sanest way from Venice airpot
Any advice on sanest, easiest, most cost effective to get from Venice airport to Hotel San Moise near Piazza San Marco will br greatly appreciated.
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Alilaguna water bus--about 10E each and about 1:10--drops at SanMarco stop.
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Sanest & easiest-water taxi to your door-cost about 85 euros-ouch.
More cost effective alilaguna (water bus) at 10euros/person go to alilaguna.com for info. Don't remember how far the San Moise is from the alilaguna stop at San Marco. |
Is the water taxi 85 e per person or per boat? I believe I read where the boat can hold 6 people and you can share with others and split the cost. Anyone do this?
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There were NINE of us, with luggage, in our water taxi from the airport to within a few yards of our hotel. Maybe $100, two years ago. Money well spent, in my opinion.
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Per boat. But you all have to be picked up and let off at the same place or there will be an additional charge. Like taxi cabs most places.
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Thanks for the clarification. Now for a question re luggage. My husband wants me to take a carry on bag for TWO WEEKS. I have done it before, can do it again, but would rather take my bag that is one size larger than standard carryon (Travel Pro). He says I will have trouble getting around with it in Venice - i.e. on and off the vapperatto. What do you think? I say take the water taxi and let the driver lug it on and off.
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If you were going to be taking your suitcase on and off a vaporetto several times a day, I'd say it would make a difference. But once when you arrive and once when you leave would be nothing but a temporary inconvenience. And if he is a worthy husband, he'll help you if you have trouble.
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Even very large suitcases won't sink the vaporetto: you can roll them on and off, just be careful not to hit fellow passengers.
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GAC - good to know you can roll them right onto the boat!
Oh Rufus--you are thoughtful, however, in this family you have to carry your own suitcase. Often we switch and I take his smaller one and he carries my larger one. We usually travel on business and, therefore, he is loaded with his own gear - computer, camera. One year we went to London in winter and I took a REALLY big suitcase . He did drag it up and down the underground stairs, but he said I had to learn to pack lighter and take less. And I have. I just like taking more than I need so I have a choice! The weather can be so changable this time of year. |
We're supposed to carry our own suitcases as well. But we do normally trade. Mrs. Fly isn't really at all over indulgent in packing, but she does pack a good deal more than I do.
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I love it when my husband tries to get me to take a smaller suitcase and then wants to put some of his clothing in MY larger suitcase. lol
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