Janet S. Posted December 12, 2017 #1 Share Posted December 12, 2017 We will be disembarking the Oceania Marina on November 2, 2018 in Civitavecchia. The best flight out of Rome leaves at 12:45 pm. Given the distance to the airport in Rome and that the cruise states that disembarkation begins at 8:00 am, do you think we would be able to make that flight home? The later flight is at 2:45 pm but on Alitalia and given their bankruptcy troubles not sure I want to book that flight. Thanks for any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pinotlover Posted December 12, 2017 #2 Share Posted December 12, 2017 The Rome airport (FCO) is actually closer to The cruise port than to Rome. One will have only minor traffic issues leaving the port and will be at the airport in about 30 minutes. Have a car arranged and you’ll have no problem making your 12ish flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimandStan Posted December 12, 2017 #3 Share Posted December 12, 2017 The Rome airport (FCO) is actually closer to The cruise port than to Rome. One will have only minor traffic issues leaving the port and will be at the airport in about 30 minutes. Have a car arranged and you’ll have no problem making your 12ish flight. +1 if the ship clears Customs promptly. However, as there isn't any way to predict that in advance, I personally would not take the chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted December 12, 2017 #4 Share Posted December 12, 2017 If all goes well - as in the ship is not delayed arriving, the customs clearance goes smoothly, etc - you should be fine. That said, leave as early as you can as things at the airport itself tend to go VERY slowly. Better to sit there a little early than miss the flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammiedawg Posted December 13, 2017 #5 Share Posted December 13, 2017 You will be fine. Book your own transfer, we like Rome Cabs. If you are nervous self disembark. Otherwise request to be in the first group off the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet S. Posted December 13, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Thanks for all the replies. I think we will take the chance and book a private transfer to the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CateW Posted December 14, 2017 #7 Share Posted December 14, 2017 We will be disembarking the Oceania Marina on November 2, 2018 in Civitavecchia. The best flight out of Rome leaves at 12:45 pm. Given the distance to the airport in Rome and that the cruise states that disembarkation begins at 8:00 am, do you think we would be able to make that flight home? The later flight is at 2:45 pm but on Alitalia and given their bankruptcy troubles not sure I want to book that flight. Thanks for any help. We made this flight a few years back. She ship docked on time, we were off the ship before 9 and made it tot he airport in plenty of time. In this instance, I would chance it. BTW, we flew into JFK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvmike Posted December 14, 2017 #8 Share Posted December 14, 2017 I would not push it. It took us 3/1/2 hrs to board the Riviera on Dec 2 with no real explanation, If anything happens it's on you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted December 15, 2017 #9 Share Posted December 15, 2017 12:45 PM is doable as mentioned but I would aim to be there 3 hours prior to the flight given the additional security checks on flights going back to the USA. Rome Cabs which is an excellent private car service mentioned above is an excellent recommendation. Their web site is http://www.romecabs.com Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galake Posted December 20, 2017 #10 Share Posted December 20, 2017 I'd check out the Civiteveccia Port website. We found a car service on their site that has your driver waiting at luggage pick up, with a sign with your name. Cheaper than O, and you don't have to wait for the bus to fill up. galake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimandStan Posted December 20, 2017 #11 Share Posted December 20, 2017 I'd check out the Civiteveccia Port website. We found a car service on their site that has your driver waiting at luggage pick up, with a sign with your name. Cheaper than O, and you don't have to wait for the bus to fill up. galake Yes, those are all very good ideas, but my point is that nobody is allowed off that ship until Customs clears it. If Customs were simply a matter of professionals doing their jobs, I would not even question the timing. The problem is that you have to be willing to risk that one of your fellow passengers won't delay the proceedings. This isn't the navy where they can drag the offending party to the Lounge. It is wildly frustrating, and possibly unfair, but once you've been stuck while the public address system summons some inconsiderate idiot over and over........:mad: Enough said. either I've explained my position, or I haven't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ronrick1943 Posted December 20, 2017 #12 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Yes, those are all very good ideas, but my point is that nobody is allowed off that ship until Customs clears it.If Customs were simply a matter of professionals doing their jobs, I would not even question the timing. The problem is that you have to be willing to risk that one of your fellow passengers won't delay the proceedings. This isn't the navy where they can drag the offending party to the Lounge. It is wildly frustrating, and possibly unfair, but once you've been stuck while the public address system summons some inconsiderate idiot over and over........:mad: Enough said. either I've explained my position, or I haven't. Would agree 100%, why take a chance - relax and enjoy the last of your trip by taking a later flight out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartfelttraveler Posted December 22, 2017 #13 Share Posted December 22, 2017 We did this (Celebrity cruise) and had a private van pick us up at 9:00 for a 12:45 flight to Atlanta. It was a long walk in the airport and you go through screening twice but we made it with over an hour to wait at the gate. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted December 23, 2017 #14 Share Posted December 23, 2017 OP: too many "IFs" with no buffer. A later flight is a much better bet. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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