohibit) walking through the Port. It irony is that at Livorno, I can drive my rental car right up to the gangplank.....but Civitavecchia does not allow rental cars inside the port.

Edited July 12, 2017 by Hlitner

[ncstrman]

Yes, pedestrians can enter at the old main entrance (there is a walkway). I do not recall any board or sign that indicated the ships and pier numbers. But the large cruise ships are generally in the same general area of the port and can usually be spotted at some distance. I suppose if one were directionally challenged they could simply ask the port security folks or another pedestrian. Nearly all the time, the cruise ships will be docked along the jetty (towards your left as you enter the port). The jetty is about 1 1/3 miles long and can handle up to 6 cruise ships. So while it might only take 10 min to walk to the nearest docking postion, the furthest berth is more then 1 more mile down the long pier. As you near the long cruise ship pier there is a security gate (always open) and a small building with a security guard. But there is a marked pedestrian walkway that goes right past this security point and nobody pays any attention to pedestrians. The bummer is that in the old days, one could simply walk in by the fort and catch an internal port bus to your pier. But now, the buses no longer stop at this area...so if you decide to walk to your ship and enter by this entrance you are committing yourself to walking all the way to your ship. If your vessel is docked at the furthest pier it can be quite a hike. But we love to walk and have never had a problem. That being said, we would not recommend most folks try walking if they are dragging luggage (we keep posting this caveat).

 

If there are more then 6 cruise ships in port, it is likely that 1 or more would be docked at one of the other berths in the port (usually used by ferries). Since we have always walked out of the port (before trying to walk back in) we have always known where our ship is docked. If you are walking to your ship for the first time (not likely since you would have to drag all your luggage) use your eyes to spot your ship...or ask for help.

 

I should add that this long pier area is often used by some crew for jogging :). Its flat, straight, and more then 1 mile long...which makes it ideal for runners.

 

Hank

P.S. We should mention that the walking situation is totally different at the Port of Livorno...where they completely discourage (or prohibit) walking through the Port. It irony is that at Livorno, I can drive my rental car right up to the gangplank.....but Civitavecchia does not allow rental cars inside the port.

 

Thanks Hank! I appreciate your insight, very helpful :)

Unfortunately our situation may involve dragging our luggage...I didn't research thoroughly before purchasing our train tickets, apparently the Argo bus does not run between 11:50-2:15 (at least from the port to the train station). I have not seen the schedule from the station to the port, but assume they likely don't run the other way as well.

 

We booked the Frecciabianca arriving at 12:44, so our options are limited to: 1-waiting until the Argo bus starts up again (90 min at the station? not likely). 2-taking a taxi to Largo di Pace for 20 eu, a possibility but considering we paid 20eu for the 2 of us for the train from Termini to Civi 1st class...

 

We are OK with walking, espacially since we will not be in a rush and can stop and smell the roses and take in the view of the seaside...and a drink :) Plus we will not be overly burdened. Entering at the old entrance, is half the distance to the new one, which we can apply to walking to the ship...if it is not docked too far away. Our ship, NCL Spirit, is supposed to be the only cruise ship in port that day. Hopefully it will be at one of the closer ones...

[Hlitner]

We are with you...on the walk thing...but are so used to helping cruisers who complain about walking from one end of the ship to the other...or using the stairs to go down one deck. So we always assume that many readers of CC do not want to walk more then a few yards/meters. Personally, we would be OK with the walk...although it might be a bit closer to walk to the Port shuttle bus stop (we have never tried to accurately compare the distances). . Another possibility is that as you are walking inside the port...to the pier...one of the port shuttle bus drivers takes pity (when he sees you dragging luggage) and makes an unscheduled stop. And then there is the really "bad day" scenario.....which is that its raining.

 

If you do see a taxi waiting at the station (maybe yes, maybe no) you might ask the driver how much. If you get an honest driver with a heart...it might only be about 10€....but we would not hold our breath.

 

Hank

[Carolyn R]

Thanks Tom! I heard he was also working on tips for handicapped cruisers. This really is a labor of love for him and he appreciates feedback, updates and corrections.

[easyboy]

Tom Sheridan, devoted fellow cruiser, has come up with another port guide. This time it is about transfers between the Port of Civitavecchia and Rome. The guide is free, with maps, schedule etc. Here is the link:

 

http://www.tomsportguides.com/uploads/5/8/5/4/58547429/porttransfer2rome-7-5-2017.pdf

Thank you for the link on the update. Tom's Port Guides has always been very helpful for me on his covered ports.

[ncstrman]

We are with you...on the walk thing...but are so used to helping cruisers who complain about walking from one end of the ship to the other...or using the stairs to go down one deck. So we always assume that many readers of CC do not want to walk more then a few yards/meters. Personally, we would be OK with the walk...although it might be a bit closer to walk to the Port shuttle bus stop (we have never tried to accurately compare the distances). . Another possibility is that as you are walking inside the port...to the pier...one of the port shuttle bus drivers takes pity (when he sees you dragging luggage) and makes an unscheduled stop. And then there is the really "bad day" scenario.....which is that its raining.

 

If you do see a taxi waiting at the station (maybe yes, maybe no) you might ask the driver how much. If you get an honest driver with a heart...it might only be about 10€....but we would not hold our breath.

 

Hank

 

Hi Hank!

 

Thanks again for the insight. We did arrive at 12:45 and of course the next Argo bus was 2:15. We, along with a lot of other cruisers, started walking. Pleasant enough walk, despite the heat. We had a suitcase and carry on each. At Fort Michelangelo most (all?) continued to walk towards Largo della Pace, we saw our ship and decided to walk to it instead, looked shorter! There is a guard house along the way, they just waved us through and as we were crossing the street to the sidewalk, a shuttle driver stopped and signalled us to hop on