How far from the port...where River Cruises embark(Viking) and is there some sort of transportation to the port? How much would taxi, bus, etc. to the port?
The hotel is about a 10 minute taxi ride. We asked at the front desk the best way and they recommended a taxi. If you do take a taxi, let the front desk arrange it, so you won't be overcharged. We paid about 25 EU to go to the port for the Viking ship. There are 3 possible docking locations, but the front desk calls Viking in the morning to get the information for passengers, as many were staying at this hotel.
We took a taxi to the port and the cost was approximately $20 USD! The hotel arranged the taxi for us! Very nice car and driver and knew exactly where to go! Enjoy!
Hi, I'm not sure where the Viking ships embark, but for the Ama Cruise lines ( I'm sure it's close by) it was about 7 or 8 miles from the hotel and we took a taxi and if I remember correctly it was about 16 dollars to the boat. If you are staying at the hotel; one side is a bit nosier than the other. They said we were upgraded with a balcony room (which was very nice) but it's on the busier street side. But the hotel was great and close to the old part of town. Have fun.
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