PRACTICAL INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS
1. VENUE
DAYS 1-3 (March 24-26)
CNR–ISMAR (Institute of Marine Sciences)
Tesa 104, Arsenale
Castello 2737/F
30122 Venice, Italy
DAY 4 (March 27)
Arsenale Marina Militare, Sala dei Squadratori
Sestiere Castello 2168
30122 Venice, Italy
Please note that the Arsenale area is partially restricted. Access to ISMAR is straightforward via several vaporeto (water bus) lines listed below.
3. HOW TO REACH VENICE & ISMAR (ARSENALE)
Most participants will arrive either at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) or Venice Santa Lucia Railway Station. Below are the most convenient options for reaching ISMAR.
From Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
OPTION 1 — Alilaguna Blue Line (Direct Water Bus — Recommended)
This is the simplest way to reach the Arsenale area.
Follow airport signs for “Water Transport / Alilaguna”.
Purchase a Blu Line ticket at the dock or online.
Board the Blue Line to Bacini .
Travel time: ~70 minutes
Cost: €15–€17 one-way
From the Bacini stop, ISMAR is a 2 minute walk.
OPTION 2 — Bus or Taxi to Venice + Vaporeto (waterbus)
Step 1: Airport → Piazzale Roma
Taxi: ~20 minutes, approx. €40
ATVO or ACTV n.5 bus: ~20–25 minutes, €10–€12
Step 2: Piazzale Roma D → Bacini
Take vaporeto Line 5.2 toward Bacini .
Vaporeto departs at minutes 06, 26 and 46 of each hour from Piazzale Roma D
Travel time: 35–40 minutes
Cost: €9.50 (single ticket)
24/48/72-hour passes are also available.
From Venezia Santa Lucia Railway Station (Ferrovia D) to Bacini, you can take the same line at minutes 10, 30 and 50 of each hour.
Once you arrive at the Bacini stop, please follow the map below:
4. ESTIMATED TRAVEL COSTS
These ranges are provided to help participants plan their trip. Prices vary depending on booking time, airline, and season.
- Intercontinental Round-Trip Flights to Venice
- North America → Venice: €700–€1,300
- South America → Venice: €900–€1,500
- Asia → Venice: €800–€1,400
- Australia → Venice: €1,200–€1,800
- European Flights to Venice
- Western Europe: €150–€350
- Central Europe: €120–€300
- Nordic Countries: €180–€350
- Eastern/Southern Europe: €100–€250
5. ACCOMMODATION (SELF-BOOKED)
Participants are invited to select accommodation that best suits their needs and budget.
Venice offers a wide range of options, from affordable guesthouses to small boutique hotels.
Typical nightly rates
2-star hotels: €90–€140
3-star hotels: €130–€220
Guesthouses/B&Bs: €90–€180
Apartments: €120–€250 per night
Areas convenient for reaching ISMAR
- Castello (closest to Arsenale)
- San Marco
- Cannaregio
- Dorsoduro
- Santa Croce
We recommend booking early, as March can be a busy period in Venice.
We recommend the following hotels:
- Palazzo Contarini (aparthotel) – htps://www.palazzocontarini.com/ – 10% off using the code CNRISMAR
- Hotel San Marco (3 stars) – htps://www.sanmarcohotels.com/it/ – 10% off using the code CNR2026
- Hotel Scandinavia (3 stars) – https://www.scandinaviahotel.com/ – around 20% off using the code SCA05
- Hotel Rialto (4 stars) – https://www.rialtohotel.com/it/ – 10% off using the code CNR2026
Hotel Cavalleto & Doge Orseolo (4 stars) – https://www.hotelcavallettovenice.com/it/ 10% off using the code CNR2026
Hotel Royal San Marco (4 stars) – https://www.royalsanmarcovenice.com/ 10% off using the code CNR2026
6. LOCAL TRANSPORT COSTS
Vaporeto single ticket: €9.50
- 24-hour pass: €25
- 48-hour pass: €35
- 72-hour pass: €45
- Weekly pass: €65
A multi-day pass is often the most convenient option for atendees staying outside Castello.
7. MEALS INCLUDED
For all partcipants, the Symposium will provide:
- Morning and afternoon coffee breaks (24–27 March)
- Lunches (24–27 March)
Not included: Breakfast, Dinners, (unless otherwise indicated in the final program)
8. ADDITIONAL PRACTICAL NOTES
Electricity: Standard EU plugs (Type C / Type F)
Weather: March temperatures typically range from 10–16°C; rain is possible
Dress code: Business casual
Wi-Fi: Will be available at ISMAR
Venice involves walking and bridges — comfortable shoes are recommended
9. CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any logistical or organizational questions before or during your trip, please feel welcome to contact us at: venicesymposium@cnr.it
We look forward to welcoming you to Venice!