Cruises to and from Venice - Marghera, Italy
Venice cruise: discover the art, the palaces, the canals
Even if you have visited it countless times before, Venice never loses its ability to take your breath away. This is a city that once held power and influence over the whole Mediterranean, and it’s not hard to see why when embarking on a Venice cruise. With its stunning Renaissance palazzos and fairy-tale canals, it is truly unlike anywhere else in the world.
Explore everything that this spectacular city offers on a Venice cruise. Watch the sunset from the Rialto Bridge, take in the beauty of St Mark’s Square with its glittering Basilica and stop to snap a picture of the iconic Bridge of Sighs.
Don’t miss out on that essential experience: a ride though the beautiful Venice canals. Whether you drift though the city on a gondola or take a slow vaporetto (waterbus) ride down the Grand Canal, this is an experience that’s hard to beat.
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Venice excursions: dive into the floating city in style
You’ll be forgiven for not knowing where to begin in a city as immense as Venice. Thankfully, the smart and savvy guides on MSC Cruises’ Venice excursions can do the hard work for you, helping you smoothly navigate the best attractions in Venice.
This means heading straight to the headline Venice attractions, along the way uncovering a few hidden spots loved by locals. There are resplendent churches and Renaissance masterpieces to be wowed by, of course, and clues about paradigm-shifting historical events, but you’ll also get to experience contemporary culture, too. Our Venice tours let you live the city in full.
Please, note: Guests with an MSC Shore Excursion in Venice will be taken directly from the ship (docked at Venice - Marghera) to San Marco Square by boat enjoying an approximate 45-minute ride along the Venice canal. The on board MSC Excursions team will take care of every detail.
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Venice Access Fee
How does it work?
Starting 19 April 2025, daily visitors entering Venice between 8:30 and 16:00 are required to pay an access fee before arriving. This fee amounts to €5 if paid at least four days prior to your arrival in Venice, or €10 if paid three days or less before your visit.
Please visit the map: https://cda.ve.it/
Please note that:
- Guests booked on MSC shore excursions in Venice do not need to pay this fee directly, as it is included in the price of the tour.
- Guests travelling to and from the Stazione Marittima Cruise Terminal to complete embarkation and disembarkation procedures are not required to pay, provided they do not enter the Ancient City.
Beyond embarking and disembarking guests, the following categories are exempt:
- Residents in the Veneto region and people born in Venice
- People registered in the register of the temporary population of Venice
- Minors under 14 years of age
- People with disabilities (and any accompanying person)
- Student of schools and universities located in the Ancient City or in the Lagoon’s minor islands
- Members of the Italian armed forces and law enforcement in Venice for service reasons
Full list of exemptions at the following link: https://cda.veneziaunica.it/en/exemptions
How do I pay the Entry Venice Fee?
The new payment system requires visitors to obtain a QR code showing proof of payment of the access fee or their exemption (check https://cda.ve.it/en/faq#persons-exempt for info).
To obtain your QR code ahead of your arrival, please visit https://cda.ve.it/ and follow the instructions.
While there are no physical barriers to enter Venicethe local police may approach you and ask you to show your QR code or any other proof of payment/exemption at any time during your stay. Failure to provide this could result in a fine ranging from €50 to €300.
Please note that MSC Cruises cannot be held liable for non-compliance with the above.
MSC Excursions
Guests booked on MSC shore excursions in Venice do not need to pay this fee directly, as it is included in the price of the tour.
