Venice · SAILING
Good sailing trips fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Venice sunset jazz cruise on a spacious catamaran with aperitivo, cicchetti snacks, and a live saxophonist. San Marco Bay views included.
“Excellent host, Andreas was very welcoming and a great host. We did an evening cruise and very much enjoyed the experience.”
Relax on a Venice Lagoon catamaran with music and an included Spritz or prosecco, plus skyline views of San Marco, Lido, and Biennale.
“This is one of the most relaxing and beautiful ways to see Venice from the water. The Aperol Spritz’s are excellent and we had a perfect day! Great for big groups and a reasonable price. Friendly and attentive staff!”
A 90-minute Venice lagoon cruise at night with live tenor sax, skyline views, and bar service including one free drink for $71.
“Had a terrific experience! Great music onboard, all ship personnel fun and friendly. Great way to see the city lights at night.”
Venice’s inner lagoon by catamaran with a complimentary spritz-style drink, spacious seating, and skyline photos from the water in about 90 minutes.
“My husband and I were in town for a few days and knew we would have serious jet lag. We booked this the day after we arrived and it was so relaxing. The staff was very attentive. The drinks were great and it was very scenic. If I did not have to leave, I would do it again today. Well worth it!!”
Venice by Night catamaran cruise: 90 minutes on the Venetian Lagoon with live sax jazz, spritz and lagoon views of Giudecca, Lido, and more.
“Just an absolutely incredible experience, service was phenomenal, ambiance was unmatched and everyone had a fantastic time!”
Cruise the Venetian Lagoon on a spacious catamaran for 90 minutes, with a light lunch, free drink, chill music, and lagoon views.
“Repas comme boissons insuffisants. En guise de repas un tout petit bol de taboulé avec une demi glace en dessert.”
VIP private Riva Aquariva boat tour from Venice, with Prosecco, lagoon islands, and Murano glassmaking in about 4 hours.
“This was an amazing experience on a beautiful boat!! Worth it, 100%! There is no better way to see all that Venice has to offer along with its other islands without going out into the Lagoon. This experience was the highlight of our Venice trip, there is nothing like a Riva and these beautiful Italian islands!! Perfecto!!!”
Private open-boat skipper tour through Venice Lagoon, visiting Murano glass, Burano houses, and Torcello, with admission included.
“It was fantastic we would do it again the guide was great we went to 3 different islands and it was well worth the money”
Private Venice lagoon sailing with sailing lessons, fish lunch on board, Burano lace stop, and a Piazza San Marco stroll.
“El buen momento que pudimos navegar a vela, sin ruido de motor, excelente. Este es el mejor comentario que hago.”
Every kind of day on the lagoon, and the best of each.
