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On the coast of the Adriatic Sea on Italy's east coast is the legendary city of Venice, known for its extensive network of canals. Enjoy a romantic gondola ride in the evening as you admire the surrounding buildings that reflect the city's Gothic and Renaissance architecture. Take a guided tour of Doge's palace or the many museums and traditional factories here, like Murano, where you'll see the Venetian glass-making process. Cruises will also visit the small and charming Italian towns of Padua, Chioggia, Taglio di Po, and Verona. Our most popular cruises on the Michaelango explore the Po River Delta. Venice's location makes a great port of call for cruises all around the Adriatic, including destinations in Croatia, Greece, and the Dalmatian Coast. Contact us to get started planning today.

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Gondola on Canal Grande at Sunset, Venice
Venice, the Lagoon Islands, and the Po Delta
Venice Roundtrip
6 Days from $1,502
Aboard the MS Michelangelo, experience the sights of Italy on this 6-day cruise of its tranquil lagoons and the Po Delta. Visit the small islands of Burano and Murano, and stop at the port of Chioggia as you sail the waterway before entering the Delta and exploring the historic city of Verona. Doge's Palace and Santo Basilica highlight the cruise.
A coastal town on the Adriatic Sea
Croatia & Slovenia
4 Days from $740
Enjoy a 4-day sailing adventure aboard Star Flyer where the route takes you around Croatia and Slovenia's finest places. Start and end your trip at the heart of Italy while visiting Rovinj and Piran.
The sprawling canals of Venice
Venice, the Lagoon Islands, and the Po Delta
7 Days from $2,063
Experience Italy on this exclusive 7-day Mediterranean cruise aboard the MS Michelangelo. This roundtrip cruise departs from historic Venice and visits the major sites and attractions in the Po Delta and Lagoon Islands before returning once again to the romantic canals of Venice.
Korcula Island
The Best of Croatia
8 Days from $3,440
From Venice, set sail for Croatia and its many hidden treasures on this 8-day cruise aboard luxurious Le Lyrial. Explore the wild beauty and pearls of the Adriatic: ancient ruins, a wealth of art, and timeless cities just waiting to be discovered, such as Dubrovnik, Kotor and Rovinj.
Turquoise sea of Hvar island
In the Heart of the Adriatic
8 Days from $4,330
Board luxurious Le Lyrial for this incredible 8-day cruise of the Adriatic, visiting Italy, Croatia, Montenegro, and Slovenia. Departing from classical Venice, you will stop in Rab, Hvar, and Piran, with opportunities to swim in the turquoise Bay of Kotor, learn about the local culture, and explore charming coastal Dubrovnik.
The sprawling canals of Venice
Croatia & Montenegro
8 Days from $1,730
Discover Croatia & Montenegro on this 8-day small ship cruise of the Mediterranean aboard the authentic clipper Star Flyer. Visit Dubrovnik, medieval Kotor, Korcula, Mali Losinj, Piran, Trieste, and finally the spectacular floating city of Venice. Enjoy the hidden gems of the Dalmatian Coast and fall in love with the culture of this unique region.
The sprawling canals of Venice
Venice and Mantua Cruise
7 Days from $3,990
Departing from Venice aboard the intimate ship La Bella Vita, enjoy a 7-day cruise of Italy, stopping in Pellestrina, Chioggia, the Renaissance city of Ferrara, Adria, Governolo, and ending in Mantua. Along the way, savor the wine at Bagnoli Estate and Villa WIdmann Borletti, visit famous monuments, and explore the Naval Museum.
Immerse yourself in the romance of Italy
From the Canals of Venice to the Stones of Athens
8 Days from $4,330
On this 8-day Mediterranean cruise aboard luxurious Le Lyrial, admire the wonders of Italy, Croatia, Montenegro, and Greece, Departing from Venice and exploring Dubrovnik, Kotor, the Greek Islands, and ultimately arriving in ancient and beautiful Athens.
St.Blaise Church, Dubrovnik
Mediterranean: Venice to Dubrovnik
8 Days from $5,395
From Venice to Dubrovnik, this 8-day Mediterranean cruise aboard the Sea Cloud mixes adventure and relaxation delightfully, with various stops in Slovenia, Italy, Croatia, and the Gulf of Kotor. Discover medieval Piran and observe Ravenna's Christian and Byzantine religious buildings before heading to the "Pearl of the Adriatic" - Dubrovnik.
Donkeys are a traditional form of transportation in Greece
Greece, Montenegro, Slovenia & Croatia
15 Days from $2,860
Join the Star Flyer on an exciting 15-day small ship cruise from Athens to Venice. Relax on the teak decks of the majestic tall ship as it sails along the clear waters around Mykonos, Santorini, Katákolon, Corfu, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Korcula, Hvar, Mali Losinj, and Venice!

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Venice Cruise Highlights

Beyond Venice, your cruise may include these other amazing port cities such as: 

  • Rome (Civitavecchia) – the country's capital city and home to the Roman empire's most famous ruins, like the Colosseum and the Forum, just to name a few. Additionally,the Vatican City is home to St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, and the administrative headquarters of the Catholic Church.
  • Sicily - the Mediterranean's largest island is the off the southern coast of Italy, and home to its own unique culture, cuisine and wines.
  • Sardinia - is a picturesque island with a rugged coastline in the middle of the Mediterranean with almost 2,000km of coastline, sandy beaches and a mountainous interior with ample hiking opportunities. Thousands of nuraghi, mysterious Bronze Age stone ruins shaped like beehives dot the countryside.  
  • Naples - here, you can visit the harrowing sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, where artifacts from the violent eruptions of Mt. Vesuvius are well preserved.

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