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SECRET VENICE

VENICE AND THE LAGOON’S ISLANDS

The lagoon of Venice is an archipelago protected by beaches: here a handful of enchanting islands can be found and discovered, each one different from all the others.

THE LAGOON’S ISLANDS AND THE MAGIC OF VENICE
SEEN FROM THE WATERS

The magic of Venice
Let the magic of the Venetian lagoon transport you. Dive into the colors, tastes, and most magical corners oft he world’s most beautiful city. Venice is waiting for you. We will lead you through its magical canals and the loveliest islands, among typical dishes, characteristic places, and exclusive attractions. Let yourself go and discover glimpses that only navigation can give you. Magical glimpses, unforgettable itineraries, breathtaking views and typical places. Experience Venice, don’t limit yourself to visiting it

CRUISE IN A SAILBOAT - RELAX AND EMOTIONS

A unique itinerary to discover the lagoon’s colors, where ous skippers will guide you through shallows and inaccessible islands among the beauties of Venice. The itinerary aiming South will immediately let you into the heart of the lagoon.

• All the boats have a skipper on board and no nautical experience is required
• Your boat will sail in a flotilla together with other ones
• The boats are equipped with a kitchen, double cabins with shared toilets, and all the necessary equipment to sail safely
• It is possible to rent a boat without a skipper ("bareboat" formula)

A LOOK AMONG THE ISLANDS - SOUTHERN LAGOON

The itinerary aiming South will immediately let you into the heart of the lagoon. After departing from Venice, we will hug the coast of the islands of San Servolo, San Clemente and Poveglia.

A unique itinerary to discover the lagoon’s colors, where ous skippers will guide you through shallows and inaccessible islands among the beauties of Venice. The itinerary aiming South will immediately let you into the heart of the lagoon. After departing from Venice, we will hug the coast of the islands of San Servolo, San Clemente and Poveglia, where you will visit old abandoned Austrian tinderboxes, and then sail through the fishermen’s settlements of San Pietro in Volta and Pellestrina. It will be possible to see the „peociere“, i.e. the typical breedind of mussels, and the "casoni"i.e. the fishing houses on pilings which can be found in the shallows. In the evening we will arrive in Chioggia, in the elegant new dock, where you can have dinner in one of the many restaurants that offer fresh fish and typical, traditional dishes.

Then, taking advantage of the morning breeze, we will set sail from Chioggia and, while the fishing boats will be coming back in from their night’s work, we will go out into the sea to sail back North, towards Venice

Itinerary

• April 27: Embarking at 6:00 pm
• April 28: Northern lagoon, Torcello and Bura no, spending the night at anchor at San Felice.
• April 29: Treporti, Sant’Andrea, San Giorgio, spending the night at the port and evening in Venice
• April 30: Southern lagoon, Poveglia, Lido and evening in Pellestrina
• May 1: Return through the southern lagoon and disembarking at Certosa by 6:00 pm (on demand earlier disembarkings at the Lido are possible).

A LOOK AMONG THE ISLANDS

Venice is a place where time is dictated by the slow rythms of the tide which infuses an incomparable sense of peace and tranquillity.

NOTHERN LAGOON
Set sail and hug the coastline as far as the sea: on your way you will encounter the stronghold of Sant’Andrea, Venice’s defense gate from seaattacks. Pull up gently to the right to admire the peculiarities of a place of cult for Venetians: the „bacan“. Entering the Treporti canal, a major water route that leads to the northern part of the lagoon, you will be completely immersed in the typical lagoon landscape. This is a place where time is dictated by the slow rythms of the tide which infuses an incomparable sense of peace and tranquillity. Among the saltmarshes houses of dazzling colors can be glimpsed as well as the famous leaning tower of Burano. After a due stop and visit tot he islands of Burano and Torcello, we will moor safely close to the island of Mazzorbo. Here and in Burano you will find various restaurants that offer fresh fish and recipes typical of the Venetian lagoon: an excellent stop for dinner and an ideal place to spend the night. Once we will have left the lagoon islands, we will set sail into the sea through the Lido’s port exit and sail with the „Borin“, a morning wind which blows towards the South. We will then sail along the Lido’s coastline, rich in beaches and historical hotels; we will finally return to the lagoon through Malamocco’s port.

THE BOATS • HANSE 540e 3 CAB.+ 3 TOILETS

YOUR QUESTIONS

• All the boats have a skipper on board and no nautical experience is required
• The storeroom will be replenished at the embarking base and integrated during the various stops along the itinerary
• The boats are equipped with a complete kitchen, double cabins with toilet and shower, bedsheets and towels, and all the necessary equipment to sail safely

Getting There

By plane (VENICE OR TREVISO AIRPORT)
From the Venice (VCE) airport we advise you to take the Alilaguna line as far as Murano; there you can change to line 42 as far as the "Certosa" stop (you must ask the sailor on board to actually stop at "Certosa"). At night take the Alilaguna line as far as the Lido: there you will be able to call the shuttle (Tel. +39-320-6583454)

By train
During the day: from the train station take line 41 or 42, get off at the "Certosa" stop (you must ask the sailor on board to actually stop at "Certosa"). At night take the N line as far as S. Elena: there you will be able to call the shuttle (Tel. +39-320-6583454).

By car
Park in Piazzale Roma or Trochetto (more information and advice can be found in our offices). During the day, from Piazzale Roma take line 41 or 42, get off at the "Certosa" stop (you must ask the sailor on board to actually stop at "Certosa"). At night take the N line as far as S. Elena: there you will be able to call the shuttle (Tel. +39-320-6583454).

DETAILS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE THE DEPARTURE

Venetian Lagoon, Venice – 3 days

• Individual Luxury Quota: 260 euro (boat: Hanse 5403, 3 cabins)

Embarking/disembarking: Certosa island Embarking starting at 6:00 pm on April 6th 2012 Disembarking by 6:00 pm on May 9th 2012

All the above mentioned boats are equipped with a skipper. On this flotilla also the "Bareboat" option is valid: this permits you to rent a boat without a skipper.

The quota includes the following:

• Accommodation in a double cabin
• Set of bedsheets
• Skipper’s assistance
• Rubber dinghy with motor
• Trip documentation

The quota does not include the following:

• Food and beverages, fuel, harbor expenses, final cleaning-up, all invoices for which there will be a pool (average daily expense per person 25 euro) from which the skipper is excluded.
• Transfers from/to the embarkation point.
• Flights/ferries to reach the embarkation point.
• Possible excursions on land
• Own quota – part of the deposit of 200 euro which has to be paid to the skipper as a guarantee of the insurance deductible in AE and will be returned at the moment of disembarking if there has been no damage to the boat. Where expected, the deposit will be substituted by a payment of 30,00 euro per person per cruise.
• All that is not included in “The quota includes”.

Insurance policies:
Obligatory fee to enroll to the trip: 20,00 euro per person which includes the Health Policy and that of lost baggage (“Navale Sos”): this is a Navale Assicurazione policy which uses the “IMA ITALIA ASSISTANCE Spa” circuit and offers medical and legal assistance, an interpreter, return trip for the traveler and family members, coverage of medical expenses, etc. It moreover offers the coverage for fire/theft of the baggage up to a maximum of 516,46 euro.

Insurance policies for cancellation:
The “Skipper&Charter” policy (cancellation/interruption of the trip and accessory guarantees) which is obligatory, costs 2.6% of the total cost of the trip. This is a new coverage, specially studied for boat vacations, and it foresees the following guarantees:

• Individual cancellation in extended form
• Indemnity for possible delay in the delivery of the boat due to breakdown or bad weather conditions
• Civil responsibility of the passenger
• Reimbursement of the trip quota that has not been used, in the case of trip interruption

The itinerary is only indicative and can be subjected to modifications en route for technical or weather causes.

FAQ

What is a flotilla?
A flotilla is a vacation on a sailboat where you can have fun and meet lots of new friends. Just try and imagine 3 boats that sail following the same route and moor one next to the other every evening forming a floating island.

Can I participate even if I do not have a complete crew?
Sure, you can participate alone or with as many friends as you wish!

What about if the weather is bad?
Rarely do the perturbations last for a long time but anyway, in case of bad weather conditions, the flotilla always has alternatives, such as modifying the navigation itinerary or organizing excursions on land.

Do the boats have toilets on board?
All the sailboats we use are equipped with toilets similar to domestic ones; moreover, all the boats have a shower and hot water.

What is a typical day like?
Alarm clock and departure by 9:30 am; sailing in the morning; anchoring for lunch in a bay; relax in the afternoon. Departure in the late afternoon and then sailing to the evening mooring

Which will my duties on board be?
No nautical experience or knowledge is required but you will have to help with the kitchen activities and cleaning up the inside of the boat.

How is eating organized?
Every boat is equipped with a kitchen and fridges; the crew will prepare lunches and dinners. The storeroom will be filled on the first day and the crew will be in charge of it.

I have never tried sailing: will I be sea-sick?
The only moment in which you will suffer is when you will have to disembark! The whole navigation will take place close to the island of the Venice archipelago in lagoons areas protected from strong winds.