Welcome aboard the Norwegian Viva as we set our sights on Rome! Well, not exactly... In reality, our ship docked over 50 miles away, which translates to over an hour and a half of driving or a bus, walk and train ride. It's not uncommon for cruise lines to give ports more convenient-sounding names, sometimes even exaggerating their proximity by up to 4 hours!
While there's no port closer to Rome, there's a hidden truth the cruise lines don't readily disclose: there's a significant extra cost and quite a lengthy journey involved if you wish to explore the actual destination the port is named after.
But fear not, can we still uncover the wonders of Rome with limited time in port without committing to a shore excursion? Join us on this race against the clock as we aim to visit all the major landmarks while ensuring we don't miss our ship's departure. And stay tuned for some surprising ways we managed to save money along the way!
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00:00 Intro - Our ship docked over 50 miles away from Rome
01:23 Breafkast
03:40 Planning a day in Rome from Civitavecchia
05:40 How to get from Civitavecchia Cruise Terminal to Rome
08:21 Visiting the Vatican
10:15 Castel de Sant'angelo
11:35 Fontana del Moro
12:35 The Pantheon
14:18 Trevi Fountain
15:39 Tips to stay safe in Rome
17:00 The Colosseum
17:34 Train to Civitavecchia and free port shuttle
19:40 How Much Did we Spend in Rome?
21:50 Dinner in the Haven
26:00 Summary