Civitavecchia Cruise Port
Civitavecchia, Italy · Mediterranean
Cruise ships dock at Molo Vespucci — Main Cruise Berth, Civitavecchia.
Plan my port daysItaly's busiest cruise port, used by ships calling at Rome; a small seaside town in its own right.
At a glance
Port summary
Most cruisers go straight to Rome — budget 2+ hours round trip. A free port shuttle runs from the Vespucci Terminal to Largo della Pace at the port gate. From there it's a 1 km walk to Civitavecchia train station. Regionale trains run every 30 minutes to Roma Termini or Roma San Pietro.
Cruise docks
🚢 Molo Vespucci — Main Cruise Berth
Primary cruise berth at Civitavecchia. The Amerigo Vespucci passenger terminal sits on this quay. Free port shuttle to Largo della Pace runs continuously when ships are in port.
📍 Latitude: 42.097959, Longitude: 11.775271
See dock on port map →🚢 Molo Bramante — Secondary Cruise Berth
Secondary cruise berth used when Molo Vespucci is full. The same free port shuttle serves this quay and it is a few minutes further from the port gate.
📍 Latitude: 42.094554, Longitude: 11.779807
See dock on port map →🚢 RCT — Roma cruise terminal
Typically used by cruise ships starting and ending their cruise in Civitavecchia.
📍 Latitude: 42.103515, Longitude: 11.773383
See dock on port map →🚢 Antemurale Cristoforo Colombo — Outer Quay
Outer breakwater berth used by some of the largest cruise ships. Longer shuttle ride to the port gate — plan extra return time.
📍 Latitude: 42.09, Longitude: 11.783
See dock on port map →Getting to Civitavecchia
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Carry €20-40 in small notes for trattorias, small cafés and the port shuttle backup.
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Plan my port days →Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Civitavecchia?
- Your ship docks directly at the Civitavecchia cruise terminal in Italy.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Civitavecchia?
- Walking into Civitavecchia from the cruise port isn't practical. Plan to use a shuttle, taxi, or public transport.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Civitavecchia centre?
- Typical options include Shuttle bus, Train, On foot, Taxi, Hop-on Hop-off, Local bus. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Civitavecchia?
- Plan for at least 8 hours ashore to see Civitavecchia independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Civitavecchia and are cards accepted?
- Civitavecchia uses the Euro. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Free Wi-Fi is available at the Civitavecchia cruise terminal.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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