There is no reference to either of the two
motor paddle vessesl
in the official timetables
MPV G Zanardelli
undertook a major re-build throughout 2018 and 2019 and is now expected to again be based at
Riva during the peak summer and operate timetabled sailings to Limone and Malcesine similar to those operated
by her sister MPV Italia
in 2019
In consequence MPV
Italia should return to her traditional base at Peschiera - she is
again expected to mainly operate private charter sailings but may again cover for a smaller
motor vessel on busy days in the peak-summer (usually only at
weekend) during fine weather when larger crowds are expected
As usual, timetabled sailings will be replaced by an ordinary motor vessel if
MPV G Zanardelli
has a private charter or is required to step-in and cover one of the long-distance rosters
post-Cornavirus Update
Despite the NLG initially saying ".....unfortunately both Zanardelli and Italia, probably will
not be in service this season" - they subsequenlty arranged three "Open Day Fridays" at Peschiera to be followed by a short season of "special"
Saturday afternoon sailings during August by MPV
G Zanardelli only |
2nd August 2020
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John B Bird