Venice · SAILING
Good sailing trips fill up fast in Venice; the great ones go first. Below: the 14 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
90-minute Venice catamaran at sunset with live sax jazz, aperitivo spritz or prosecco, and cicchetti snacks in a roomy, elegant setting.
“Brilliant activity, the sunsets and the night Venician lights, crew were great.”
Relax on a Venice Lagoon catamaran with Spritz or prosecco, soft music, and big views of San Marco, Lido, and the Biennale in 1.5 hours.
“The trip was very relaxing and we would highly recommend others taking this trip”
Venice at sunset by catamaran with aperitivo, cicchetti, and live saxophone over a smooth 90-minute canal route.
“Andreas went out of his way to accommodate us. We took the lunch tour. Absolutely spectacular. The food, the music, the crew were excellent. We got to see all of Venice on a grand scale. We went to parts many tourists don’t know exist. The view was so beautiful. This was our best part of our trip to Italy. I hear the sunset tour is fabulous. This is something that is etched in our minds and hearts forever. Thank you Andreas.”
90-minute Venice night lagoon cruise with live tenor sax, illuminated skyline views, and one free Spritz or Prosecco.
“The four o'clock nonstress boat ride was just what we needed”
Catamaran Spritz Tour in Venice: relaxed 90-minute lagoon cruise with one drink, big views of San Marco, Lido, and islands.
“Recommended, great tour, especially recommended for "newbies". 80 euros for 2 people is certainly better spent than a gondola ride for half an hour.Auto-translated”
Night catamaran cruise through Venice Lagoon with live tenor sax, spritz or prosecco, and a calm loop past San Marco, Giudecca, Lido, and the Biennale.
“Just an absolutely incredible experience, service was phenomenal, ambiance was unmatched and everyone had a fantastic time!”
Golden hour Venice Lagoon cruise on a spacious catamaran with Vivaldi, Bach and Chopin, plus prosecco or spritz drinks included.
“An amazing experience ., thank you to the whole team .. we had the pleasure of watching the shoot on board as well”
Chill out on a spacious catamaran for 1.5 hours, with a light Venice Lagoon lunch, free drink, and views of San Marco Bay and Giudecca.
“Repas comme boissons insuffisants. En guise de repas un tout petit bol de taboulé avec une demi glace en dessert.”
90-minute Venice lagoon catamaran with classical music, one free drink, onboard toilets, and views of San Servolo and the Biennale.
“Loved this cruise! They switched between classic and classic rock music lol but it was amazing. Loved seeing Venice this way. Much easier than walking and easier for my mom with mobility issues to get into than a gondola. Loved the drinks and snacks. If in Venice again I would do this tour again even though I’ve already done it. Very relaxing after a long day.”
Riva Aquariva private boat tour in Venice. Crowds stay ashore with St. Mark views, islands, Prosecco, and Murano glass.
“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 skipper boat tour of Venice Lagoon with Murano glass factory, Burano color houses, Torcello history. 3.5 hours.
“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 2-hour Venice sunset yacht cruise on the Venetian Lagoon with drinks and snacks, including a swim stop near Poveglia. Up to 8.
“Absolutely incredible! This was the highlight of our stay in Venice!! The boat was much nicer than we could have imagined and Alvisa was a top-notch host who went out of his way to make our evening special. He took us to beautiful Burano, bought us wine and biscuits to eat during the sunset, snuck to the front of the boat to take beautiful photos of our family, and even helped us arrange a water taxi for our trip to the airport the next morning. Our family highly recommends this excursion and will not forget our beautiful experience!”
Sail Venice on a 15-meter yacht with aperitif, snacks, and chill-out music, viewing St. Mark’s Basin and the lagoon in 2.5 hours.
“Unique experience of its kind, a water visit that a tourist walking through alleys and squares, can not even imagine. Venice and Lagoon seen from the water is a whole different perspective, a whole other world, an all-round emotion that once in a lifetime you have to experiRead moreAuto-translated”
Private Venice northern lagoon sailing cruise, learn sailing basics, enjoy on-board fish lunch, visit Burano lace, then walk St Mark’s.
“Since we had been to Venice before, we just wanted to enjoy our day, the sun, and the water. So, it was great to hop on a comfortable boat with a flexible captain and have a great afternoon slowly driving around the Venice area outer islands. Read more”
From the Basilica to the far lagoon — every experience, ranked.
