Ancient and beautiful, Rome has been at the heart of western culture for thousands of years. While it is no longer the seat of mighty empires, it is still home to the center of the Catholic church in the Vatican City, a site to explore for people of all beliefs. Rome is also a jewel of the Mediterranean, where many of the best Italy & Mediterranean cruises depart, from the port of Civitavecchia, just north of the Italian capital. Renaissance and Baroque architecture, sculptures, churches, and art adorn this city, making it a wonderful place for guided walking tours or simply exploring it on your own. There's no better place to start your journey into the Mediterranean's ancient history than Rome, so let us know when you're ready to start planning your adventure!
Rome Cruise Highlights
Perhaps no country captures the relaxing classical atmosphere of the Mediterranean better than Italy. Ever since it was the seat of the powerful Roman Empire, its influence has been felt throughout the world, in art, architecture, and even language. As you tour this ancient country, you will have the chance to visit the cities and sites that make Italy what it is today.
Venice - the city of bridges and canals that takes you back to Italy's yesteryear, where you'll see the Byzantine Doge's Palace and maybe enjoy a classic gondola tour.
Sicily - the Mediterranean's largest island is the off the southern coast of Italy, and home to its own unique culture, cuisine and wines.
Sardinia - is a picturesque island with a rugged coastline in the middle of the Mediterranean with almost 2,000km of coastline, sandy beaches and a mountainous interior with ample hiking opportunities. Thousands of nuraghi, mysterious Bronze Age stone ruins shaped like beehives dot the countryside.
Naples - here, you can visit the harrowing sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, where artifacts from the violent eruptions of Mt. Vesuvius are well preserved.
Portofino - A tranquil seaside village home to unforgettable cafes, restaurants, and shopping.
Silversea Cruises-is a premium cruise line based in Monaco, owned by Royal Caribbean, and the inventor of all-inclusive cruising. Explore Italy, cradle of art and ancient Rome on the 254-guest Silver Cloud.
Star Clippers Americas - has the port of Rome as its main starting point for cruises from central Italy to Sardinia, Sicily, Malta, Cannes, and more. Explore the world-famous sights of the Pantheon, Colosseum, Vatican City, and the Trevi Fountain on the Star Flyer and Star Clipper, both 379 feet long and each carries 166 guests in pampered comfort, with sixteen sails billowing in the wind.
Ponant - is an ambassador of the "French Touch" worldwide. With French crew, discreet service, refined cuisine, and partners with excellent track record doing their utmost to maintain its unique cruising philosophy.
Emerald Waterways - provides delectable dining options to horizon-expanding excursions and first-class service. Every cruise is generously stocked with extras, all you have to think about is enjoying your holiday. The 100-guest Emerald Azzurra lets you discover beautiful Italian Coastlines.
CroisiEurope - has over 55 luxury cruise ships, ranging in capacity from 22 to 200 passengers, cruising on some of the most beautiful rivers in Italy and the rest of the globe.
Variety Cruises - has been crafting destination experiences made exclusively by small ships, with sustainability and green ethics as its core. Discover Rome's world-class architecture, unique historical monuments, and magical natural scenery on the 44-guest Harmony G.
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Silversea Cruises-is a premium cruise line based in Monaco, owned by Royal Caribbean, and the inventor of all-inclusive cruising. Explore Italy, cradle of art and ancient Rome on the 254-guest Silver Cloud.
Star Clippers Americas - has the port of Rome as its main starting point for cruises from central Italy to Sardinia, Sicily, Malta, Cannes, and more. Explore the world-famous sights of the Pantheon, Colosseum, Vatican City, and the Trevi Fountain on the Star Flyer and Star Clipper, both 379 feet long and each carries 166 guests in pampered comfort, with sixteen sails billowing in the wind.
Ponant - is an ambassador of the "French Touch" worldwide. With French crew, discreet service, refined cuisine, and partners with excellent track record doing their utmost to maintain its unique cruising philosophy.
Emerald Waterways - provides delectable dining options to horizon-expanding excursions and first-class service. Every cruise is generously stocked with extras, all you have to think about is enjoying your holiday. The 100-guest Emerald Azzurra lets you discover beautiful Italian Coastlines.
CroisiEurope - has over 55 luxury cruise ships, ranging in capacity from 22 to 200 passengers, cruising on some of the most beautiful rivers in Italy and the rest of the globe.
Variety Cruises - has been crafting destination experiences made exclusively by small ships, with sustainability and green ethics as its core. Discover Rome's world-class architecture, unique historical monuments, and magical natural scenery on the 44-guest Harmony G.
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It was an outstanding, up-close, educational vacation of nature, culture, history, animals and geology! It was everything they promised! Binoculars were plentiful on the boat, but I'm glad I brought my own. Food was excellent. Rooms had black-out shades. Pack/wear multiple layers of clothing (I carried a small backpack when off the ship). Crew were delightful and very accommodating! Remember to jump FEET FIRST first when taking the optional polar plunge! Spend as much time outdoors as you are able and ENJOY!!!
Janet Dutton
1 week ago
Excellent travel advice and service
This is my second experience working with Adventure Life. I’m sold. Jess Heuermann is an experienced traveler and provides a lot of useful information when planning a trip. These are the questions I like to ask at the outset - What’s it like to go here, there, what would you suggest, what do people report, can we add any additional side trips? Jess took the time to answer my questions and seek additional information to share with me. Petchie Colina is outstanding in helping with travel logistics and final preparations. Adventure Life has excellent guides and offers private guides and small group adventures. We enjoyed the opportunity to talk with the guides and drivers to learn more about their countries, cultures and histories. A highlight was having the guides pick local restaurants where we could share meals together. Highly recommend.
Claire Cordon
1 week ago
Our six-day tour in Iceland went smoothly with one exception. We had asked for two rooms each night. Somehow we were booked with one room with three beds. It could not be fixed at the first hotel in Reykjavik because the hotel was fully booked. Once informed of the problem, however, Adventure Life rebooked for two rooms for the remainder of the trip. As an 85-year-old traveler, I appreciated that one could participate at different physical levels at many of the stops. Iceland is a great place to visit but on the expensive side.