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Cruises from Venice, Italy
Venice's cruise ships now dock at Fusina and Marghera on the mainland after big ships were barred from the Giudecca Canal in 2021; river and small ships still use the city.
Things to do in Venice, Italy
- St. Mark's Square and BasilicaGo early to beat the crowds.
- Doge's PalaceThe secret itineraries tour includes the prisons and the Bridge of Sighs.
- Murano and BuranoGlass-blowing and painted fishermen's houses, by vaporetto.
- Rialto MarketFish and produce stalls in the morning.
- Gondola or traghettoThe traghetto is the cheap way across the Grand Canal.
When to go
- Jan: low season
- Feb: low season
- Mar: shoulder season
- Apr: shoulder season
- May: high season
- Jun: high season
- Jul: high season
- Aug: high season
- Sep: high season
- Oct: high season
- Nov: shoulder season
- Dec: shoulder season
Spring and autumn are the best months; summer is hot and crowded, and day-trippers pay an access fee on peak days.
Flying in and getting to the ship
Easy transferFusina and Marghera are about 20 km from Venice Marco Polo, about 25 minutes by taxi or the lines' coaches. Small ships still at the Marittima terminal are 20 minutes from the airport by road, or by water taxi or the Alilaguna boat.
Rental cars: Available at the airport but useless in Venice itself.
The airport for Venice, Italy is Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), with 2 lounges to wait in before you board.
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) on Lounge FrogShips sailing from Venice, Italy
4.0 ★Uniworld Boutique River CruisesS.S. La Venezia2003 · 126 guestsS.S. La Venezia is a 126-guest river ship, 361 feet (110 m) long, that cruises the Venetian Lagoon from Venice. It entered service in 2003 as River Countess and was completely…
3.2 ★Costa CruisesCosta Deliziosa2010 · 92,720 GT · 2,260 guests · World cruises · MediterraneanCosta Deliziosa is a 92,700-ton ship for about 2,260 guests at double occupancy, built by Fincantieri on a hybrid of Carnival's Spirit and Vista designs and a sister of the…
3.2 ★MSC CruisesMSC Lirica2003 · 65,591 GT · 1,984 guests · MediterraneanMSC Lirica was the first ship MSC Cruises ordered new, entering service in 2003 as the lead ship of the Lirica class. She was lengthened in November 2015 under the line's…Quick answers
Which cruise ships sail from Venice, Italy?
On Cruise Frog, 3 ships sail from Venice, Italy: S.S. La Venezia (Uniworld Boutique River Cruises), Costa Deliziosa (Costa Cruises) and MSC Lirica (MSC Cruises).
Which cruise lines sail from Venice, Italy?
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, Costa Cruises and MSC Cruises sail from Venice, Italy.
What is the best-rated ship sailing from Venice, Italy?
S.S. La Venezia (Uniworld Boutique River Cruises), at 4.0 out of 5 in Cruise Frog's editorial ratings.
Which airport do you fly into for a cruise from Venice, Italy?
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE). Lounge Frog lists 2 open lounges there for the wait before boarding.
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