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Gondola Safety – Balance, Wakes, and Route Choice
Safety basics for gondola rides in Venice: seat balance, handling wakes, and choosing gentler routes on small canals.
12/12/2025
9 min read
Safety is simple and practical.
Basics
- Sit where directed.
- Keep feet inside.
- Choose calmer canals if motion-sensitive.
Wakes on the Grand Canal are normal; gondoliers angle the bow to soften them.
Bottom line
Balance + calm route = relaxed ride.
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Gondola Insider
I created this guide to help you ride Venice’s waterways with confidence — clear booking advice, thoughtful etiquette tips, and stories to enrich what you’ll see and feel from the boat.
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Gondola
Safety
Venice
Wakes
Seating
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