Jump to content

FManke

Members
  • Posts

    2,940
  • Joined

  • Last visited

  • Days Won

    38

Posts posted by FManke

  1. 11 hours ago, teddy said:

    I wanted to bring this thread bqck to the top to thank  @FManke for the recommendation.   
     

    After staying here, my wife and I recommend the M Club 100%. 
     

    The owner is amazing. The house has been in his family for 200 years and it is obvious he takes pride in sharing his city with people.  He is great with pre-stay communication and so helpful with suggestions once you’re in Ravenna. 
     

    Ravenna itself is an amazing city.  It’s hard for me to describe just how much we enjoyed it.  We will definitely be going back. 

    I'm glad you loved the B&B and the city as much as we did. Glad we could help.

     

    Happy Cruising!

  2. 5 hours ago, Tony54 said:

    Doesa anyone have any hotel suggestions for staying in the Port area.  We arrive two days ahead of our cruise in July and think staying by the port on the way in for the cruise might be best.  Thoughts.

    We stayed in the heart of Ravenna in a b&b called M Club Deluxe. It was great. Right in the middle of shopping, restaurants and great sights like Dante's Tomb. It was a quick 20min ride to port.

     

    Happy Cruising!

  3. On 4/29/2023 at 10:53 AM, Mary Ann said:

    I will be cruising with RC in September and arriving 2 days early before the cruise. What hotel should we stay near the RC shuttle pick up from Venice to Ravenna port?

    We stayed at the Hotel Moresco for 3 nights before our cruise in Oct. It was fantastic. It was about a 10min walk to the people mover that took you to the shuttle pick up area. If you have some large suitcases, I would suggest arranging with your hotel for a porter to help you with your bags. It cost only 5 Euros a bag. Worth every cent.

     

    Happy Cruising!

  4. 1 hour ago, Shellm said:

    Thanks, your info was so clear very helpful you clarified so much

    Just a few questions our cruise is in July and we’re arriving 1 day earlier 

    we plan on staying at hotel in Ravenna to be close to terminal 

    The bus leaving Venice to go to the terminal only, or will it make several stops to get to hotels? Just wondering 

    thanks again 

    SM 

    There is no shuttle from the hotels in  Ravenna to the cruise terminal at least not through RC. 

     

    Happy Cruising!

  5. 1 hour ago, barjpoe said:

    battery operated tea lights?

    We've used these on past cruises and they work great. You can place one in the cabin, one in the bathroom. Just enough light and the batteries will last the entire cruise for sure. You can find them on Amazon. They're really inexpensive so if you forget them or lose them, it's not a big deal.

     

    Happy Cruising!

  6. 3 hours ago, NP Tomlinson said:

    Hi, can you tell me whether the pick up is on the port side of the people mover or the city side? Thanks

    Welcome NP Tomlinson!

    The buses pick up at the port side of the people mover. They're right on your left as you get to the exit at bottom of the escalator. There will be somebody their checking names and directing you to the buses. At least that was our experience.

     

    Happy Cruising!

  7. 4 hours ago, Redmutt said:

    I see a lot of comments on a "shuttle" from the Port at Ravenna to the Venice Marco Polo airport. I just spoke with an RCI representative who indicated they could not arrange a shuttle to the Venice Marco Polo airport.  We are taking the shuttle from city Center(sola Nova del Tronchetto) to the port but want to return to the airport after the cruise.  How do I contact the shuttle Ravenna to Marco Polo airport?

    First, welcome to the blog!

    That's news to me as we just got back from that same cruise in Oct. They offered two different shuttles. One to and from Nova del Trochetto to the port in Ravenna and the other one to and from the Marco Polo Airport. I can't believe that they would have stopped the airport shuttle, unless there wasn't the demand for that one, assuming most people come in a day ahead. Maybe they didn't understand your question? Seems pretty straight forward to me. I would try calling RC again and see if you get the same answer. It wouldn't be the first time that two different customer service agents gave two different answers. 

     

    Happy Cruising!

  8. 14 hours ago, Last Lion said:

    WRT dinner at Giovanni’s, can you order an appy, then a half portion of a pasta dish and then a more substantial dish (ie. Oslo Bucco)? Or will there be an extra charge?

     

     

     

     

    We always get at least one app, salad, 1/2 pasta and then an entree and dessert for each of us. No issues. May I suggest the mushroom risotto. One of my favorite dishes on RC. Enjoy!

     

    Happy Cruising!

  9. On 3/4/2023 at 12:36 AM, jayKay74 said:

    Hi

    Sailing Sept 2023.

    Any opinions on whether staying in airport accommodation is wiser than trekking into Venice? Our flight lands 6.30pm the night before the cruise.... I think we just don't have time?

    TIA

    How are you getting to Ravenna? Shuttle leaving from the airport or Tronchetta? Train? This all plays into your decision.

    Happy Cruising!

  10. 13 hours ago, Ness said:

    hi there, can someone tell me if the RC shuttle can return to Venice Treviso airport instead of Marco polo airport?  Also how much is the RC Shuttle from Tronchetta transit returning to airport? I am hearing different prices from travel agent and RC.

    thanks

    As far as I know the shuttle only runs to Marco Polo Airport. That was the only airport option last Oct. And it doesn't run from Tronchetta to the airport. Just to and from Marco Polo Airport to the port in Ravenna or to and from Tronchetta to the port in Ravenna, as far as Venice is concerned.

  11. 14 hours ago, Helena 13 said:

    I’ve just been on the Phone to RC trying to book Marco Polo to ship and then ship to Bologna. I got told they can only book you on Venice to Ravenna or Bologna to Ravenna! You can’t mix them. The rep spent 90 mins trying to do it for me but said it was impossible. I really don’t understand why it can’t be done! Anyone know how I can book ship back to Bologna after the cruise ends? Or any other way to get to Bologna. We are staying there for a few days before heading home 

    I'm not sure why either but we had our TA book us from Venice to Ravenna and was told we had to book the Ravenna to Bologna shuttle once we got on board. 

     

    Happy Cruising!

  12. 13 hours ago, Emily from Washington said:

    We are looking for a hotel in Venice, Italy near the Tronchetto Bus Station. AC Hotel is super expensive and Hotel Moresco is sold out. Would love some suggestions.  Thank you!

    I'm sorry to hear that the Hotel Moresco was sold out. We stayed there in Oct and it was fantastic.

    12 hours ago, Emily from Washington said:

    Does anyone know if RC offers the shuttle from Tronchetto to Ravenna every day or just cruise days? Looking to fly into Venice early and also spend a few days in Ravenna before the cruise.  Thanks in advance!!

    The shuttle only runs on cruise day as it is offered by RC specifically to get you to the ship. If you want to go to Ravenna early, you'll have to find your own transportation. A lot of people took the train. If you need a suggestion where to stay in Ravenna may I suggest M Club De Luxe B&B. It's right in town close to everything. Fantastic!

     

    Happy Cruising!

  13. 11 hours ago, tezza said:

    Hello - i called RC service desk to book the RC venice to ravenna shuttle from Tranchetta, but was informed there isn't one. RC said their only option is a RC shuttle from the airport to the Ravenna dock which is a paid service 😞

    We just took the exact shuttle last Oct. There were actually 2 full buses worth of people. Not sure why they would have stopped it. It was a paid service as well. No free shuttle to or  from Venice. That was only the the first year after they moved the cruise port from Venice to Ravenna.

    Happy Cruising!

  14. 5 hours ago, Mel2023 said:

    Can anyone confirm if the RC transfers are available from Ravenna to Venice (so the opposite way being discussed in this post)? We disembark a cruise in Ravenna and only just realized that it's not actually very close to Venice at all. We will have a toddler with us so we're trying to determine how to get our group of 7 to Venice after we disembark in Ravenna as painlessly as possible.

    Yes. The shuttles run both ways. You just have to choose either the shuttle to Marco Polo Airport or to Venice Cruise port area.

    Happy Cruising!

  15. 14 hours ago, Helena 13 said:

    Can anyone tell me if there is a shuttle from Bologna Airport to Ravenna port? 
    Trying to decide if it’s easier to fly to Venice or Bologna (from Singapore) probably arriving the day of the cruise on 24/9 

    I'm assuming there is, since there was one from Ravenna port to the airport in Bologna. Drive from Bologna is a little over an hour vs two plus hours from Venice.

     

    Happy Cruising!

  16. 7 hours ago, Stetrue said:

    We are on an RCI cruise out of Ravenna in September, staying in Venice for a few days beforehand. I am considering getting the train from Venice St Lucia to Ravenna and then a taxi to the port. The train journey takes around 3 hrs including a change at Ferrara. The cost including the taxi seems about the same as the shuttle, maybe cheaper. The ship doesn't depart until 7pm so we have plenty of time for the journey. 

    As long as there are no strikes that day, the train seems like a good option.

     

    We took the shuttle, not the train but quite a few people on our cruise did take the train and did have an issue getting back to Venice because the trains were in fact on strike. It caused a lot of headaches for quite a few people, trying to make last minute arrangements. Hoping you do not run into that. 

     

    Happy Cruising!

  17. 3 hours ago, Helen Davies said:

    Do you have to pay for the shuttles supplied by RC to/from Venice or Bologna? We were looking at paying for private transfers but if they are free, we’d be happy to use them!

    Welcome Helen!

    They are not free, but they are much cheaper than a private transfer. This last Oct they were about $48pp to and from Venice and I think $38pp to and from Ravenna. Just depends on what you are looking for, and how much you are willing to spend.

     

    Happy Cruising!

  18. 10 hours ago, Sue Haltom said:

    What is the best hotel to stay if we are coming in day before cruise that is close to the port in Ravenna.

    We are also looking to book shuttle from VCE airport. I think that is the Marco Poli airport. Any recommendations appreciated. This is our first trip overseas. 

     

     

    First, welcome to the family!

    So, are you coming into Venice a day early or will you be in Ravenna a day early? I'm a little confused because you asked for a hotel recommendation close to the port in Ravenna, but also shuttle info from VCE. A first overseas trip can be very intimidating, so no worries. We are here to help you.

     

    Happy Cruising!

×
×
  • Create New...