Where does ship dock in Venice?

[DD99]

Where does the ship dock in Venice? We are sailing on the carnival magic 10/16. When friends of ours went they were on a princess cruise and it docked in a perfect location where you can walk to the square and don't have to deal with taxis and stuff. He said I was a great place and excellent experience.

[euro cruiser]

There are actually two places in Venice where cruise ships dock, but the larger one where a ship like yours will be is the main Stazione Marittima. It's about three quarters of a mile from Piazzale Roma, the transportation hub of Venice.

 

The web site for the passenger terminal has lots of information and maps here: http://www.vtp.it/index.jsp

[Cruisin'Liza]

Where does the ship dock in Venice? We are sailing on the carnival magic 10/16. When friends of ours went they were on a princess cruise and it docked in a perfect location where you can walk to the square and don't have to deal with taxis and stuff. He said I was a great place and excellent experience.

 

All the ships dock in the same spot and EVERYTHING in Venice is walkable. Just be aware that sometimes it's easy to get lost - which is half the fun if you just go with it.

 

I've found walking is often quicker than taking the Vaparetto - but that is if you don't get lost and you are in fairly decent shape.

 

Most people, however, will take the people mover to P. Roma and take the Vaparetto from there to San Marco square - up to you how you do it though. Walking is certainly possible - I have done it.

[Cruisin'Liza]

There are actually two places in Venice where cruise ships dock, but the larger one where a ship like yours will be is the main Stazione Marittima. It's about three quarters of a mile from Piazzale Roma, the transportation hub of Venice.

 

The web site for the passenger terminal has lots of information and maps here: http://www.vtp.it/index.jsp

 

I stand corrected! I though the only one was Stazione Marittima.

 

And meant to add - I walked to P. Roma and took the people mover from there.

[Hlitner]

All the ships dock in the same spot and EVERYTHING in Venice is walkable. Just be aware that sometimes it's easy to get lost - which is half the fun if you just go with it.

 

I've found walking is often quicker than taking the Vaparetto - but that is if you don't get lost and you are in fairly decent shape.

 

Most people' date=' however, will take the people mover to P. Roma and take the Vaparetto from there to San Marco square - up to you how you do it though. Walking is certainly possible - I have done it.[/quote']

 

There is actually a 2nd docking location, which is not used by many cruise ships but is a real treat if you get lucky to dock at this location which is directly down the quay from San Marco Square. We were once tied-up in that locaton when we were on the Grand Princess and it was so darn convenient. It also happened to be the day/night of the annual Venice Boat Parade which meant we had a front-row seat for the terrific fireworks.

 

Hank

[Imagineer]

...the 2nd location being mentioned is called San Basileo and is more frequently used by the smaller ships that stop in Venice, when we were on Oceania's Regatta we were docked there. It is definitely a lot handier than Stazione Maritima but I don't think you have any say as to where your ship gets its port assignment...;)

 

cheers,

 

the Imagineer

[DD99]

...the 2nd location being mentioned is called San Basileo and is more frequently used by the smaller ships that stop in Venice, when we were on Oceania's Regatta we were docked there. It is definitely a lot handier than Stazione Maritima but I don't think you have any say as to where your ship gets its port assignment...;)

 

cheers,

 

the Imagineer

 

 

 

That is the one he was referring to, he was also on a princess cruise a few years back. He said it was great.

 

 

Given that the likelihood is that we will not be at this port how far is the other ports from where we want to be?

[euro cruiser]

That is the one he was referring to, he was also on a princess cruise a few years back. He said it was great.

 

 

Given that the likelihood is that we will not be at this port how far is the other ports from where we want to be?

The web site I gave you has an excellent map here: http://www.vtp.it//terminal/crociere.jsp where you can see the main port area smack in the middle, and San Basilio on the bottom right. How far apart they are depends on if you are on foot/in a car or on the water.

 

Nothing in Venice proper is very far from anything else, as a few moments with a google map will show you.

[tom_uk]

I don't think the Terminal San Basileo is the 'alternative cruise terminal' on the eastern end of Venice. Try googling 'Terminal San Basileo Venice', and checking the results: I think you'll find that this terminal is just round the corner from the main terminal, facing out onto the Giudecca canal, and is towards the western end of Venice island.

 

The other location that is sometimes used is right over to the east of the island, beyond the Grand Canal and San Marco: this is the Riva dei Sette Martiri.I don't think it's used often, but I know that it's capable of taking pretty large ships: I know of at least two 'Grand Princess' class ships that have berthed there. In both cases, the ships seem to have moved from the normal terminal to this alternative location in the early morning hours during the overnight part of a two-day call, possibly because the normal berths were required by inbound 'home port' ships. So my guess would be that if you're starting or finishing a cruise and have to go through the embarkation or disembarkation procedure, you'll use the normal terminal, but if Venice is a call in the middle of a cruise, especially if it's an overnight call, and very especially if it extends into a weekend, there's a possibility that your ship may use Riva dei Sette Martiri.

[agabbymama]

Actually there is a third port sometimes used for Venice. It's been maybe a month ago someone asked where Porto Marghera was as they were docking there for a visit to Venice.

 

So there is Stazione Marittima, San Basilio (yacht berth) and Porto Marghera (on the mainland).

 

I would think the Carnival Magic would be too large for San Basilio. Chances are it will be Stazione Marittima, but could also be Porto Marghera depending on ship traffic when you are going to be there.

[mapleleaves]

That is the one he was referring to, he was also on a princess cruise a few years back. He said it was great.

 

 

Given that the likelihood is that we will not be at this port how far is the other ports from where we want to be?

 

That link eurocruiser first provided indicates that your ship will be at berth 110. In the map eurocruiser provided in her/his 2nd reply shows exactly where your berth is in relation to the pier and Piazzale Roma. It even shows a green line for the route of the People Mover.

You will need to contact your cruise line to find out what their charge is for the shuttle and the schedule, then compare it to a vaporetto pass to see which will suit your needs.

[Missouri travel girl]

That link eurocruiser first provided indicates that your ship will be at berth 110. In the map eurocruiser provided in her/his 2nd reply shows exactly where your berth is in relation to the pier and Piazzale Roma. It even shows a green line for the route of the People Mover.

You will need to contact your cruise line to find out what their charge is for the shuttle and the schedule, then compare it to a vaporetto pass to see which will suit your needs.

According to the map, the Pacific Princess will dock at 107. It looks like a fairly easy walk from the people mover to the ship? Thank you, I was wondering how far we would have to pull the luggage from the people mover to the ship.

[Imagineer]

...here's an aid for those who really want to know which ships will be in port on the same day as yours: http://cruisett.com/ports.php

...check it out...

 

cheers,

 

the Imagineer

[dave9898]

Crickey I am so impressed with the knowledge that you frequent cruisers have. I am a woman in her late 60s who is a novice with a computer and only 3 cruises under her belt. Am cruising on the Celebrity Eclipe next Monday and one of the ports is Venice, as my husband has a breathing problem (which means no long walks or inclines). Can anyone tell me if the Eclipse runs a shuttle bus, I really cant cope with people movers and such as I am a scardy cat and cant cope with having to think about where and when to get off one vehicle and on to another. I like to take the easy route

[euro cruiser]

Crickey I am so impressed with the knowledge that you frequent cruisers have. I am a woman in her late 60s who is a novice with a computer and only 3 cruises under her belt. Am cruising on the Celebrity Eclipe next Monday and one of the ports is Venice, as my husband has a breathing problem (which means no long walks or inclines). Can anyone tell me if the Eclipse runs a shuttle bus, I really cant cope with people movers and such as I am a scardy cat and cant cope with having to think about where and when to get off one vehicle and on to another. I like to take the easy route

I think the best idea in your situation would be your ship's water shuttle, assuming they offer one, to San Marco. For a day port visit there's no real need to go to Piazzale Roma, which is the land transportation hub for Venice.

[dave9898]

thanks for that info, can I get to St Marks Square from San Marco

[tom_uk]

thanks for that info, can I get to St Marks Square from San Marco

 

San Marco and St Mark's square are effectively the same place: 'San Marco' is the Italian for 'St Mark'.

 

If there's a shuttle boat to San Marco it will drop passengers on the main waterfront near the Doge's Palace and the Piazetta San Marco ('Piazetta' means 'little square'; 'Piazza' simply means 'square'.) The Piazetta is beside the canal. It's a short stroll - a minute or less - from there to the Piazza San Marco (St Mar's Square), which is where you can access the Basilica San Marco (St Mark's Cathedral), the Campanile (the bell tower - being refurbished at the moment), and the side of the Doge's Palace.

[ksps cruise fan]

thanks for that info, can I get to St Marks Square from San Marco

 

San Marco is the name simultaneously applied to a piazza, an area ("sestiere) within Venice, and a vaporetto stop. (And there may be more...)

 

St. Marks Square is the English-language version of Piazza San Marco. The San Marco vaporetto stop is conviently located for access to Piazza San Marco and both are located in the San Marco sestiere.

[ksps cruise fan]

thanks for that info, can I get to St Marks Square from San Marco

 

In an earlier post, I answered this specific question, but let me make a more general suggestion: This might be a good time to hire the services of a guide. I'm not recommending a guide for the in-depth information he/she could provide, but for his/her familiarity with the city. Let the guide take on the responsibility for reserving your water taxi, figuring out what places you can visit given your husband's walking issues, planning your itinerary and knowing where to get off.

 

Given your circumstances, you might really, really enjoy a cruise along the Grand Canal on the front seats of a vaporetto. With a guide escorting you, you'd have running commentary about the wonderful buildings and sights along the way.

 

If you don't feel up to the challenge of locating a guide on your own, then come back here and ask for help.