We Took A Cruise To Rome. Well Not Exactly...A Race Against the Clock

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Welcome aboard the Norwegian Viva as we set our sights on Rome! Well, not exactly... In reality, our ship docked over 50 miles away, which translates to over an hour and a half of driving or a bus, walk and train ride. It's not uncommon for cruise lines to give ports more convenient-sounding names, sometimes even exaggerating their proximity by up to 4 hours!
While there's no port closer to Rome, there's a hidden truth the cruise lines don't readily disclose: there's a significant extra cost and quite a lengthy journey involved if you wish to explore the actual destination the port is named after.
But fear not, can we still uncover the wonders of Rome with limited time in port without committing to a shore excursion? Join us on this race against the clock as we aim to visit all the major landmarks while ensuring we don't miss our ship's departure. And stay tuned for some surprising ways we managed to save money along the way!
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00:00 Intro - Our ship docked over 50 miles away from Rome
01:23 Breafkast
03:40 Planning a day in Rome from Civitavecchia
05:40 How to get from Civitavecchia Cruise Terminal to Rome
08:21 Visiting the Vatican
10:15 Castel de Sant'angelo
11:35 Fontana del Moro
12:35 The Pantheon
14:18 Trevi Fountain
15:39 Tips to stay safe in Rome
17:00 The Colosseum
17:34 Train to Civitavecchia and free port shuttle
19:40 How Much Did we Spend in Rome?
21:50 Dinner in the Haven
26:00 Summary

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@Cruisewith 9 ай бұрын

Just for information - we are fully aware that this is the only port for Rome. We just want people to be aware at how far away it is. Cruise lines make no effort to inform people that ports can be absolutely miles away - and you will need to travel for hours and pay extra money. They don’t provide any form of complimentary transportation to the port that was advertised. We made the video to highlight this and how you can save an absolute fortune! Also the tour we replicated cost £171 or $208 per person and did not include admission to anything. It was purely a guided coach ride from the ship to Rome then a walking tour with a free portion of gelato.

@drraktim1 9 ай бұрын

David and Ben, you guys are absolutely correct. We have experienced this multiple times, especially with the Norwegian cruise line.

@life.with.sabine 9 ай бұрын

I love it when the cruise ships call in Rotterdam only for the tourists to go to Amsterdam.

@FelixTorres-wl5vt 9 ай бұрын

They normally have the port city in parentheses, if I'm not sure I use google maps and verify distances.

@fogsmart 9 ай бұрын

NCL, et al. They simply take advantage of a dumbed-down travel community.

@sarahbailey6996 9 ай бұрын

@@lisagardner903these guys have been doing this for years they know exactly what they are talking about,just informing other people what is really happening

@ericazell370 9 ай бұрын

5 hours seems like a ridiculously short time in a port. Especially when the city is so far away from the port.

@Magikalic 9 ай бұрын

I know that you obviously don't share all of your life online with us and there will be bits which aren't always plain sailing ;) but you guys seem to have a really enjoyable life, working together and seeing the world, being in good humour, etc. Your videos are nice to watch for that alone.

@FlaGirl2004 9 ай бұрын

A lot of the Haven looks much like most of Viking Ocean facilities, regular fare. But the very best Viking feature : no children under the age of 18!

@justthinkaboutit7983 9 ай бұрын

I just found this channel. I find Ben hilarious with his facial expressions and edgy jokes, he really cracks me up. I think he would be the sort of guy that could cheer anyone up if they were feeling down.

@cherylemmanuel744 9 ай бұрын

They certainly cheered me up! Most of my souvenirs from the cruise we disembarked recently were great but a dose of Covid was most assuredly not!

@hume6900 9 ай бұрын

Our cruise originated and finished in Rome/Civ. We were so glad that we also made sure to book a few days in Rome at the end. There are a number of reasons we always book the excursions through the cruise line. Yes, I know that they are more expensive than booking on your own, but, for us it is worth it. First, we pay in Canadian funds as opposed to the American and the exchange rate fluctuates lately anywhere from 20-30%, second it is already paid for, the knowledge that the ship will wait for us if we are delayed through no fault of our own, third we are usually in ports/places we haven’t been before and tend to get lost, also the guides are so knowledgeable. For us doing it the way we do is like another insurance.

@helennaomi8694 9 ай бұрын

Love you guys. You’ve made what could’ve been an unbearable two years so much easier with your videos. I’m still receiving chemotherapy. Had my 37th recently, and when I’m feeling really rubbish, I put on one of your videos. I’m in my room recovering from treatment much of the time, but with you guys I get to travel the world. This is what you are doing, so thank you. Did I tell you I love you guys😂❤❤

@georgebuscay8511 9 ай бұрын

I just started watching them and enjoying it immensely. I, too, am receiving treatment and this is the only way to travel and still stay safe. Hope you are feeling ok today. ❤ Kathleen

@helennaomi8694 9 ай бұрын

@@georgebuscay8511Kathleen, they are amazing. I’ve been watching for 18 months and honestly they’ve made the post treatment horridness easier. Good luck with treatment. It is hard but we will do it 💪 xxx

@Cruisewith 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Really hope you feel better soon ❤

@Cruisewith 9 ай бұрын

@@georgebuscay8511thanks so much for watching, wishing you all the best ❤

@bridgetmurphyv 9 ай бұрын

@@Cruisewiththis Sunday I will be on royal caribbean oasis

@EG-nx3sl 9 ай бұрын

I’ve been an independent traveler all my life who is comfortable in foreign places, I’ve never taken tours, but since I started cruising I realize lots of fellow passengers don’t feel the same, for them excursions are worth it. Also many passengers are elderly and cannot walk 20,000+ steps.

@bookon999 9 ай бұрын

A lot of people take the excursions because you won't be left behind if you're back late.

@bodyloverz30 9 ай бұрын

@@bookon999 On a Disney Wonder Panama Canal Cruise, the ship waited over 45 Min for my Disney Mazatlán tour's return.

@marjielalonde3875 9 ай бұрын

Wow, you guys totally rocked that Rome `excursion`! I really don`t understand the thinking (or lack thereof) behind moving all the outdoor furniture during dinner time of what`s supposed to be a superior restaurant! Also as a mum of two and grandma of three kids ten and under I`m mindblown by how inconsiderate some parents are! Firstly, reign in your kids, and secondly, you`re not the only people on the ship!!! I hope you can enjoy the rest of the cruise and knowing you two, you`ll have a good time anyway! Love from Vancouver Island Canada.

@jkbanks7890 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for a lovely tour ,Ben and David. I'll never be able to cruise bc of physical disability but, every time I see your videos , I feel like I'm right there with you .

@lynnfox391 9 ай бұрын

David I'm with you there's nothing worse than bad coffee.

@ShelterCats 9 ай бұрын

Your honesty is what sets you apart. Well done.

@georgebuscay8511 9 ай бұрын

I was even stressed the minute you stepped off the ship. I was so afraid it might fall apart and you'd miss the ship. But, it went so smoothly and you saw so much. 🎉 Kathleen

@alisona8318 9 ай бұрын

Rome is like that, 40 minutes away from the port is nerve wracking! Even though it's more expensive I did the ship tour (Royal Caribbean) and would pay it again (though I don't usually get the excursions for most ports). Rome is a magical city. Lots of cities have history, but Rome IS its history.

@paulgerrard9227 9 ай бұрын

When you have 8-9hrs in port you should ignore the fear the cruiselines use to discourage private travel over their short expensive options. Most cities have decent transport options

@Clutching.My.Pearls 9 ай бұрын

My husband and I are independent travelers too. I research like crazy before we go anywhere and we save a ton of money. You both did a great job and after all those steps you can have a giant gelato!

@lottylouart 9 ай бұрын

I really loved this episode guys! Loved the honesty and the race into Rome was fun. Just goes to show with a bit of planning you can get a more affordable experience. So sorry the Haven wasn’t all you expected, I know this was a special trip, so I hope the itinerary and Rome made up for it.

@nowkentapplegate5315 8 ай бұрын

I actually don' t really care if I ever cruise but your posts are really entertaining.

@scorpiolady1 9 ай бұрын

OMGee.. I just madly ADORE you both! Ben, you freaking delight my soul with your funny verbal cleverness and puns 😆 And David, your personality shines so bright and it's so endearing.. ☺️ just love love love you both! 🥰🛳️💕

@Cruisewith 9 ай бұрын

Yay, thank you!

@thejoelster 9 ай бұрын

This is a great idea! Planned our own shore excursions and saved a lot of money this summer while cruising with NCL, definitely recommend this over shore excursions. One tip is to plan your train/transport so that if you miss your train or it gets cancelled, there's at least 1 or more trains that makes it back before all aboard time!

@Cruisewith 9 ай бұрын

Yes, great tip!

@jessicahanson2409 9 ай бұрын

You two are my absolute favorite cruise channel. I just love your content ❤

@mgzayas 9 ай бұрын

Most ships if not all dock at Civitavechia. we took the train 2 blocks away from the pier, to Rome, dropped us at Vatican City.

@paulgerrard9227 5 ай бұрын

You cant tour anything at the vatican in such a tight time. Nothing

@IsisBarom 5 ай бұрын

@@paulgerrard9227 I agree, and many make the mistake that St Peter's Basilica is the Vatican, it is in Vatican City, the Vatican Museum is behind the Basilica. If you want to see Rome, you probably need a week there. I go every year ( except the Covid years) and always see and learn something new.

@randa200771 9 ай бұрын

They do that for places like London but dock in Dover or Southampton, or better still a city without a dock, Paris, a good 4 hours from the port of Le Harvre . If you don't know your geography you can be in for a BIG surprise.

@bettynesbitt4503 9 ай бұрын

You two are simply delightful, thank you for sharing your adventures, big hugs.❤😊

@BonanzaRoad 9 ай бұрын

This was very interesting, informative and entertaining, guys! As a Roman history nerd I always love going to Rome. For the time you had available you touched on all the right places. I’ll spend a week or ten days exploring Rome and never get enough.

@stellawiltshire8007 9 ай бұрын

What a wonderful idea...showing what a DIY tour entails...I have done Rome once on a cruise precovid...it was July and extremely hot...I have to say, it was wonderful having the bus drop you off at the site and pick you up with the AC running...I opted to do ancient Rome and the Catacombs...the drive to Rome was beautiful, fields and fields of sunflowers...In Rome, I was struck by how tightly packed everything was..the massive coliseum totally surrounded by buildings, the Forum wedged inbetween pre and post WWII structures and the graffiti...I love history and historical structures and I found the graffiti very disturbing...then we moved away from the central area out to the catacombs, space and fresh air wonderful and extremely interesting...I vaguely remember a lunch of baked chicken and then the ride back to the ship...exhausted from the heat...note to self, visit Rome in the Fall next time...another port we visited that required a long bus ride was Livorno, for Florence and for that matter Marseille for Aux en Provence...loved your video...😊

@anngratton1855 9 ай бұрын

Just back from a Celebrity cruise with a Rome stop. We knew it was far away with tons we wanted to see and experience. We splurged on a private driver and tour guide. Never stood in line, got into everything we wanted to see and had an amazing sit down pasta meal. Worth every penny❤! As Canadians we are used to everything being a bit of a drive so 45 min into Rome was not a biggie but researching every port of call is a must for planning. Love your videos and still giggling over the Tom Cruise comments😂❤

@suzyclue7 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic job with Rome!!! When parents allow bad behavior it ruins the meal for everyone and is very rude. Love your videos!!

@elainemorris3408 9 ай бұрын

Hi guys, so not only did you save a huge amount of money doing it your way but you clever pair got more excursion pictures done. Another excellent vlog. I'm learning so much from you both. Thank you. ❤❤

@happycruiser 9 ай бұрын

We did a similar thing David, during a 5 hrs on your own, however instead of the sites (we were going to stay there for a few days after the cruise) we did a foodie tour. Pizza, Porchette Sandwich, pastries, you name it...we had a blast. We took the excursion from Celebrity which was a bus into Rome, 5 hrs on our own (dropped us off at Vatican) and then bus back home. Worked out perfect as far as timing.

@thats2cul 9 ай бұрын

“Don’t get your Popes up”. Oh my stars that’s funny! I am going on Viva on the Rome-Lisbon cruise in June 2024. So thrilled to see your reviews!

@TropicLuv 9 ай бұрын

I was so fortunate to take a trip to Rome in 2017. I went by myself and had a rental apartment for three weeks. It was the best vacation I ever had in my whole life!!! ❤😍👍🤩

@Cruisewith 9 ай бұрын

That is awesome! Thanks for sharing.

@IsisBarom 5 ай бұрын

It is the most amazing city. I just love history

@jonrancier1872 27 күн бұрын

This was a great video. Thank you! So looking forward to our upcoming Mediterranean cruise and you two make a very entertaining video to watch, so THANKS!

@hume6900 9 ай бұрын

B & D, if you think that is bad, the port for Firenze and Pisa is further than that. However, the bus ride is quite lovely and well worth it. You can see the marble still in the ground.

@PhysicsLawFAFO 4 ай бұрын

Yall I am crying laughing at the fountain scene!!!! I must have watched that bit ten times hahaha

@ilenegallo6406 9 ай бұрын

The closest port to Rome is in Civitavecchia ! Paris is 2.5 hours from the port. Dover is the closest port to London. Not all of these cities are on the coast!🥰🥰

@Cruisewith 9 ай бұрын

Yeah we are fully aware of that. Cruise lines should make it much clearer that ports are far away and will require lots of travel and money. It’s not ok to call Le Harve, Paris, Southampton, London or Civitavecchia Rome because they are not. Often cruise lines don’t even label the actual port.

@dzonikg 9 ай бұрын

@@Cruisewith In all cruise i went like MSC it was clearly sad Civitavecchia and not Rome..maybe Norwegian is different ,still did not yet travel with them

@rapunzel1701 9 ай бұрын

And Warnemunda is called "Berlin".

@amandagold6480 9 ай бұрын

Please do more videos like this! I’m going on a European cruise next year and this was very helpful!! Love you guys!!

@sarahthompson5518 5 ай бұрын

You guys are wizards and hit this excursion out of the ballpark. My goodness one tenth of the price for Rome. That is awesome!

@aimeeyoung1634 4 ай бұрын

What a wonderful video. Really enjoyed it!

@hugodalpe1812 9 ай бұрын

You guys are just awesome... you are so friendly and funny that everyone has to fall in love with your personalities. Looking forward to your next reviews...

@davidbaranski6631 9 ай бұрын

We were in Rome just 2 weeks ago after a Mediterranean cruise. Hope you guys enjoyed yourself. We did. Keep up the good work.

@lizdyson3627 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic video guys. Very informative and enjoyable.

@gianni1632 Ай бұрын

WOW!!! Really interesting as we did the exact walking part on our own too. What a cost hit. Loved the comparison.

@kathleenschaubhut4174 Ай бұрын

Really enjoyed your video and you both made me smile. It seemed like a fun time.

@mariaaguila6298 9 ай бұрын

Such great safety tips!! I’ll share those with my family for sure!!

@Bessie66 9 ай бұрын

What a lovely informative blog - Thankyou

@LiveInSydney 9 ай бұрын

Well that just reinforces why I travel independently instead of excurisions. I also see more and prefer the small stops along the way. You just see more and at your pace. Bernie in Sydney

@melodymills5432 9 ай бұрын

What a wonderfully informative video. I'm amazed you stayed on time especially with doing all the informational talking to us. Thanks so much.

@bryantsteury8910 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely wonderful video guys! The wife and I went to Rome for thr first of four stops of our honeymoon several years ago and it was so fun to see everything again that's in our Google photos but see you two enjoy it!!! Absolutely one of the best travel channels on KZfaq hands down period end full stop.

@moirasutherland7443 9 ай бұрын

Hi love Rome, on a recent trip to Norway with MSC we went to Olden took an early tender off the ship walked up the pier where we paid for a tour to the Sky lift. We boarded a bus to the lift went to the lift up the mountain and then after a quick look round walked the 3ks to the top, it just was so beautiful , we then made our way slowly down examining all the bits we had missed before descending and catching the bus back to the ship. We had far longer than the ship excursion on top at half the price also no hassle at all. In the afternoon after a picnic lunch we walked to a local waterfall did more than the ship walk again saving £40 It was a lovely day out. Yes I do book ship excursions especially for long distances our next one is to the valley of the kings in Egypt. We did a trip to Rome with MSC a few years ago, it was Rome on your own where we were dropped of by bus did our own thing then got the bus back it cost forty odd pound each, not cheap but ok.

@gemmaragain8089 9 ай бұрын

Very educational video! Thank you!

@nycgorodok 9 ай бұрын

This is how informational videos should be done! Thank you!

@CandidTourists 9 ай бұрын

I just love watching you guys, honest, and really informative. You also make me chuckle with your antics, fun and puns. We have been caught on cruises were the ports were away from the real destination. It’s really annoying, funnily enough we were on the Norwegian jewel when this happened. They kept changing port times on us as well. When we arrived at Picton in New Zealand the changed time saw us off the ship at 9:30 and had to be back on at 2 o’clock which didn’t leave a whole lot of time travelling out to the wine region (it turned into the amazing race around wineries!! ) I will definitely be checking time allocated at ports in future and how long it takes to get to the sights! Can’t wait to visit Rome one day 😁😁

@tracygriffiths6292 9 ай бұрын

I don’t think there’s anything wrong with your thumbnail which is accurate for many travelers. I live near Disney and it drives me bonkers when Port Canaveral is called Orlando. I see questions on fb all the time with people asking about the easiest way to get to Disney when they have a relatively short time docked at PC. They don’t realize how far away Disney is. We love the trains in Europe but will shell out the extra money for a city as far as Rome. Btw, we thought Civitciveccia was surprisingly charming and worth spending a day exploring.

@HF-tj8db 9 ай бұрын

It’s great that you’re talking about this. They often label Le Havre as Paris and Southampton as London, when they’re nowhere near each other! I don’t mind visiting Le Havre, but be honest!

@Cruisewith 9 ай бұрын

Yep. Lots to do near Le Harve.

@paulgerrard9227 9 ай бұрын

And sometimes the port and the city are both nowhere near the cruise excursion destination eg LaHavre and a wine district. My other issue with excusions is many are described as a day trip and its 4.5hrs or haldf day is barelt two hours. Often at high cost. Ripoff for time and valuebreally

@mayhemmiracles700 9 ай бұрын

Hello Ben and David from Ontario Canada.Absolutly love your channel and your sense of humor and that you actually take your time and show us everything from the food to the room and entertainment.Well done fellas.

@mygirlash1 9 ай бұрын

Great advice. Truly enjoyed this one.

@pauladixon9003 9 ай бұрын

I loved your tour of Rome! I hope to visit there one day. Thank you for showing us around! 🤗❤️

@joycewala512 9 ай бұрын

We stayed in Citavecchia overnight before a cruise and loved it there. Wonderful restaurant that fed us when everything else was closed for the night with a wonderful host. The owne.r was great and so friendly

@thombeed 9 ай бұрын

Hey Ben and David, thanks for all the content you put out, it is very helpful and has given us many good ideas on cruising. I know how much work is involved in producing KZfaq videos and your content is excellent. Thanks Thomas

@williammueller6639 9 ай бұрын

Brilliant idea guys! This may be my favorite video to date!

@barbaraowen8693 9 ай бұрын

I applaud your efforts to talk about how to get from the port into main cities. I would love to see more video on how folks can do their own excursions/pre& post trip-with this kind of information.

@reneesendlessstyle8144 9 ай бұрын

Very creative video! Very well done.

@SusanWalters-bp9oi 9 ай бұрын

Love you both!! Great video and lots of great tips!

@danielintheantipodes6741 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video!

@richscary 9 ай бұрын

This may be your best video yet! I've been to Rome about a dozen times and can say that yous absolutely nailed it! Take the train to the Vatican... Walk around Rome on your own and see the major sites. Beware of pickpockets and vendors! The only thing you didn't do was get some Roman Pizza. You have to get some Roman Pizza! LOL

@StephWells 9 ай бұрын

Another wonderful video team. I loved seeing all the different spots you were able to get to in that short window of time

@dawne8851 9 ай бұрын

Great video! You're definitely not the first to comment on the lack of menu, ammenities, etc. in the Haven. I've read quite a bit in online forums that lots of people feel it's way too expensive for what you get.

@georgeray3492 9 ай бұрын

I loved this video. Great tips on laying out your tour. Congratulations on a great money-saving day in Rome! Looking forward to your next video.

@sweethartjen 9 ай бұрын

Happy shnoozing!! You all are just too darned cute!!

@derekmorrison4191 9 ай бұрын

Great video. So informative 👍👍

@barbaracronin4164 9 ай бұрын

It wasn’t necessary to bring a FILLED water bottle. All over the city public water “spouts” , are available to provide clear, cool, clean FREE water. FABULOSO!

@and0069 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic guys! Great money saving content, we need more videos like this ❤

@Hotelroomwalkthroughs 9 ай бұрын

Awesome video, so much information and tips for Rome. I would love to see other videos like this at different destinations.

@nolanani 9 ай бұрын

Love your intrepid spirit. This was a fun adventure. Thanks for sharing.

@ppartiney 3 ай бұрын

the best vid i have seen so far about rome

@Carolmaizy 9 ай бұрын

You guys are just so sweet and funny, as well as informative!

@ericmoyher9625 9 ай бұрын

Awesome video, thank you

@jolucas9613 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely fantastic video guys. 10 out of 10! Well done. 👐

@Dfordave76 9 ай бұрын

Hi David and Ben, after my first cruise to Norway this year, I've been enjoying your youtube content, you are both brill. Thanks for the content and hints and tips 👌

@tiffinyanderson4403 4 ай бұрын

I was in Rome in January and we had bought tickets to Naples for a day trip from our hotel in Rome. The night before when I asked the hotel concierge about timing for getting a taxi or Uber to the train station and he let us know there was a countrywide train transport strike. So we didn’t get to Naples and Pompeii. We were traveling in the winter and every wasn’t crowded at all, the weather was cool but gorgeous and prices were lower. We prefer to pick a few things in the city we’re visiting and the rest of the time we just walked around finding some of the most unique and beautiful little streets and amazing buildings, homes and sights. And it’s such a relaxing and laid back way to see new places. And Ben is right, Italy had a ton of scammers. Watch some KZfaq video about the scamming. Another great video guys. 🥰

@Beachdudeca 9 ай бұрын

It’s important to understand where ports are located in relationship to the destination cities

@dellnichols4625 9 ай бұрын

Great video - especially the tour of Rome! We are leaving from Rome next September for a 28 day cruise. We have been to Rome several times on land trips so, even though we plan on flying in several days before the cruise, we will be doing some trips outside of Rome then taking the train to Civitavecchia. Thanks for explaining the transfer options for getting to port!

@vanessabullock36 9 ай бұрын

This is absolutely my favorite vlogg out of all the vloggs you've done!

@MountainMan7.62x39 9 ай бұрын

Great video, guys

@jeffrosenberg8456 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for a great video.

@dalebetts5658 9 ай бұрын

Great video and thx for filming the tour from port to Rome and return.🎉

@Cruisewith 9 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

@jas35654 9 ай бұрын

Loved your video of Rome. You both are so informative and look forward to your travels. ❤️

@Mzladiie226 9 ай бұрын

I am so glad I found your vlogs. Happy Birthday Ben!!!

@Cruisewith 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@elliechristie2498 9 ай бұрын

You guys crack me up!! Initially, your selfies were enthusiastic…..as you went along…..less enthusiasm…..you were probably just getting tired in the heat…..but wonderful tour…..very entertaining. I want to go to Rome now….❤️🤗

@evelyngrammar 9 ай бұрын

Good job, guys!

@overcommunikate 9 ай бұрын

Very informative! Thank you, I enjoyed the running clock 😂

@simonebannan3622 9 ай бұрын

Loved this video as is brought back all the memories of our time in Rome! Keep doing what you do guys, you are the best!!

@KevCampbell 9 ай бұрын

Excellent episode, really like the “plan your own adventure “ approach. Practical and useful information on how to plan an excursion for less money.

@tstea2435 9 ай бұрын

I have just discovered your videos, and I'm hooked. You are lovely to watch, and your cruise tips are fantastic. I just can't get enough. Thank you.

@Cruisewith 9 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@robinrosen3236 9 ай бұрын

Another great video!! ❤. Thank you so much. Brought back some wonderful memories of a previous trip to Italy. Sitting outside at a little cafe in a beautiful Piazza enjoying suppli or fried artichokes and just people watching, taking in the atmosphere and relaxing.

@jillperez7493 9 ай бұрын

So luv your honesty ❤️

@nicolegravenor1570 9 ай бұрын

Me and my partner went to Rome 5 years ago for our first holiday aboard and it was amazing ❤ we keep saying it was one of our favourite holidays that we have done yet! Italy has a special place in my heart ❤

@myraweinstein396 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this terrific video. Btw, I totally love your colorful shirts Ben. ❤❤

@wolfsonryan 9 ай бұрын

Rome is a masterpiece. Everywhere you look is so beautiful your mind can’t comprehend it all. ❤

@maryanncapece2623 9 ай бұрын

Good afternoon Ben and David. All great information. Huge price difference in ship tours and going on your own. We usually plan things on our own. We've never done a ship tour. Totally agree, NCL really needs to change the menu. Same things all the time. For the price you pay it should be something different at each meal, each day. As always thank you for all your hard work in making these videos for us. You both are the best and love your honesty ❤❤

@jessigirlrae1688 9 ай бұрын

I was a college kid who flew from Spain to Rome and didn't speak the language. We almost missed our flight because we couldn't figure out the train station 😂 Needless to say, it's worth it to get the safety of an excursion