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- 10 cabins
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After many years as cargo boat, the Vita Pugna was totally renewed at the beginning of the 1990s in order to start her new life as floating hotel along the Dutch canals. After a famous long journey from Holland to Italy, this charming Dutch lady has been sailing with great success between Venice and Mantova since 2008. Description of the cabins There are 9 twin cabins and a triple one, accommodating up to 21 guests. Each double cabin with traditional portholes (which can be opened) is approx. 7/8 sq.m. big and has 2 low twin beds with en-suite facilities and air conditioning. Bed size is: 1.90/2 m x 0.75/0.80 m. Description of the ship On board Vita Pugna you will find the same style and …
- Openable windows
- Storage space under beds
- Free coffee and tea 24/7
- Individually controlled air conditioning
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Vita Pugna
After many years as cargo boat, the Vita Pugna was totally renewed at the beginning of the 1990s in order to start her new life as floating hotel along the Dutch canals. After a famous long journey from Holland to Italy, this charming Dutch lady has been sailing with great success between Venice and Mantova since 2008.
Description of the cabins
There are 9 twin cabins and a triple one, accommodating up to 21 guests. Each double cabin with traditional portholes (which can be opened) is approx. 7/8 sq.m. big and has 2 low twin beds with en-suite facilities and air conditioning. Bed size is: 1.90/2 m x 0.75/0.80 m.
Description of the ship
On board Vita Pugna you will find the same style and cozy atmosphere of the bike & boat cruises in Holland enhanced by the friendly and homely management of the international crew. A surplus is surely represented by the high quality meals served on board. The typical wooden cabin area and the comfortable air-conditioned living room will welcome the customers for a well-deserved rest after a day on bike. The boat also has a spacious air-conditioned restaurant/lounge and there is a large sundeck, which is partly uses to store your bikes. There is free WiFi , a free hot drinks machine (incl. Italian ground coffee) and a 42″ screen for video in the living room.
Facts about the ship:
Length: 36m (118 ft.)
Width: 5.4m (17.7 ft.)
Cabins: 10
Pass.: 21 (max.)
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Reviews
| 5 star | 5 (71%) | |
| 4 star | 2 (29%) | |
| 3 star | 0 (0%) | |
| 2 star | 0 (0%) | |
| 1 star | 0 (0%) |
- Five Star Vacation!!
This was my third bike and barge trip. Traveled from Mantua to Venice. It was exceptional! The Vita Pugna was the smallest barge but made it even better with just 18 guests and 4 staff. Our tour guide, Elena, was the best!! Very knowledgeable, fun, and looked out for each and every one of us. The food was phenomenal with 2 chefs on board. I would highly recommend this trip!
Reply from Boat Bike ToursThank you for your fantastic review! We re thrilled to hear that your third bike and barge trip from Mantua to Venice was memorable. We appreciate your high recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another amazing journey. Kind regards, Boat Bike Tours
Joan WilliamsJul 16th, 2024 - Excellent trip
A nice boat, excellent staff and amazing chefs and food they created! Tour Guide Elena was beyond amazing! Kind, patient, knowledgeable, and a nice person to be around all week! I know my trip was even more fantastic because they were a part of my journey.
Jill RJul 6th, 2024 - Venice to Mantua
“We very much enjoyed our barge and bike trip from Venice to Mantua. Sylvia, our guide was outstanding, very knowledgeable and knew many people along the route and included a number of “”surprises”” and unexpected visits. She kept the whole group engaged, 20 of us, quite a feat. The e-bikes were of high quality and made any distance easy to accomplish. The barge crew (2 cooks) and captain were also great and entertaining, the food was excellent. They all looked after us well. The scenery, small towns and stops were all very interesting, a part of Italy with lots of history (all 5 stars). The only negative is the barge itself which is dated, it needs refurbishing and was not up to the standard of the other Boat Bike trip we have taken.”
Reply from Boat Bike ToursWe are glad to hear you enjoyed your barge and bike trip from Venice to Mantua! It sounds like Sylvia and the entire team made it a memorable experience despite the dated barge. Thanks for sharing your feedback. Best regards, Boat Bike Tours
A J CNov 3rd, 2023 - Venice to Mantua
The crew, tour leader, food, bikes, tours, biking, scenery and camaraderie were excellent.The beds were very comfortable, however the boat is old, tired, musty and moldy. The boat did not match up to the excellence of the rest of the tour. I would seek out another boat for this great vacation.
Reply from Boat Bike ToursThank you for your feedback on your recent experience. We’re glad you enjoyed the crew, tour leader, food, scenery, and camaraderie during your trip. We apologize for any inconvenience you experienced with the boat and its accommodations. We hope you still had memorable moments and an overall enjoyable trip. Best regards, Boat Bike Tours
Group Jackson – Audrey Hirsch and Linda MajorNov 2nd, 2023
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1 Tour available with this ship
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Italy: Venice to Mantua or Mantua to Venice
Through the Italian countryside
- Italian countryside by bike and barge
- Bike in green woods & next to azure seas
- Historical cities like Mantua & Venice
- Barges with max. 40 passengers
8 days
Independent / Guided1 Difficulty level 1From:€ 1,130
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