marieg88 Posted November 4, 2018 #1 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Hi, We're in the process of booking a tour in SPB. Can anyone tell me if there is a lot of motion on the hydrofoil to Petergof? Hubby gets motion sickness. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mim Lloyd Posted November 4, 2018 #2 Share Posted November 4, 2018 My husband does too but he was fine when coming back from Peterhof on the hydrofoil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoastcruiser Posted November 4, 2018 #3 Share Posted November 4, 2018 I guess it depends. Our ride was rather rough. No one got sick but it was not an especially smooth ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marieg88 Posted November 5, 2018 Author #4 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Hi, thxs for the info. He had a bad time when we did Naples to Capri, ( I think half the people were ill) . He is willing to gamble :) The alternative is an hour long bus ride. We're using a private tour company, just the 2 of us. If he doesn't do well, at least we won't ruin anyone else's tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WendyVF Posted November 5, 2018 #5 Share Posted November 5, 2018 On our tour in September, our guide told us that with the new highway, driving is just as fast as the boat. I really enjoyed the ride as we got to see some of the countryside. She also stated that the hydrofoil is very dependent on the weather and can frequently be cancelled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bull Posted November 5, 2018 #6 Share Posted November 5, 2018 It's not across an open bay like the Bay of Naples - the protective causeway across the Gulf of Finland effectively turns it into a 20-mile long lake. Wendy's guide told her that the hydrofoil is weather-dependent, and is cancelled in poor weather. That's pretty typical of hydrofoils, hovercraft & the like - so by my reckoning if it's running it'll be fine. We had a smooth crossing, tho that's no guarantee. But if it's a one-way hydrofoil you'll have the luxury of deciding on the spot whether to take the hydrofoil & meet the car/van at Peterhof, or drive out & back. Different transport in each direction gives you two perspectives. Just MHO as always JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marieg88 Posted November 6, 2018 Author #7 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Hi,thxs again for the info. I sent our tour company and email about the time difference. The hydrofoil is 20 minutes faster and of course doesn't have to worry about traffic. I agree, if the weather is bad, the boat won't run. So exciting, can't wait till our cruise in june. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted November 13, 2018 #8 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Naples to Capri is far worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mim Lloyd Posted November 13, 2018 #9 Share Posted November 13, 2018 19 hours ago, Coral said: Naples to Capri is far worse. I agree, bounce, bounce bounce all the way there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marieg88 Posted November 14, 2018 Author #10 Share Posted November 14, 2018 I think it's something about hydrofoils. We live on the west coast, take ferries, sea bus,etc all the time and he doesn't have a problem. Capri was definitely the worst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lagerta Posted November 23, 2018 #11 Share Posted November 23, 2018 Being on a hydrofoil when the sea is rough is like driving on a bumpy road. Not exactly like sailing in the open sea during the storm. The hydrofoil is fast, and it was a fun experience. However, when we were there, a family with small kids was on the same boat, and the kids were scared. But we liked the ride. When you come close to Peterhoff, it is scenic, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angie7911922 Posted November 26, 2018 #12 Share Posted November 26, 2018 You can get travel bands for motion sickness on Amazon. They are an amazing if the hydrofoil is rough. I don't get sea sick, but my mom uses them all the time and they work wonders. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marieg88 Posted November 27, 2018 Author #13 Share Posted November 27, 2018 thxs, he's tried the seabands, not much luck with them. Bonine(?) usually works very well except for Capri. It doesn't make you sleepy like gravol. Unfortunately it's not available in Canada, we usually pick some up when we go across the border. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElsieToo Posted December 10, 2018 #14 Share Posted December 10, 2018 Other than the somewhat unique experience of riding the hydrofoil, what’s the primary reason to look for a tour that offers this? Saves time? Different entrance to Peterhof? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lagerta Posted December 10, 2018 #15 Share Posted December 10, 2018 2 hours ago, ElsieToo said: Other than the somewhat unique experience of riding the hydrofoil, what’s the primary reason to look for a tour that offers this? Saves time? Different entrance to Peterhof? It does save time, as the hydrofoil ride is 20-30 minutes shorter than the drive to Peterhoff. And yes, it is different entrance, because if you arrive by hydrofoil, you get straight to the Lower Park of Peterhoff, and this is where all the beautiful fountains and pavillions are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElsieToo Posted December 10, 2018 #16 Share Posted December 10, 2018 Thank you, Lagerta! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogs4fun Posted December 10, 2018 #17 Share Posted December 10, 2018 10 hours ago, ElsieToo said: Other than the somewhat unique experience of riding the hydrofoil, what’s the primary reason to look for a tour that offers this? Saves time? Different entrance to Peterhof? With the opening of the new highway, the time differential between van & hydrofoil is minimal. Takes about 35 minutes by car, 30 minutes by hydrofoil. hydrofoil: you enter Peterhof by the lower park/gardens van/car: you enter Peterhof by the upper park/gardens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lagerta Posted December 12, 2018 #18 Share Posted December 12, 2018 The new highway is a paid road, so not everyone is ready to pay the fee. If your driver is, than there is really very little difference in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElsieToo Posted February 18, 2019 #19 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Thank you all for your thoughts! We ended up selecting a private tour, so we're going to decide on the morning, I think, once we see how everyone in our party is feeling. I really appreciate all of your comments, though, and I'll be passing it on to our party. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennaRoseGoes Posted February 19, 2019 #20 Share Posted February 19, 2019 I don’t remember it being bumpy, but high winds could change that I suppose. I’d recommend sitting in the middle of the craft to minimize motion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogs4fun Posted February 19, 2019 #21 Share Posted February 19, 2019 On 12/12/2018 at 6:24 AM, Lagerta said: The new highway is a paid road, so not everyone is ready to pay the fee. If your driver is, than there is really very little difference in time. Right - the private companies that offer this option pay the fee, not the customer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernrose Posted February 20, 2019 #22 Share Posted February 20, 2019 We have the hydro foil route in our agenda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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