The 5 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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