Sailing from Rome (Civitavecchia): Your Virgin Voyages Homeport Guide
Rome is one of the great cities to bookend a cruise, and Virgin Voyages sails the Mediterranean from its port — Civitavecchia, about an hour northwest of the city — aboard Scarlet Lady. The catch every Sailor should know: the port isn't in Rome itself, so build in a little travel time on both ends.
Which terminal?
Civitavecchia is a large, busy port. Virgin typically uses the Amerigo Vespucci terminal (Prato del Turco) or Terminal 25 South (Banchina 25) — you'll be told which 2–3 days before you sail in the Virgin Voyages app, so check there before you head over.
Getting there
Civitavecchia is about 72 km (45 miles) northwest of Rome. From Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) it's roughly an hour by car or private transfer; from central Rome, about an hour to 90 minutes. By train, take a regional or Intercity service from Roma Termini or Roma San Pietro to Civitavecchia station (about 1 hour–1 hour 20), then a short taxi or port shuttle for the last couple of miles to the ship. Aim for your Terminal Arrival Time, not before.
Where Scarlet Lady sails
The season mixes round-trips and one-way Med crossings — typically a round-trip Italy & French Riviera voyage (with calls such as Naples, Livorno for Florence and Pisa, Cannes, Ajaccio in Corsica and Catania in Sicily), plus Rome-to-Athens sailings that thread the Amalfi Coast, Sicily, Crete and the Greek Isles (Mykonos, Santorini). Itineraries vary by date, so we'll confirm your exact ports when we book.
Make a trip of it
Give Rome the days it deserves — the Colosseum, the Vatican, a long dinner in Trastevere — then transfer to Civitavecchia on sailing day, or overnight in the port town the night before if your voyage leaves early. Flying in a day or two ahead is smart insurance against travel delays.
Sailing the Med from Rome? We'll arrange your Rome stay, transfers and the pre-cruise days so embarkation is effortless. Ask The Cruise Boys®.