Back-to-Back Cruises from Rome
Civitavecchia is Rome's port, and Mediterranean chains from here alternate eastern and western itineraries.
| Ship | The two legs | Departs | Nights | From (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legend of the Seas |
Western Mediterranean Cruise · 7n Western Mediterranean Cruise · 7n |
Aug 20, 2026 back Sep 3, 2026 |
14 | $5,345 |
| Odyssey of the Seas |
Greek Isles Cruise · 7n Greek Isles & Italy Cruise · 7n |
Oct 4, 2026 back Oct 18, 2026 |
14 | $3,097 |
| Legend of the Seas |
Western Mediterranean Cruise · 7n Western Mediterranean Cruise · 3n |
Oct 15, 2026 back Oct 25, 2026 |
10 | — |
| Odyssey of the Seas |
Greek Isles & Italy Cruise · 7n Spain & Portugal Transatlantic · 14n |
Oct 18, 2026 back Nov 8, 2026 |
21 | $2,924 |
| Legend of the Seas + Odyssey of the Seas2 ships |
Western Mediterranean Cruise · 3n Spain & Portugal Transatlantic · 14n |
Oct 22, 2026 back Nov 8, 2026 |
17 | $2,811 |
| Legend of the Seas |
Western Mediterranean Cruise · 7n Western Mediterranean Cruise · 7n |
Jun 17, 2027 back Jul 1, 2027 |
14 | $4,530 |
| Legend of the Seas |
Western Mediterranean Cruise · 7n Western Mediterranean Cruise · 7n |
Aug 19, 2027 back Sep 2, 2027 |
14 | $4,310 |
| Mariner of the Seas + Explorer of the Seas2 ships |
Greece & Italy Cruise · 9n Italy, Spain & French Riviera · 7n |
Aug 28, 2027 back Sep 13, 2027 |
16 | $2,090 |
| Legend of the Seas |
Western Mediterranean Cruise · 7n Western Mediterranean Cruise · 3n |
Oct 21, 2027 back Oct 31, 2027 |
10 | $3,027 |
| Odyssey of the Seas |
Greek Isles Cruise · 7n Spain & Portugal Transatlantic · 14n |
Oct 24, 2027 back Nov 14, 2027 |
21 | $1,995 |
| Legend of the Seas + Odyssey of the Seas2 ships |
Western Mediterranean Cruise · 3n Spain & Portugal Transatlantic · 14n |
Oct 28, 2027 back Nov 14, 2027 |
17 | $2,130 |
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Why Rome works for a back-to-back
- Eastern and western Mediterranean itineraries both sail from Civitavecchia, so chaining one of each covers a very large slice of southern Europe.
- Autumn transatlantic crossings depart from here as the season ends, opening up the crossing-plus-Mediterranean chain.
- Rome itself needs days, and a chain gives you a natural reason to build them in.
Turnaround day at Rome
Schengen processing applies. Civitavecchia is a large port and the walk from the terminal to the gate is long, so use the shuttle.
Getting there
Civitavecchia is about an hour from Fiumicino and 90 minutes from central Rome. On turnaround day, Rome is not a realistic outing, so plan the city time around the chain rather than inside it.
Nearest airport: Rome Fiumicino (FCO), about 60 minutes away.
Spend your Club Royale offers across both legs
A casino offer covers one sailing. Chain two and you can spend two offers on one continuous trip. Leg to Leg works out which offer belongs on which leg so the pair costs you as little as possible.
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Can I visit Rome on turnaround day between two cruises?
Not comfortably. Civitavecchia is around 90 minutes from central Rome each way, and consecutive cruisers need to be back aboard before general boarding. Add days before or after the chain instead.
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