Rare forgap Posted September 23, 2016 #126 Share Posted September 23, 2016 I have loved going along for the ride, Rachel! Thank you! Near the Peggy Guggenheim there is a wonderful jewelry shop called the Genninger Stidios. This features the work of an American glass artist who learned her craft in Murano. She makes the most lovely blown glass earrings and necklaces. I have purchased way too much during my last two visits to Venice! Since this suggestion is too late, I have saved you from yourself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douginct Posted September 23, 2016 #127 Share Posted September 23, 2016 September 23,2016--Venice Italy Since we had been here before, I selected something different that I have wanted to do for a long time. A visit to the Peggy Guggenheim museum. We set off by water taxi . Note: this is an included tour and water taxis are very expensive. A group of 12 so two water taxis. Please help me here. I am a bit confused. If it is an included excursion, wouldn't the water taxis be included? Or did you need to get to a place on your own? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudhen Posted September 23, 2016 #128 Share Posted September 23, 2016 I've enjoyed all of your photos and posts. Hopefully, the Explorer didn't disappoint! Thanks so much for taking the time to post! Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare RachelG Posted September 24, 2016 Author #129 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Please help me here. I am a bit confused. If it is an included excursion, wouldn't the water taxis be included? Or did you need to get to a place on your own? Thanks. It is an included excursion. My point was that regent spent quite a bit on the excursion ( 2 water taxis each way, 2 guides, the museum admission) unlike some other excursions which would be extra cost. And the groups were small as was our tour last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douginct Posted September 24, 2016 #130 Share Posted September 24, 2016 It is an included excursion. My point was that regent spent quite a bit on the excursion ( 2 water taxis each way, 2 guides, the museum admission) unlike some other excursions which would be extra cost. And the groups were small as was our tour last night. Ah. Thanks for the explanation. We are thinking about a Barcelona to Venice cruise next year, also with 2 nights in Venice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UUNetBill Posted September 24, 2016 #131 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Ah. Thanks for the explanation. We are thinking about a Barcelona to Venice cruise next year, also with 2 nights in Venice. Were booked on a Barcelona - Venice next spring, taking my mother & her husband on their first cruise, and it'll be mom's first trip to Europe. The BCN-VCE seems to be a great itinerary for their first cruise, and we get to revisit some of our favorite places. Win-win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliana Posted September 24, 2016 #132 Share Posted September 24, 2016 We also took the Guggenheim excursion on our Navigator cruise. I agree it is an excellent one and excellent value. It might well be a regular Regent excursion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mj_holiday Posted September 24, 2016 #133 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Thank you so much for spending your energy sharing your cruise. Especially giving us info about the excursions which were most helpful for me for an upcoming cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare RachelG Posted September 24, 2016 Author #134 Share Posted September 24, 2016 What a lovely parting shot, Rachel. Thanks ever so much for taking us along. If you happen to remember the name of your pizza place, I'd like to note it for future trips (she says, optimistically). Haha, it has no name. I looked so that I could make note of it. Literally a hole in the wall with no seating at all. Just a guy dishing out huge pieces of pizza as fast as he can. Only a couple of types- marguerita, pepperoni, and mushroom. I think I could maybe walk there again from st. Mark's square, maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare RachelG Posted September 24, 2016 Author #135 Share Posted September 24, 2016 September 24,2016--Venice Italy--disembarkation So sad to see this cruise come to an end. It was really busy,but a wonderful time, particularly with the new ship. We were up early, as everyone had to be out of their room by 8 am. This was one of the easiest disembarkations ever. We just walked off the ship at 7:30. No line at all. All the luggage was off, and there was a regent guy there to help find yours. No one else was getting off at that time. We walked over to the Alilaguna water bus stop. I had Purchased the tickets the day before. A good thing as there was along line at the ticket booth as a couple of huge ships were disembarking as well. We got on the first boat which goes directly to the Hilton. It takes 5 minutes and costs €8 pp and €3 per big bag. The guys do help you with your bags. We are staying at the Hilton on points. A nice big room with Murano glass chandelier and great view of the canal where the big ships go in and out. We had breakfast at the hotel with friends who ironically are embarking on explorer today. They tried to get on our cruise, but it was all sold out. Spent the day on Burano, had pizza there for lunch which was good but not as good as yesterday's. Dinner was in the exec lounge at the Hilton as we have to be up at 4 am for our 7:15 flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare RachelG Posted September 24, 2016 Author #136 Share Posted September 24, 2016 I measured this am. They are 2 inches smaller in width than those in the F and above suites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrlevin Posted September 24, 2016 #137 Share Posted September 24, 2016 I measured this am. They are 2 inches smaller in width than those in the F and above suites. As Shakespeare once said: Much Ado About Nothing. Thanks for checking, I am looking forward to my G2 rear facing cabin in March. Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poss Posted September 24, 2016 #138 Share Posted September 24, 2016 (edited) Molto grazie, Rachel. So glad you had such a wonderful cruise. Now wishing you and George a safe and comfortable journey home. Marq: Sorry you feel the way you do (but I'm confused, as you also thanked Rachel for checking). A number of things that matter to other cruisers don't matter at all to us, but I hope I've never put anyone down for focusing on their own needs or druthers. I acknowledge that the whole bed-measurement thing has had an awfully long and boring life, but the detail wasn't "nothing" to us. Cheers. Edited September 24, 2016 by poss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrlevin Posted September 24, 2016 #139 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Molto grazie, Rachel. So glad you had such a wonderful cruise. Now wishing you and George a safe and comfortable journey home. Marq: Sorry you feel the way you do (but I'm confused, as you also thanked Rachel for checking). A number of things that matter to other cruisers don't matter at all to us, but I hope I've never put anyone down for focusing on their own needs or druthers. I acknowledge that the whole bed-measurement thing has had an awfully long and boring life, but the detail wasn't "nothing" to us. Cheers. I didn't mean anything negative and I am very thankful Rachel checked. I am thankful that her answer is just two inches. I am getting tired of all the posters here who deride those of us who choose a less expensive suite whether an H on the Voyager or G or H on Explorer or a G or H on Navigator. I am sure my 24 nights on Explorer will be fantastic. I am really looking forward to aft facing suite (can't afford them on Mariner). Marc PS Much Ado About Nothing was punch line of a joke long time ago; that was why I used it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poss Posted September 24, 2016 #140 Share Posted September 24, 2016 PAX, Marc; glad you responded (and sorry I misspelled your name at first). 24 nights aboard a Regent ship-- yes, that WILL be fantastic! Btw, I've never had the feeling that anyone was deriding those of us who need to book the less expensive suites. I've much appreciated the input of both the old-timers and the new on how comfortable (or not) each thinks various suites are on the four ships. It helps me better choose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted September 24, 2016 #141 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Thanks so much for sharing RachelG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare RachelG Posted September 25, 2016 Author #142 Share Posted September 25, 2016 On our last day in Venice, we visited Burano. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare RachelG Posted September 25, 2016 Author #143 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRollock Posted September 25, 2016 #144 Share Posted September 25, 2016 (edited) Burano is delightful. We loved it, and brought home some lovely table linen as a souvenir. Do I dare serve my next pasta extravaganza on it, complete with tomato sauce (with plates of course) ? ;) Edited September 25, 2016 by RustyRollock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UUNetBill Posted September 25, 2016 #145 Share Posted September 25, 2016 (edited) On our last day in Venice, we visited Burano. Glad I'm not the only one who shoots random cat pictures. :) Edited September 25, 2016 by UUNetBill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron&Sue Posted September 25, 2016 #146 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Hi Rachel. As always your posts and pictures were much appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Safe travels. Hi to George. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poss Posted September 25, 2016 #147 Share Posted September 25, 2016 The statuary in the vineyard is very handsome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare RachelG Posted September 25, 2016 Author #148 Share Posted September 25, 2016 The statuary in the vineyard is very handsome. Haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare RachelG Posted September 25, 2016 Author #149 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Hi Rachel. As always your posts and pictures were much appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Safe travels. Hi to George. Will do. Wish you guys could have come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrvlcruiser Posted September 25, 2016 #150 Share Posted September 25, 2016 >>cat pictures<< me too Peggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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