Boat rental with skipper in the Lagoon of Venice - 6 m, 40 HP
Highlights
- Start your adventure on the island of Giudecca aboard a typical Venetian boat
- Set sail with an experienced skipper to discover the pearls of the Venice Lagoon
- You decide the duration of the experience, from 1 to 5 hours of pleasant scenic navigation
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Full description
Would you like to visit the Venice Lagoon, but don't know which island to start from? Don't worry, we'll make your experience "serene"!
Rent a typical Venetian boat with a skipper on the island of Giudecca and set off on an adventure with your small crew of up to 5 people.
Choose the duration of your tour, from 1 to 5 hours, and plan your itinerary with the skipper's advice, to enjoy all the beauty of the Venetian lagoon from the sea.
What we will do
The meeting point is on the island of Giudecca (VE), 30 minutes before the indicated time.
Here you will be welcomed by the skipper who will accompany you on this exclusive tour and you will be able to plan the itinerary with him, to make the most of the time available(from 1 to 5 hours, to be chosen at the time of booking).
You will be seated on board theboat: a traditional topa, a flat-bottomed boat typical of the Venice Lagoon, 6 m long and equipped with an awning, cushions and sundeck for maximum comfort. The boat is ideal for a couple, a family or a group of friends of up to 5 people.
Theisland of Giudecca will be your starting point for exploring the most enchanting places in the Venice Lagoon with a panoramic cruise. From the southern lagoon with the islands of Pellestrina and San Pietro to the northern lagoon, where you can admire the colourful Murano and Burano by sea, or breathe in the authentic atmosphere of the smaller islands: Certosa, Vignola, Sant'Andrea and Sant'Erasmo.
Whichever route you choose, the lagoon will captivate you with its array of colours, stories and traditions. If you wish, you can bring along the equipment for a boat picnic to make the trip even more enjoyable.
The tour will end with a return to Giudecca 1 to 5 hours later, depending on the duration chosen at the time of booking.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is suitable for everyone, with no age limit. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
The boat is not wheelchair accessible.
Other information
The activity is available from March to November, every day, and is aimed at private groups of up to 5 people.
You can choose the duration of the experience, from 1 to 5 hours. You can then contact the organisers at the contact details given in your booking confirmation email to agree on the itinerary and tour details.
The boat is a typical Venetian topa boat,6 m long, 1.80 m wide, with a 40 HP outboard petrol engine, awning, cushions, sundeck, ladder and safety equipment.
Attention! It is not possible to enter the canals in the historic centre of Venice by boat and disembarking on land during the tour is not permitted.
Dogs of all sizes are welcome on board.
The meeting point can be reached from Venice by vaporetto lines 2, 4.1 and 4.2.
Recommended clothing
Clothing suitable for the season
Don't forget to bring
- Sun cream
- Cap
- Food and drink
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Venice

Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed-date booking and the weather conditions are not suitable for safely carrying out the activity (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be fully refunded. The guide may offer you an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to accept or decline these proposals. If you cannot reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund!
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is very flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 48 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.