Self drive river boat rental in Italy in the Venice Lagoon

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River cruise in Italy

Let yourself be tempted by a river cruise in the most beautiful and romantic place in the world, the Venice Lagoon! You can moor a few steps from the inner canals of Venice, discover the glassworks of Murano, the lace of Burano or visit the many colourful and authentic islands in the lagoon! To navigate in Italy, you can start your cruise in Casale, Chioggia or Precenicco.

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Visit the mythical city of Venice
Between lagoon and sea
Discovering the Italian islands

Cruise in Italy

Rent your houseboat to navigate on the Venice lagoon

What about navigating one of the most beautiful waterways in the world? Opt for a river cruise on the Venice Lagoon. On the programme, visit Venice, discover the glassworks of Murano, the lace of Burano, visit the many colourful and authentic islands in the lagoon or relax on the golden beaches and swim in the lagoons of the Friuli region.

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Range Comfort 2 2

Penichette 1020 FB

-25%

€2,765 €2,074

From €415 / pers

Week of the 5/3/25 to 5/10/25

Max. people : 5
Cabins : 2
Bathroom & Toilet : 2

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All locks and mobile bridges on the lagoon and its surroundings are automatic.

The nagivation in Venice is forbidden, but you will find many moorings nearby, so you can use the vaporetto to access the center of Venice.

Drop off the moorings only in the areas provided for this purpose. An extra charge will be requested upon booking to cover the mooring costs in Mazzorbo, Vignole and Chioggia.

Everything you need to know about navigation on a licence-free boat in Venice

What is the most beautiful part of Italy to do by boat?

The most beautiful part of Italy to do by licence-free boat is from Treviso to Venice via Murano and Burano. You will navigate through colourful and authentic Italian towns. You can visit the magnificent Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta in Torcello, walk through Burano and Murano to discover the famous painted houses and discover Venice and its magnificent monuments.

Which cities pass through the Venice lagoon?

During your river cruise, you can cross several typical towns and islands such as Murano, Burano, Venice, Torcello, Chioggia, Jesolo, Dolo and Stra. Navigating in the Venetian Lagoon on a licence-free boat, you will discover the history, culture and gastronomy of Italy.

When to take a river cruise in Italy?

For an unforgettable experience on the River Thames, you can go on a river cruise from the end of March to the end of October.

Travelling with CrisBoat

Crisboat has more than 90% of the French fleet of self drive river boats. Entrust us with your desires and your availabilities and we will shape your holidays on the water. Located in the heart of the Vienne, Crisboat is the leader in self driver river boat rental in France. Discover our team, made up of 6 experts ready to take up the challenge to design the cruise that will meet your expectations.

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