Venice fireworks 2026: Redentore dinner cruise !

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Festa del Redentore Venice - dinner cruise and seafood menu

Experience the fireworks of Venice in this incredible Venetian celebration: the Redentore Festival! Enjoy the magnificent spectacle of Venice’s fireworks over the lagoon on board an elegant cruise while enjoying a seafood menu of typical Venetian dishes! The Festa del Redentore has been held on the third Sunday in July for five centuries to commemorate the end of a terrible plague epidemic.

The best way to enjoy the spectacular fireworks over St Mark’s basin is by boat, as all Venetians do! Book your front row seat right now!

WHY DID WE LIKE THIS EXPERIENCE SO MUCH?

Experiencing Venice’s Festa del Redentore from a boat is truly a unique experience!
You can enjoy not only the fireworks display but also a lagoon cruise and a fish dinner.
A very convenient embarkation point: Marittima di Venezia.

Price

€250 per person
€1,500 for a private table for a group of 5 or 6 people
€2,000 for a private table for a group of 7 or 8 people

For large group reservations, please contact the VivoVenetia reservations office.

Other practical information

Boarding Points

Zattere Pier (Venice) for guests staying in the historic city center.
Expo Marghera Pier for guests not staying in Venice’s historic center.

On Board

The event will take place aboard a two-deck motor vessel with a panoramic terrace.
The welcome aperitif will be served on the panoramic terrace and will be held as a standing reception.
Dinner will be served in the air-conditioned indoor lounge of the vessel.
Lounge tables seat 6 or 8 guests each.
The lounge is arranged in three rows, with 8-seat tables in the central row and 6-seat tables on the side rows.
Guests will be able to watch the fireworks from the panoramic terrace.
Animals are not allowed on board.
Luggage is not permitted, except for small hand luggage such as handbags.
Seats on board are reserved and assigned according to the order of confirmation.
The organizers are not responsible for personal belongings left on board during stops.
There is no cloakroom service available.

The Menu

The menu served on board is seafood-only.
Upon request at the time of booking, a meat-based menu may be arranged.
Due to the limited size of the onboard kitchens and the impossibility of operating separate preparation lines, the organizers are unable to guarantee menus for coeliac guests, vegans, or those with food intolerances and/or allergies of any kind.
We apologize for this limitation.

Spoken Languages

Italian
English

Included / Excluded

Included :

motorboat cruise;
dinner on the boat;
on-board guide and musical entertainment (dj).

Excluded :

possible access fee to the city of Venice and the islands of the Venice Lagoon;
anything not indicated under ‘Included’.

Sales Conditions

Payment

Full payment is required to confirm your booking.

Cancellations and no-shows by the participant

In case of cancellation up to 60 days before the date of the experience, a penalty equal to 60% of the amount paid will be retained.
In case of cancellation within the last 60 days before the date of the experience or failure to show up for the appointment (no-show), no refund will be given.

Service changes

Any changes relating to the schedule, boarding location, or the way the service is carried out are communicated by the partner supplier. Vivovenetia forwards this information to the customer as soon as it is received, but is not responsible for changes decided by the partner.

Limitation of liability – Vivovenetia is not responsible for:

any delays, changes or cancellations decided by the partner
the management of amounts collected directly by the partner
the quality, safety or proper execution of the service provided by the partner
any shortcomings, omissions or conduct of the partner during the provision of the service

Vivovenetia does, however, guarantee the correct management of the booking and customer assistance prior to the delivery of the service.

Additional information from the partner supplier

In the event that the vessel does not depart due to technical reasons such as breakdowns, particular hydrometric conditions of the waterways, or causes of force majeure beyond the organizers’ control, the organizing company has the right to cancel the bookings in progress by rescheduling them for a date to be agreed upon by mutual consent or by refunding the cost of the excursion previously paid.
In the event of cancellation of the event due to COVID-related reasons, the ticket will be refunded at 90%, postponed to the following year, or converted into a voucher.
At the sole discretion of the ship’s captain, the planned routes may be subject to changes imposed by particular environmental conditions or situations arising during navigation.
In the event of bad weather or any other situation beyond the organizers’ control, the evening is never cancelled, except in cases of particularly adverse weather conditions, which will be assessed exclusively by the ship’s captain. If weather conditions do not allow the normal course of the evening, the Municipality of Venice (organizer of the fireworks display) may postpone the start time of the show before announcing any possible cancellation.
In the event that the fireworks display is suspended after the departure of the vessels, any right to a ticket refund will be forfeited. In the event of cancellation of the fireworks display for reasons beyond our control, the onboard event will still take place, including navigation and dinner, and passengers will be entitled to a refund of 15% of the ticket price purchased.

Availability

Saturday July 18th 2026

Duration

about 8 hours

Features

Child Friendly
Accessible with public transport

Booking

The Festa del Redentore is the most spectacular and authentic event of the city that attracts thousands and thousands of people in town. This celebration happens every year on the third Saturday of July and it is worthless to visit Venice during this occasion. It happens in the area of Zattere the third Sunday of July and is the favorite party of the Venetians.

The day has two dimensions, the religious and the spectacular, and is a full day full of activities! The festival of the Redeemer begins with a solemn church dedicated function and ends with a spectacular fireworks show in the Giudecca canal. This is the famous, phantasmagorical night-time firework display that lights up the night over the San Marco basin.

Feast of the Redeemer Venice

On Saturday, the eve of the festival, fireworks are let off. Preparations begin early in the morning when people begin to decorate their boats, or the small wooden terraces on rooftops from where they can admire the fireworks. At sunset (6.00 pm), Saint Mark’s basin begins to fill with up with boats of all kinds, festooned with balloons and garlands, and thousands of Venetians await the fireworks while dining on the boats.

At around 11.30 pm, from pontoons placed nearby on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, the Venice fireworks begin and Saint Mark’s basin becomes one of the most atmospheric stages in the world. The fireworks last for around 40 minutes, illuminating the night and amazing both Venetians and visitors.

Venice fireworks 2026: Redentore on a boat like a Venetian!

On 18th July 2026, Vivovenetia offers you a night on a boat with a panoramic view over the entire evening and a delicious dinner on board!

You will sail in the Venetian Lagoon, skirting the islands of San Clemente, San Servolo, San Lazzaro degli Armeni, Lido, the watery mirror of St. Mark’s Basin, the Arsenal, and then return to the vicinity of St. Mark’s Basin to watch the fireworks display.

You will dine in the air-conditioned indoor lounge, enjoying the magic of the Redentore Night in Venice, and admire the famous fireworks display from the panoramic terrace.

Redentore Venice: cruise program and menu of the dinner

Two boardings are scheduled for this Redeemer’s cruise.

At 4:45 p.m., at the Zattere Pier in Venice for those departing from the historic center. With a dedicated boat and a transfer of about 30 minutes, you reach Fusina; there, you board the boat that will perform the cruise. The return to Zattere is planned around 1:30 a.m.
At 5:30 p.m., directly at Pontile Expo Marghera for those traveling by car; the return is scheduled not later than 2:00 a.m.

While awaiting departure, scheduled for 6:00 p.m., we will enjoy the welcome drink on the panoramic terrace.

Seafood Menu for the Redentore cruise

Aperitifs: Prosecco, soft drinks, savouries, “Ascolane” olives, Battered Vegetables, mini-pizzas, Canapés and assorted appetizers.

Starter: Anchovies, Venetian-style sarde in saor and orange-marinated swordfish carpaccio.

First course: Pasta alla Marinara with seafood.

Main Course: Mixed fried fresh fish from the lagoon and golden squid.

Side dish: Seasonal fresh vegetables.

Wines: Prosecco of Veneto; Water: Natural and sparkling.

Dessert: Fresh fruit and traditional Venetian pastries, coffee and liqueurs, with an open bar throughout the evening!

Redentore Venice 2026 on a cruise: the motorboat and services on board

The motorboat has two toilets (men’s and women’s) and a restaurant on board with its own kitchen where dishes will be prepared; dishes will be served at the table by the service staff.

The terrace offers tables that can accommodate 6 or 8 people each. Individuals can reserve a single spot; however, please note that reservations will be grouped into tables of 6 or 8 people. If you prefer a private table for 6 or 8 people, it’s also possible to reserve this option.

Redentore Venice: history

The ‘Redeemer’ (as it is referred to by the Venetians), was started in the sixteenth century as a result of a vote the Venetian Senate (doge Alvise Mocenigo) made in thanks for the city being saved from a terrible plague. This event commemorated the end of the plague and the Venetians commissioned Andrea Palladio to construct the Church of the Redentore.

Celebrated for the first time in 1577, it is considered one of the most respected traditions, both for religious reasons and as an occasion for popular celebration. The island of Giudecca has preserved these celebrations for almost five centuries with the pilgrimage to the Redentore church.

The date of the Feast of the Redeemer is always the third weekend in July. This very special fireworks display attracting thousands of visitors from all over the world is not just a religious event, but a big party too! The Redeemer Festival in Venice is known for the incredible fireworks spectacle that is provided for venetians and visitors alike in the evening.

The stage of the St Mark basin comes to life! A votive temporary bridge of barges, built to connect the Zattere with the church, allows the faithful to go on pilgrimage. Venetian people decorate their boats and participate actively at the festival.

Redentore Venice: online booking

If you want to make sure that you are among the lucky ones who will witness the amazing fireworks display from a boat in St Mark’s Basin, we recommend you hurry up and book your place. Make your online reservation for the Redentore in a few simple steps and then relax … the countdown to the Redentore begins and you will have your place in the front row.

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