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Cruise tο Venice !

Venezia Terminal Passeggeri S.p.A. operates one of the best worldwide homeports. Conveniently located at the crossroad of the main road, rail and air connections, within a short walking, sailing and driving distance from the city center, the port of Venice is the major gateway for cruising in the Adriatic and Eastern Med.

Knowhow, flexibility, non-stop improvement of operating efficiency, steady innovation in safety and security, these are the key skills the cruise lines can count on when calling in Venice. 10 multifunctional terminals, 6 dedicated quays across Marittima, Santa Marta and St. Basilio areas, 1 provisions storehouse, wide ground transportation areas for motor coaches and taxis, the main facilities at disposal of cruise ships up to 340mtr long. Shops, duty frees, left luggage facilities, water taxi booking center, refreshment areas are among the services passengers, whether homeport or in transit, can enjoy.

Drive-in cruisers can opt for convenient on port parking (2300 places available), few meter away from the embarking point, while for those arriving from the city’s railways station and historical center an internal shuttle bus from the people mover’s station (a monorail connecting in 3 minutes the city’s centre to the port) to Marittima is made available.

Must see tourist attractions
• St. Marco Square and the Basilica of St. Marco
• The Doge’s Palace
• Gallerie dell’Accademia Art Collection
• Palazzo Grassi
• Guggenheim Peggy Collection
 

 

Port Facts

Maximum ship dimensions for berth
Length: 340mtr LOA
Width: no limit
Draught: up to 9.1mtr
Turning basin: suitable for a ship up to 340mtr LOA
 
Anchorage
Available: yes, at roadstead
Ship tenders allowed: yes
Pilotage compulsory: yes
Tugs available: yes
Tidal movement/range: about 1mtr

 
Quays
Total number of quays: 6
Total length of quays: Piave: 722.5mtr, Testata
Marmi: 203mtr, Tagliamento: 726.7mtr, Isonzo:
630mtr, S. Marta: 465.24mtr, S. Basilio: 342.57mtr
Passenger terminals: 10
 
Distances/Transportation
City centre: Marittima is easily and quickly connected by water transportation and people
mover to the city’s centre, while berths located in San Basilio/Santa Marta are in the city’s centre
Airport: 13km

Traffic
Total cruise passengers 2016: 1,605,660
Total cruise calls 2016: 529
Turnaround port? Yes

 

 

Port Contact details

Main Contact
Francesco Drigo
Marketing and Business Development Manager
E f.drigo@vtp.it
P +39 041 2403 020-25
F +39 041 2403 091

 
 

 

 
Mailing Address
Venezia Terminal Passeggeri S.p.A.
Fabbricato 248, Marittima
30135 Venezia, Italy
E vtp@vtp.it