Seabourn port location in Venice

[shen61]

Our cruise leaves from Venice. We are planning to stay in Venice for 2 days prior. Where is the port for embarkation?

[IanL]

This message was was received yesterday for the 28th April Sailing:

 

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As a reminder, check-in for your Seabourn Encore voyage in Venice, Italy on Sunday, April 28, 2024 will take place at the Marittima Cruise Terminal. Please be advised that Pope Francis will be visiting Venice on this date and heavy traffic and congestion is expected in the area. Guests with a Seabourn pre-cruise airport transfer or hotel will be transferred directly to the pier. Guests with independent transfer arrangements should allow extra time in making their way to the pier and are welcome to arrive at any time between 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM.

 

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Hope this helps. 

[caviarforme]

Last July we sailed from Venice. SB ships dock at the Fusina industrial port across the lagoon, but check in is at the old Marittima Cruise Terminal in Venice itself, where cruise ships used to dock. Passengers are then "bussed" to the ship - about 20-30 minutes.

 

We also had Seabourn pre-cruise airport transfer, and whilst there was no visit from the Pope, our SB instructions said we would be transferred direct to the pier from the airport - we were not! We were taken from the airport to the old cruise terminal to check in and then transferred to the ship. Took about 2 hours. Also the cruise terminal is no almost empty of facilities - not a single shop etc and just a snack/cold drinks machine.

[highplanesdrifters]

On our trip last fall we had arranged a Seabourn private transfer by boat from our hotel the Londra Palace to Marittima.  The Seabourn boat never showed. I suspected this might happen and fortunately we had a back up plan. The Londra quickly got us one and we were on our way.  Seabourn did reimburse us for the ride.  Best of luck.

 

FYI, I recieved some excellent advice from CC intelligentsia on this post.