CRUISE AREA
Portegrandi
Venice Lagoon
From Portegrandi/Cavallino to Chioggia
Duration: 13 hours
Locks: 2
Sliding bridges: no
The heart of river navigation in the Vene-
to is the large bean-shaped lagoon that
is home to the enchanting city of Venice.
When navigating here, you must observe
the dolphins in addition to safety instruc-
tions.
The lagoon is home to over 80 islands,
the largest of which provide mooring for
boats in transit. Venice is in the middle of
the lagoon, Chioggia at the far south, Por-
tegrandi at the far north, and Lido di Jeso-
lo/Cavallino at the eastern edge.
Once you enter the lagoon, there are no
drawbridges or locks to pass.
You may not enter the large or small ca-
nals between the islands. This privilege is
reserved for residents and public transit
boats. Private boats can only approach
the islands and navigate around them
where possible, always respecting the
dolphins.
The landscape is spectacular and will
leave you breathless and the first island
you will come to is Torcello.
Laguna di
Venezia
Torcello
Burano
Murano
Venezia
Treporti
Cavallino
Lido di Jesolo
Punta Sabbioni
Sant Erasmo
Vignole
Lido di Venezia
Fusina
Moranzani
Laguna di
Venezia
Malamocco
Alberoni
San Piero in Volta
Pellestrina
Chioggia
Sottomarina
Check itinerary
at page 5
A short way away is the colourful island of
Burano with its characteristic leaning bell
tower.
The city of Venice is located in the central
part of the lagoon. Mooring is available at
the Vignole berths, following the lovely is-
land of Sant’Erasmo to the west. They are
the ideal solution to get to Venice without
getting trapped in the city traffic.
Like all cities,Venice has its rhythms and
routines, so it may be difficult to adapt to
this phenomenal city. You must choose
a mooring, leave the boat, and move
through and around the city by public
transit waterbuses. Purchase a daily pass,
which is more economical than single
tickets.
If you continue south, the navigation re-
turns to its peaceful and easy pace, taking
you to Chioggia at the southern edge of
the lagoon.
Along the way, stop off at the long and
narrow fishermen’s island of Pellestrina,
which is truly characteristic.
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