sg1phileshipper Posted October 1, 2017 #1 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Hi all, Leaving in less than four weeks from Venice. Since we arrive late at night the day prior to the cruise, I decided to stay near the airport. My plan is to take a taxi the next morning, drop our bags with the porters and not check in, but go explore Venice for a couple of hours and check in around 1-2. Around what time would I be able to drop my bags? I would love to hear experiences leaving from Venice. Thanks and have a great Sunday all. Happy cruising!!!! Cindy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiecookie Posted October 1, 2017 #2 Share Posted October 1, 2017 We had a window seat in chops eating an amazing steak as we pulled out of the Port. It is an beautiful Port to pull out of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted October 1, 2017 #3 Share Posted October 1, 2017 I do not know exact when you will be able to drop your bags - my best guess is between 10 and 11. travel from cruise terminal to San Marco will be 30 minutes - Venice is only accessible by boat - it might leave you with only 1 to 2 hours in Venice. Driving from VCE to the cruise pier is 20 minutes - you will also need transport to airport hotel. I would plan to stay at hotel near the cruise terminal/central station and the take a boat into Venice early morning and back for boarding after noon. [YOUTUBE]FzrAaoU55wY[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted October 1, 2017 #4 Share Posted October 1, 2017 If you stick to your plan then drop luggage off around 10. Take People Mover to Piazzale Roma and then catch slow vaporetto down Grand Canale to St Marks. Take Alilaguna Blu from St Marks back to cruise terminal. Or vice-versa. What time do you sail as you will need to be back on board at least 90 mins before sailing so you don't have a lot of time! Personally I would either take the luggage with you to Piazzale Roma and leave it there in the left luggage facility which is right by the People Mover entrance/exit. Then on your return to PR, grab your luggage and do the People Mover to the port. I think you are wasting time going to the Port first. I also would not stay at the airport area as it is only a short distance into the city - if you could find a hotel near PR itself then you cut out more travel time the next day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobal Posted October 1, 2017 #5 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Excellent advice from littlebritain - that's exactly what I would recommend. You will be wasting a lot of time going into and out of the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwich Cruiser Posted October 1, 2017 #6 Share Posted October 1, 2017 I totally agree with little britain also expertly written to consider anything else would be a complete waste of time. Definitely get a hotel near to Piazzale Roma there are loads all within a few minutes walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corby114 Posted October 1, 2017 #7 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Plaza Hotel in Mestre is a wonderful hotel, reasonably priced and only a five minute train ride into Venice. We stayed there two nights pre cruise in 2013 before or twelve day Mediterranean cruise on Holland America's Nieuw Amsterdam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sg1phileshipper Posted October 1, 2017 Author #8 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Thank you all for the wonderful advice! We will probably leave our luggage near Piazalla Roma, seems like we will lose less time like that. And of course, the best way to see Venice is the Vaporetto, so we will do that. Again, thank you! Cindy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted October 1, 2017 #9 Share Posted October 1, 2017 If you go by bus to Venice, the bus ticket will also work on the People Mover. For folks with Marriott points, there's a Courtyard at the first bus stop from the airport on the way to Venice. Would probably only work if you are a light packer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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