Rome Group Tour - Rome Golf Cart Tour

For those who booked the group tour in Santorini, here are some reminders of the pertinent details.

Date: June 14

Time: 2:00pm

Duration: 3 hours

Meet Up Location: The Guardian Hotel lobby

Tour Highlights:

This 3-hour tour covers the essentials of Rome: squares and fountains you will never forget!

We’ll whisk you from place to place while you enjoy seeing everyday life in Rome from the comfort of the open-air eco golf cart, and your guide will explain all the fascinating history of Rome’s main highlights such as the Colosseum (outside) the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps and much more.

On this 7-day cruise, we will be stopping at 4 iconic ports of call along the way. You'll be able to explore ancient ruins in cities like Rome and Ephesus, relax on the stunning beaches of the Greek Isles, and enjoy pizza in Naples, where it first began!

ALSO, please be sure to view the sections for Santorini & Mykonos, as they have important information related to those two ports and the process of getting off the ship and getting on land. 

Please use the link below to view information about each cruise port. 

On our first Sea Day, I'll be hosting an optional Meet & Greet. Swing by for coffee/ tea/ juice and a danish, and take the chance to connect with your fellow travelers!

Date: June 16

Location:  Starboard Multipurpose Conference Room, located on deck 3, AFT (which means the back of the ship)

Time: 10am - 11am 

There are two entrances to the conference room. The first one is between the Casino and the elevators on deck 3. The other way would be through the dining room. If you get lost, you can ask any crew member for directions.

***Important To Note: We cannot bring any outside food or drink into the conference room. 

Santorini Group Tour - Island of Santorini and Oia Village

For those who booked the group tour in Santorini, here are some reminders of the pertinent details.

Date: June 17

Time: 2:00pm

Duration: 5h, 30m

Tour Highlights:

• Oia: Meander along winding cobblestone paths perched high above the volcanic caldera, peeking in art galleries and artisan shops.
• Santorini: Drink in the island's world-famous wines with a tasting of three varietals accompanied by locally produced cheese, olives and tomatoes.
• Fira: Enjoy free time to explore this buzzing cityscape, shop, dine on Greek cuisine, or snap selfies with the caldera.

Please use the link below to view the full tour details.

I RECOMMEND REVIEWING THIS RESOURCE BY APRIL 29. 

IMPORTANT DATE: April 30, at midnight, is when our online check-in opens for the cruise. Please visit the link below to review important information about the online check-in process. 

Use the link below to review additional resources to help you pack for your cruise, learn more about the ship, and the optional add-ons you can buy to take your cruise experience up a level!

Use the link below to review what you can expect on embarkation day and debarkation day. If you're a frequent cruiser, this might be information you're already familiar with, but a little refresher never hurts. 

Royal Caribbean offers a great Air2Sea flight program. But keep in mind, you're free to forego it and, instead, book your flight independently!

Special note: In addition to reviewing travel requirements for the countries we're visiting, if your flight has a layover in a different country, you will also want to check if that country flight has special travel requirements. You may need a transit visa. Learn more here.

If you haven't purchased travel insurance, it is highly recommended that you start to look into protecting your travel investment. Allianz Travel Insurance is one of my preferred travel insurance partners. To generate a quote and select an insurance package yourself, please click here.

If you have purchased your travel insurance, make sure you have updated the total cost to include costs for any additional purchases you've made (i.e. flight, hotel, excursions, etc.). You can update your travel insurance plan in the policy management tool.

Once you have booked your flights, you'll need to book your arrival and departure transfers. As a reminder, I won't be booking individual arrival and departure transfers, but for your convenience, I have included links to reputable transfer companies below.

Arrival Transfer (Rome FCO airport to the host hotel) 

Private Transfer from FCO airport to Rome hotel

Departure transfer (Civitavecchia Cruise port to Rome FCO airport)

Private Transfer from Civitavecchia Cruise port to FCO airport

As another alternative, Welcome Pickups is a reliable transfer company that operates worldwide. You can book a transfer with them here.

Please make sure you have touched your passport! Open it up and confirm that your passport expires months after the trip ends. 

If that's not the case, the good news is you have time now to start the renewal process! The Department of State rolled out an online renewal process. Learn more about the online passport renewal program. 

As of March 2025, no visa is required for US Passport holders, but it's important to check the Department of State's website for up-to-date travel requirements. 

Special note: In addition to reviewing travel requirements for the countries we're visiting, if your flight has a layover in a different country, you will also want to check if that country flight has special travel requirements. You may need a transit visa. Learn more here.

The European Union intended to roll out the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) sometime in 2025. However, they have now delayed it to 2026, so we do not have to worry about this requirement for our trip. If you want to familiarize yourself with it for future travel, be sure to visit the website.

As of March 2025, the European Union intends to roll out the Entry/Exit System (EES) in October 2025, so we do not have to worry about this requirement for our trip. If you want to familiarize yourself with it for future travel, be sure to visit the website.