Venice Port FAQ

Venice Port is one of the busiest cruise ports in world; it is a popular stop for nearly 500 cruise ships and 700,000 passengers every year. There are two ports in Venice, which are located close Venetian Lagoon: Marittima terminal, where you can find large cruise ships; and San Basilio terminal, which is meant for smaller ships. Following are some useful Venice cruise port FAQs.

1. What's the Cruise Port Address?

2. What's the Cruise Port Phone Number?

3. What's the Cruise Port Parking Like?

Instead of roads, you can find a large number of canals in Venice. Gondolas play the role of taxis in this city; hence, parking spaces are very limited. Bringing your own car will increase the costs as the ports have a very limited parking capacity, whereas nearby hotels charge $30 per day for parking your car.  

4. How do You get to the Cruise Port?

Taking a cab from airport or railway terminal is the most convenient mode to reach either of the terminals. Marittima terminal is at a walking distance from Piazzale Roma (main road junction of Venice). From Marco Polo airport, it is a 20-minutes ride. If you are heading towards San Basilio terminal, again it is a 20-minute drive from Marco Polo Airport.

5. Which Cruise Lines use the Port?

Some of the popular cruise lines are Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Costa Mediterranean Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Holland America Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, Princess Cruises, Radisson Seven Seas Cruises, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Seabourn Cruises, Silversea Cruises and Windstar Cruises.

6. What's the Nearest Airport to the Cruise Port? 

Marco Polo Airport is nearest to either of port terminals of Venice. Options to reach the port include hired taxis, airport buses, and waterway taxis. The travel in waterway taxis or gondolas is expensive; however, you can always opt to travel in them on a sharing basis. You can enjoy the scenic city before arriving at the port. 

7. What Attractions are Near the Cruise Port?

Venice is a major tourist hub; hence, the options are almost endless. Some of the major tourist attractions within the vicinity of port are Piazza San Marco, Basilica di San Marco, Venice Waterfront (St. Mark's Basin), Grand Canal 5, Rialto Bridge, Rialto Food Markets, Venetian Ghetto, wonderful Churches, and Islands of the Lagoon 

8. What Hotels are Near the Cruise Port?

Some of the popular hotels near the cruise terminal are as follows: Hotel Santa Chiara, which offers private parking facilities (by intimating in advance); Hotel Olimpia from where you can visit the famous dei Frari church and Grand Canal. If you want to see the canal water cutting the roads, then Hotel Cà Doge is best place to be in. Budget travelers can straightway go to Hotel Abbazia near to Santa Lucia railway station. 

9. What Restaurants and Shops are Near the Cruise Port?

The Lista di Spagna area is closest to port, from where you can visit nearby restaurants and boutique shops. Rialto Market near Rialto Bridge is also a good option. Some of the famous restaurants near Venice port include Vino Vino Wine Bar, Restaurant Ai Do Soci, Trattoria Ai Sportivi, Restaurant Al Buso, and Grocery and Bakery Alessandro Secco & C. 

10. Are Ships Docked at the Port, or are Passengers Ferried from the Port to the Ship?

Cruise liners are directly docked to the port. Smaller ships have a separate terminal; so, passengers can directly embark the yachts or ferries from here.