Would you like to spend an unforgettable evening or night in Venice and its lagoon? What could be better than a dinner served on board a boat gliding slowly over the waters of the Venetian lagoon? A delicious seafood dinner is waiting for you to savour the local delicacies.
Let yourself be enchanted, while dining on board, by the play of colours and reflections of the city and the lagoon at nightfall!
A relaxing evening on board a restaurant cruise, immersed in the lagoon at nightfall; it's not a dream but it's close.
Dinners in Venice by boat in the lagoon will enchant you with the incomparable spectacle of the thousands of lights reflecting on the water and the refined flavours of the dishes prepared by the chefs.
We have plenty of ideas to suit you. Get inspired and choose the one you like best.
With our dinner cruises you will experience intense excitement in a unique and unforgettable setting, be sure to choose an authentic experience and enjoy high quality seasonal produce!
There are special single cruises organised on specific dates, cruises always guaranteed on the calendar, very exclusive experiences, excursions for groups, and the possibility of organising your own private event on board a motorised tour ship.
Let's discover them together.
GUARANTEED GALLEON CRUISE
Romantic dinner on a boat in Venice: board the Venetian Galleon
If you are looking for a special location for a candlelit dinner in the Venice lagoon, this is the one for you!
How about a "Galeone Veneziano" (Venetian Galleon) where you can breathe in ancient atmospheres and enjoy elaborate, seasonal cuisine?
The evocative panorama of the lagoon's splendid islands and the magic of St Mark's Square illuminated by the lights of the night are a unique setting for this unforgettable dinner on a boat in Venice.
Starting point: Naval Museum of Venice
Duration: about 3 hours
Prices:
- Central Bridge: adults € 120 - children (0-12) € 60
- Poppa and Prua: adults € 100 - children (0-12) € 50
When: Wednesday, Friday and Saturday plus other dates on calendar
EXCLUSIVE CRUISES
Aperitif and dinner in the Venice lagoon: exclusive experience!
An outing on a "bragozzo" (typical boat) gives you the opportunity to sail along canals little known to normal boats and fully immerse yourself in the unique and enchanting atmosphere of the lagoon.
A very exclusive experience awaits you, limited to a group of up to 12 people.
High-quality service on board with an open kitchen for a refined and authentic experience. The captain, Manuel, besides being chef and sommelier, is part of the last family of "moecanti" in Venice. A true treasure, repository of an ancient tradition that is still so true.
You will set sail on an unforgettable voyage around St Mark's basin and its islands. If you wish, there is the possibility of swimming in the lagoon; towels and an outdoor hot shower are available on board.
| Aperitifs during navigation |
| - spritz Aperol, Campari, Select, Cynar or Prosecco Valdobbiadene brut, and soft drinks; - accompanied by cicchetti with cream of snapper and creamed codfish. |
| Dinner freshly cooked on board the bragozzo and served anchored in the lagoon |
| - starter: sauté of mussels - first course: linguine with cuttlefish in red; - main course: fried moeche and fish from the lagoon; - to drink: Veneto wines, sparkling and still, soft drinks and unlimited water.Afterwards, on request: cocktails, mojitos or gin and tonics. |
Two hearts in a "bragozzo", facing the sunset in the lagoon!
You can also choose to treat yourself to an unforgettable evening by reserving this bragozzo cruise just for you and your better half. At dinner you will be served an appetiser of sautéed Peoci, linguine with cuttlefish in red, fried lagoon fish (Moeche, and fish caught that day), and the captain's tiramisu.
Operational: every day, on request, with departure between 5 and 6 p.m. and return between 10 and 11 p.m. Boarding point is Fusina or San Basilio, but there is the possibility of assessing other points according to specific requirements.
Contact us to learn more about this dinner on a boat in Venice!
CRUISE FOR GROUPS
Dinner on a fishing boat in Venice: Venice lagoon at sunset
Here is a perfect proposal to immerse yourself in the colours and flavours of the most authentic Venetian lagoon. You will admire the beautiful sunset in front of Pellestrina sailing with some fishermen and have dinner with a small group of people in a boat equipped for fishing tourism.
The main protagonist of the menu is organic mussels accompanied by the catch of the day and a good glass of wine. You can choose from 2 proposals, find out which one suits you best. It is also possible to organise the excursion with lunch instead of dinner.
When: every day on request, for a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 16 participants
Prices vary depending on the number of participants. See them all on the booking form below.
Excursion with dinner on a boat - duration 5 hours
- from € 145 p.p. (4 people) to € 92 p.p (from 12 to 16 people)
Aperitif on boat - duration 2 hours
- from € 105 p.p. (4 people) to € 32 p.p (from 15 to 16 people)
PRIVATE EVENT
Venice dinner cruise for private events: personalise your event and make it unique
A dinner in Venice by boat is a memorable experience for a group trip to Venice, a corporate event, a wedding or even a party with numerous guests.
You can enjoy the evening panorama of the lagoon, enjoy a splendid dinner on a boat based on refined seafood dishes and customise your evening with live music, events and dedicated shows such as animations or art comedies.
In addition to a menu of fine seafood dishes, you can include meat, vegetarian, vegan and children's options, vary the number of courses or organise a buffet.
Lagoon cruises take place on board panoramic motor vessels equipped with air conditioning, heating, and toilets. They can take between 40 and 150 people and the arrangements can be customised for corporate events or celebrations.
Departure point: can be customised to suit your needs Venice centre, Fusina, Tronchetto, Punta Sabbioni.
When: every day, on request
Contact us and let's organise your private cruise event together!
SINGLE EVENT
Panoramic Venice Cruise with Candlelight Dinner
Join us for an exclusive event! An unforgettable panoramic cruise to discover the most beautiful islands of the Venetian lagoon as the sun sets and the evening falls; with explanations on board and an evening stroll around Burano.
Served on board, you will enjoy a romantic candlelit seafood dinner. To get your mouth watering here are some of the delicacies you will taste on the menu:
- Venetian aperitif;
- Chef's "cicchetti", Venetian-style sardines "in saor", salt cod spread ("baccalà mantecato"), trilogy of steamed shellfish, cicada of the sea, scampi and shrimps;
- seafood risotto with scampi and cascade of prosecco
- grilled fish with sea bass, scampi and king prawns with seasonal side dish
- dessert by the Chef.
Departure: at 7 p.m. from Fusina and at 7.30 p.m. from San Marco - you will travel on a double deck boat with a large upper panoramic terrace.
Dates: 3 and 17 September - 1 and 15 October.
Price:
- Adults: € 137 per person
- Children (4 - 11 years): € 95 per person
Contact us for more about this panoramic cruise with dinner on board!