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Kelly - I booked my ferry on this website
https://www.venezialines.com/
I only booked one or two days in advance. The ferry was busy but not full.
They have airport style security with scanners so I had to put all my panniers and bags through the scanners. It was a bit of a hassle whilst trying to hold up my bike at the same time.
As I got onto the boat they took my loaded bike away for storage. So you need to keep some hand luggage with snacks etc. I think there was a cafe with snacks and drinks. You couldn't go outside and the seating was aircraft style.
Hi Kelly,
Thanks for your message. I took the ferry to Poreč from Venice but let me have a look on my records and I'll share what I can about the ferry. It was comfortable and quite fast despite the weather.
The ferry terminal is just after the bridge into Venice so you don't have to go into the town. I was soaked when I arrived and as I have visited Venice before I didn't want or need to go into the town. I did find a lovely cafe near to Venice ferryport to get some food and dry out.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/cfCLMVyaF1jN4iAL6
The food was good, not too expensive and the cafe had a great atmosphere. Lots of young folks - students probably.
Pula was one of my favourite stops - the Roman buildings are just amazing and I would recommend you take time to explore them.
If you have any specific questions please let me know.
Andy
I am here researching for a 2025 ride that might include taking the ferry from Venice to Pula. I had to extend my sympathies about the phone. I pulled mine out too many times on a rainy day for photos and killed it, just before crossing the border between the USA and Canada. I bought a cheap phone at the grocery store in the USA. It turns out it wouldn't work in Canada!
A couple of years later, my husband dropped his phone and the lower half of the screen would no longer work.
We now carry a spare phone with us, just in case. Yes, we are attached to our electronics!
By chance, do you make homemade ice cream? I'm not a purist, as I use a motorized ice cream maker. Once I tried homemade, even the best store bought stuff was far inferior. I was making one batch as I finished the last one. Then I went and had blood work done. Too much indulging . . . I haven't made ice cream since. Sadly.
4 months ago