Venice Cruise Holidays

Venice cruises - Discover one of the most romantic cities in the world
One of the most popular stops in Italy, a cruise to Venice gives visitors the chance to experience one of the most romantic cities in the world. With its famed waterways and canals, gliding goldolas and charming cityscape, a Venice cruise is an ideal way to experience this unique destination, and offers an easy and convenient way to soak up a little of its atmosphere whilst seeing its sights.

 

A Venice cruise begins at the port, where most cruise ships offer complimentary transport by water shuttles to the city. Cars are prohibited in the city, with a cruise to Venice featuring transportation by water buses - 'vaporetti' - that travel along the vast network of waterways and canals. The main hub on a Venice cruise is Piazza San Marco, an impressive square housing the Basilica Di San Marco - a stunning Cathedral dating back to 1094 and full of mosaics, art and marblework, and encompassing Renaissance and Byzantine architectural styles. Also here is the Bell Tower, with its fantastic views of the city. A Venice cruise also offers the chance to tour some fascinating galleries such as the Gallerie dell'Accadamia, home to some of the finest displays of Venetian art. Visitors on a cruise to Venice can best explore this delightful city on foot, and discover the labyrinth of tiny streets and alleys, opening up to pretty little squares with inviting cafes and trattorias in which to linger. No cruise to Venice is complete without a ride on the classic gondolas that glide up and down the canals and waterways, a romantic and iconic way to see this beautiful city. Other attractions to enjoy on a cruise to Venice include the island of Murano, to see the famous glass being made, or a gourmet meal on the upmarket island of Guidecca.     

 

Due to the beauty and charm of this unique destination, a cruise to Venice remains a popular addition on a trip around the Mediterranean cruise, and often features along with visits to Rome and Naples, as well as Palma, Nice or Dubrovnik and Split. Located on the Venetian lagoon, which actually links to the Adriatic Sea, the city receives almost three-quarters of a million visitors by cruise ships each year, with many liners offering one or two-night stays in order to fully explore the beauty and romance of this historic city.