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Rome / Roma – June 8 – 9, 2026
We made it to Civitavecchia this morning after a seamless disembarkation from the Celebrity Constellation thanks to our Elite Plus status – thank you Celebrity! We opted for a later disembarkation and were met immediately upon leaving the ship by our driver, who expertly navigated the hour-plus ride into Rome. Rome was every bit as…
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Pisa Italy – Cruise Day 10
After docking in the bustling port city of Livorno, we set off for one of Italy’s most iconic destinations — the legendary city of Pisa. No visit to Tuscany would have been complete without seeing the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa in person, and it certainly lived up to the hype! Upon arriving in Pisa,…
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Portofino Italy – Cruise Day 9
Our visit to Portofino was like stepping into a postcard. This tiny fishing village on the Italian Riviera dazzled us with its colorful waterfront, luxury yachts, crystal-clear waters, and breathtaking coastal scenery. Although Portofino is now known as a glamorous playground for celebrities and travelers from around the world, it began as a humble fishing…
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Tyrrhenian Sea – Cruise Day 8
What a wonderful day at sea as we cruised up the stunning Italian coastline toward our next destination — beautiful Portofino. For a sea day, it was surprisingly action-packed from start to finish! Our morning began with a special 9:00 a.m. invitation to an exclusive backstage theater tour. This behind-the-scenes look at the onboard productions…
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Salerno Italy (Amalfi Coast) Pompei – Cruise Day 7
Today, June 4, 2006, we explored one of Italy’s most famous and fascinating archaeological sites—the once-thriving Roman city of Pompeii, brought to life again after being buried by Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. As we walked through this extraordinary place, we discovered how Pompeii was preserved for centuries beneath layers of ash and pumice, only…
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Sicily – Messina Italy – Cruise Day 6
This was truly an unforgettable shore excursion! We admired the beautiful Italian villages and cinematic landscapes where The Godfather saga came to life around us. We began with a scenic countryside drive to the charming town of Savoca, taking in the breathtaking views along the way. We paused to enjoy a refreshing, authentic Sicilian granita—a…
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Adriatic / Ionian Seas – Cruise Day 5
Today was the perfect sea day — a welcome chance to slow down, relax, and recharge after several early mornings spent exploring fascinating ports and excursions. For the first time in days, we happily slept in and eased into the morning at a leisurely pace. Our first stop was the exclusive Elite Plus breakfast at…
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Ravenna Italy – Cruise Day 1
Despite dire warnings of a nationwide transportation strike affecting air, sea, and land travel across Italy, we made it to the ship without a hitch! Our shuttle arrived promptly at 10:00 a.m. in front of our hotel in the beautiful Marina Romea area near Ravenna and whisked us to Porto Corsini, the cruise port, in…
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Ravenna – we made it!
After hearing rumblings of a nationwide transportation strike in Italy, we wasted no time heading to the Bologna train station this morning to make our escape to Ravenna! With our cruise departing tomorrow from Porto Corsini, we were determined not to miss the all aboard call. Thankfully, everything went smoothly and we arrived in Ravenna…
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Buongiorno Bologna!
After a long journey from Miami to Milan, followed by a train ride to Bologna all in the same day, we finally arrived completely exhausted — but excited to begin our Italian adventure. We enjoyed a wonderful dinner at a charming local restaurant before calling it an early night. The next morning, refreshed and ready…
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Best of Italy and Croatia Cruise – May 29 – June 8, 2026
Review of the Celebrity Constellation – 10 Night Italy & Croatia Cruise Our recent 10-night Italy and Croatia cruise aboard the elegant Celebrity Constellationreminded us why Celebrity Cruises continues to have such a loyal following. While Constellation is not one of Celebrity’s newest mega-ships, it offers something many travelers prefer: a classic cruising experience with…