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Rent a licence-free boat on the Venice lagoon

Licence-free boat rental in Italy. Discover the highlights of this river cruise in Venice

In the Venice Lagoon and the Friuli region, there are several itineraries to choose from. You can go to Padua, Treviso, Venice and even Grado. In these navigation areas you have 3 departure bases: Casale, Chioggia and Precenicco. Here are some of the towns and islands you can discover on your cruise in Italy.

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Cities and villages to discover during your cruise

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Murano and its glassblowers
Murano and its glassblowers
St Mark's Basilica, the most famous basilica in Venice
St Mark's Basilica, the most famous basilica in Venice
Chioggia : Vigo Bridge
Chioggia : Vigo Bridge

Navigation conditions for renting a licence-free boat in the Venice Lagoon

Navigation in the Venetian Lagoon can sometimes be crowded with boats, so experience in river cruising is recommended. The Friuli region is much less crowded, this area is more suitable for beginners. All locks and movable bridges in and around the lagoon are automatic. Please note that you should only cast off in the areas designated for this purpose. A supplement will be charged at the time of booking to cover the cost of mooring in Mazzorbo, Vignole and Chioggia. Please note that navigation in Venice is not allowed, but there are many moorings close by, so you can use the vaporetto to access the centre of Venice. You can start your cruise in Italy in Casale, Chioggia and Precenicco. Before leaving your home base, you will receive a short one-hour training session to familiarise you with your licence-free boat and to learn about navigation and lock passages.

1 possible starting point

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.

Possible cruises in Venice.

Casale
round trip

Cruise 3 of nights

cruising route Casale / Jesolo / Casale

62 kms - 0 locks - 8h of navigation

Casale
round trip

Cruise 4 of nights

cruising route Casale / Venise/Jesolo / Casale

118 kms - 2 locks - 16h of navigation

Casale
round trip

Cruise 7 of nights

cruising route Casale / Trevise/Chioggia / Casale

180 kms - 4 locks - 25h of navigation

cruising route Casale / Trevise/Venise/Padoue / Casale

192 kms - 12 locks - 28h of navigation

Precenicco
round trip

Cruise 7 of nights

cruising route Precenicco / Jesolo / Precenicco

174 kms - 11 locks - 25h of navigation

Chioggia
round trip

Cruise 7 of nights

cruising route Chioggia / Caorle / Chioggia

140 kms - 6 locks - 20h of navigation

cruising route Chioggia / Padoue/Trevise / Chioggia

240 kms - 12 locks - 34h of navigation

Precenicco
Casale

Cruise 7 of nights

cruising route Precenicco / Venise / Casale

134 kms - 5 locks - 19h of navigation

Casale
Precenicco

Cruise 7 of nights

cruising route Casale / Chioggia-Venise / Precenicco

182 kms - 5 locks - 25h of navigation

Chioggia
round trip

Cruise 14 of nights

cruising route Chioggia / Padoue- Venise-Caorle / Chioggia

214 kms - 16 locks - 32h of navigation

Casale
round trip

Cruise 14 of nights

cruising route Casale / Padoue- Grado / Casale

312 kms - 18 locks - 45h of navigation

Precenicco
round trip

Cruise 14 of nights

cruising route Precenicco / Venise/Paoude / Precenicco

224 kms - 18 locks - 33h of navigation

Here is the list of possible cruises on the Venice Lagoon

Range Comfort 2 2
Caprice
Caprice

€2,379

From €396 / pers

Week of the 5/4/24 to 5/11/24

  • Max. people : 6
  • Cabins : 2
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Dual cockpit
Microwave
Air freshener
Electric toilets
220 v socket
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Range Comfort 4 0
Clipper
Clipper

€2,679

From €446 / pers

Week of the 5/4/24 to 5/11/24

  • Max. people : 6
  • Cabins : 2
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Dual cockpit
Electric toilets
220 v socket
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Range Comfort 4 2
Elegance
Elegance

€2,819

From €470 / pers

Week of the 5/4/24 to 5/11/24

  • Max. people : 6
  • Cabins : 3
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Dual cockpit
Bow thruster
Microwave
Air freshener
Electric toilets
220 v socket
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Range Comfort 8 0
Salsa A
Salsa A

€3,239

From €324 / pers

Week of the 5/4/24 to 5/11/24

  • Max. people : 10
  • Cabins : 4
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Dual cockpit
Bow thruster
Electric toilets
220 v socket
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Range Premium 6 0
Mystique
Mystique

€3,319

From €415 / pers

Week of the 5/4/24 to 5/11/24

  • Max. people : 8
  • Cabins : 3
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Dual cockpit
Bow thruster
Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity
Flat Screen TV
Microwave
Air-Conditioning
Electric toilets
Bimini
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Range Comfort 8 0
Magnifique
Magnifique

€3,339

From €334 / pers

Week of the 5/4/24 to 5/11/24

  • Max. people : 10
  • Cabins : 4
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Dual cockpit
Bow thruster
Microwave
Air freshener
Electric toilets
220 v socket
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Range Premium 4 0
Royal Mystique B
Royal Mystique B

€3,479

From €580 / pers

Week of the 5/4/24 to 5/11/24

  • Max. people : 6
  • Cabins : 2
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Dual cockpit
Bow thruster
Plancha
Flat Screen TV
Microwave
Air-Conditioning
Electric toilets
220 v socket
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Range Premium 8 0
Vision 4
Vision 4

€3,719

From €413 / pers

Week of the 5/4/24 to 5/11/24

  • Max. people : 9
  • Cabins : 4
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 4
Dual cockpit
Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity
Flat Screen TV
Microwave
Air-Conditioning
Electric toilets
Bimini
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Customer testimonials

Average : 5 étoiles 5/5 (based on 2 opinion)
 
5
Cruise carried out on Sep 29, 2023, EleganceCruise : Casale aller/retour
"The perfect way to visit Venice."
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 2, 2021, Horizon 2-SCruise : entre Precenicco et Casale
"auto-translation :''The lagoons of Northern Italy widely explored from East to West''"

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Venice

Chioggia

Chioggia is a small island known as "Little Venice". You can discover its picturesque town centre on foot. Chioggia is the starting point for week-long cruises to Venice, Padua and Murano.

Dolo

Dolo

In Dolo you can visit the beautiful church, San Rocco, and its many period mills. You will also discover ancient Venetian villas which are open to the public.

Venice

Venice

In Venice, come and discover the must-see places of this magnificent city: the Basilica S.Marco, the scuola di S.Marco, the Palazzo Ducale and the church of S.Maria Dei Frari. It is forbidden to navigate by boat in the inner canals, there are mooring points in the east of the city.

Murano

Murano

Murano is one of the largest islands in the Venetian Lagoon. The island is world famous for its glass. You can admire one of the oldest churches in the Lagoon: the Basilica of Santi Maria e Donato. Don't miss a visit to a glass factory to discover the art of glass blowing

Burano

Burano

Burano is one of the islands in the archipelago of the Venetian lagoon. It is known for the production of thread lace and for its colourful houses.

Caorle

Caorle

Caorle is the ideal place to relax. This seaside resort invites you to discover its magnificent historic centre, enjoy its fine sandy beaches and the beauty of its old town with its colourful houses.

What is included / not included

The price of your charter includes

  • The rental of the boat
  • Fittings: equipment necessary for navigation
  • Crockery: in sufficient quantity for the number of passengers on board
  • Bedding*: sheets, blankets or duvets, pillows and pillow cases
  • Boat insurance
  • Navigation instruction and delivery of the yacht's card
  • Breakdown assistance available 7/7 during the base's opening hours
  • The navigation toll
  • A 13 kg gas bottle

* Beds made up on certain boats in the 5 star range

 

The price of your rental does not include

  • Cancellation insurance
  • Navigation guide
  • One way supplement
  • Deposit redemption insurance
  • The cleaning package
  • Cleaning kits, kitchen linen, towels**.
  • Deposit of 780 € to 3 250 €, depending on the boat
  • The navigation package. This includes all consumables used during your stay (oil, diesel, gas, etc.). Depending on the category of the boat, the package varies from 7 € to 22 € per hour of navigation.

** Included on some boats