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Read important information about COVID-19 and travel to Italy. 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 Michaelangelo 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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2 Best Po River Cruises from Venice for 2025-2026

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Private Charter - Venice and Mantua Cruise Aboard La Bella Vita$1010007Mar 30, 2025Enjoy a 7-day private cruise around Italy on the hotel barge La Bella Vita, which departs from Venice and stops at Pellestrina, Chioggia, Ferrara, …
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Venice and Mantua Cruise$54907Mar 30, 2025Departing from Venice aboard the intimate ship La Bella Vita, enjoy a 7-day cruise of Italy, stopping in Pellestrina, Chioggia, the Renaissance city …
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Top 10 Luxury Venice Cruises for 2025-2026

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Croatia & Slovenia$9604Jun 25, 2025The Royal Clipper invites you on this 4-day cruise from Croatia to Slovenia. Starting and ending in Venice, Italy and exploring the towns of Rovinj …
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Venetian Horizons$33908May 2, 2025Embark on an 8-day Adriatic cruise aboard M/Y Callisto from Venice to Ravenna, visiting Slovenia and Croatia. Explore iconic landmarks, partake in …
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Croatia & Montenegro$21908Jul 19, 2025Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard Royal Clipper. Visit the Croatian towns of Hvar and Vis before returning to Venice. The journey is your destination …
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Croatia & Montenegro$21908Jul 5, 2025Board Royal Clipper for this 8-day journey from Venice, across the Adriatic to Croatia and Montenegro, visiting Mali Losinj, Hvar, Dubrovnik, Kotor, …
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Croatia & Montenegro$21908Jun 28, 2025Board Royal Clipper for this 8-day journey from Venice, across the Adriatic to Croatia and Montenegro, visiting Zadar, Hvar, Dubrovnik, Kotor, …
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Croatian Coast and the Best of Adriatic$123908May 10, 2025On this 8-day cruise from Venice to Dubrovnik aboard the Emerald Azzurra, explore the unparalleled beauty of the Adriatic coast. Visit some of …
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Cruising the Dalmatian Coast and the Ionian Sea: Venice to Athens with Smithsonian Journeys$58108Jun 18, 2025Embark on an 8-day odyssey with Smithsonian Journeys aboard L'Austral, cruising from Venice to Athens. Explore Hvar's charm, Mostar's Ottoman legacy, …
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Adriatic Jewels$38908May 16, 2025Set sail on an 8-day Adriatic cruise aboard M/Y Callisto, sailing from Venice to Dubrovnik. Explore historic towns like Rovinj, Senj, and Kotor, and …
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Cruising the Dalmatian Coast and the Ionian Sea: Venice to Athens – with Smithsonian Journeys$63708Jun 18, 2026On this 8-day expedition cruise with Smithsonian Journeys from Venice to Athens aboard the Le Boreal. Uncover the artistic and cultural treasures of …
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Croatia's Dalmatian Coast by Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys$59808Jul 9, 2026Embark on an 8-day Adriatic cruise aboard Le Bougainville, visiting historic cities, medieval towns, and beautiful islands. Explore Venice’s iconic …
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10 Best Cruise Deals for Venice, Italy for 2025-2026

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Greece, Montenegro & CroatiaCustom Label$303012Jun 11, 2025Discover the hidden gems of the Dalmatian Coast and the spectacular views of the famous Greek Islands on this 12-day cruise aboard the Star Flyer. …
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Greece, Montenegro & CroatiaCustom Label$303012Jun 22, 2025Embark on a 12-day cruise aboard the Star Flyer. Discover ancient Athens, the charm of Mykonos, the beauty of Santorini, the sacred sites of …
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Croatia & MontenegroCustom Label$21908Jun 28, 2025Board Royal Clipper for this 8-day journey from Venice, across the Adriatic to Croatia and Montenegro, visiting Zadar, Hvar, Dubrovnik, Kotor, …
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Croatia & MontenegroCustom Label$21908Jul 19, 2025Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard Royal Clipper. Visit the Croatian towns of Hvar and Vis before returning to Venice. The journey is your destination …
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Croatia & MontenegroCustom Label$21908Jul 5, 2025Board Royal Clipper for this 8-day journey from Venice, across the Adriatic to Croatia and Montenegro, visiting Mali Losinj, Hvar, Dubrovnik, Kotor, …
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Grand Voyage: Venice to RomeCustom Label$388017Jul 3, 2025Embark on a 17-day Grand Voyage from Venice to Rome aboard the Star Flyer. Experience the romantic charm of Venice, the historic allure of Dubrovnik, …
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Italy, Montenegro & CroatiaCustom Label$303012Jul 3, 2025Embark on a 12-day cruise aboard the Star Flyer, starting in the romantic city of Venice and its iconic landmarks. Explore the Croatian coast, …
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Venetian HorizonsSavings$33908May 2, 2025Embark on an 8-day Adriatic cruise aboard M/Y Callisto from Venice to Ravenna, visiting Slovenia and Croatia. Explore iconic landmarks, partake in …
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Adriatic JewelsSavings$38908May 16, 2025Set sail on an 8-day Adriatic cruise aboard M/Y Callisto, sailing from Venice to Dubrovnik. Explore historic towns like Rovinj, Senj, and Kotor, and …
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Italy, Montenegro & CroatiaCustom Label$303012May 31, 2025Embark on a 12-day cruise aboard Star Flyer, cruising through Italy, Montenegro, and Croatia. Experience historic ports, Mediterranean cuisine, and …
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Venice Cruise Tips & Travel Guide

Venice Cruise Port Highlights

St Mark Square -
The epicenter of the city is a spectacular site to see and photo opportunities seem endless in every direction. If you want visit highlights such as the Doje's Palace or St Mark's Basilica, where limited tickets and overflowing demand make it important to reserve a ticket ahead of time, so contact your Adventure Life trip planner to make sure it's possible to visit these popular historic attractions. 

Take a gondola ride or a walk along the canals

What's more romantic than a gondola ride in Venice? But gondola rides are pricey, so traveling the way the locals do, by walking throught the city streets and bridges like Rialto Bridge, taking ferries and water taxis, you will get the full Venice experience as well.
 

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.
When to Visit Venice, Italy
Unlike central Europe which experiences frigid winter temperatures and sweltering summer heat, the Mediterranean city of Venice enjoys more mild temperatures throughout the year, ranging from the low 30s Fahrenheit in the cold winter months to the highs in the low 80s F in the summer. 

The summer months are the high season in Venice, so while you will experience warm to hot weather, you will also likely encounter larger crowds during this season, especially at the most popular attractions and sights.

The shoulder season months of May and September-November are great times to visit this Adriatic city, when there are significantly fewer tourists crowding the sites and temperatures are still warm but more comfortable. 

The winter months from December through late February are colder and not ideal for cruises, though if you don't mind wearing plenty of layers, this can be a great time to visit Venice to get great deals on hotels and admissions to attractions (as long as you know that some sites may close early during winter).

Best Venice Small Ship Cruise Lines for 2025-2026

  • Star Clippers Americas - the acknowledged specialist in sailing cruises for more than 30 years now has been sharing the legendary tall ship dream with thousands of passengers from all over the world. Cast your eye on the domes of San Marco, take a deep breath at the Bridge of Sighs, gaze on the Renaissance glories of the Doge's Palace aboard the 439-foot and 227 guests Royal Clipper
  • Ponant - Founded in 1988, is now the benchmark for a new luxury cruiser style. From the Amalfi Coast to Venice, join an Italian cruise aboard Le Lyria, offering travelers the best of the Mediterranean: sunbathing, coves of crystal clear water, and Greek and Roman ruins. 
  • CroisiEuropehas been crafting destination experiences made exclusively by small ships, with sustainability and green ethics as its core. The 154 passenger MS Michelangelo size allows it to cruise the Venetian Lagoon and moor close to Saint Mark's Square. 
  • Sea Cloud Cruises - has always preserved the true value of windjammers for more than 40 years. The wind and waves beat to determine the direction of life on board. The Sea Cloud II perfectly combines spaciousness for up to 94 passengers with the lifestyle of a private yacht.
  • Emerald Waterways - ensures a wealth of generous inclusions. Enjoy exclusive excursions and experiences, delicious onboard dining, and return flights, even including all gratuities, so you really can relax and enjoy your adventure, knowing everything is taken care of. Reaching an impressive 110 meters in length, the new 100-guest Emerald Azzurra exceeds your yacht cruising expectations.
  • European Waterways - operates a fleet of 17 river cruising ships across Europe from Berkshire, England. The company refurbishes old barges and turns them into hotel barges. Embark La Bella Vita as you sail Italy's Venetian Lagoon, River Po, and Canal Bianco. 

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