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5 minutes ago, Vineyard View said:

We had a 6a flight out so took several days in Venice pre cruise, then stayed at Marriott Courtyard next to the hotel for the flight the next day. There is a public bus stop right across the street from the hotel you can take to go into the city and back. 
‘also - check directly with your hotel for all your options. Ours was very helpful for arrival. 

We are only in Venice 2 nights, we are only in Venice 2 nights so we'd rather stay in Venice. Also hotel is already booked with Airline package, and traveling with 2 other couples.  their flights ar later in the day.

12 minutes ago, MeHeartCruising said:

 

Most of Venice cannot be directly access by cars.  So, no, you cannot get a cab "near" your hotel.  But near is a relative term.

 

From your hotel, options would include:

 

1. Arrange a water taxi through the hotel to pick you in a boat directly in front of your hotel on the Grand Canal.  This will be the most expensive option, but very memorable.

 

2. Walk along the Grand Canal for a bit.  Go over 2 bridges.  Walk into Piazzale Roma, the transportation hub mentioned in the above post.  From there, you can catch a taxi or bus to the airport.  This option will be more affordable (especially if you take a bus), but you'll need to deal with the walking distance, bridges and your luggage to get there.  Look at Google Maps and see the distance.  You can even use Street View to see what the walk would be like.  Some people might consider this to be a "near" walk.

 

If it were me, as an able bodied person who travels with manageable luggage, I would just walk it.  But that's just me.

I just looked up  walk from Hotel Carlton to  the transportation hub. I think its doable, Google maps says 5 minutes walk.   I am not a spring chicken (lol)  Will there be   either water taxis or buses available  at 6 am or do I need to make some kind of reservation? 

Thanks for you help.  I understand  our   visit coincides with that of the Venice Film Festival.

Aug 30, 2023 - Sat, Sep 9, 2023.  We need reliable transportation to get to the airport since we have an early flight. I  will lookup distance  from hotel to the transportation hub.  

Staying at the Carlton on the Grand .

Can I pick up a cab near my hotel?  we have a morning flight so we don't hae time for any no shows. thanks

Looking for transportation from Venice Hotel to Marco Polo Airport.  I can find all kinds of transfers from the airport to Venice but nothing  leaving Venice to Airport.  Appreciate any suggestions. 

On 1/24/2023 at 7:36 PM, Moochi said:

I have learned that on the Beyond, passengers can open the cabin door and control the curtain and lights on the phone. Is it possible to order drinks at the bars with the X app as well? 
 

 

All of this can be done on Princess, including ordering food

Food tours in Rome is an excellent company  we took an evening tour and it was fabulous 

Looks like a lovely tour.Thanks for sharing. 

1 minute ago, upwarduk said:

We took the Tuscan Farmhouse experience in August 2022.

We passed the hills where they mine the chalk fog the statues in Florence.

 

 

We rode on the carriage which took us down the track to the farmhouse.

 

 

 

 

We were seated outside under canopy’s for the meal.

 

 

At the end of the meal we were encouraged to go indoors to buy souvenirs, but I found them expensive.

17 minutes ago, CruiserMickey said:

What would you like to see or do in Tuscany? It is a HUGE area, so setting a specific goal would be good. I know a private tour guide who could do a tour for you, but knowing what you’d like to see or do would help me make recommendations.

This is the tour from the ship, I would like something similar, maybe longer than 5 hours. our adventure begins with a journey from La Spezia through picturesque Tuscany, dotted with medieval villages, its hillsides brimming with the lush vineyards and fragrant olive groves. Delight in the sights, sounds, and aromas of a traditional and welcoming Tuscan farmhouse. Board a horse-drawn carriage for a tour of the area, as you learn about the glorious fullness of the land and its gifts to those who labor here. Meanwhile, focaccia bread has been baking in the oven and is pulled out - warm, comforting, and flavorsome - when you enter the dining room. Sit, taste, and marvel at this creation while you sip white and red wines, paired with tasty Italian antipasti. Return to the ship refreshed and renewed from this taste of Tuscany

4 hours ago, Lastdance said:

Have you checked the port site of La Spezia on CC?  What about your roll call; are you on that?  Is this a Celebrity tour, or one you found?  Cinque Terre is easy by train from La Spezia, so check your times carefully, not to mention number of people on your tour if it is Celebrity.  Portofino is absolutely gorgeous, so I hope you get to see it, as it is very walkable too, just small.  Are you tendering or porting in SM?

The Tuscan Farmhouse is a Celebrity Excursion. I have search  everywhere and this is the only tour I have been able to find to Tuscany, we are taking  Celerity's excursion to Cinque Terre from Portofino.  I have tried Viatour, Get Your guide, etc.   Open to suggestions for an independent tour to Tuscany . 

4 hours ago, Lastdance said:

Have you checked the port site of La Spezia on CC?  What about your roll call; are you on that?  Is this a Celebrity tour, or one you found?  Cinque Terre is easy by train from La Spezia, so check your times carefully, not to mention number of people on your tour if it is Celebrity.  Portofino is absolutely gorgeous, so I hope you get to see it, as it is very walkable too, just small.  Are you tendering or porting in SM?

I am going to Cinque Terre excursion on a celebrity cruise from Portofino.  The only place I can  take a excursion to Tuscany is from La Spezia. Which is Celebrity's excursion Tuscan farmhouse .  I have search and searched and can't find any independent tours to Tuscany from La Spezia.  . 

We are on Celebrity Constellation in August. We booked an excursion Tuscan Farmhouse Experience. Has anyone taken this from La spezia that could tell us if it's a worthwhile excursion. We have an excursion booked from Portofino to Cinque Terre the next day. TIA

Looking for independent tours from La Spezia and Portofino.  Want to see Cinque Terre and Tuscany.  Italy EU tours does  Cinque Terre from La Spezia but nothing from Portofino. Any suggestions for other tour companies, I have contacted Get Your Guide. Viatours does t have anything that works for Tuscany  . TIA.m

Taking a Canadian cruise in September and I was wonder if you start the cruise and end in US so you have to take a Covid test prior to flying home ? Thanks 

Will be going from Quebec to NY in August. Anyone know  if we have to have Covid test,to fly into Canada?  We plan to go a few days early stay in Montreal, then take train to Quebec to board ship.  Will we need a Covid test to board in Quebec? Where would US citizen obtain a  Covid test prior to boarding or can I get tested at the Port . Tia

Will be going from Quebec to NY in August. Anyone know  if we have to have Covid test,to fly into Canada?  We plan to go a few days early stay in Montreal, then take train to Quebec to board ship.  Will we need a Covid test to board in Quebec? Where would US citizen obtain a  Covid test prior to boarding or can I get tested at the Port . Tia

Going on the 10,day Canadian New England cruise. I was on the web page that shows photos of each rod’s obstruction. We got E406, almost no obstructions I. This cabin. 

2 hours ago, renieg813 said:

I’m also supposed to be on the Snowbird Migration Cruise out of Montreal, plus another 3 cruises on Empress in 2021. Sadly not going to happen😕 

I am also booked on the Snowbird Migration. I will keep hoping until we see Empress at the scrapyard. The glass is half full . 

4 minutes ago, cruiserking said:

Just learned that our June 2021 Empress to Bermuda cruise has been canceled as the ship has been redeployed. Very disappointed, love the Empress and was looking forward to cruising into Hamilton and St. George. Perhaps Empress will be sailing out 0f Europe. I hope she is sailing somewhere as part of the the RCCL fleet. 

 

Jonathan

What exactly does redeployed mean?

3 minutes ago, Computer Nerd said:

Obviously you have never been to, much less, lived in Germany. Or married into a German family. Or worked with a spouse who worked in the German health care industry.

In other words, you are talking out the side of your mouth with no real knowledge of what you say and just prefer to bully others. Now that the facts are clear you can carry on.

What does this have to do with the Empress of the Seas?  I don’t think this is the forum   to discuss this topic 

I am sure Royal would rather be sailing as all of us would .I have had 4 cruises cancelled at this point. It’s disappointing for everyone. They can’t make any money if they don’t sail. The pandemic Is like nothing else we’ve all experienced.No one could have predicted  what the pandemic would have done to the world.  People lost their lives, Jobs, homes, life savings, etc.
 

  Royal has no control of when they can sail at this point. All the cruise lines have not been able to sail either. 

NCL, Celebrity , Viking  and Princess also have similar itineraries to Canada and New England

50 minutes ago, Oxo said:

Or Canada/New England?

We were originally booked on Vision for Canada and New England  October 2020. Did lift and Shift to Empress with a similar itinerary for 2021

I’m booked 10/21, so far it’s just rumors ,nothing confirmed from Royal. We will just have to wait and see. I Lifted and Shifted from 10/20 🤞 that we get to sail . It’s a repositioning cruise I’m booked on , so there’s nothing else like this itinerary . If they cancel you’ll get everything back, FCC or Lift  And Shift , it will be your choice.