I will be on the Carnival Freedom on July 9. We are getting into the Venice port at 1:00. I was hoping to catch a 3:00 tour that meets up at st.marks tourist center.

Does anyone know the avg time the disembarkation process take? Does anyone know how long it will take to get to st.marks after the disembark process is finished?

 I was told we will have to hop on a water bus to get there. How many people does this water bus carry and how much is it? 

Any information would be appreciated.

my wife and i are also taking this trip

have lots of questions and no one to ask

we are taking the st marks tour on sat

and glass tour and gondola on sat

 i'm especially interested in florence and museum (nonrefundable)

so i haven't booked it yet

if you get any information on excursions  (there is nothing on carnivalconnection that answers questions email me

sam from jersey

scaponegro@twpunionschools.org

Do they tender there?  Is the excursion one you booked from the ship--if so, they will arrange for you to get where you need to be.

Sammy was asking about Florence.  It is important that you book through  Carnival or research other vacaton planners to get into the museums in florence.  they let a limited number in at a time and I understand you have to purchase admission in advance, otherwise the lines could be hours long.

When we docked overnight in Venice last October, it was with a different cruise line, so my information wouldn't apply as far as docking.......but try Google for your docking location.  I would think, though that docking at 1 and touring at 3 should work.  Check to see if Carnival offers a shuttle (private water taxi) to St. Mark's Square as ours did and it was the way to go.

I'd LOVE to be going back right now; enjoy your cruise!