|
Cruising on the famous Lagoon of Venice and the Brenta Canal revel in the romance and culture of Italy’s most celebrated province.
|
The timeless city of Venice is built on 118 tiny islands and is uniquely road free, with only gondolas and boats providing transport. Boat rental with Crown Blue Line enables you to explore the lagoon, stopping off at various islands as you go.
Stroll through narrow streets, enjoy window shopping as you pass exclusive boutiques and antiques. Visit the glassworks at Murano and Burano and continue up the Brenta Canal to explore the impressive villas of the Doges. |
|
|
Regional Highlights |
|
• Public and private moorings
can be pre-booked for you
• Fine sandy beaches at Jesolo
• World-famous Renaissance
art and architecture of Venice
• Spectacular wildlife on the Po
Delta – an area of outstanding
natural beauty
• Watching skilled craftsmen at
work on the Venetian Islands |
The Venice Lagoon has more
than 80 islands to explore, so
there is always plenty to see
and do. See glass-blowers in
action on the historic island of
Murano, watch the lacemakers
on Burano and visit the imposing
cathedral on Torcello. The rivers
and canals around the lagoon
offer something different again.
The spring water River Sile winds
its way through the countryside
past attractive villages all the way
to charming Treviso, an amazing city full of Italian art, museums
and restaurants. Follow the River
Brenta to Padova alongside
elegant summer houses and villas
belonging to the Italian nobility.
Or why not explore the Po Delta – this vast nature reserve close
to our base at Porto Levante is a
perfect contrast to the hustle and
bustle of Venice. Suave Italian
beach resorts line the coast and
offer a chance to soak up the
sunshine in style. |
|
Crown Blue Italy Fleet
Click vessel below for more details |
| Sleeping 8+ passengers |
- Classique
- Classique S
- Salsa |
| Sleeping 6+ Passengers |
| - Crusader |
| Sleeping 4+ Passengers |
| - Clipper |
|
Suggested Cruises
Please see map above - routes shown by colour
|
The Venetian Classic Cruise
Casier - Venezia - Murano - Burano
- Torcello - Casier |
| Spend your time cruising the classic
Venetian islands of the Northern Lagoon
- Murano, Burano and Torcello, as well as
the wonderful waterways city of Venice.
Some of the oldest settlements of the
Venetian lagoon are to be found on its
northern islands where centuries-old
traditions of lace-making and glass
blowing can still be seen today.
This cruise can also be done as a 3-day
Short Break – just reduce the time
spent visiting the islands according to
your preferences. |
-
1 Week
-
Return Trip
-
120 kms
-
20 hours
|
| |
The Culture Cruise
Casier - Venezia - Padova - Casier |
| Cruise through the Venetian Lagoon
to the River Brenta through beautiful
countryside and visit the city of
Padova. Impressive Venetian summer
villas of the Italian gentry line your
route. Visit Villa Foscari and Villa
Pisani - two of the finest open to the
public. Padova is one of Venice’s great
historical cities. Cruise to the historic
town centre with its busy market
squares and rich art treasures. |
-
1 Week
-
Return Trip
-
120 kms
-
20 hours
|
| |
The Culture & Seaside Cruise
Casier - Venezia - Jesolo - Casier |
| Italian seaside resorts on the Adriatic
side of the Lagoon have something
for everyone; Jesolo with its 11 km of
fine beaches is just a short distance
from Venice and is a perfect place
to relax in the sunshine. Enjoy the
cultural flavours of the ever-changing
landscapes of the Venetian Lagoon or
relax on the beaches and soak up the
sunshine – the choice is yours! |
-
1 Week
-
Return Trip
-
200 kms
- 14 Locks
- 8 Moving Bridges
-
40 hours
|
| |
The Nature Lover’s Cruise
Porto Levante - Delta del Po - Chioggia
- Porto Levante |
From birdwatching in the Po Delta to
sightseeing in the Venetian Lagoon,
this trip has it all! Start by enjoying the
beautiful natural surroundings of Italy’s
longest river, the River Po and the Po
Delta National Park. Explore the famous
fishing town of Chioggia and the islands
of the southern Venetian lagoon before
exploring the water city of Venice itself.
On your return journey, discover the
quiet sandy beaches at the mouth of the
river near Porto Levante and Albarella
for some seaside fun. |
-
1 Week
-
Return Trip
-
160 kms
- 8 Locks
-
25 hours
|
| |
The Cruise of Contrasts
Porto Levante - Casier via Padova & Venezia or vice versa |
| From Porto Levante enjoy the beautiful
surroundings and amazing wildlife of
the Po Delta national park. Cruise to
enchanting Chioggia and barter at the
famous fish market before heading
into Venice for some art, culture and
romance. Enjoy the traditional customs
and cultures of Murano, Burano and
Torcello and the lush green landscapes
and sandy beaches that line your route
to Casier. |
-
1 Week
-
One Way
-
200 kms
- 16 Locks
- 3 Moving Bridges
-
25 hours
|
