For centuries Venice has attracted tourists by sea. Its location at the crossroads of the Roman and Byzantine Empires made it the center of sea trading. Visit the Venice sightseeing page for more information about Venice hotels, Venice restaurants, and Venice sightseeing highlights.
Today cruises from Venice are among one of the most popular European vacations. Some popular Venice cruise itineraries are:
- Po River Cruises
- Adriatic Cruises to Dalmatian Coast, Greek Islands, and Turkey
- Shore Excursions from Venice
Of course, all the cruise lines have cruises from Venice. ItalianTourism.us guarantees the lowest cruise price and more amenities and on board credits when booking a cruise around Italy from Venice.
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How to Get to the Venice Cruise Port from Marco Polo Airport
- From Venice Marco Polo Airport to Piazzale Roma and the Venice cruise port are about 25 euros.
- To arrange your own Venice transfer click here.
- Private transfer arranged by ItalianTourism.us between Venice’s cruise port and Mestre and Tessera is about 45 euros. Click here to send us a request for a private transfer.
Venice Cruise Hotels
Venice is tricky for travelers because that which makes it beautiful and magical, and attracts tourists, also makes it difficult and expensive for travelers to traverse. Yes, Venice’s canals are only navigable by boat. Little alleyways, cobblestone streets, and tiny bridges may be navigated by foot. Boat and foot are your only options. There are no 4-wheel taxis and buses allowing tourists an easy in and out with baggage. Thus, when traveling to or from Venice for a cruise travelers need to be strategic about their hotel choice.
For cruise travelers spending a night in Venice it is logical to stay around Piazzale Roma, which is just across the bridge on Venice island. It is close to the cruise port. It is also located at the top of the Grand Canal so you can easily take the vaporetto down the Grand Canal to enjoy Venice’s sightseeing highlights.
Venice Tessera Hotels
Located closest to Venice’s Marco Polo, this area is perfect hotel location for those departing on an early flight and for those flying into Venice and embarking a cruise the following day. Three easy to reach hotels from Venice’s Marco Polo airport are the following
Courtyard Marriott
Best Western Titan Inn
Annia Park Hotel Venice Airport
Venice Mestre
Venice Mestre is located on the mainland and is the gateway to the hundreds of islands that make up Venice. The causeway from Mestre to Venice’s Piazzale Roma is about 2.6 miles. There are various ways to travel between Mestre and Piazzale Roma. A convenient and inexpensive option is the T1 Tram. You may also travel by bus or taxi. You may also take the train from Mestre to Venice’s Santa Lucia station, which is located at the top of the Grand Canal. Venice Mestre is also convenient location to explore Padua, Verona, Vincenza, the hills of Treviso, Asolo and the Venetian villas of the Riviera del Brenta.
Venice Mestre Hotels
NH Laguna Palace
Hilton Garden Inn
Elite Hotel Residence
Hotel Alexander
Hotel President
Hotel San Carlo
Best Western Plus Hotel Bologna
Hotel San Giuliano
Hotel Guidi
Hotel Delle Rose
Villa Crispi
Piazzale Roma Hotels
Piazzale Roma is located at the top of the Grand Canal. It is the last point that buses and cars can reach before the Venice canals. From Piazzale Roma travelers transfer to boats to travel into Venice’s islands. The following hotels are located close to Piazzale Roma, but do require walking and crossing footbridges.
Arlecchino Hotel
Ca’ dei Polo
Nina Venice Apartments
Olimpia Hotel
Papadopoli Hotel
Click for a listing and map of hotels near Piazzale Roma.