Cruises to and from Venice - Marghera, Italy
Venice cruise: discover the art, the palaces, the canals
Even if you have visited it countless times before, Venice never loses its ability to take your breath away. This is a city that once held power and influence over the whole Mediterranean, and it’s not hard to see why when embarking on a Venice cruise. With its stunning Renaissance palazzos and fairy-tale canals, it is truly unlike anywhere else in the world.
Explore everything that this spectacular city offers on a Venice cruise. Watch the sunset from the Rialto Bridge, take in the beauty of St Mark’s Square with its glittering Basilica and stop to snap a picture of the iconic Bridge of Sighs.
Don’t miss out on that essential experience: a ride though the beautiful Venice canals. Whether you drift though the city on a gondola or take a slow vaporetto (waterbus) ride down the Grand Canal, this is an experience that’s hard to beat.
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Pick the perfect itinerary from our list of Venice cruises. Sail the Adriatic Sea, including the stunning Croatian coast and the Ionian islands.
Head east to see the ancient wonders of Crete and Cyprus. Visit Venice with MSC Cruises.
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This magical city on water once ruled the waves. From here, merchants and explorers set sail across the Mediterranean and beyond. Capture their spirit of adventure on one of our cruises from Venice, the ideal starting point to see the Adriatic coast, relax on the Aegean Islands or learn about Italy’s past.
Set off from the Venice cruise port at Marghera to discover other historic port cities like Genoa and Marseille. Cruises from Venice also let you explore the Venetian heritage of Croatia’s stunning coast in Split or enjoy an island break in Zakynthos and Corfu.
Venice was known as the gateway to the lands and legends of the east. Today, cruising from Venice can open up the wonders of the Eastern Mediterranean in Athens, Crete, Rhodes, Mykonos and Santorini.
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Set sail on one of our cruises to Venice and soak up some authentic Italian magic – there can be no more fitting way to visit Venice, a city built on water. Work on getting your sea legs by exploring its beautiful lagoon islands or taking a gondola ride down the Venice canals. Drift past the grand marble buildings lining the Venice Grand Canal before stepping back on dry land to study the shimmering mosaics of St Mark’s Basilica.
Whether you’re after a plate of delicious seafood pasta or an artistic masterpiece, this city is truly the gift that keeps on giving. After treading narrow streets and crowded piazzas, top off your Venice cruise with some island sun and relaxation, sailing along the beautiful Croatian coast towards Corfu, Mykonos or Crete. Or go further and sail to Kotor on Montenegro’s coast. Whatever you’re looking for in a holiday, MSC Cruises has the perfect itinerary for you.
Venice excursions: dive into the floating city in style
You’ll be forgiven for not knowing where to begin in a city as immense as Venice. Thankfully, the smart and savvy guides on MSC Cruises’ Venice excursions can do the hard work for you, helping you smoothly navigate the best attractions in Venice.
This means heading straight to the headline Venice attractions, along the way uncovering a few hidden spots loved by locals. There are resplendent churches and Renaissance masterpieces to be wowed by, of course, and clues about paradigm-shifting historical events, but you’ll also get to experience contemporary culture, too. Our Venice tours let you live the city in full.
Please, note: Guests with an MSC Shore Excursion in Venice will be taken directly from the ship (docked at Venice - Marghera) to San Marco Square by boat enjoying an approximate 45-minute ride along the Venice canal. The on board MSC Excursions team will take care of every detail.
Venice Access Fee
How does it work?
Starting 19 April 2025, daily visitors entering Venice between 8:30 and 16:00 are required to pay an access fee before arriving. This fee amounts to €5 if paid at least four days prior to your arrival in Venice, or €10 if paid three days or less before your visit.
Please visit the map: https://cda.ve.it/
Please note that:
- Guests booked on MSC shore excursions in Venice do not need to pay this fee directly, as it is included in the price of the tour.
- Guests travelling to and from the Stazione Marittima Cruise Terminal to complete embarkation and disembarkation procedures are not required to pay, provided they do not enter the Ancient City.
Beyond embarking and disembarking guests, the following categories are exempt:
- Residents in the Veneto region and people born in Venice
- People registered in the register of the temporary population of Venice
- Minors under 14 years of age
- People with disabilities (and any accompanying person)
- Student of schools and universities located in the Ancient City or in the Lagoon’s minor islands
- Members of the Italian armed forces and law enforcement in Venice for service reasons
Full list of exemptions at the following link: https://cda.veneziaunica.it/en/exemptions
How do I pay the Entry Venice Fee?
The new payment system requires visitors to obtain a QR code showing proof of payment of the access fee or their exemption (check https://cda.ve.it/en/faq#persons-exempt for info).
To obtain your QR code ahead of your arrival, please visit https://cda.ve.it/ and follow the instructions.
While there are no physical barriers to enter Venicethe local police may approach you and ask you to show your QR code or any other proof of payment/exemption at any time during your stay. Failure to provide this could result in a fine ranging from €50 to €300.
Please note that MSC Cruises cannot be held liable for non-compliance with the above.
How to reach the Venice Cruise Terminal
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How do I reach the car park at Venice cruise port?
The car park for MSC Cruises passengers is located directly in front of the Stazione Marittima cruise terminal at Venice port and is provided by PARCHEGGIO VTP (Venezia Terminal Passeggeri). When driving from the airport or anywhere else on the mainland, follow signs to Venice via the SR11 highway. Before entering Venice, you will cross over the Ponte della Libertà, a bridge connecting the city to the mainland. At the end of the bridge, take the first right towards the port area. You will then see the cruise terminal in front of you. Simply follow the signs to the parking area in front of the terminal.
PARKING VTP (Venezia Terminal Passeggeri)
Address: VENEZIA TERMINAL PASSEGGERI S.p.A. Marittima Fabbricato 248 - 30135 Venezia - Italy.
Tel. (+39) 041 2403033/40 - dal lunedì al venerdì dalle 8:00 alle 17:00
E-mail: operativo@vtp.it
How do I get to Venice cruise port from the airport?
Venice Marco Polo Airport is located on the mainland, around 13 kilometres to the north of Venice cruise port. The easiest way to reach the cruise port is to arrange for an MSC Transfer service either via the MSC call centre or your travel agent or refer to our staff on site on your arrival, if you are arriving on the day of the embarkation.
You can also request a taxi, which should take around 20 minutes in good traffic conditions. Alternatively, take the bus. The number 5 bus takes approximately 25 minutes to reach Piazzale Roma by public bus (usually line number 5). The closest stop to the cruise terminal is Liberta’ Santa Chiara, around 500 metres away.
If driving, follow signs to Venice when leaving the airport, which will take you westbound on the SS14 highway. Continue until the SS14 ends and brings you to the SR11 highway and the Ponte della Libertà bridge. Cross over the bridge and take the first right to enter the port area, after which you will see the cruise terminal.
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