The 12 Best Venice Boat Trips & Water Taxis

1.Venice Private Departure Transfer by Water Taxi: Central Venice to Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 116 reviews · 25 minutes (approx.) Our pick

Leave central Venice by private motorboat with a representative who meets you at your hotel, helps with the route and luggage, and escorts you toward the cruise terminal. Confirm your ship’s actual port, especially for Royal Caribbean sailings using Ravenna, since extra bus travel may be required.

“On time to pick us up. Captain's courtesy and support greatly appreciated. He assured we were arriving at the correct location.”

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2.Venice Private Arrival Transfer by Water Taxi: Cruise Port to Central Venice

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 108 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Meet a Bucintoro Viaggi representative at Venice Marittima or San Basilio, then ride a private motorboat toward central Venice. Choose basic pier assistance or full escort to your hotel. Boats hold up to six people and six bags, but confirm your exact port, hotel access, and luggage before booking.

“After a 90 minute wait we sent off in a taxi with other travelers. We paid extra FYI be brought right to our hotel by guide which did not happen. We were just dropped off on sidewalk with a vague wave towards were our hotel was blocks away. If not for google maps we would not have found it. We will be asking for refund from Viator.”

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3.Punta Sabbioni to Venice Round-Trip Boat Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 93 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $18Best value

Take a round-trip boat from Punta Sabbioni to Venice in about 30 minutes. Check in 15 minutes early, exchange your mobile voucher for a paper ticket, and arrive near St. Mark’s Square. You get scheduled morning departures, several return choices, luggage allowance, and views across the lagoon.

“It was a really nice trip. You can experience many exciting things in Venice. You have to remember if you want to go in and the Church of Mark you need shorts that go down to your knees and a T-shirt that covers your shoulder otherwise great cityAuto-translated”

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4.FriendInVenice Murano Burano Torcello Private Tour By Luxury Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 6 hours 7 minutes (approx.) Top rated

Nadia leads a private six-hour boat tour from Venice to Murano, Burano, and Torcello for up to six people. Expect artisan glassmaking, lacework, Byzantine mosaics, flexible pacing, and hotel, port, airport, or station pickup.

“We had a great time with our new friend in Venice. That would be Nadia a Venice local. She knew all the local places to show us for the day. We arrived as strangers and parted as friends. I highly recommend spending a day with her and hearing her stories.”

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5.Venice Marco Polo Airport private arrival transfer (Includes private Water Taxi)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 23 reviews · 35 minutes (approx.)

Meet your driver in Marco Polo Airport’s arrivals hall, ride by private vehicle to the water-taxi dock, then continue by private boat toward your Venice accommodation. The transfer takes about 35 minutes, includes up to 60 minutes of airport waiting time, and works best for groups carrying luggage.

“ease getting from airport to accommodation, driver waiting as we exited airport, drove us to the canal and transported luggage to water taxi”

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6.Venice Through a Local’s Eyes: Private Water Taxi & Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $336

Spend about three hours with Nadia, Linda, or another Friend in Venice guide, combining a private water taxi ride along the Grand Canal with a tailored walk through Venice. Expect local stories, smaller canals, and a pause for wine and cicchetti. Pickup can be arranged.

“Ho avuto la fortuna di conoscere una guida che ama la propia città,cosa molto rara attualmente. Ogni angolo è stato descritto con impegno e sentimento. Se possibile tornero' a ripetere questo tour.”

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7.Venice (water taxi) to Venice Airport (VCE) – Departure Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $174

Book a private Venice departure transfer for up to eight people, starting at your accommodation and combining a classic water taxi with a land vehicle to Marco Polo Airport. You receive a driver’s phone number, a name-sign greeting, luggage help, and 24-hour scheduling.

“This is an excellent crew to work with...our hotel water taxi was scheduled to start our way to the airport....he was waiting at the appointed time....clean, pleasant, prompt...everything you could ask for.”

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8.Venice + Water Taxi to Trieste Port – Departure Private Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $428

Leave Venice from your hotel or another agreed pickup point by private water taxi, cross to Piazzale Roma, then continue by private air-conditioned vehicle to Trieste. The service runs 24/7 for groups of up to 15 and can finish at a hotel, airport, or cruise port.

“Viator was a life saver as I forgot to book a transfer to our cruise ship in Trieste from where we were staying in Venice. They were able to book us a car with 1 1/2 days notice. It was a bit pricy for the car, however missing our cruise would have been much more expensive.”

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9.Chioggia-Venice: Day&Night Boat Transfer Round-Trip or 1-Way

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $22

You can ride between Sottomarina Chioggia and Venice’s Riva degli Schiavoni in about 90 minutes. Choose one-way, a 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM day return, or a 2:30 PM to 10:00 PM evening trip. A free Italian and English audio guide adds context along the lagoon route.

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10.Private Venice Airport Transfer by Water Taxi and Van

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $199

Meet an English-speaking assistant at Marco Polo Airport, ride a private Mercedes van to Venice, then continue by private water taxi to your hotel dock. Flight monitoring, luggage help, and a 60-minute arrival wait are included. The service lasts about 45 minutes and costs $199 per person.

“Easy pickup. Driver was waiting and helped us to the water taxi. The water taxi driver got us to our hotel no problems!!”

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11.Private Departure Transfer: Water Taxi Transfer from Venice City to Cruise Terminal

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews

Arrange a private departure from your Venice hotel to the cruise terminal. Depending on your hotel’s dock and the confirmed route, you’ll travel by water taxi, private vehicle, or both. The service runs 24 hours, carries up to 10 people, and allows one standard suitcase per passenger.

“Professional door (water) to port service, prompt and smooth, For the distance, it was quite pricey but avoids the problems of public transport.”

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12.From Venice (+water taxi) to Florence – Private Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $828

Travel privately from Venice to Florence with a water taxi connection and a waiting car. Your English-speaking driver meets you with a name sign, handles luggage, and can provide child seats, soft drinks, and Wi-Fi. Driver Gianni received special praise for punctual, courteous service and a useful midway stop.

“We were so happy with the advance communication and the experience on the day! The water taxi arrived on time, loaded us up and took us to where our driver was waiting. Gianni met us on the dock, helped with our luggage and made sure we enjoyed a comfortable drive to Florence. A brief stop at midway was perfect, and Gianni was a pleasure to be with for the afternoon.”

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