Venice Water Navigation Question

Hi,

I am getting myself familiar with the water taxi system in Venice. I can see that the 4.1 or 5.1 bus will take me between Piazzale Roma and St. Mark's Square, and I have located the proper "terminals." But which direction do the boats go? I'm assuming they all go one direction? Does it even matter?

I guess what I'm really trying to discern is--if the 4.1/5.1 boats all go clockwise around--is it more "scenic" to make our way to SMSq on foot and water back to the ship, or do the opposite: take the water bus to SMSq and meander back to the ship.

Thank you.

Hi,

 

I am getting myself familiar with the water taxi system in Venice. I can see that the 4.1 or 5.1 bus will take me between Piazzale Roma and St. Mark's Square, and I have located the proper "terminals." But which direction do the boats go? I'm assuming they all go one direction? Does it even matter?

 

I guess what I'm really trying to discern is--if the 4.1/5.1 boats all go clockwise around--is it more "scenic" to make our way to SMSq on foot and water back to the ship, or do the opposite: take the water bus to SMSq and meander back to the ship.

 

Thank you.

Why not make the round trip with a stop in the middle? That way you can decide what is more scenic. BTW the walk back to the ship is long, and if you are there in the summer it is also a very hot walk. Make sure to take water.

The 4.1 goes in one direction while the 4.2 goes in the other. The same is true for the 5.1 and the 5.2.

You can see the times and stops here: http://www.actv.it/sites/default/files/ultimorario.pdf

If u are going to walk one-way, we think it's a better option in the morning before you get worn out

Hank

The 4.1 goes in one direction while the 4.2 goes in the other. The same is true for the 5.1 and the 5.2.

OHHHHH. I didn't know that.

At the Vaporetto stop, there will be signs with arrows telling you which direction the boat is going. You do have to be aware where you are and which direction you want to go.

Water taxis and the vapor ethos are two different things....