Hello there, Alicia! Thanks for returning to planDisney with more questions. I'd love to assist you.
You've got some incredible travel plans onboard the
Disney Fantasy this summer with a Mediterranean Cruise. Breathtaking sights and historical adventures await you. As it sounds like you plan to head into Rome to explore on your own via train, I'd love to share a few helpful insights with you as you finalize your itinerary and travel plans.
Your Guest Ashore time is scheduled for 7:00 a.m. Once you exit the ship, the train station is just under one mile from the port. You may wish to take a shuttle or walk if possible. I would allow for 15-30 minutes to get from the ship to the train station. From what I have read, the station can get busy and lines can get long to purchase tickets. If you are able to purchase tickets ahead of time, it will be a time saver.
According to Travel Information on the
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy Port webpage on the Disney Cruise Line site, this train station offers rail transportation to Rome. Once inside the city, the Tiburtina and Termini are the major train stations, the Termini being the most popular. The closest train station to the Vatican is Saint Pietro. It is wise to double-check the schedule before boarding all trains, as schedules may vary. Civitavecchia may be listed as "civ" on the train schedules, and it may be on the Pisa or Torino rail lines.
A good rule of thumb is to give yourself a nice cushion of time in the event of travel delays. Your Guest Onboard time is listed as 7:00 p.m. I would advise that you take a look at the train schedules and see what would get you back to the Civitavecchia station no later than 6:30 p.m., and then consider taking the train that is scheduled before the one that gets you back in time, just in case.
I hope this information is helpful! I understand that taking the train on your own to Rome is the most cost-effective way to get into the city. If you don't want to deal with transportation planning, you might consider the
Rome On Your Own Port Adventure. This Port Adventure includes round-trip transportation to Rome by motorcoach (a 90-minute ride) and provides you with about six hours to explore Rome at your own pace.
Alicia, please cruise back to us at planDisney if you have more questions. My pals and I will be here for you.
Happy Planning!
Adrianna