The 15 Cruise Port Transfers in Venice That Earn Their Price

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

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

Review of Venice private water taxi transfer to Marittima or San Basilio, with pricing, luggage advice, timing concerns, and cruise-port tips.

“There was no communication for the people that came to get muse & family. We had know idea where they were picking us up at. Then we were dropped off at the buses for cruise & they did not have us on the list. We had to go through hoops to get to our cruise ship. They wanted to charge us. I said that what I purchased was to take us to the cruise port. This was very stressful & I can’t say I would do this again. I did not see in the transportation where it even said that we were taking a bus to the port after the…”

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

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

A private Venice water taxi transfer from Marittima or San Basilio to your hotel, with meet-and-greet help, scenic views, and important port limits.

“There was nobody waiting at the terminal with a sign and it took multiple phone calls to get an answer at the office of the company. Also took a bit to find out where we were supposed to go without the initial point of contact. A water taxi would have been cheaper and quicker.”

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3.Venice Shared Departure Transfer: Central Venice to Marittima Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 87 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $46Best value

A shared water taxi from central Venice to Marittima Cruise Port, with Grand Canal views, hotel-area pickup, and useful timing advice.

“Although we were supposed to be dropped off at stop closest to our hotel we were left at a narrow dock and had to take suitcases through a back alleyway over cobblestones, up and down a small bridge to get to our hotel. Discovered that the hotel had its own dock and for the return to port we ordered a private water taxi.”

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4.Venice Shared Arrival Transfer: Marittima Cruise Port to Central Venice

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 72 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $46

Review of Venice’s shared cruise port boat transfer, with drop-offs at San Marco, Rialto, or Piazzale Roma, plus practical tips on waits and value.

“Transfers from port to hotel and hotel to airport were great. Plus the tour booked was great. This was the second time around both booked with Viator”

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5.Private Departure,Transfer: Venice Cruise Terminal to Marco Polo Airport

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews

Review of Venice cruise terminal to Marco Polo Airport private transfer, with Mercedes vehicles, port pickup, pricing, luggage rules, and practical tips.

“Our driver was friendly and arrived at the ship exactly on time - the vehicle was clean and comfortable”

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6.Trieste city or Cruise Port to Venice+water taxi Arrival Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 2 hours 10 minutes (approx.) · from $427

Private Trieste to Venice transfer with an air-conditioned car, luggage help, and water taxi service to your hotel or address.

“Vincenzo was wonderful as a driver. Prompt, friendly and professional. The door to door service he provided was exactly what we were looking for, and he helped us make our way from our cruise boat in Trieste to the Venice water taxi in a smooth and comfortable manner. The approximate two hours of travel was very comfortable in the Mercedes wagon and Vincenzo was considerate about providing waters and necessary, stops or restroom breaks.”

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7.Deluxe Venice Shore Excursion from Trieste Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $102

Review of the 7-hour Trieste to Venice shore excursion, with Giudecca Canal, Rialto, St. Mark’s Square, transport, value, and practical tips.

“The bus ride from Trieste to Venice was over 2 hours each way. There was nothing from the tour guide either direction. A little about the city, etc would have been nice. The "tour" in Venice amounted to walking over 4 bridges to the square. Not much”

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8.Venice Private Transfer to Ravenna Porto Corsini Cruise Terminal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $302

Private Mercedes transfer from Venice to Ravenna’s Porto Corsini cruise terminal, with flexible pickup, WiFi, luggage help, and 24-hour service.

“They made it easy for us. Picked us up by water taxi right outside of our hotel, then drove us in a minivan directly to the port.”

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9.Transfer from Trieste cruise terminal to Venice

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · 2 hours 10 minutes (approx.)

Review of the private Trieste to Venice transfer, with port pickup, minivan comfort, airport and hotel options, luggage rules, timing, and value.

“No tour as advised Driver poor English speaking. Pick up over 1/2 hour late. Was in car not at dock when someone finally picked up the phone at Viator. No sign, had name In cell phone. Safe driving but missed our tour in Venice. Viator not eager to please its users attitude was “ Oh well “ very dissatisfied with using them due to poor communication Spent way too much time trying to get necessary info for pick up times and location on everything else booked through them!”

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10.Private Arrival Transfer: Marco Polo Airport to Venice Cruise Terminal

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.)

Review of a private Marco Polo Airport to Venice cruise terminal transfer, with Mercedes vehicles, luggage rules, timing, price, and booking tips.

“We arrived at the Venice airport exhausted from the overnight flight - strangers in a strange land. We had no idea where to go to find our ride but we did not even have to look - as we left the terminal, there was a well dressed man with our name clearly printed. He helped us with our luggage and we were off to the ship. The people who booked transport through the cruise were a good half hour behind us having to wait for a large group. The private car was definitely the way to go and it even cost less than the bus! We would not hesitate to…”

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11.Private transfer, Oceania Marina, Trieste cruise terminal, Marco Polo airport

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $331

Private Trieste cruise transfer to Venice Marco Polo Airport with luggage help, a clean vehicle, professional drivers, and flexible pickup timing.

“Daniel was very accommodating and an excellent driver very good at conversation but also allowed our quiet time”

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12.Transfer from Fusina Cruise Terminal to Venice city center

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 35 minutes (approx.) Top rated

Review of the private Fusina to Venice transfer, combining an air-conditioned road ride with a classic water taxi for up to six people.

“I used Viator to arrange transportation for me and my wife from our cruise ship in Fusina to our hotel in Venice, and then from the hotel to the airport a few days later. This was a challenge because it involved both a car and water taxi. The execution was flawless and seemless. We are very grateful and appreciative.”

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13.Luxury Private Transfer Venice – Cruise Port Pickup & Drop-off

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.)

Venice private cruise transfer for up to six, with luxury cars, coordinated water taxis, live updates, and hotel or port drop-offs.

“Massimo was awesome! He was very professional and prompt. His vehicles were super nice. He handled all our transfers from arrival at VCE and coordinated the water taxis to our Venice hotel. We also used him to transfer from our Venice Hotel to the Cruiseship terminal in Ravenna and back. He communicated frequently and re-confirmed. Super friendly and helpful. Made our trip so seamless and easy. Would definitely use him again. Highly recommend!!!!!”

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14.Venice Airport (VCE) to Ravenna City or Cruise Port – Arrival Private Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $361

Private Venice Airport to Ravenna transfer with meet and greet, luggage help, direct hotel or cruise port drop-off, and room for eight.

“One thing I can say is that this was hugely expensive. The other thing I can say is that I had completely messed up our planning, and I was in desperate need of getting from Venice to Ravenna within 12 hours, having no idea where else to turn. Our driver was on time, he was courteous, and he stopped the van when I needed to pee. An expensive lesson, to be sure.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews

Private Venice water taxi and vehicle transfer to the cruise terminal, with hotel pickup, port drop-off, 24-hour service, and free cancellation.

“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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