Feast of the Redeemer Venice on a sailing boat

The Feast of the Redeemer in Venice is the most beloved festival of Venetians. It takes place every third Sunday of July to celebrate the end of the terrible plague. The fireworks are launched from the Giudecca Canal above St. Mark’s Basin. Arguably the most beautiful way to experience it is to do the Redeemer by boat: the best view to see the fireworks display but also and especially to enjoy the festival with Venice before your eyes!

WHY DID WE LIKE THIS EXPERIENCE SO MUCH?

Celebrating Redeemer on a boat is certainly the right way to do it!
Enjoying the fireworks display from the water in St Mark’s basin is a unique experience.
You can enjoy a dinner with traditional dishes on board a sailing boat while watching Venice.

Price

For the Redentore evening, the maximum number of participants is 10 people.

€ 345 per person for departure from Marina Sant’Elena
€ 345 per person for departure from Cavallino-Treporti

For the night on board, 2 double cabins are available for a total of 4 people.

€ 100 per person supplement to sleep on the sailboat in the Cavallino-Treporti marina.
- The breakfast on July 20th is not included.
- The landing will take place by 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 19th, 2026.

Other practical information

The boat

The boat is a 12-metre sloop or sloop and can accommodate up to 10 people aged 2 and over; in addition, parents can bring their own children under the age of 2.
The boat has a fully equipped kitchen, refrigerator, music and deck space for sunbathing.

Embarkation point

There are two scheduled embarkations:
One in Cavallino-Treporti and one at the Marina di Sant’Elena for those departing from Venice; please arrive at the embarkation point a few minutes before departure.
For embarkation from Cavallino, reserved but unguarded car parking is also available.

On board

Guests must be equipped with clothing suitable for rain and wind.
You will be barefoot on board – if it is necessary to wear footwear due to cold or rain, shoes with leather or heels are not permitted, but white rubber shoes.
Each person may only take one soft backpack without metal parts, with a maximum volume of 30 litres – no rigid suitcases or trolleys are permitted.
It is not permitted to bring on board or use disposable plastic of any kind (bottles, glasses, crockery).

Spoken Languages

Italian
English

Included / Excluded

Included :

skipper;
fuel;
dinner on board.

Excluded :

anything not expressly mentioned under ‘Included’.
for those who have chosen the accommodation option, please note that breakfast on July 19 is not included.

Sales Conditions

The itinerary is indicative and subject to weather and environmental conditions, so the decision with respect to the predetermined route and any changes is solely the captain’s responsibility.
Once a booking has been confirmed, there are no refunds. Due to the high number of requests for this event, we are forced to establish very strict cancellation policies, with no refunds in the event of cancellation.
In the event of bad weather or any other situation beyond the organisers’ control, the evening will never be cancelled, except in the event of very adverse weather conditions, which will be indisputably assessed by the captain. If the weather conditions do not allow the regular running of the evening, the Municipality of Venice (organiser of the firework show) may postpone the starting time of the performance, before announcing the possible cancellation of the show. In the event of cancellation of the fireworks display due to any reason beyond our control, the event will still take place on board with dinner.

Availability

Saturday 18th of July 2026

Duration

6 hours

Features

Sustainable

Booking

Welcome aboard our sailboat for the Redentore Venice celebration! A unique opportunity to celebrate this typically Venetian festival: a suggestive night on a boat with an onboard buffet dinner and your favorite music playing in the background.

Feast of the Redeemer Venice on a sailing boat 2026

Embarkation is scheduled for 7 p.m. in order to set sail in the direction of the San Marco basin. We will then position ourselves in the first stalls to admire the fireworks. We will enjoy our dinner on board and celebrate while waiting for the fireworks display. The Redentore evening boat accommodates a maximum of 10 participants and you are guaranteed to enjoy the most beautiful event of the Venetian summer and beyond in good company.

Program and dinner of the Redeemer Venice

Embarkation at Marina di Sant’Elena at 7:00 p.m.
Embarkation at Cavallino Treporti at 6:00 p.m.
Positioning and anchorage in a privileged position in St. Mark’s Basin.
Dinner on the boat and party while waiting for the fireworks.
Fireworks display on the Feast of the Redeemer.
Return to the embarkation point at the end of the fireworks at 1 a.m. to Marina Sant’Elena.
Return to the embarkation point at the end of the fireworks at 2 a.m. to Cavallino-Treporti.
Accommodation in Cavallino-Treporti.

Menu of the dinner on board for the Feast of the Redeemer

To celebrate the Redeemer’s Day in the best possible way and enjoy the magnificent fireworks from the water, it is customary to dine on board the boat. The dinner menu for this evening will obviously be in keeping with tradition and will include traditional seafood dishes.

Dinner Menu

To best celebrate the Redeemer’s Feast and enjoy the magnificent fireworks from the water, it is customary to dine aboard the boat. The dinner menu for this evening will, of course, be based on seafood dishes.

Fish Menu:

Aperitif: Aperol and Campari spritz with cicchetti (Venetian appetizers)
Starter: Venetian raw or cooked appetizer of your choice (depending on market availability: tuna/langoustine/shrimp/oyster/salmon/cod/sardines in saor, etc.)
Main Course: Fish risotto or seafood spaghetti (depending on the day’s availability)
The dish may be based on fish, crustaceans, or mollusks (fresh tuna or swordfish, shrimp, clams)
Second Course: Sautéed mussels and clams
Fruit/Dessert

Wine, soft drinks, and water are included with dinner. The wines offered are generally Prosecco and still white wines; any other requests can be communicated in advance.

Please notify us of any food intolerances or allergies, as well as vegetarian or vegan requirements.

Venice Boat Party: The Sailing Boat Party and Other Events

On board the sailboat, there’s plenty of music to accompany you during dinner and throughout the evening. You’ll enjoy an idyllic panorama to admire the famous fireworks in St. Mark’s Basin, which traditionally begin half an hour before midnight.

But that’s not all!

Exclusive Overnight Stay On Board

Do you like the idea of sleeping on a boat?

Then,extend the celebrations with an exclusive overnight stay in one of the two double cabins of this boat. You will enjoy a comfortable double cabin with a double bed and you will be able to use the facilities of the equipped Marina di Sant’Elena where you will be docked.

Forget about searching for a hotel or accommodation: you can relax and enjoy the night lulled by the waves, without the need to take all your belongings and leave the boat. A unique experience of comfort and relaxation in the simplicity of a wooden sailboat, to end the evening in a unique way. The landing will take place by 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 19th, 2026.

Accommodation available only in Cavallino-Treporti.

❗Hurry, there are only 2 double cabins available, don’t miss them❗

Festival of the Redeemer:
what is it?

What is celebrated on the Redentore Day? For those who don’t know what the Feast of the Redeemer is, here’s a brief overview. To end the terrible plague pandemic of the 16th century, the Senate decided to ask for divine help by building a church on the island of Giudecca: the Church of the Redeemer (built by Andrea Palladio). On July 20, 1577, the end of the pandemic was celebrated, thanking Christ the Redeemer with a procession that reached the church via a bridge of boats.

Even today, to cross the Giudecca Canal and reach the Church of the Redeemer, a votive bridge of boats is created only during these days. The Feast of the Redeemer has been commemorated and celebrated every year for almost five centuries! The Venetians go out strictly by boat, in typical Venetian boats like the sampierota and the sandolo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the departure take place?
Two departure points are available:
Cavallino-Treporti at 18:00. A reserved but unattended parking area is available for boarding in Cavallino-Treporti.
Marina Sant’Elena (Venice) at 19:00.

What time is the return?
Return to Marina Sant’Elena: around 01:00
Return to Cavallino-Treporti: around 02:00
Times may vary depending on the fireworks schedule and navigation conditions.

How many people are on board?
The maximum number of participants is 10 people (minimum age: 2 years).

What type of boat is it?
It is a 12-meter sailing sloop equipped with a fully equipped kitchen, refrigerator, music on board, deck space to relax.

What type of dinner is included?
Dinner is based on seafood dishes, depending on market availability.
Any food intolerances or vegetarian/vegan requests must be communicated in advance.

Is it possible to stay overnight on board?
Yes, an exclusive overnight stay is available in Cavallino-Treporti.
There are 2 double cabins (total of 4 berths).
Supplement: €100 per person.
Disembarkation by 10:00 on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Breakfast is not included.

What happens in case of bad weather?
The evening takes place even in case of moderate bad weather.
Only in the event of very adverse weather conditions may the Captain decide on possible changes or variations to the itinerary.

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