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Venice Boat tour Excursion Reviews

40 Reviews
There is no better way to navigate the floating beauty of Venice than by water—don't miss an opportunity to take a guided boat tour of the city.
morrisretired
12 Reviews Written
Just took us to Murano and Burano Islands.
Sail Date: August 2018
Just took us to Murano and Burano Islands. That's how you get around here. There is a lot of boat traffic. Small boats, ferries carrying cars & large trucks, water taxis, yachts, riverboat cruises, etc.
Just took us to Murano and Burano Islands. That's how you get around here. There is a lot of boat traffic. Small boats, ferries carrying cars & large trucks, water taxis, yachts, riverboat cruises, etc. Read Less
Shore Excursion Provider: Norwegian Cruise Line
retiring soon
20 Reviews Written
Met at a convenient location & took the boat with guide to the 3 islands with about 40 or so ...
Sail Date: June 2018
Met at a convenient location & took the boat with guide to the 3 islands with about 40 or so minutes of free time to explore.
Met at a convenient location & took the boat with guide to the 3 islands with about 40 or so minutes of free time to explore. Read Less
Shore Excursion Provider: Norwegian Cruise Line
Cleea
1 Review Written
Nothing more than a small boat ride.
Sail Date: May 2018
Nothing more than a small boat ride. We couldn't even take pictures because the boat was so small and low. You couldn't stand up without banging your head. Not to mention the long, unnecessary walk - why couldn't we have ... Read More
Nothing more than a small boat ride. We couldn't even take pictures because the boat was so small and low. You couldn't stand up without banging your head. Not to mention the long, unnecessary walk - why couldn't we have taken the Shuttle to the pier? Read Less
Shore Excursion Provider: Oceania Cruises
BazDurrent
3 Reviews Written
A little disappointed as the weather was overcast and threatened rain.
Sail Date: May 2018
A little disappointed as the weather was overcast and threatened rain. To enjoy this trip you had to be outside and space was limited if you stayed inside the trip would have been a total waste of money.
A little disappointed as the weather was overcast and threatened rain. To enjoy this trip you had to be outside and space was limited if you stayed inside the trip would have been a total waste of money. Read Less
Shore Excursion Provider: Marella Cruises (formerly Thomson Cruises)
Henriette van Hees
1 Review Written
It was a beautiful day for this boat tour that connected us from our Viking ship to the walking ...
Sail Date: April 2018
It was a beautiful day for this boat tour that connected us from our Viking ship to the walking tour that was included in our tour package. The connections both coming from and returning to the ship were hassle free. Thanks.
It was a beautiful day for this boat tour that connected us from our Viking ship to the walking tour that was included in our tour package. The connections both coming from and returning to the ship were hassle free. Thanks. Read Less
Shore Excursion Provider: Viking Ocean Cruises
dtwall
1 Review Written
We did the evening gondola ride.
Sail Date: March 2018
We did the evening gondola ride. The following day we did the included Venice on our own! You must have a gondola ride while in Venice. Venice was very busy!
We did the evening gondola ride. The following day we did the included Venice on our own! You must have a gondola ride while in Venice. Venice was very busy! Read Less
Shore Excursion Provider: Viking Ocean Cruises
abbysdad22
1 Review Written
Upon arrival in Venice, we had a 2 and a half panoramic view of Venice.
Sail Date: September 2017
Upon arrival in Venice, we had a 2 and a half panoramic view of Venice. Experienced seeing San Pietro di Castello Church, Island of Murano, and many canals in City.
Upon arrival in Venice, we had a 2 and a half panoramic view of Venice. Experienced seeing San Pietro di Castello Church, Island of Murano, and many canals in City. Read Less
Shore Excursion Provider: Royal Caribbean International
wanda52
1 Review Written
Arranged a boat tour of the Grand Canal and area.
Sail Date: August 2017
Arranged a boat tour of the Grand Canal and area. It was one of the hilights of our vacation, so informative and so beautiful at sunset. Food in Venice was terrific!
Arranged a boat tour of the Grand Canal and area. It was one of the hilights of our vacation, so informative and so beautiful at sunset. Food in Venice was terrific! Read Less
Shore Excursion Provider: Royal Caribbean International
dumbaxel
2 Reviews Written
They should tell you in the excursion description that tourists boats are not allowed thru the ...
Sail Date: July 2017
They should tell you in the excursion description that tourists boats are not allowed thru the Grand canal.
They should tell you in the excursion description that tourists boats are not allowed thru the Grand canal. Read Less
Shore Excursion Provider: Oceania Cruises
Llanfairpg
5 Reviews Written
Part of a package for 1 full day with Viator.
Sail Date: July 2017
Part of a package for 1 full day with Viator. Motor launch ride up main waterway and back through grand canal. was excellent (if choppy in the main channel). Lasted an hour.
Part of a package for 1 full day with Viator. Motor launch ride up main waterway and back through grand canal. was excellent (if choppy in the main channel). Lasted an hour. Read Less
Shore Excursion Provider: Cunard Line
Sue Traveler
2 Reviews Written
Very informative, nice pace.
Sail Date: July 2017
Very informative, nice pace. It was great to get the free time between stops.
Very informative, nice pace. It was great to get the free time between stops. Read Less
Shore Excursion Provider: Oceania Cruises
juss11
2 Reviews Written
Seen lots of sights in Venice well worth 20 euro
Sail Date: July 2017
Seen lots of sights in Venice well worth 20 euro
Seen lots of sights in Venice well worth 20 euro Read Less
Shore Excursion Provider: Royal Caribbean International
LDEE
14 Reviews Written
Its a bit of trip from the pier to downtown so we took the ship's excursion.
Sail Date: May 2017
Its a bit of trip from the pier to downtown so we took the ship's excursion. We left directly from the ship pier by boat and visited the Murano Glass works (if you get out without buying let me know!) followed by a gondola ride. ... Read More
Its a bit of trip from the pier to downtown so we took the ship's excursion. We left directly from the ship pier by boat and visited the Murano Glass works (if you get out without buying let me know!) followed by a gondola ride. Quintessential Venice. Later, San Marco square and the Peggy Guggenheim Musuem. We opted to go back to the ship on our own- an 8 euro boat ride to the dock. Read Less
Shore Excursion Provider: Oceania Cruises
jcvargas41
1 Review Written
Went to various islnds, Murano, Burano, and a couple others, really nice
Sail Date: April 2017
Went to various islnds, Murano, Burano, and a couple others, really nice
Went to various islnds, Murano, Burano, and a couple others, really nice Read Less
Shore Excursion Provider: MSC Cruises
Rudy Gunther
4 Reviews Written
We arrived 2 days earlier than our cruise.
Sail Date: October 2016
We arrived 2 days earlier than our cruise. The tour took us through the city on a canal and then out to open water on the north side and then into the grand canal. It was a fantastic way to see the city.
We arrived 2 days earlier than our cruise. The tour took us through the city on a canal and then out to open water on the north side and then into the grand canal. It was a fantastic way to see the city. Read Less
Shore Excursion Provider: Princess Cruises
sevencroft
3 Reviews Written
Trip around Venice with Guide & walk round from Rialto Bridge to St Marks Square.Good tour
Sail Date: August 2016
Trip around Venice with Guide & walk round from Rialto Bridge to St Marks Square.Good tour
Trip around Venice with Guide & walk round from Rialto Bridge to St Marks Square.Good tour Read Less
Shore Excursion Provider: Oceania Cruises
nurselaura2001
3 Reviews Written
Boat transfer to St.
Sail Date: August 2016
Boat transfer to St. marks Square was helpful because the city transfers ended early in the evening.
Boat transfer to St. marks Square was helpful because the city transfers ended early in the evening. Read Less
Shore Excursion Provider: Celebrity Cruises
Mrmemor7
1 Review Written
great
Sail Date: August 2016
great
great Read Less
Shore Excursion Provider: Norwegian Cruise Line
marcus339
1 Review Written
Couldn't hear guide.
Sail Date: August 2016
Couldn't hear guide. The went up on top of tour boat and wind and interference made very difficult to understand.
Couldn't hear guide. The went up on top of tour boat and wind and interference made very difficult to understand. Read Less
Shore Excursion Provider: Viking Ocean Cruises
Ian Raw
1 Review Written
First time on a gondola .
Sail Date: August 2016
First time on a gondola . Short trip but well worth the experience!
First time on a gondola . Short trip but well worth the experience! Read Less
Shore Excursion Provider: Marella Cruises (formerly Thomson Cruises)
Delboy123
1 Review Written
Great city views.
Sail Date: August 2016
Great city views. Also visited murano with hop on hop off boat it was a stunning.
Great city views. Also visited murano with hop on hop off boat it was a stunning. Read Less
Shore Excursion Provider: Cunard Line
davidtee Hampshire
1 Review Written
A great and efficient way to get around this beautiful place
Sail Date: July 2016
A great and efficient way to get around this beautiful place
A great and efficient way to get around this beautiful place Read Less
Shore Excursion Provider: Cunard Line
Rustyharpoon
1 Review Written
A bit repetitive
Sail Date: May 2016
A bit repetitive
A bit repetitive Read Less
Shore Excursion Provider: Oceania Cruises
ladyprof14
2 Reviews Written
You really need to see Venice by boat.
Sail Date: May 2016
You really need to see Venice by boat. Fascinating to see the funeral boats, ambulance boats, etc. The front door of buildings is only visible from water.
You really need to see Venice by boat. Fascinating to see the funeral boats, ambulance boats, etc. The front door of buildings is only visible from water. Read Less
Shore Excursion Provider: Windstar Cruises
Esperanza7
8 Reviews Written
Afternoon Panoramic Venice boat tour.
Sail Date: May 2016
Afternoon Panoramic Venice boat tour. Enjoyed this very much. Two very knowledgeable young ladies informing us of all the places we passed by.
Afternoon Panoramic Venice boat tour. Enjoyed this very much. Two very knowledgeable young ladies informing us of all the places we passed by. Read Less
Shore Excursion Provider: Royal Caribbean International