Vaporetti question re:specific dock names/locations

[Freckles_51]

Looking at the Vaporetti schedules, I see what appears to be various docks for the same location.

Are they close to each other and well signed? :o

Examples:

P. Roma-Parisi SX;

P. Roma-S.Chiara SX;

P. Roma-Scomenzera

S.Zaccaria-Danieli SX

S.Zaccaria-Joland SX

S.Zaccaria-M.V.E.

Murano Museo SX

Murano Museo DX

[ab0si]

SX and RX stand for left and right respectively. Several places have multiple stopes (e.g., P. Roma).

 

It is easier than you think. Each stop clearly shows the route number, etc... it will be clear when you are there, honestly <grin>

[Hlitner]

It is very easy. At every vaporetto stop they have posted color-coded maps that show the lines and the stops. If you were to miss a stop you could simply get off at the next stop on the same side of the canal and still walk to your destination. Venice is actually quite compact and we actually prefer to walk over using too many vaporettos. When you walk you always discover new streets, shops, cafes, etc.

 

Hank

[kuldalai]

Half the fun of going to Venice is walking everywhere and getting lost. The charm of the place just overwhelms you , it just screams and reeks "history". It is quite compact a walk from the main rail station to Piazza San Marco is signed but it is like a maze , you take a wrong turn get lost - but what fun . The only boat rides you take are the round island one, the one to Murano and the glassworks (have credit card handy for the wares!) and of course up the Grand Canal . If you sense a romantic evening gondola ride, take the Treasury with you and negotiate and agree the price for time (mins) before you step aboard .

 

With the Vaporettos (public motor boats - a sort of waterbourne bus service) "caveat emptor" - Diretto - means limited stops ;whereas Accelerato means stops at all landings .

[Freckles_51]

Thanks to all for replies.

 

We do plan on walking some of the time that we are there, but on embarkation day we will be taking the quickest route from P.Roma to San Marco Square (I reckon the 51 line is best in this case), and back (52 line). It might be as fast to walk, but we certainly don't want to get lost on that day and miss sailaway :eek:

 

The Grande Canal on no. 1 vaporetto, and DM line to Murano, are on other days :D