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Venice Private Departure Transfer by Water Taxi: Central Venice to Cruise Port

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From $191.60

per group (up to 6)

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

25 minutes
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Travel to your cruise port the easy and stylish way with this private motorboat transfer. A professional driver will pick you up at your central Venice hotel in a clean and comfortable motorboat and transport you directly to the cruise port (either Venezia Marittima or San Basilio). Relax and enjoy the ride as you whizz by Venice’s historic palaces and beautiful lagoon on the way to your waiting ship.

Private departure transfer from your central Venice hotel to the Venice cruise port
One way private transfer
See the sights of Venice from a private motorboat
Covered by Viator's worry-free policy: guaranteed on time return to your ship

What's Included

One-way private transfer
Meet and assist at your hotel
1 to 6 people transferred in a private vehicle

Gratuities
Excess luggage charges (where applicable)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Start time

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Opening hours

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Drop-off point

Terminal Crociere
30135 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy

Pickup details

Your driver will collect you from your selected departure point in Venice. Time to be advised by you and reconfirmed directly with supplier prior to travel.

What To Expect

Skip any transport stress when traveling from your Venice hotel to your cruise port (either Venezia Marittima or San Basilio). Transfer service is available 7 days a week, so you can schedule a pickup time that suits your travel needs. Please provide hotel and cruise details when booking your transfer. You will receive confirmation within 24 hours and a travel voucher to show the transfer representative.

Choose from two different options:
• Meet and greet service: A transfer representative will meet you in your hotel lobby if the hotel does not have a private pier. You will then be escorted to a waiting motorboat at the nearest departure point. If your hotel has a private pier, you will hop aboard the motorboat there on your own, and a representative will meet you at the cruise pier and escort you to the port departure terminal.
• Full service: A representative will meet you in the lobby of your hotel and accompany you all the way to the port departure terminal.

Worry-free Shore Excursion:

We will ensure your timely departure for this transfer. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. See our terms and conditions for full details.

Price is per person, based on six adults per boat.

Please note: Guests staying at Venice’s Hotel Marriott (Isola delle Rose) will need to pay a surcharge of €20 at the time of service due to the hotel’s more distant location.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 5 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

Brand of vehicle used may vary depending on your specific travel date.
Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) will have certain restrictions. The vehicles CANNOT accommodate excess luggage. Please send an inquiry prior to travel to ask if excess luggage is acceptable. Additional fees will be charged on the day of travel for excess luggage. Baby seats are not available.
Transfer is wheelchair accessible but if assistance is required, passenger must provide their own carer and wheel chair assistant MUST be requested at time of booking
Price is per person, based on 6 adults per car/vehicle
Due to the Hotel Marriot location (Isola delle Rose), transfer to/from this Hotel are subjected to a surcharge of €20, payable on spot
On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Sandra_A

We were greeted and taken to our destination by a friendly and helpful young man. Recommend this service.

Reviews

4.5

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Good service

Judith_M, Oct 2023

Pick up 10 minutes early Helped with luggage Right outside hotel to dock of cruise port Viking terminal not near dock but that was Viking deficiency not our water taxi Pleased with transport

Terrible

Alisa_V, Jun 2023

There was no communication for the people that came to get muse & family. We had know idea where they were picking us up at. Then we were dropped off at the buses for cruise & they did not have us on the list. We had to go through hoops to get to our cruise ship. They wanted to charge us. I said that what I purchased was to take us to the cruise port. This was very stressful & I can’t say I would do this again. I did not see in the transportation where it even said that we were taking a bus to the port after the boat taxi. Not an experience I want to remember. Really put a damper on our family time together.

Bad trip

Dave_R, Jun 2023

We booked a Viator boat trip from our hotel in Venice to our Royal Caribbean cruise ship. The Viator boat picked us up on time and left us at a Royal Caribbean pier where we were told to board a bus for a 2.5 hour ride to the ship. Viator didn't know that the cruise ship docks 2.5 hours away? Had they said something when we booked, we would have left the hotel much earlier to allow for the long bus trip and not arrive minutes before departure.

Transportation to Ravenna

Barbara_D, Jul 2022

Since my travel agent did not make transportation arrangements from the hotel in Venice to the Royal Caribbean ship, I had to make them myself. She did, however, recommend that I use Viator. My only question was, why did you only get me the transportation from the hotel to the Venice Port when it was required that I spend another $50+ per person to get a 2 hour + bus from there to the port in Ravenna? Royal Caribbean uses that port which is most inconvenient.... not your fault. Fortunately there was a bus at the Venice port which went to Ravenna. Had that not been there, what would I have done?

Venice transfer

Patrice_B, Jun 2022

Picked us up in front hotel. Loaded and unloaded all bags. Professional and friendly. Great communication between myself and tour operator

We were greeted and taken...

Sandra_A, Oct 2021

We were greeted and taken to our destination by a friendly and helpful young man. Recommend this service.

On time and easy

movexstu, Aug 2019

Flying into a new country with a different language, this is a must! These guys were waiting for us right out of customs and took us on a private boat right to our hotel. Make sure you get a hotel in Venice that has water portage. You do not want to be dragging your luggage through the streets of Venice to get to your hotel.

Tried to switch products - be careful.

John E, May 2019

We booked a private transfer. Our hotel called to confirm the transfer and were told it was a group transfer and we would have to make our own way to the collection point. We called directly and were told the same thing. When we clearly would not accept this they provided the service we had actually paid for. The transfer, when we got it, was smooth and the guide who met us was on time and helpful.

This service was perfect and hassle...

Fred_W, Jul 2018

This service was perfect and hassle free. The day before our pickup, we received a reminder message at our hotel confirming our pickup time. Sure enough, right on schedule, we were picked up at the time we had booked. I am an anxious person when I have to get from one place to another, especially when traveling with family, luggage, etc. This service was perfect and allowed me to relax, enjoy the ride to the cruise terminal and get ready for our cruise.

WAY overpriced. Get your own taxi and you'll pay a fraction

Guillaume_B, Jul 2018

This was way overpriced. My sister got her own taxi directly from her hotel and paid a fraction. Do no pre-book.

excellent

Daphne_M, Jul 2018

despite being told that the pick up time i had selected was not available, I accepted the pick up time of 11.00am instead of noon. I was picked up from my hotel and taken to the cruise port with no rush. It was a scenic and relaxed trip. I was met at the cruise port by a most delightful young lady called Carlotta, (Charlotte) in English, who I believe was a part of the Viator experience, I cannot speak highly enough about her, She was both delightful and helpful. She made totally sure that I was taken care of throughout the check in process and she answered any questions I had. She was a STAR.

Another great personal touch to keep...

Perry S, Jun 2018

Another great personal touch to keep your trip going smooth!!!

This was worth every penny!! On time...

Maureen C, Jan 2018

This was worth every penny!! On time and such an awesome way to get to the port from our hotel. Highly recommend!

Expensive but on time and quick...

Giuseppe S, Nov 2017

Expensive but on time and quick enough. Only criticisms I have is how far we had to walk after we got off the water taxi to the cruise departure port last time we had a shuttle transfer and once we got to the berth we were pointed to the correct entrance and then the guide left last time the guide took us into the building and showed us the correct counter to go to.

Was very dissatisfied. Booked a...

KARIN J, Nov 2017

Was very dissatisfied. Booked a private departure transfer expecting to have a porter help with luggage 4 adults, 2 small children, 6 suitcases. Unfortunately, a very sweet young girl showed up to guide us to the transportation. We could have done that ourselves since we came that way with a porter. We had to haul everything and everybody to the boat. While the young lady was trying to help, it was a horrible experience. We did not get what we were promised. Again not the fault of the co. The young lady represented but victor.

While we called to delay our...

Jerry D, Oct 2017

While we called to delay our departure to a later time in the day, our water taxi driver was very professional and prompt in arriving at the later time.

This was a great way to leave Venice...

Christine_H, Sep 2017

This was a great way to leave Venice for the cruise ship. It was so easy being picked up at our hotel then taken to the port where our cases were taken from us and we didn't see them again until they arrived at our cabin. There was quite a long walk to the place where we checked in and others were pulling their suitcases the whole way. Very easy, very pleasant.

Was picked up right at our...

ROBERT W, Sep 2017

Was picked up right at our apartment. An agent came to the boarding spot and assisted with luggage and making sure our connection worked. Boat driver was perfect. Headed to a cruise ship with LOTS of luggage. He was awesome with assistance. PERFECT!!

We were picked up directly from the...

Joel B, Aug 2017

We were picked up directly from the hotel and whisked to the airport. The process was seamless. Would highly recommend.

Viator delivered a fax to our hotel...

Paul G, Aug 2017

Viator delivered a fax to our hotel the night before to confirm the arrangements, which was very comforting. Water taxi arrived on time to our hotel on the Grand Canal and transported in comfort to the cruise terminal where we were met and escorted by a very lovely young lady to the cruise check-in. No hassle, perfect!

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