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Venice Elections To Finally Settle The Cruise Ban Debate

The four year long debate over whether cruise ships should be allowed in Venice Island or not is to be decided this weekend. Two men are running for mayor: one pro cruise, one anti cruise. The man that wins will be able to decide the cruise ship question and possibly the fate of Venice’s entire tourist industry once and for all. As you may recall the Italian government moved to ban megaships from entering Venice last year but the decision was then revoked. The question is – if the decision is made again to ban cruise ships entering Venice...

Real Cruisers Top Tips for Visiting Venice

Today, we’ll be taking a look at Venice. As always though, rather than just regurgitating the standard advice you can get on any old travel website, we wanted to give you the best advice from the smartest of experts – YOU! So we once again threw the question out to our cruise community, have you been to Venice? What would your top tip be? As always you didn’t disappoint us! Below are the tops tips for Venice as given by real cruisers…………… Stay longer! – Apparently Venice can’t be done in a day, (actually we’ve been and we’d agree with that!) Lots of people suggested going before or after your cruise. John H – Stay an extra day or 2 after/before your cruise – Venice is always very crowded, buy waterbus tickets by the day. Malcolm J – Stay a couple of nights before your cruise begins. Shahnaz A – Take a day or 2 and enjoy this wonderful city If you find you can’t for a day or two then Jeremy David S said – Try getting in very early, as can soon be very, and I mean very busy! Or just go in winter WARNING – St Mark’s Square – There were A LOT of comments about St Mark’s sq. and whilst everyone agrees it’s iconic and should definitely be visited there were certain things you needed...

Mega Ships to Return to Venice

A ban on large cruise ships sailing through Venice’s Giudecca Channel has been scrapped. In November 2014 Venice’s regional court of appeal – Tribunale Amministrativo Regionale – imposed a restriction which stated that from the start of 2015 large cruise ships would not be allowed to pass through the Giudecca Canal and St Mark’s basin to the city’s main cruise terminal, as reported by us here Vessels included in the restriction were those that weighed more than 96,000 tonnes, equating to around 2,260 passengers. The number of ships sailing through the centre, weighing 40,000 tonnes or more was also...

Top 7 Romantic Shore Excursions For Your Next Cruise

As Valentine’s Day approaches, love is undoubtedly in the air, and what better way to celebrate your devotion than by planning a romantic cruise with your significant other? While enjoying the onboard luxury experiences is a fantastic way to show your partner how much they mean to you, you can also enhance your time together with your choice of romantic shore excursions. Whether you are sun-soaked beach lovers, history enthusiasts, foodie fanatics or adventure seekers, we’ve curated a list of the top romantic shore excursions around the globe to help you find the perfect option. So, read on to...

Top Six UNESCO World Heritage Sites To Visit On A Cruise

Embark on an enthralling adventure where history, culture, and nature meet at the world’s most spectacular destinations. In this exploration of top UNESCO World Heritage Sites, we share with you some of the best places recognised for their treasured wonders. From the mysterious allure of ancient ruins to the vivid beauty of natural marvels, each site on our list promises an experience brimming with awe and global significance. And the best thing? You can discover these captivating places while travelling via the luxury of a cruise ship! Imagine gliding across the ocean and waking up to a new wonder...