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Explore the top-rated Venice small ship cruises below.  Adventure Life works with all the top-rated small ship cruise lines visiting Venice, and we help match you with the perfect small ship and cruise itinerary for your specific tastes and needs. There are countless advantages to exploring on a small ship cruise versus a large cruise ship including avoiding crowds and being able to visit and explore smaller ports and scenic shorelines that large ships simply cannot access. The cost of Venice small ship cruises start at $1,250 for a trip of 8 to 15 days in 2023. Tell us about your dream Venice small ship cruise and our team of travel planners will help you make it a reality.  
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Cape Drastis at Corfu island in Greece
$3,130
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Italy, Montenegro & Croatia

Venice to Rome - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
  • Ride in a gondola in Venice
  • Visit the town of Rovinj
  • Call in at Kotor, Montenegro
  • Join an optional tour to Pompeii
Starts / Ends:
Venice / Civitavecchia
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Small Ship Sailing, Snorkeling
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Enjoy one of the most stunning destinations in Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean, aboard the luxury tall ship the Royal Clipper. Sail to Italy, Croatia, and Montenegro from Venice. Discover the heavenly scent of lavender in the fields and valleys around the island of Hvar. In Dubrovnik, the sense …
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St.Blaise Church, Dubrovnik
$3,130
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Italy, Montenegro & Croatia

Rome to Venice - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
  • Explore the Sistine Chapel
  • Snorkel at Palmarola
  • Visit the medieval city of Kotor
  • Cruise through Venice's canals
Starts / Ends:
Civitavecchia / Venice
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Small Ship Sailing, Snorkeling
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Sail aboard the tall ship Royal Clipper from Rome to Venice on this 12-day expedition. Fall asleep to the gentle rhythms of the ship and sea, and awake refreshed and ready to explore a new destination. Experience friendly and gracious service and a delightful menu of international foods from the …
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Turquoise sea of Hvar island
$2,830
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Italy, Montenegro & Croatia

11 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
  • Ride in a gondola in Venice
  • Visit the town of Rovinj
  • Call in at Kotor, Montenegro
  • Join an optional tour to Pompeii
Starts / Ends:
Venice / Civitavecchia
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Small Ship Sailing, Snorkeling
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Sail to Italy, Croatia, and Montenegro from Venice. Discover the heavenly scent of lavender in the fields and valleys around the island of Hvar. In Dubrovnik, the sense of awe never fails to descend when you set eyes on the beauty of the old town. Barrel under full sail through the narrow Strait of …
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Cruise the Mediterranean aboard the Royal Clipper
$910
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Croatia & Slovenia

Venice Roundtrip - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
  • Ride in a gondola in Venice
  • Visit the town of Rovinj
  • Explore Slovenia's hidden gems
  • View the domes of San Marco
Starts / Ends:
Venice / Venice
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Small Ship Sailing, Urban Exploration, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Join Royal Clipper on this 4-day cruise visiting Croatia and Slovenia. Embark in Venice, Italy before making your way to Croatia. Stop in Rovinj which is dominated by the Baroque three-nave church of St. Euphemia. Next visit Piran in Slovenia, which boasts some of the country's finest …
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Golden hour in Venice's famed Piazza San Marco
$4,770
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The Best of Croatia

Venice - Venice - 8 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral
  • Discover Venice's canals and bridge
  • Experience Krka Waterfalls
  • Wander through beautiful Dubrovnik
  • Get a taste of local cuisines
Starts / Ends:
Venice / Venice
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Wine Tasting
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Discover the beauty of the Adriatic on an exceptional 8-day cruise in Croatia and Montenegro. Aboard L'Austral, fall under the spell of the hidden treasures of the Dalmatian coast and its turquoise waters. Explore Venice, with its canals lined with multi-colored stonework, criss-crossed with …
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View of Valletta
$6,740
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The artistic Adriatic and the Pinault Collection - Palazzo Grassi

9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bougainville
  • Explore Valletta
  • Experience Syracuse
  • Discover Otrante
  • Admire Dubrovnik
Starts / Ends:
Valletta / Venice
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on a 9-day cruise to explore the cultural and artistic treasures of the Ionian and Adriatic Seas aboard the Le Bougainville. Along the way, enjoy captivating lectures from Pinault Collection experts. The journey will take you to Malta, Montenegro, Croatia, and Italy, with private visits to …
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Take a classic gondola ride through Venice's canals
$4,760
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Landscapes and Cultures of the Adriatic

Venice Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bougainville
  • Stroll across St. Mark's Square
  • Visit pebble beach of Zlatni Rat
  • Enjoy the stunning Krka waterfalls
Starts / Ends:
Venice / Venice
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Urban Exploration, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Sail through some of the most beautiful cities in southern Mediterranean Europe as Le Bougainville takes you on an 8-day cruise that starts in Venice with a tour through Slovenia and Croatia. Discover the bliss of the Adriatic Sea, with its captivating islands, beautiful beaches, and stunning …
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View of Hvar, Croatia
$2,080
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Croatia & Montenegro

Including Korcula - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
  • Explore Venice's famous canals
  • Discover Marco Polo's birthplace
  • Visit the preserved city of Kotor
  • Listen to the Sea Organ in Zadar
Starts / Ends:
Venice / Venice
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Small Ship Sailing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Join Royal Clipper on this 8-day Adriatic tall ship voyage. Experience friendly and gracious service and a delightful menu of international foods from the far corners of the earth. Fall asleep to the gentle rhythms of the ship and sea, and awake refreshed and ready to explore a new destination. …
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A sample custom dinner created by Chef Ben Robinson
$13,190
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Coastal Gems of Italy and Croatia with Chef Ben Robinson

Venice - Rome - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Azzurra
  • Cruise with Chef Ben Robinson
  • Explore cities and islands
  • Explore Brindisi
  • Explore late-Gothic Duomo
Starts / Ends:
Venice / Civitavecchia
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises
Activity Level:
Relaxed
On this 8-day Coastal Gems of Italy and Croatia cruise with Chef Ben Robinson from Venice to Rome aboard Emerald Azzurra, set sail through the Mediterranean, and prepare to be captivated by its coves and coastlines. Savor the culinary masterpieces created by Chef Ben while travelers immerse in …
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View of Hvar harbor
$11,990
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Croatian Coast and the Best of Adriatic

Venice - Dubrovnik - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Azzurra
  • Explore Rovinj
  • Experience the attractions of Zadar
  • Discover Sibenik
  • Marvel at Hvar Town
Starts / Ends:
Venice / Dubrovnik
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Urban Exploration, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Begin your 8-day cruise of discovery in Venice, the gateway to Croatia. Cruise aboard the Emerald Azzurra and explore some of the Adriatic's most iconic destinations, including Rovinj, Zadar, Sibenik, Hvar, Split, Korcula, and Dubrovnik. Take a tour of Rovinj and visit the hilltop church of St. …
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Sicilian landscape in the early evening
$4,760
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Jazz Festival at Sea

Venice - Civitavecchia - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Enjoy musical cruise
  • Discover Ancona
  • Appreciate baroque architecture
  • Explore the Amalfi Coast
Starts / Ends:
Venice / Civitavecchia
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark from Venice, theSerenissima, you will call at different Italian sites on this unique jazz-themed 8-day cruise through the Mediterranean Sea. Your journey will take you tothe island of Malta, where you will call atValletta, the European City of Culture for 2018. They,will set sail toSicilyand …
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Wander through the preserved structures of Dubrovnik
$6,790
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Cruising the Dalmatian Coast and the Ionian Sea: Venice to Athens with Smithsonian Journeys

Venice - Athens - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bougainville
  • Explore the Dalmatian Coast
  • Discover UNESCO Heritage Sites
  • Experience the nightlife
  • Discover Corinth Canal and Itea
Starts / Ends:
Venice / Athens
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Urban Exploration, Wine Tasting
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Discover the cities and towns along the Dalmatian Coast in the eastern part of the Adriatic Sea on this 8-day Expedition Cruise with Smithsonian Journeys from Venice to Athens aboard Le Bougainville. Cross the Corinth Canal, and reach Itea the following day. Explore up to six UNESCO World Heritage …
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Golden hour in Venice's famed Piazza San Marco
$5,290
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The Best of Croatia

Venice - Venice - 8 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral
  • Discover Venice's canals and bridge
  • Experience Krka Waterfalls
  • Wander through beautiful Dubrovnik
  • Get a taste of local cuisines
Starts / Ends:
Venice / Venice
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Wine Tasting
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Discover the beauty of the Adriatic on an exceptional 8-day cruise in Croatia and Montenegro. Aboard L'Austral, fall under the spell of the hidden treasures of the Dalmatian coast and its turquoise waters. Explore Venice, with its canals lined with multi-colored stonework, criss-crossed with …
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Taormina, Italy
$5,950
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Fusina to Civitavecchia: Port-to-Port

9 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Whisper
  • Explore La Serenissima
  • Marvel in Kotor's charming old town
  • Experience culture of Albania
  • Visit Gallipoli & Taormina
Starts / Ends:
Venice / Civitavecchia
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Cruises
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Experience a captivating 9-day Mediterranean cruise aboard Silver Whisper, setting sail from Fusina to Civitavecchia. This enchanting voyage promises not only breathtaking weather but also a collection of exquisite destinations. Embark from Venice, renowned as "La Serenissima," and relish …
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View from gondola during the ride through the canals, Venice
$3,754
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Milan and Lake Como to the Canals of Venice

Milan to Venice - 9 Day Itinerary aboard MS Michelangelo
  • Enjoy traditional cuisines
  • Visit Parma
  • Taste an authentic Parmesan cheese
  • Explore the region of Lombardy
Starts / Ends:
Venice / Venice
Activities:
River Cruises, Small Ship Cruises
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Stop off in Milan, the fashion capital, to explore the city and nearby Lake Como before setting off on your cruise. From Mantua to Venice, enjoy a unique cruise through the heart of three Italian regions. Your trip starts with the region of Emilia-Romagna and its traditional cuisine: do not miss …
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St.Blaise Church, Dubrovnik
$2,880
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Greece, Montenegro & Croatia

Athens - Venice - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
  • View beautiful Mykonos
  • Walk through sacred temples
  • Discover historic Dubrovnik
  • Explore the lovely Cres Town
  • Visit inviting Korcula
Starts / Ends:
Piraeus / Venice
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Small Ship Sailing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Discover some of the most breathtaking destinations in Europe on this 12-day cruisefrom Athens to Venice aboard the Star Clipper. The lushest of all the Greek Islands, Corfu, lies just a stone's throw from the Albanian coast. Hvar is idyllically located just off the Dalmatian Coast, the island …
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Waterfront promenade in Split at dusk
$11,990
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Croatian Coast and the Best of Adriatic

8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Sakara
  • Marvel at Diocletian’s Palace
  • Visit Korcula, “Little Dubrovnik”
  • Relax on the shoreline of Hvar
  • Explore Croatia
Starts / Ends:
Dubrovnik / Venice
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Urban Exploration, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
8-day Croatia in Depth cruise aboard Emerald Sakara takes you to the best Croatian cities along the Adriatic Coast.Sail the incomparable azure waters of the Adriatic coast, exploring some of Croatia’s renowned destinations. Walk the cobbles of Rovinj and witness the Roman ruins of Zadar. …
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Wander through Rome
$3,570
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Grand Voyage: Venice to Rome

15 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
  • Glide in a gondola in Grand Canal
  • Explore ruins and architecture
  • Swim in Dubrovnik's waters
  • Join an optional tour to Pompeii
Starts / Ends:
Venice / Civitavecchia
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Small Ship Sailing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
On this 15-day Grand Voyage cruise from Venice to Rome aboard Royal Clipper, visit Venice's iconic landmarks, such as San Marco, the Bridge of Sighs, Doge's Palace, La Fenice Opera House, the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore, and the Grand Canal before exploring Rovinj's Baroque …
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