Eggtuary Posted August 25, 2021 #51 Share Posted August 25, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squawkman Posted August 25, 2021 #52 Share Posted August 25, 2021 14 hours ago, SantaFe1 said: It’s she, but yes, Sept.28, 2022. Sorry for the he - I’ll apologize in person next year! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cienfuegos Posted August 25, 2021 #53 Share Posted August 25, 2021 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggtuary Posted August 25, 2021 #54 Share Posted August 25, 2021 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Miggins Posted August 25, 2021 #55 Share Posted August 25, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartgrove Posted August 27, 2021 #56 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Add to the unconfirmed information is HAL using Koper, Slovania as a turnaround port for Venice-Athens cruises in September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cienfuegos Posted August 27, 2021 #57 Share Posted August 27, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartgrove Posted August 28, 2021 #58 Share Posted August 28, 2021 (edited) 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRH Posted September 9, 2021 #59 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Anyone heard where Viking plans to embark for cruises leaving from Venice? Trieste and Ravena are the two being used by other cruise lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les37b Posted September 9, 2021 #60 Share Posted September 9, 2021 (edited) 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRH Posted September 9, 2021 #61 Share Posted September 9, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Avery Posted September 9, 2021 #62 Share Posted September 9, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Kat Posted September 9, 2021 #63 Share Posted September 9, 2021 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. I suggest you use the Follow feature on this newly merged thread. That way you will not have to go l👀king to see if there are any new posts because they will come l👀king for you as notifications! If you need more info on how to do it, please see How to: Follow Topics & Forums (Subscribed Threads/Forums Info). Hope this will be helpful and glad to have you aboard Cruise Critic! Happy sails, Host Kat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claranda Posted September 14, 2021 #64 Share Posted September 14, 2021 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! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Miggins Posted September 14, 2021 #65 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Viking seem to have nailed this. Just waiting to see what happens with Azamara - currently its Trieste. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formernuke Posted September 16, 2021 #66 Share Posted September 16, 2021 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Miggins Posted October 9, 2021 #67 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Is there any feedback regarding Viking docking in Fusina recently ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formernuke Posted October 13, 2021 #68 Share Posted October 13, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy from MV Posted October 13, 2021 #69 Share Posted October 13, 2021 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Miggins Posted October 13, 2021 #70 Share Posted October 13, 2021 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy from MV Posted October 13, 2021 #71 Share Posted October 13, 2021 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formernuke Posted October 23, 2021 #72 Share Posted October 23, 2021 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Miggins Posted October 23, 2021 #73 Share Posted October 23, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cienfuegos Posted October 23, 2021 #74 Share Posted October 23, 2021 Good recent information, thanks for sharing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les37b Posted October 24, 2021 #75 Share Posted October 24, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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