Which side of Spendlour of the Seas to view Venice

[scottishwee35]

Hi

 

We will be sailing with Splendour of the Seas? but which side that will be viewing Venice? we booked with Balcony but I feel that we are on another side either we go up on top to view it?

 

Scottishwee35

[paul929207]

Will you be sailing into Venice or out?

[scottishwee35]

Will you be sailing into Venice or out?

 

We will be sailing out from Venice and return to Venice too... our balcony is on right side...:rolleyes:

[mapleleaves]

We went to an open viewing area on the SOS so we could walk back and forth to enjoy the view on both sides, but Venice itself was on the "left".

Be sure to get up early for the return to Venice; it's a very different perspective. When we left Venice there were many vaporetto, water taxis and other boats in the canal and loads of people on shore, but at 6am there were no other boats and everywhere was so peaceful and calm.

[Softtop67]

Venice will be on the Port side (left) going out and the Starboard (right) on your return. During the time in and out of port be sure to be located somewhere that you can see both sides as some of the other islands you pass will be on the opposite side of the ship and are very interesting as well. IMHO its best to be topside and not in your cabin for your trip in and out

[scottishwee35]

okay thank you for your help

 

Scottishwee35

[Hlitner]

Ideally you want to be in a location that lets you fully view both sides of the ship. Certainly the best spot is up towards the bow where you have a full view. There will be different things on both sides of the ship (the island of Venice will be Starboard when arriving and Port when departing) since you pass places like Lido Giuducca, etc. As your ship nears Venice it will cruise at a very slow speed (this is required to prevent damage to adjacent land masses and buildings) so, if its not raining, its possible to be outside on a bow viewing area.

 

Hank

[TLCOhio]

Ideally you want to be in a location that lets you fully view both sides of the ship. Certainly the best spot is up towards the bow where you have a full view. There will be different things on both sides of the ship (the island of Venice will be Starboard when arriving and Port when departing) since you pass places like Lido Giuducca, etc. As your ship nears Venice it will cruise at a very slow speed (this is required to prevent damage to adjacent land masses and buildings) so, if its not raining, its possible to be outside on a bow viewing area. Hank

 

Agree with Hank above that being UP on TOP allows flexibility to see both sides as you are coming and going. Love that sailing experience in Venice. Below are some of my photo examples for what you can see during that great adventure.

 

Since Venice is one of your key stops, you might look at this earlier posting that I did on the Italy board that shows many options and visual potentials for this city that is so great for "walking around", personally sampling the great history and architecture. This posting has now had over 14,570 views and I appreciate those who have dropped by and tuned in. Don’t be shy in sharing any questions or comments.

Venice: Loving It & Why??!!

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1278226

 

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

 

Did a June 7-19, 2011, Solstice cruise from Barcelona that had stops in Villefranche, ports near Pisa and Rome, Naples, Kotor, Venice and Dubrovnik. Enjoyed great weather and a wonderful trip. Dozens of wonderful visuals with key highlights, tips, comments, etc., on these postings. We are now at 102,342 views for this live/blog re-cap on our first sailing with Celebrity and much on wonderful Barcelona. Check these postings and added info at:

http://www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1426474

 

 

Don’t miss the Solstice sail-in for Venice. This was our view from the top of the ship as we approached the historic center of Venice. On a beautiful day, as we enjoyed, this is so spectacular!!!:

 

 

 

Here is Punta della Dogana, the former Venetian Republic Customs House, sitting at one of the city’s most prominent spots. The 1676-built building stand on a triangular footprint next to the domed basilica of Santa Maria della Salute. It is at the eastern tip of Dorsoduro Island where the Grand Canal and the Lagoon converge. For hundreds of years, the Dogana received precious cargo from distant lands. At the top, front corner, it was originally a watchtower and has a statue of Fortune catching the wind was a weathervane and stands atop the golden globe/ball. It was reopened in 2009 as a contemporary art center. Second is a tighter view of the statute, golden globe, etc.:

 

 

 

 

 

On the sail-in on the Canale della Giudecca, this was the view from the top on the ship's port side. Lots of interesting sights and architecture on this side of the ship, too! This view shows the tower and a side of the San Giorgio Maggiore, one of the most impressive Venetian buildings by famed architect Andrea Palladio. Its first stone was laid in 1566. It contains a number of paintings by various artists, including Tintoretto.:

 

 

 

During the sail-in, here we are making the turn towards where our ship did its docking You can see some of the distant oil refinery structures in the areas much farther from the historic city.: