Rome Cruise Holidays

A cruise to Rome offers the chance to explore one of the most fascinating and historically important cities in the world. Rome cruises feature an intriguing combination of ancient sites, museums, art and architecture, paired with a modern and vibrant commercial city, with much to explore and delight. With an endless list of recommended attractions, a Rome cruise can offer visitors a taste of all that this age-old and world-class city has to offer.  

Cruises to Rome begin at Civitavecchia, the closest port to the city, and an hour to 2 hours' transfer. History and culture buffs on a Rome cruise will revel in the extensive tours available and even the most casual of visitor can't fail to be moved by the enormity of the cities past. The major sites in the city are, of course, the most popular, with Rome cruises featuring the Pantheon, the Sistene Chapel, Trevi Fountain and Vatican City. History and art is everywhere in this city, with cruises to Rome featuring beautiful piazzas and streets full of impressive architecture, fountains and statues, and a great choice of galleries and museums. A cosmopolitan and colourful centre, the city also has a thriving modern side with much to see and do, with a Rome cruise an ideal way to soak up some Italian culture, and explore the extensive choice of dining, shopping and nightlife options. An ideal city to explore on foot, Rome cruises often feature walking tours - an ideal way to fit many of the major attractions in on a short stop.  

 

Rome cruises feature heavily on many Mediterranean cruise itineraries, and can be combined with a range of options. Some cruise ships offer a Western Mediterranean itinerary that include other Italian destinations such as Naples, Sorrento, or even Venice, with others making it the only Italian stop as it cruises around the Mediterranean, taking in destinations such as Palma, Gibralta and Marseille.