Mediterranean’s Iconic Shores

Indulge in your very own private gondola ride for the ultimate romantic experience in Venice. There is no more enchanting way to see both the grand and hidden corners of Venice. These distinctive flat-bottomed boats were once the principal mode of transport in the city; today, they remain prevalent, piloted by skilled rowers in striped shirts. Transfer by boat to St. Mark’s Square, meet your escort and take a brief stroll to the gondola boarding station. Then, journey through the magical canals of Venice—just you, your traveling companion, and your gondolier. The city takes on another guise from the water, as you serenely glide below small, picturesque bridges with medieval buildings towering above. Your ride is unguided and your exact route will depend on water traffic. Afterward, stroll through St. Mark’s Square before returning by boat to your ship.

Experience a romantic and mesmerizing gondola ride through the canals of Venice. These distinctive flat-bottomed boats, once the principal mode of transport in this waterborne city, are today its timeless symbol. Transfer by boat to St. Mark’s Square with an escort and walk through the narrow streets to the gondola boarding station. Board your vessel with assistance, then glide through a magical Venice with your fellow passengers—never more than five in a gondola. Your 30-minute ride is unguided and your route will be determined by water traffic, so you will easily be captivated by the surprises around every bend. The city takes on another guise from the water, and you are sure to be entranced by the picturesque bridges with medieval buildings towering above. Afterward, stroll through St. Mark’s Square before returning by boat to your ship.