Originally Posted by
obscure2k
The monster cruise ships are more likely to be around in the late spring and summer months. In October they are doing transatlantic repositioning cruises. I doubt you will see thousands of cruises pax spilling on to shore. Enjoy your time exploring the "Queen of the Adriatic." Weather is generally beautiful and you are there in time for white truffle season.
Oh wonderful that's great news! I assumed cruise ships docked practically year round in Venice.
Thanks also for the tip about white truffles, I had never heard of them before but I'm off to do some research