Venice

Port Venice is unlike any other embarkation point, where arrival itself becomes part of the voyage. From the moment your ship slips past the lagoon and glides into view of the domes and bell towers, you sense that this isn't just a port visit but a doorway into a living city of water. What sets Venice apart is not just its postcard scenery but the way signature experiences unfold on your doorstep: a guided private vaporetto ride through the grand canal at sunset, a private skip-the-line visit to Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica, a glass-making workshop on Murano, a lace-making session on Burano, and a leisurely cappuccino in Piazza San Marco as the city wakes to the day. In terms of destinations, the port serves as a gateway to the Venetian Lagoon and its pearls—Lido's beaches, Torcello's churches, the art-laden houses of Cannaregio—and even day trips to Verona or Padua for a taste of Veneto beyond the water. Fleet features ensure that a Venice call feels premium: ships designed with shallow-draft access to the lagoon, enhanced stabilizers for a smoother ride in canal breezes, and shore-power capabilities that reduce emissions while you enjoy the onboard magic. Onboard services elevate the experience with Venetian-inspired dining that celebrates cicchetti, fresh seafood and risotto, intimate live music in the atrium, and wellness retreats with spa treatments and fitness programs that let you unwind after a day of exploration. The result is a port that doesn't just greet you; it invites you to be part of a centuries-old dialogue between water, art, and motion, making every moment in Venice a signature memory.