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  2. Greek Islands 8 days

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    On 9/12/2021 at 7:54 AM, FManke said:

    We will be doing the Greek Isle next Oct out of Venice(Ravenna) as well, spending 3 nights in Venice. Ravenna is actually about 2.5 hrs south of Venice. So transportation is definitely a challenge. As posted on another thread RC says you can only use their shuttle service if you fly in the day of. My TA has informed me that it is possible to get around that. She has in the past. I'd talk to your TA. 

    Another option would be to fly into Bologna, about 1.25hrs from Ravenna the night before. I've been looking into this as an option as well. The cost of transportation to Ravenna would be cheaper than coming from Venice, if you had to pay out of pocket. I'm talking strictly about hiring a car service. There are buses and trains from Venice that would be cheaper, but involves a lot of 4+ hours of travel. 

    Then on embarkation you could buy the shuttle service from Ravenna to the Venice airport and get transportation from the airport into Venice City Centre. You'd just be doing Venice on the back end of the cruise. 

    Looking into the various flight options for us, arriving in Bologna and flying out of Venice and vice versa, didn't really change the cost that much. Just the arrival and departure times would make a difference. I'm actually having my TA Kathy G from MEI looking into the possibility of shuttle service from Venice to the port and then from the port on embarkation day to Bologna, if that's an option. 

    We'll be staying at The Hotel Moresco. It's smaller boutique hotel close to the Piazza Roma. 

    Having had the cruise postponed twice, 2020 and 2021, I've been doing a lot of research on stuff from the time I first booked the cruise in Apr of 2019. I'll try and be a resource if I can. Let me know.

     

    Happy Cruising!

    Hi, 

    Our family travel from Venice is July 3, 2022 we are considering private travel to the port from our hotel quoted 320 euros approx $380.00  any advice for a more economical options for a family of 5 - we will be taking the train to Florence when we disembark on July 10, 2022

     

    Ideas please. 

  3. Transport from Venice to Porto Corsini Ravenna Italy

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    4 hours ago, Ray said:

    You could take the train from Venice to Bologna then from there to Porto Corsini, travel time is about 4hrs but would work out less $$$$ for the trip. 

     

    2 minutes ago, M First said:

    Yes , I asked they said that if i arrive before embarkation at the air port i will need to find my own way to the port. So far i have reached out to our hotel and was quoted a minivan ride which is about 2.5 hrs for the family to be 320 euros or approx. 380 uds our departure is not till July 3, 2022 but i was trying to budget for the transport and then transport back will be another 400 usd if going back to Venice

     

    Michael 

     

    We are going to use that option to go to Florence. Might you know the cost to go from Porto Corsini to Ravenna Train station?

  4. Transport from Venice to Porto Corsini Ravenna Italy

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    Yes , I asked they said that if i arrive before embarkation at the air port i will need to find my own way to the port. So far i have reached out to our hotel and was quoted a minivan ride which is about 2.5 hrs for the family to be 320 euros or approx. 380 uds our departure is not till July 3, 2022 but i was trying to budget for the transport and then transport back will be another 400 usd if going back to Venice

     

    Michael 

     

  6. Transport from Venice to Porto Corsini Ravenna Italy

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    Hello, 

    Our family of 5 is looking for the best and budget friendly way to travel from our hotel in Venice July 3rd 2022 to the cruise terminal port in Porto Corsini, Ravenna Italy.
    All suggestions welcome - we check with RCCL and they said that they can  not help us as we were arriving three days before departure and that they shuttles were only available to those guests arriving at Marco Polo Airport on the day of embarkation. I spoke to our hotel and was quoted 320 euros which in us dollars is $380.00

    All Ideas are welcome 

    Thank you 

    Michael 

     

     

  8. My June 26, 2021 - Just cancelled

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    Hello All, 

    just found out that my Greece cruse was cancelled my travel argent called me while i was getting my second shot to be fully vaccinated. Now doing lift and shift for July 3, 2022 - So Sad!!! - good news is now i have another day as the ship leaves on a Sunday instead of a Saturday. The family and I were planning to start a pre cruse in Rome, then Florence and end in Venice. We now have an extra day any suggestions on which City we should spend the extra day. We were planning on leaving California on a Friday and arriving in Rome on Saturday Afternoon June 25, 2022. - Good news is more time to save and more time for everything to get back to normal in Italy. All advise is welcome in these sad days. I have planned the trip and booked back in October, 2019 ?

  11. Covid 19 test

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    Hi, 

    Looking for information about the Covid 19 test and timing. Our family hopefully will be going a Rhapsody of the Seas on June 18. 2021 but we will be first vesting Italy arriving on June 18,2021 and we need to know if we get the test before we leave for Italy on June 16,2021 or do we need to find a place in Italy that will admitter the test and who would this work if we will be traveling from Rome, to Florence and then to Venice and then departing from Venice to go to Greece 

  14. Wheelchair or walker accessibility

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    Hello, 

    my wife will be having back surgery this December 2020 and we have a planned trip to Italy in June 2021 and she is afraid that she may need a wheelchair or walker. To go on some of the tours while we are in Italy , can any one help with suggestions oh how we should proceed with renting and or storing these items when we go, I understand that when we are on the ship we just need to request a wheel chair from Royal but what do we do before we get on the ship if we should need these accommodations . All advise and recommendations are greatly appreciated. 

  15. Air Travel

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    Hello Everyone,

    Does any one have some good advise on international travel , flights prices seem to have gone up from travel from Los Angeles to Rome in June 2021 and returning from Venice July 3rd 2021

    any thoughts on when prices might go down and which air line has the best pricing for international travel for a family of 5

    Thank you for your advise. [ Should I wait and see if pricing gets better and when might it get better?

     

  16. Shuttle Bus from Venice to Ravenna

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    Hello All,

    I see that now there will be a shuttle bus from Marco Polo Airport to the ship in Ravenna

    Wanted to know if any one has experience with how their luggage is being handled. Does it got straight to the ship or do we need to claim it once we get off the shuttle. - Will it get taken to the cabin directly

     

    Thank you

    Michael

  17. Shore Excursions for Greece

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    Hi All,

    The family and I will be going on a 7 day Greece cruise in June 2021 need some advise on the shore excursions Parents are in mid 50's kids are 19 triplets [Two Girls and one boy]

    Ports:

    Kotor

    Corfu

    Athens

    Mykonos

    Argostoli

     

    What are some good activates we must attend.

     

    Thank you

    Michael

     

  18. Walkie Talikes - Two way Radio in Italy

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    Hello Everyone,

    The family and I were wondering if any one knows the guide lines for using a walkie talkie  [Twoi way radio] In Italy.

    We want to be able to use our family two way radios when visiting Italy before getting on the ship in Venice. We have a Motorola two way radio 14 channels - Got them at Costco can they be used while we are visiting the sites in Italy instead of using our cell phones.

  20. New departure port

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    Hello  All Just got this email from my travel agent.

    There have been increased concerns regarding the future of cruising in Venice, Italy due to port congestion and the ability to control port traffic. And, while it's not yet clear how cruise operations will be affected there, it's important to us that we continue to do everything we can to provide you with a great experience and plan ahead, whenever possible. We know how much time and effort go into planning your vacation, so we've proactively made the decision to change the homeport for Rhapsody of the Seas for the upcoming Summer 2021 season to ensure there's minimal last-minute impact to your cruise.

    As a result, instead of Venice, we've changed our departure and arrival ports to Ravenna, Italy - a city located just a couple hours south of our original cruise port. We're terribly sorry for any inconvenience caused by this change. However, to ensure you have the smoothest experience possible and that you still get to experience Venice as planned - we're providing complimentary shuttle services before and after your sailing. Below, please find our revised itinerary, as well as shuttle service information for your sailing.

    Has any one else had this happen to them and any advise on this change . they say the shuttle now from Venice to the new port is 2.5 hrs.

    Thank you for all comments

  22. Ways to get on board Credit

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    Hello All,

    I was interested to find out if there are any other ways of getting on board credit : So far I have:

    • Share Holder ownership
    • Royal Caribbean visa points.
    • Travel agent credits
    • Next Cruise department
    • My Vegas if your timing is correct
    • Royal rewards?
    • Cancelled sailings.

    Is there anything else I may have missed?

    Thank you

    Michael

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