Civitavecchia is the second largest Italian passenger port, and the third largest in Europe.

Rome's sea gate has developed an interesting international traffic for cruises through the years.

Civitavecchia has been singled out as the third access and transit point for tourist and pilgrims to Rome for the Jubilee during the Holy Year 2000. Termini and Fiumicino share similar distinction for railway and air traffic respectively.

An influx of 30 milion people is predicted.

It has been calculated that five cruise ships per day will moor contemporaneously at the Civitavecchia docks during the Jubilee to reach the Vatican.