Venice from the deck of a yacht: Your private Lagoon cruise in 2025

Venice, which tourists do not know

Imagine that you are not jostling in the crowd on the Rialto Bridge, but sailing under it on a luxury yacht, with a glass of prosecco in your hand, admiring the sunset over the palaces. Venice from the water is a completely different city, revealing its secrets only to those who choose a yacht charter. In 2025, when the tourist flow reaches its peak again, the yacht will become your personal oasis of luxury and privacy in the most romantic city in the world.

Why is Venice on a yacht a unique experience?

· Avoiding crowds: Avoid crowded streets and squares by discovering the city from its most advantageous side — from the water.
· Access to restricted areas: Mooring at private islands, entrance to channels closed to gondolas.
· Mobility: Easy access to remote lagoon islands without depending on vaporetto schedules.
· Complete privacy: Your yacht is a floating hotel with individual service.

The best time for a cruise

· High season (April-October): Perfect weather, but a large number of tourists. Book 6-9 months in advance.
· The velvet season (May, September): The best balance of weather and accessibility.
· Venetian winter (November-March): Mystical atmosphere, fog, fewer yachts. Risk of aqua alta (flooding).

The legendary route: From the Grand Canal to the colored Islands

Route (3-5 days): Venice (San Marco) → Lido Island → Murano Island → Burano Island → Torcello Island → return to Venice.

Key points:

· The Grand Canal and the Dorsoduro Canals: Sail through the main artery of the city, admiring the Venetian Gothic palaces. Enter the quiet canals of the Dorsoduro area for a secluded vacation.
· Lido Island: A 12-kilometer resort island with sandy beaches, historic hotels and a retro-chic atmosphere. Ideal for mooring overnight.
· Murano Island: The world capital of glassblowers. Visiting glass factories and museums, buying unique products directly from production.
· Burano Island: Rainbow island of fishermen. Photogenic colorful houses and handmade lace.
· Torcello Island: The “Mother of Venice” with ancient Byzantine mosaics in the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta and an atmosphere of oblivion.

Features of navigation in Venice 2025

1. Captain’s Certification: A special license (Patente Nautica) is required to operate a yacht in the Venetian lagoon.
2. Speed limits: In the canals — no more than 5 km/h (to prevent damage to the foundations of buildings).
3. Navigation zones: Access to some canals in the historic center is prohibited for private yachts.
4. Mooring locations:
   · Arsenalskaya Marina is the most convenient for medium—sized yachts
   · The marina on the island of Lido is a good alternative with excellent infrastructure
   · Berths in the lagoon — require special permission

Exclusive features of 2025

· Private tour to the Murano glass factory with a master class from a renowned glassblower
· Dinner with the chef on the deck overlooking the illuminated Piazza San Marco
· A night cruise through closed channels with a story about the secrets of Venice
· A gondola ride from your yacht to hidden attractions

Practical advice

1. Yacht size: Choose yachts up to 20 meters long for comfortable channel navigation.
2. Charter type: Captain only — navigation in the lagoon requires special knowledge and permits.
3. Cost: Yacht rental with a captain for 3 days starts from €5,000 in the average season.
4. What to bring: Comfortable shoes for excursions, elegant clothes for evening outings, a camera with a wide-angle object.

Gastronomic impressions

· Cicchetti — Venetian tapas in canal bars
· Risotto al nero di seppia — risotto with cuttlefish ink
· Shellfish from Poveglia Island — a local delicacy
· Prosecco and Prosecco Conegliano wines — only from the Veneto region

Venice that you will never forget

A yacht trip through Venice is not just a cruise, but an immersion into a special world where water replaces streets and palaces become the scenery of your personal performance. This is an opportunity to see Serenissima as it was seen by the doges and merchants — from the sea, in a halo of grandeur and mystery.

Anyships experts will help you organize your ideal Venice cruise in 2025: they will select a yacht with an experienced captain, obtain the necessary permits and create a route that will reveal the real, intimate Venice to you.