Will cruise ships return to Venice

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Will cruise ships return to Venice

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One of my favourite cruise evenings was departing Venice and sailing through the Grand canal - a beautiful sight to behold. It would be a shame if this experience would be lost.

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Indeed.
Stunning memories.
A warm evening.
Sitting on your own private balcony with a glass or two of bubbly.
Then a quick change and off to the Glass House for dinner.
Fine food. Fine wine. Fine company.
That’s what holidays are made of.
Empty vessels .. and all that

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In Venice one can wear a mask and feel regal rather than threatened .... just saying ;)
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Kendhni wrote: 22 Oct 2020, 07:54
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54478119

One of my favourite cruise evenings was departing Venice and sailing through the Grand canal - a beautiful sight to behold. It would be a shame if this experience would be lost.
You did mean the Guidecca canal I assume, I doubt any cruise ship could fit under the Rialto bridge on the Grand Canal.
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towny44 wrote: 22 Oct 2020, 09:23
Kendhni wrote: 22 Oct 2020, 07:54
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54478119

One of my favourite cruise evenings was departing Venice and sailing through the Grand canal - a beautiful sight to behold. It would be a shame if this experience would be lost.
You did mean the Guidecca canal I assume, I doubt any cruise ship could fit under the Rialto bridge on the Grand Canal.
That’s the one.
The main road in 👍
Empty vessels .. and all that

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towny44 wrote: 22 Oct 2020, 09:23
Kendhni wrote: 22 Oct 2020, 07:54
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54478119

One of my favourite cruise evenings was departing Venice and sailing through the Grand canal - a beautiful sight to behold. It would be a shame if this experience would be lost.
You did mean the Guidecca canal I assume, I doubt any cruise ship could fit under the Rialto bridge on the Grand Canal.
That is the second time I have typed 'Grand' this morning instead of what I really mean (must have something on my mind). Yes you are correct the one between thingy and doophie-dinkle ... but never underestimate the power of my shrinking ray as I endeavour to rule this world.

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Kendhni wrote: 22 Oct 2020, 07:54
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54478119

One of my favourite cruise evenings was departing Venice and sailing through the Grand canal - a beautiful sight to behold. It would be a shame if this experience would be lost.
Hopefully Ken, it's one place we would like to return to one day.

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Stephen wrote: 22 Oct 2020, 12:30
Kendhni wrote: 22 Oct 2020, 07:54
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54478119

One of my favourite cruise evenings was departing Venice and sailing through the Grand canal - a beautiful sight to behold. It would be a shame if this experience would be lost.
Hopefully Ken, it's one place we would like to return to one day.
Go in December you'll have the place to yourself .... we went on Adonia :thumbup:
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Manoverboard wrote: 22 Oct 2020, 12:58
Stephen wrote: 22 Oct 2020, 12:30
Kendhni wrote: 22 Oct 2020, 07:54
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54478119

One of my favourite cruise evenings was departing Venice and sailing through the Grand canal - a beautiful sight to behold. It would be a shame if this experience would be lost.
Hopefully Ken, it's one place we would like to return to one day.
Go in December you'll have the place to yourself .... we went on Adonia :thumbup:

I think not.

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One of our best P & O trips was an evening gondola ride whilst cruising on Oriana in October 2016.

We were taken by launch back into the city after most tourists had departed. Moonlit evening - just 5 or 6 gondolas along with a musician playing classical music. Sounds corny but it was absolutely magical and well worth every penny.
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That’s a lovely picture Jill 😁
Empty vessels .. and all that

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We just have to hold our memories for next few months or so!

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barney wrote: 22 Oct 2020, 15:33
That’s a lovely picture Jill 😁
I second that Barney...Great picture Gill :thumbup: :clap:

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There seems to be a bit of a fight going on between those that want to keep cruise ships out of Venice and the port workers fighting their corner.
I just love our visits to Venice but the tourists do tend to get in my way. :lol:
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Ray B wrote: 23 Oct 2020, 08:27
There seems to be a bit of a fight going on between those that want to keep cruise ships out of Venice and the port workers fighting their corner.
I just love our visits to Venice but the tourists do tend to get in my way. :lol:
You could always take up Moby's suggestion and go in December ;)

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I could swear that I saw OL while we were there ... but maybe I was mistaken :think:
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Maybe I'll post a few ' Winter in Venice ' type pics shortly ... :wave:
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Manoverboard wrote: 23 Oct 2020, 12:47
I could swear that I saw OL while we were there ... but maybe I was mistaken :think:
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Maybe I'll post a few ' Winter in Venice ' type pics shortly ... :wave:
Too cold for me. I like to drink my beer not break the ice of it first :sarcasm:

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Best to drink Coffee with Brandy in the winter, ice cold beer makes one pee too much :thumbup:
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Very pleasant and no crowds :clap:
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