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Venice Private Arrival Transfer by Water Taxi: Cruise Port to Central Venice

2.5 (99)
Venice, IT
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Venice Private Arrival Transfer by Water Taxi: Cruise Port to Central Venice

2.5 (99)
Venice, IT
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Experience the magic of Venice from the moment you step off your cruise ship! Book the private water taxi transfer and get ready for a fast, fun, and hassle-free journey to your hotel. Board the motorboat and glide through the picturesque Venetian lagoon, soaking in the breathtaking sights along the way. This exclusive transfer option is available for 1 to 6 people with up to 6 pieces of luggage, ensuring a comfortable and convenient experience for everyone in your group. Choose between a Meet and Greet service or Full Service, where a representative will meet you at the arrival terminal and accompany you to your hotel. Don't miss the opportunity to arrive in Venice in style - book your private motorboat transfer now and start your Venetian adventure off on the right foot!

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • 1 hours
  • Suitable for 1-6 Participants
  • Private Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Exciting arrival by private motorboat
  • Glide along Venetian lagoon
  • Fast and hassle-free transfer
  • Meet and Greet service available
  • Enjoy the beautiful sights of Venice
  • One-way private transfer
  • 1 to 6 people transferred in a private vehicle
  • Meet and assist at your hotel
  • Gratuities
  • Excess luggage charges (where applicable)

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Introduction:

Experience the magic of Venice from the moment you step off your cruise ship with the Venice Private Arrival Transfer by Water Taxi. This exclusive transfer service offers a fast, fun, and hassle-free journey from the cruise port to your central Venice hotel. Say goodbye to long lines and crowded buses, and instead, embark on a private motorboat that will glide you along the Venetian lagoon, providing you with breathtaking views of this enchanting city.

What to expect:

With the Venice Private Arrival Transfer, you can expect a seamless and comfortable transfer experience. Available seven days a week for groups of one to six people, this service ensures that you and your travel companions can start your Venice adventure stress-free. Simply provide your cruise details and hotel information when booking, and within 24 hours, your transfer will be confirmed. You will receive a travel voucher to present to the hostess, making the process effortless and convenient. There are two transfer options to choose from. With the Meet and Greet service, a representative will meet you at the arrival terminal and accompany you to the pier embarkation point for your private motorboat transfer. If you opt for the Full Service, the representative will stay with you until you arrive at your hotel, ensuring a truly personalized experience.

Who is this for?

The Venice Private Arrival Transfer is designed for all travelers seeking a luxurious and memorable arrival experience in Venice. Whether you are a couple on a romantic getaway, a group of friends celebrating a special occasion, or a family looking to create lasting memories, this transfer service is perfect for you. No matter your age or travel style, everyone can benefit from the convenience, comfort, and exclusivity of a private motorboat transfer.

Why book this?

When it comes to arriving in Venice, there is no better way than by private motorboat. By booking the Venice Private Arrival Transfer, you can skip the crowded buses and lengthy waits, and instead, enjoy a personalized and VIP experience. Imagine gliding along the Venetian lagoon, with the wind in your hair and the iconic sights of Venice passing by. This transfer service not only saves you time and hassle, but it also allows you to start your Venetian adventure in style.

Good to know:

In addition to the convenience and luxury offered by the Venice Private Arrival Transfer, there are a few important details to keep in mind. The price is per person, based on six adults per vehicle. If your hotel is located at the Hotel Marriot on Isola delle Rose, please note that a surcharge of 20 euros will apply and can be paid on-site. Excess luggage charges may apply, and gratuities are not included.

Reviews:

Travelers who have experienced the Venice Private Arrival Transfer rave about the seamless and enjoyable journey it provides. They appreciate the individualized attention and the stunning views of Venice from the private motorboat. Many mention how this transfer service sets the tone for their entire Venice trip, making them feel like VIPs from the moment they arrive. Overall, customers are highly satisfied with the performance and value of this transfer service.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

  • Mobile

Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

City of Venice

Reviews

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2.5 (99)

Janice_F

horrible,....in pouring rain with luggage we waited 2 1/2 hours,....the private service never showed,.....spent additional money and time to contact them,....horrible!!!!!

Kevin_O

Our Water Taxi never showed at 10AM as confirmed and we waited over 3 hours. TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE. I called the operator 5 times with no answer so we gave up

Stanley_B

Hello Mr. Vincent, I wasn’t able to complete my comments regarding my Venice Private Arrival Transfer by Water Taxi: Cruise Port to Central Venice Booking Reference BR 1070574973; thank you for giving me the opportunity to give you the full account of this encounter. My party of 3, all in our mid-seventies - two of who had medical issues making luggage transport difficult - booked the “Full” Arrival Transfer service through Viator; this was to provide a representative meeting us at the cruise terminal in Marittima ar 0900 and accompanying us on our water taxi transfer to our lodging in Central Venice at the Instituto Canossianno San Travaso. We had paid in full ($202.37) at the time of the booking, and I confirmed the day before, receiving back a message from Bucintoro Viaggi: “Yes confirmed! Our assistant Vito will wait for you. Best Regards”. No one met us at the cruise terminal. I texted and got no response. I called Viator but got only a tree of voice mail options none of which was appropriate. After a half hour of waiting, I got on the line for persons without reservations seeking water taxi transfers. The agent there, after at least four phone calls over the course of an hour, got our water taxi to show up - 90 minutes after the scheduled pick-up. In the meantime, many of the persons without reservations had long since left on their taxis. I had clearly given the lodging name at the time of booking. Despite this, the water taxi driver took us to a point - according to him a 5 minute walk - far from the lodging and over 2 Venetian bridges. Since only one of us was capable of dealing with the luggage especially up and down the steps at the bridges, the “5 minute walk” took another 30 minutes and we arrived at our destination exhausted and 2 hours later than planned. By way of contrast, I had booked a water taxi transfer with Consorzio Motoscafi from our lodging to the airport for the next day; he arrived on time and picked us up a few steps away from our lodging. As a consequence of the 2 hours wasted, we missed our scheduled Skip the Line St. Marks Basilica Guided Tour with GetYourGuide at 1100 and have lost both the $124.86 spent and the opportunity to visit this most desirable opportunity. I have just learned from the Viator App that my refund request has been rejected. I hope that you will will reverse that decision immediately, given the above. If you have any further questions about this encounter please feel free to contact me either by email or phone.

Tom_F

The ride was very nice once we found out when and where to meet. We were told we would receive instructions prior but no word after repeated contact attempts. Expected we would be assisted with our bags to our hotel but that was not the case. We paid a lot of extra money for the private transfer expecting extra service. Next time we will queue with everyone else to get a taxi off the cruise. We were the last to get off the pier.

Deanna_M

Laura was great, walked us into the airport and directed us to where we needed to be. Very personable. Spoke great English

Mary_M

I would give this service zero stars if I could. I'm not sure what other options people have from getting to Venice from the cruise terminal as nothing seemed organized and very little options were available but don't use this service. I booked this PRIVATE TAXI IN ADVANCE so we wouldn't be stranded at the cruise terminal after our cruise, I even called the tour operator a few days before to confirm a time and place and was assured someone would be there waiting for me with my name on a sign at 9:30 am. We walked out and saw multiple people with signs but none for us. I called the tour operator no less than 8 times over the span of an hour and a half and answers ranged from "someone is there, let me call them and I will call you back" to "go stand in line at the ticket counter and show them your voucher (which did nothing)" , to "go find the woman on the pier" to "we will call you back with a taxi number". After an hour we were able to grab the attention of the only person there that seemed to have any idea what was going on or seemed helpful, a woman on the pier with a walkie talkie and we were finally able to get a water taxi to our hotel. Again, this was horrible and a very frustrating way to end a vacation after spending $180. I get there not being a lot of taxis in the area after the amount of cruise ships has lessened but we pre-booked a taxi at a specific time to arrive and were told they would be there waiting for us, so after being told "no taxis are available right now" in the mix of never getting a call back while waiting on a dock...0 stars. I did reach out to Viator support and received a refund, which was helpful.

Danielle_R

The tour operator never responded to several attempts to reach out and confirm information via viator chat, email, phone calls, messages, what’s app. We were left with no transfer and took us 2 hours to figure out how to get to our location. It was a terrible experience.

neil_j

This was an excellent service. Money well spent on a well organised transfer to our hotel. Thank you

Sheri_B

The transfer was a little bit pricy I will admit. But our representative called us as we were transferring from our ship to the pickup point and met us the minute we got off the bus. I will say it was a bit of a challenge letting them know where we would be for the pickup since ships can’t dock in Venice any more. But with persistent messaging we figured it out. Once off our bus, our guide met us straight away and took us directly to our private water taxi and then inside our hotel. I know that may not seem like much but first time in Venice can be intimidating to older folks and it was worth it to have the personal touch

Linda_H

We had an unexpected need of a wheelchair, and while the port had none available, our guide and a luggage handler helped us get to our water taxi and on board. She was amazing in how easily she organized things for us. The boat itself was clean and nice, and we were able to take smaller canals to get to our hotel. The driver and porter from the hotel helped us get off the boat safely. It was a good experience completely and so much easier than if we had tried to use public transport.
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-04-16 19:38
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