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Check out the most often-asked questions and their answers below.<\/p>\n
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All our lessons are private<\/strong>. We do not combine people, groups, or lessons.\u00a0However, you are welcome to try and find someone to share the lesson with. Check out sites like<\/span><\/p>\n or search ‘solo traveler connect’\u00a0for more possibilitis. You might also check with the concierge at your lodging.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”How many people can fit in a boat?” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ max_width=”100%” global_colors_info=”” open=”off”]<\/p>\n We have three batelina<\/em> that hold up to four people each. If you have 3 children under 10 years old<\/strong>, you may book for four people, but list your children\u2019s ages in comments section.<\/p>\n If you have a group of 5<\/strong> people, you can reserve our larger batela, or two boats (which will allow more rowing time per person).<\/p>\n We do keep boats close together for groups, this provides good photo opportunities as well.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Can my friend\/spouse\/companion come along and watch?” open=”off” _builder_version=”4.19.1″ global_colors_info=””]<\/p>\n Sure! Just be aware that the cost is calculated according to the number of people in the boat, whether they row or not.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Will we get wet or fall in?” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ global_colors_info=”” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Our lovely batela boats are stable, spacious and deep; you’ll stay comfortably dry for the entire lesson. The only way you\u2019ll ever end up in the water is if you jump in on purpose!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What should we wear?” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ global_colors_info=”” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Wear loose, comfortable clothing and flexible shoes. It can be very warm in summer, so bring a hat, some water, perhaps an umbrella (we\u2019ll have that as well).<\/p>\n When it\u2019s cool, layers are the key, because when you row you\u2019ll warm up immediately, when you sit and ride while your companion rows, you\u2019ll cool off just as quickly.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Can you pick us up from our hotel?” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ global_colors_info=”” open=”off”]<\/p>\n As all lessons start and end at the Row Venice meeting point, we do not have the flexiblity to do pick ups elsewhere. We can arrange for someone to escort you from your hotel to the meeting point if you like.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Do you offer gift certificates?” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ global_colors_info=”” open=”off”]Of course! You can purchase a gift certificate here,\u00a0<\/a>either for an amount or a specific activity. You will receive a voucher code that you may pass to your recipient; they will then redeem it when they reserve a lesson<\/a> date and time of their choice. They can even move their lesson to a different time up to 48 hours in advance at no charge.[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”When should we reserve? Can we wait until we arrive?” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Our Venetian rowing lessons are very popular, if you want a specific time or need more than one boat, we recommend making your reservation more than two months in advance, more if it’s during a holiday or school break week.<\/p>\n All lessons are reserved on our website with our booking system<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0%|0%|0%|0.5vw” custom_padding_tablet=”0%|0%|0%|0px” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=”#20476F” open_toggle_background_color=”rgba(32,71,111,0.15)” closed_toggle_text_color=”#0b3954″ closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(121,153,117,0.1)” icon_color=”#0b3954″ admin_label=”FAQ col 2″ module_class=”accordion” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ toggle_font=”–et_global_body_font|600|||||||” toggle_text_align=”left” toggle_font_size=”18px” toggle_letter_spacing=”-0.05px” toggle_line_height=”1.3em” closed_toggle_font=”|600|||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#444444″ body_font_size=”16px” body_line_height=”1.8em” text_orientation=”left” max_width=”568px” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_margin=”10px|0%|0%|0px|false|false” custom_padding=”8px|2%|8px||true|false” custom_css_toggle=”border: none !important;||padding: 0 20px 0 !important;||margin-bottom: 0 !important;” custom_css_toggle_title=”font-weight: bold;||padding: 25px 20px 25px 0 !important;||border-bottom: 1px solid #e7e7e7;” global_colors_info=””][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Where do we meet?” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ global_colors_info=””]<\/p>\n For detailed directions, \u00a0visit our MEETING POINT<\/a> page (also in your confirmation). Or, search Row Venice on Google<\/a> or Apple maps.<\/p>\n Be sure to notify us on our LIVE CHAT if you need assistance, or to let us know you\u2019ll be delayed.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Can kids row? Are there age limits?” _builder_version=”4.19.1″ global_colors_info=”” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Kids five and six years-old<\/strong> will be able to row either by themselves or with some help from a parent or the instructor, kids 6 and up will be autonomous as long as they can concentrate.<\/p>\n 4 and 5 year-olds<\/strong>\u00a0can row along with their parents or the instructor.<\/p>\n Kids under 4 years are free<\/strong>, and can row alongside their parents if they like.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Where does the lesson end?” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ global_colors_info=”” open=”off”]<\/p>\n The lesson finishes at the meeting point where we started.<\/p>\n We can sometimes arrange for an alternate drop-off along the return route, but this will shorten your lesson, as the batela will need to be at the starting point for the lesson following yours.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What if we cancel?” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ global_colors_info=”” open=”off”]Find all the information about cancellations here.<\/a>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What happens if it rains?” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Please reserve early in your stay in case we need to reschedule in the rare case of inclement weather. We can\u2019t row in heavy rain, and high winds (20km \/ hr and above) may also prevent us from conducting your lesson.<\/p>\n If severe weather is predicted the day prior to your lesson, we will get in touch to reschedule. Otherwise, weather is famous here for changing quite frequently so se’ll wait until about an hour before your scheduled lesson to see if it’s possible to row.<\/p>\n Make sure to stay available<\/strong> via and\/or text messages for rescheduling; if we must cancel definitively, we will refund your payment – \u20ac5 administration fee.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”One of us is in a wheelchair. Can they come as well?” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ global_colors_info=”” open=”off”]<\/p>\n We can fit a foldaable wheel chair in the back of a batela, but the person would need\u00a0 to board and disembark without it.<\/p>\n Alternatively, there is a fairly long walkway (fondamenta) where they could be wheeled to watch the initial part of the rowing and then relax at the beautiful garden of the\u00a0 Heureka hotel with a cool drink until the boat returns there at the end of the lesson.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”I am above-average weight\/height. Can I still row?” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”” open=”off”]Agility is more important than weight. You need to be limber enough to get in and out of the boat, and shift around easily once you\u2019re rowing as you trade places with your companions, etc. Venice is a confusing city, even for us locals. We want to know you\u2019re on your way if you\u2019re late, and be able to give you more directions should you need them, and let you know if there are weather problems.<\/p>\n We won\u2019t contact you unless we need to, but if you are late, with a cell we can try and track you down, and if you get lost, you\u2019ll only need to give a call or text, and we\u2019ll guide you in. If you have no cell or smartphone, there\u2019s nothing we can do. iMessage and Whatsapp messages work just fine.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”9px||9px|||” global_colors_info=””][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=””][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ header_3_text_align=”center” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=””]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" FIND ANSWERS HERE Your FAQs Check out the most often-asked questions and their answers below.All our lessons are private. We do not combine people, groups, or lessons.\u00a0However, you are welcome to try and find someone to share the lesson with. 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\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Why do you keep nagging me about a mobile phone number?” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”” open=”off”]<\/p>\nStill have questions? Contact us on our Live Chat<\/strong> below!<\/h3>\n
Has anyone ever fallen in?<\/h4>\r\nNever! Our lovely batella boats are stable, spacious and deep; the only way you\u2019ll ever end up in the water is if you jump in on purpose.\r\n
How many people can fit in a boat?<\/h4>\r\nEach rare batelina<\/em> holds up to four people. If you have 3 children under 10 years old, you may book for four people, but list your children\u2019s ages in Tell Us More. PLEASE NOTE: For safety reasons, if the instructor deems that the group is older, larger, or heavier than the equivalent of four adults, one person will have to stay behind.\r\n\r\nIf you have 5 people you will need two boats, also to allow plenty of rowing time for each person. We do keep boats close together for groups, this provides good photo ops as well. There is a possibility of a 5 person boat with 2 instructors for the same cost as two boats; request it when you make your booking and if it's available, we'll substitute that batela for the other two.\r\n
What should we wear?<\/h4>\r\nJust wear loose, comfortable clothing and flexible shoes. On summer afternoons, it can be very warm, so bring a hat, perhaps an umbrella, and some water with you (we\u2019ll have some, too). When it\u2019s cool, layers are the key, because when you row you\u2019ll warm up immediately, when you sit and ride while your companion rows, you\u2019ll cool off just as quickly.\r\n
Where do we meet?<\/h4>\r\nFor directions,\u00a0search Row Venice Meeting Point<\/b> in Google maps, or click MEETING POINT<\/a> page for detailed instructions (also in your confirmation). Keep our phone numbers handy should you need an assistance or to let us know you'll be delayed.\r\n
How do I get there from my hotel?<\/h4>\r\nSee the above response. Check with your hotel staff IF the know Venice well (some are from the mainland, and do not know the city).\r\n\r\nWe would allow at least 60 minutes from San Marco or Castello, depending on whether you\u2019re walking or taking the vaporetto; the normal meeting point is 10 minutes from the Ca\u2019 d\u2019Oro or San Marcuola vaporetto stops.\r\n
What happens if it rains?<\/h4>\r\nUnless you want to help your instructor bail out the boat afterward, we can\u2019t row in the rain. High winds (20km \/ hr and above) may also prevent us from conducting the lesson.\r\n\r\nIn the event of intemperate weather, please check email and\/or text messages as we attempt to reschedule your lesson (it helps to have a a few days in Venice in this case). If we have to cancel definitively, we will refund your payment.\r\n
Do you offer gift certificates?<\/h4>\r\nYes! Just create a new account, and choose Gift Certificates. You will receive a certificate with a voucher code, the recipient will enter that in Promotion Code when they reserve a lesson date and time and there will be no cost to them.\r\n
My friend\/spouse\/companion would like to come along and watch.<\/h4>\r\nThat\u2019s fine, just be aware that the fare is calculated for the number of people in the boat, whether they row or not.\r\n
I am above-average weight\/height. Can I still row?<\/h4>\r\nAgility is more important than weight. You need to be limber enough to get in and out of the boat, and shift around easily once you\u2019re rowing as you trade places with your companions, etc.\r\n
Where does the lesson finish?<\/h4>\r\nAt the same place it starts.\r\n
Why do you keep nagging me about a cell phone?<\/h4>\r\nVenice is a confusing city, even for us locals. We want to know you're on your way if you're late, and be able to give you more directions should you need them, and let you know if there are weather problems. We won\u2019t contact you unless we need to, but if you are late, with a cell we can try and track you down, and if you get lost, you\u2019ll only need to give a call or text, and we\u2019ll guide you in. If you have no cell or smartphone, there\u2019s nothing we can do. iMessage and Whatsapp messages work just fine.\r\n\r\nHave more questions? Please contact us<\/a>.","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4438","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rowvenice.org\/rv\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4438","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rowvenice.org\/rv\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rowvenice.org\/rv\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rowvenice.org\/rv\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rowvenice.org\/rv\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4438"}],"version-history":[{"count":90,"href":"https:\/\/rowvenice.org\/rv\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4438\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":217293,"href":"https:\/\/rowvenice.org\/rv\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4438\/revisions\/217293"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rowvenice.org\/rv\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4438"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}