Venice Lagoon
Why Sail the Venice Lagoon?
Sailing the Venice Lagoon offers a unique and scenic way to experience all that the Venice region has to offer. Larger cruise ships are now banned from docking in Venice itself, using their "Venice" stop over an hour away! Uniworld's river cruise ships are small enough to dock right in town, getting you just steps from all of the sights and sounds Venice offers. There is so much to love - winding alleyways, grand architecture, rich history, and a sparkling lagoon dotted with charming islands.
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​Sailing the Venice Lagoon typically starts and ends in Venice, though add-ons pre- and post-cruise allow for additional exploration anywhere across Italy, such as Rome or Milan.
Cruise Lines that Sail the Venice Lagoon
When Should You Sail the Venice Lagoon?
Sailing along the Venice Lagoon is typically available between April and November. Summer sailings sailings tend to offer sunny skies and less rain, while Spring and Fall sailings offer more temperate weather and less crowds. Peak season (and pricing) is typically late April through June & September into October. Low and shoulder season brings lower pricing - typically early April, July, August, and early November.
​Water level issues don't typically impact sailings along the Venice Lagoon. Read up on what causes water level issues and when they are most likely to occur on our Water Levels page.
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In general, the Venice Lagoon cruise season falls into these categories:​
December to March
Typically no sailings during this time of year.
May/June
This period is considered high season.
April
This period is considered shoulder/high season.
July/August
This period is considered low/shoulder season.
September/October
This period is considered peak/shoulder season.
November
This period is considered shoulder season.
Cities to Visit When Sailing the Venice Lagoon
Italy
Find yourself enchanted by three of Italy’s most exciting cities—Milan, Venice, and Rome—when you embark on a series of immersive cultural experiences, highlighted by stops to hidden gem towns.
Venice
Rome
Milan
Suggested Venice Lagoon Itineraries
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Uniworld's Venice & the Jewels of Veneto​
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Uniworld's Milan, Venice & the Jewels of Veneto
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Uniworld's Rome, Venice & the Jewels of Veneto​