Italy bans cruise ships over 25kGT and 180 M long in Venice canal

[Eggtuary]

I’m on the March Mediterranean Odyssey, starting in Venice. I plan to arrive two days early. Stupidly, I made a non-refundable reservation for 2 nights on my own at a hotel on the Grand Canal. Hopefully, Viking’s new embarkation point won’t be too difficult/expensive to get to from the hotel. 

[Squawkman]

14 hours ago, SantaFe1 said:

It’s she, but yes, Sept.28, 2022.

Sorry for the he - I’ll apologize in person next year!

[Cienfuegos]

4 hours ago, Eggtuary said:

I’m on the March Mediterranean Odyssey, starting in Venice. I plan to arrive two days early. Stupidly, I made a non-refundable reservation for 2 nights on my own at a hotel on the Grand Canal. Hopefully, Viking’s new embarkation point won’t be too difficult/expensive to get to from the hotel. 

Has it been established that Viking has a new embarkation  point?

 

The last info I saw had Viking and other lines checking people in at the Tronchero in Venice, and busing them to Marghera.

 

Venice is a wonderful city, two days there is a blessing.

[Eggtuary]

16 minutes ago, Cienfuegos said:

Has it been established that Viking has a new embarkation  point?

 

The last info I saw had Viking and other lines checking people in at the Tronchero in Venice, and busing them to Marghera.

 

Venice is a wonderful city, two days there is a blessing.

I hadn’t heard that. If so, that’s wonderful news, as our hotel isn’t too far from the Tronchetto!

[Mrs Miggins]

Would  be interested in a source for this information Haven’t seen this solution confirmed anywhere.  Currently other cruise lines appear to be using alternative ports.  

 

[Heartgrove]

Add to the unconfirmed information is HAL using Koper, Slovania as a turnaround port for Venice-Athens cruises in September.

[Cienfuegos]

I suspect every cruise line is in a state of flux right now.

 

for the itinerary,  Athens or Istanbul would make good embark points. With good air connections to much of Europe and the US.

[Heartgrove]

Just read this morning that HAL will do checkins at Port of Venice terminal and bus passengers to Marghera at least for September sailings.

Edited August 28, 2021 by Heartgrove

[PRH]

Anyone heard where Viking plans to embark for cruises leaving from Venice?  Trieste and Ravena are the two being used by other cruise lines.

[les37b]

1 hour ago, PRH said:

Anyone heard where Viking plans to embark for cruises leaving from Venice?  Trieste and Ravena are the two being used by other cruise lines.

 

 

I know its a different CL.... But Silversea are still using Venice - just not the usual spot.

 

This is where Silver Shadow is currently as I type - West of Venice to the left of the screen capture with the circle (Not the blue one!). So you may well be lucky and still start from Venice - though like the Shadow, not sailing past St Marks but taking a route out of the lagoon to the south. Hopefully the 2 images make it clearer. Fingers crossed for you.

 

 

Edited September 9, 2021 by les37b

[PRH]

Viking Ocean ships are above the 25,000 ton limit.  Not sure how passenger embarkation will be handled from Marghera as it is a commercial port.  Hoping Viking will let us know soon as hotel and airline reservations are on hold.

[Jim Avery]

Have not seen berth assignments yet and things seem still up in the air.  Like many, I have loved the sail in, sail out in Venice.  I fully understand the Venetians thinking having lived at a beach town in Florida.  Too many tourists can be a real pain for the locals.  The dockage restrictions as well as Venice's plan to limit and charge day trippers will, I think, make for a better experience once in Venice.  The last time we were in Venice I have to say was not much fun.  Sort of like being on the midway at State Fair on opening day.  So different from years ago when my first visit was magical.  

[Host Kat]

7 hours ago, PRH said:

Anyone heard where Viking plans to embark for cruises leaving from Venice?  Trieste and Ravena are the two being used by other cruise lines.

 

Howdy @PRH 

 

Your new thread titled Venice and Viking embarkation has been merged into the existing thread titled Italy bans cruise ships over 25kGT and 180 M long in Venice canal. This is where there is ongoing discussion regarding the situation. 

 

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[claranda]

Reassuring news in from Viking about checking in at the Stazione Marittima (cruise terminal)/before being taken to the ship in Marghera or Fusina, and about transport into Venice from the ship to facilitate sightseeing. We’re staying pre-cruise at a hotel close to Piazzale Roma, so will either be able to walk from there to the cruise terminal or catch the people mover. That’s one stress over!

[Mrs Miggins]

Viking seem to have nailed this.   Just waiting to see what happens with Azamara - currently its Trieste.

[formernuke]

Just got  the email from Viking about MedOdy cruise on Jupiter in October. We will be docking in Fusina for Venice. All Viking excursions will continue as listed. They say if independent tours are allowed at the time, they will arrange transportation to the center of Venice.

[Mrs Miggins]

Is there any feedback regarding Viking docking in Fusina recently ?  

[formernuke]

Got on board Jupiter yesterday and found out that the durations of excursions in Venice had gone up due to travel time from Fusina. What was 4 hour tour is now 5.75. As a result my first tour now overlaps with the second so had to cancel one. 

[Teddy from MV]

47 minutes ago, formernuke said:

Got on board Jupiter yesterday and found out that the durations of excursions in Venice had gone up due to travel time from Fusina. What was 4 hour tour is now 5.75. As a result my first tour now overlaps with the second so had to cancel one. 

And no independent exploration in Italy.   We are staying 2 extra nights in Venice. Does that mean we can’t go out of our hotel?

[Mrs Miggins]

My understanding is that the rule that you must be in a Viking bubble in Italy, as required by Italy, only apply when you are on the ship.

Once you are in your hotel you are free to roam in this wonderful city.

 

I am really hoping for a relaxation of the rules for Italy before our cruise at the New Year which has two days in Livorno before moving onto France and Spain where I can currently wander independently 

[Teddy from MV]

4 minutes ago, Mrs Miggins said:

My understanding is that the rule that you must be in a Viking bubble in Italy, as required by Italy, only apply when you are on the ship.

Once you are in your hotel you are free to roam in this wonderful city.

 

I am really hoping for a relaxation of the rules for Italy before our cruise at the New Year which has two days in Livorno before moving onto France and Spain where I can currently wander independently 

We just spent 2 weeks in France only had to show our vaccine card to go into museums.  Never have had to show it in Spain. Thanks for the info on Italy

[formernuke]

Just docked in Fusina (for Venice) on Jupiter. Looks to be a brand new pier (or at least recently refurbished). Can see Venice skyline.
 

Excursions manager says bus to Venice cruise terminal will take about 30-45 min then standard excursions leave from there. 

 

interesting RV park and marina right next to the pier 

[Mrs Miggins]

Thanks for this, very interesting.  Not going to Venice on our December cruise but am on Azamara next April.  They have been using Trieste for their Venice stops recently.  Their shore excursion to Venice is 10 hours !  Viking certainly seem on the ball.

 

[Cienfuegos]

Good recent information, thanks for sharing it.

[les37b]

On 9/9/2021 at 3:13 PM, les37b said:

 

 

I know its a different CL.... But Silversea are still using Venice - just not the usual spot.

 

This is where Silver Shadow is currently as I type - West of Venice to the left of the screen capture with the circle (Not the blue one!). So you may well be lucky and still start from Venice - though like the Shadow, not sailing past St Marks but taking a route out of the lagoon to the south. Hopefully the 2 images make it clearer. Fingers crossed for you.

 

 

 

So Viking is using the same embarkation point in Fusina as Silversea as shown above 7 weeks ago.

 

Good news.