Venice - Vaporetto Questions

1 - Does anyone know where RCCL Serenade in October is expected to dock? Would it be near a Vaporetto stand? 2 - Can you ride one all the way around full circle to use as a sightseeing excursion, and how long approx? 3 - how late at night do they continue? 4 - best way to get back to ship if you want to stay at San Marco until late? Thanks in advance for help/suggestions/recommendation and advise.

1 - Does anyone know where RCCL Serenade in October is expected to dock? Would it be near a Vaporetto stand? 2 - Can you ride one all the way around full circle to use as a sightseeing excursion, and how long approx? 3 - how late at night do they continue? 4 - best way to get back to ship if you want to stay at San Marco until late? Thanks in advance for help/suggestions/recommendation and advise.

Guess we need to again clarify this issue. There are no (that means none) vaporetto docks in the Maritima Port (where cruise ships generally dock in Venice). The nearest convenient vaporetto dock is located in the Piazale Roma which is connected to the port (after a walk) by the modern overhead rail system called the People Mover! There is a place in the port where the Alilaguna boats dock (this is a private water bus system with limited routes). We have long recommended that cruise ship passengers who are spending more then a few hours in Venice should buy a timed Vaporetto Pass (they sell them for 12, 24, 36, 38, 72....hours) which give you unlimited vaporetto use. The Vaporettos (the public water bus system) can take you around Venice (in either direction) and also to any of the other islands in the Lagoon (Murano, Lido, Burano, Torcello, etc. Since a single vaporetto pass now costs 7 Euros (over $9.00) the timed passes are a bargain if you are going to use the vaporettos more then twice.

Yes, you can use the Vaporettos as a site seeing vehicle and it can be lots of fun. The #1 line runs every few minutes and slowly makes it way around the entire island with lots of stops (which means its a slow ride). The #2 is more of an express with fewer at stops. With a vaporetto pass you can hop on hop off as often as you please. At night they start shutting down many of the routes around 11:30....but there are a few night routes that run all night.

The People Mover (this costs 1 Euro per ride and connects the P. Roma to the cruise port) shuts down around 11 pm (10pm on Sundays) which can make life a bit more difficult for those wanting to get back to the port late at night. You do need Euros to pay for the People Mover (they only have vending machines) although the machines will also except a Chip/PIN credit card. There are usually some land taxis in the P. Roma, but they will usually want at least 20 Euros to take you less then a mile to the port. You can walk to the Port (24 hours a day) which is about a 20-25 min hike from the P. Roma if you like walking or are desperate :)

Hank

Guess we need to again clarify this issue. There are no (that means none) vaporetto docks in the Maritima Port (where cruise ships generally dock in Venice). The nearest convenient vaporetto dock is located in the Piazale Roma which is connected to the port (after a walk) by the modern overhead rail system called the People Mover! There is a place in the port where the Alilaguna boats dock (this is a private water bus system with limited routes). We have long recommended that cruise ship passengers who are spending more then a few hours in Venice should buy a timed Vaporetto Pass (they sell them for 12, 24, 36, 38, 72....hours) which give you unlimited vaporetto use. The Vaporettos (the public water bus system) can take you around Venice (in either direction) and also to any of the other islands in the Lagoon (Murano, Lido, Burano, Torcello, etc. Since a single vaporetto pass now costs 7 Euros (over $9.00) the timed passes are a bargain if you are going to use the vaporettos more then twice.

 

Yes, you can use the Vaporettos as a site seeing vehicle and it can be lots of fun. The #1 line runs every few minutes and slowly makes it way around the entire island with lots of stops (which means its a slow ride). The #2 is more of an express with fewer at stops. With a vaporetto pass you can hop on hop off as often as you please. At night they start shutting down many of the routes around 11:30....but there are a few night routes that run all night.

 

The People Mover (this costs 1 Euro per ride and connects the P. Roma to the cruise port) shuts down around 11 pm (10pm on Sundays) which can make life a bit more difficult for those wanting to get back to the port late at night. You do need Euros to pay for the People Mover (they only have vending machines) although the machines will also except a Chip/PIN credit card. There are usually some land taxis in the P. Roma, but they will usually want at least 20 Euros to take you less then a mile to the port. You can walk to the Port (24 hours a day) which is about a 20-25 min hike from the P. Roma if you like walking or are desperate :)

 

Hank

Thank you Hlitner, I appreciate the information, very helpful. I was aware that vaporetto dock was not right by the ship but i wasn't sure if within reasonable walking distance, but i forgot about the people mover, and we are walkers so your options looks good. We are getting extended time. Thanks again!

several people have said they take a private water taxi directly to the port....

The ships dock at one of the red X's in the Marittima Basin.

You walk out of the pier area, along the curving road towards the People Mover.

Take the People Mover across, then walk out to the Left towards Piazza Roma.

The Vaporetto Terminal is right there with ticket booths, and all the different Vap's are right there as well.

REAL EASY.

several people have said they take a private water taxi directly to the port....

Yes, some people do take a water taxi to the port from the airport, but I think the OP is asking about how to get around once docked. The water taxis are much more expensive than the vaporettos.

The ships dock at one of the red X's in the Marittima Basin.

 

You walk out of the pier area, along the curving road towards the People Mover.

 

Take the People Mover across, then walk out to the Left towards Piazza Roma.

 

The Vaporetto Terminal is right there with ticket booths, and all the different Vap's are right there as well.

 

REAL EASY.

 

thank you!

P_mori7. On your map. How far of a walk is the cruise ship check in from where the people mover ends? It looks to be a ten minute walk

P_mori7. On your map. How far of a walk is the cruise ship check in from where the people mover ends? It looks to be a ten minute walk

If you walk REALLY REALLY SLOW, 10 minutes.

If your ship docks at the far ends of Marritima, the walk off the pier is longer than the walk to/from the people mover.

The walk from the People Mover to the entry gate at Marritima is FLAT and PAVED. No problems hauling roller type bags. The pavement inside Marritima is rougher, but still good.

Thanks for the info. We will be using it next year to get from hotel to port and back.

thank you!

On our way to Venice, in the airport now. This map was very helpful, cleared up some confusion for me. Thanks!

There is a vaporetto stop almost next to the San Basilio cruise terminal. So if you are on a small ship like Seabourn this is a big plus.

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Just two thoughts. We were on the Jade in ealy June. The price of the People Mover has been raised. It is now 1 Euro 30. The day we embarked two of the three vending machines were out of order so we had about a ten minute wait.

Also, the Jade was berthed way back in the port. When we got off the People Mover my husand immeadiately noticed two coach busses parked in front of us at the curb. He went over to investigate and found that one was a shuttle to the Jade. Nice.....

There are two shuttles from the port to St. Mark's Square. One is operated by the cruise line and you can buy the tickets onboard the ship. It is about $20 per person for the roundtrip ticket. The shuttle runs during the day but I'm not sure how late into the evening.

There is another shuttle at the port to St. Mark's Square that is run by the port. It is 8 Euros for one way or 16 Euros for the roundtrip. You can buy the tickets in a small white ticketbooth by the main terminal building. It's easy to find because there will be a line of people there.

There are two shuttles from the port to St. Mark's Square. One is operated by the cruise line and you can buy the tickets onboard the ship. It is about $20 per person for the roundtrip ticket. The shuttle runs during the day but I'm not sure how late into the evening.

I don't believe ALL cruise lines supply such a shuttle. You might want to clarify your experience with the cruise line that you are referring to so that people will better know what their options might be.

There are two shuttles from the port to St. Mark's Square. One is operated by the cruise line and you can buy the tickets onboard the ship. It is about $20 per person for the roundtrip ticket. The shuttle runs during the day but I'm not sure how late into the evening.

 

There is another shuttle at the port to St. Mark's Square that is run by the port. It is 8 Euros for one way or 16 Euros for the roundtrip. You can buy the tickets in a small white ticketbooth by the main terminal building. It's easy to find because there will be a line of people there.

I think we need to add to your post. The cruise line shuttles do vary from cruise line to cruise line (as to price, frequency, and if they even exist) and one should keep in mind that these "shuttle" boats only take folks to a single location, whereas a Vaporetto Pass can take you anywhere in Venice or to the other islands (Murano, Lido, Burano, Torcello).

As to the other shuttle you mention, it is not run by the port but is rather part of the Alilaguna system which is a private regional boat system with multiple lines. The Alilaguna usually prices itself comparable with the vaporettos, but offers fewer route options and now charges slightly more then the vaporettos. Some folks take advantage of the Alilaguna's routes to and from the airport (the Vaporetto (ACTV) does not have the airport on any of their many routes).

While we are discussing the Alilaguna, this company also sells what they call Alilaguna Prestige tickets which are generally a 72 hour Alilaguna pass coupled with some other benefits such as some museums.

We do not generally recommend Alilaguna passes because this company does not offer the route structure (or frequency) that can compete with the Vaporetto System.

Hank

Completely agree with Hank.

Alialaguna have a setup right inside the Marittima basin, and many people got there thinking that is the Vaporetto system. The price is quite steep !

A 48 hour Vaporetto pass was 25 EURO if I remember correctly, and you can use it to go anywhere.

We went all over Venice, Murano, Burano, Torcello.

There are circuit maps at all the Vap docks (stations), the system is REAL EASY to navigate...even if you don't know Italian !

:)

I'm going to add to this post even though it is older.

One of our days in Venice I want to spend on Murano and Burano. We are staying on Grand Canal near the San Stae vaporetto stop, across from the Ca’ d’Oro if that helps.

How would we go about getting to those islands on our own instead of a tour?

I'm going to add to this post even though it is older.

 

One of our days in Venice I want to spend on Murano and Burano. We are staying on Grand Canal near the San Stae vaporetto stop, across from the Ca’ d’Oro if that helps.

 

How would we go about getting to those islands on our own instead of a tour?

Just get on the vaporetto!! Check venice for visitors to see which number you want. It's really easy.

I'm going to add to this post even though it is older.

 

One of our days in Venice I want to spend on Murano and Burano. We are staying on Grand Canal near the San Stae vaporetto stop, across from the Ca’ d’Oro if that helps.

 

How would we go about getting to those islands on our own instead of a tour?

The easiest and quickest way is to cross the canal (1 stop on the #1) to Ca D'Oro, walk 1/2 mile to Fondamente Nove and take the #12 from there.

Your hotel will give you directions.

From Ca D'Oro you walk NE to Strada Nuova, turn right and walk as far as Santi Apostoli. There is a tobacco shop on the corner. Turn left and follow the signs. From here, if you walk in an NE direction you will arrive at the laguna stop on F. Nove for Murano and Burano.

Actv.it

The easiest and quickest way is to cross the canal (1 stop on the #1) to Ca D'Oro, walk 1/2 mile to Fondamente Nove and take the #12 from there.

 

Your hotel will give you directions.

 

From Ca D'Oro you walk NE to Strada Nuova, turn right and walk as far as Santi Apostoli. There is a tobacco shop on the corner. Turn left and follow the signs. From here, if you walk in an NE direction you will arrive at the laguna stop on F. Nove for Murano and Burano.

When we went to Murano from San Marco, it took forever to get around the island to F. Nova, so your advice about walking there first is excellent. On the way back, I noticed that we could get off at Ospedale and walk back to our hotel in about ten minutes. It was a bit circuitous but saved us a lot of time.

Just get on the vaporetto!! Check venice for visitors to see which number you want. It's really easy.

The easiest and quickest way is to cross the canal (1 stop on the #1) to Ca D'Oro, walk 1/2 mile to Fondamente Nove and take the #12 from there.

 

Your hotel will give you directions.

 

From Ca D'Oro you walk NE to Strada Nuova, turn right and walk as far as Santi Apostoli. There is a tobacco shop on the corner. Turn left and follow the signs. From here, if you walk in an NE direction you will arrive at the laguna stop on F. Nove for Murano and Burano.

Thank you for the info and directions! It seems easy enough!

alilaguna lines do a 3 island trip several times a day

about 20 euros from near st Marks its a guided tour visiting Murano Burano and[i think island called Torcello]

When you look on the visitors website, Vaparetto pass is sold as one day, two day, etc. are these for a 24 hour period or is for a day, as an example "Monday". We would need a pass from noon to noon the next day. Thanks for info.

Dennis