Since the end of the
2001 season (when
there were regular extra special afternoon cruises
by MPV Italia as well as
MPV G Zanardelli operating
timetabled sailings out of Desenzano)
the two motor paddle vessels are rarely
advertised to operate public timetabled sailings
Since the major re-built
MPV G Zanardelli (completed a couple of years ago),
she normally
only operates "charter" and the occasional "special" cruises
- details will be included on this website if and when any are advised to
me
In consequence MPV Italia
has more recently been based at Riva vice her sister during
the peak-summer period and normally operates some timetabled sailings
from Riva and
Limone to Malcesine, but these are NOT advertised as such in the official
NLC timetable
BEWARE - these sailings are liable to replacement by an ordinary
motor vessel without notice
if there is a private charter or she is required to covere for another ship
always confirm locally first to avoid disappointment !
In 2023 it is expected it will again be possible to make a full-length
sailing from the
southern end of the lake by using the early-morning
hydrofoil/cataraman
to Limone
before later returning on the last southbound hydrofoil/cataraman services
On very rare occasions one or
even both motor
paddle vessels have sailed the
full length of the lake vice the car ferries, but not for several years
Please e-mail
me if you see either motor paddle vessel in service
anywhere so the information
can be posted for the benefit of other
visitors to this website
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