Bike & Boat: Venice - Mantua with the Ave Maria

AVE MARIA

The Ave Maria is a comfortable river cruise ship made in Italy, built with innovative concepts and materials chosen with aesthetics and comfort in mind. It is also a small ship, able to navigate under low bridges and on shallow water, typical of Italian waterways. The ship was custom-made from the hull of a dredger from the Po river. All this in strict compliance with the new and stricter safety and environmental protection standards. The Ave Maria is an "eco-sustainable" ship, as energy is saved on board, waste water is purified and navigation does not cause damage to the banks.

OVERVIEW • Size of the ship: 41 m long and 7,5 m wide • Number of cabins: 17 • Capacity: 31 guests in low beds plus additional guests in bunk beds

CABINS Cabin and furniture design allow for maximum space and comfort. 17 cabins • 4 double/twin cabins 11 m² upper deck (D) • 10 double/twin cabins 11 m² lower deck (B,C) • 3 single cabins 7,5 m² lower deck (A)

Equipment • comfortable low beds (2,00 mx 0,80 m) • bathroom in the cabin • large windows • individually adjustable air conditioning • locker • possible additional bunk beds in some cabins • there is a storage space for luggage under the beds: H36cm x W112cm x D80cm • two-pin Schuko sockets (220V - 50Hz, compatible with Euro plug and other plugs)

COMMON AREAS Restaurant and Lounge You can enjoy breakfast and dinner in the cozy and bright restaurant area with large panoramic windows. A lounge area with a large selection of board games, books and travel guides, a 55" multimedia screen and free WiFi invites you to relax. Both the restaurant and the lounge are air-conditioned. Sun deck: The sun deck with tables and chairs is the perfect place to enjoy the cruise, dine outdoors and chat with your new travel companions.

deck plan	Single cabin	double cabin	Bathroom

Restaurant	bicycles on board	View from the panorama deck

It is not possible to bring your own bikes.

program changes

Usually they follow the Fissero/Bianco canals that flow parallel to the Po river, connecting Mantua to the Adriatic Sea. Due to organizational reasons, because of the weather conditions or according to the regulations of the local authorities, some changes in the itinerary of the tour may occur before and/or during the holiday. High and low tide, as well as logistical obstacles such as (unforeseeable) maintenance work over bridges or locks can change the daily routes or piers and may even require a bus transfer. The decision is made solely by the captain.

We reserve the right to make changes for meteorological and nautical reasons!

FAQ

What do you have to consider when cycling in Italy?

There are a few important points to consider when cycling in Italy: There is no general obligation to wear a helmet, but Children up to 14 years of age wear a helmet carry. Bicycles must be illuminated in the dark and Hand signals are mandatory when turningAlthough there are well-developed cycle paths in tourist regions, in many cities you have to share the road with cars. It is particularly important to always carry enough water, tools and sun protection with you.