Grand Canal Cruise, Holiday Season Edition

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SALES CONDITIONS

The water taxi tour lasts 50 minutes and is available every day from 08:00 to 22:00.

Please indicate the time you prefer to take the tour in the “Message” field during Check Out.

Cancellation Policy: You may cancel the service up to five days prior to the scheduled date.

Unused services are not refundable.

Tickets are valid for two persons, and a ticket is required for the Bottle of Prosecco and Flutes on board.

 

Grand Canal Christmas Cruise – Magic, Lights, and Reflections

During the Holiday season, Venice transforms into a city of enchantment: the facades of its palaces glow with festive lights, decorations shimmer on the water, and every reflection tells a story of timeless beauty.
To experience this magic at its best, we invite you to join our exclusive “Grand Canal Cruise – Holiday Season Edition” – 50 minutes of pure wonder!

 

A captivating journey along the Grand Canal

Depart directly from the hotel’s private pier, located at the beginning of the Grand Canal, and let yourself be carried away along the most beautiful waterway in the world.
During the cruise, you’ll admire up close the majestic Venetian palaces that line the canal — Ca’ d’Oro, Ca’ Pesaro, Ca’ Rezzonico, to name just a few.
You’ll glide beneath Venice’s most iconic bridges — Ponte degli Scalzi, the famous Rialto Bridge, and the Accademia Bridge — before reaching the very heart of the city: the magnificent St. Mark’s Basin.

 

Here, an unforgettable panorama awaits:
the Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Bell Tower and Basilica, the Church of Santa Maria della Salute, Punta della Dogana, and the Island of San Giorgio Maggiore.

 

The return: discovering Venice’s authentic soul

On the way back, the cruise continues along the picturesque Giudecca Canal, offering splendid views of the Church of the Redentore, the Church of the Zitelle, and other hidden corners of a more authentic Venice.
The tour ends exactly where it began — at the hotel’s private pier — for a comfortable and exclusive experience.

 

A magical Christmas toast on the water

To make your cruise even more special, you can choose to add a touch of sparkle: a bottle of Prosecco served with elegant flutes, to enjoy on board.
Imagine opening the bottle in front of St. Mark’s Square, raising your glasses with your loved ones as the Christmas lights shimmer on the water…
A truly unique and memorable way to celebrate the holiday season in Venice!

Book your Grand Canal Cruise – Holiday Season Edition now and let the magic of Venice light up your holidays!

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Hotel Carlton on the Grand Canal

The Hotel Carlton on the Grand Canal occupies a truly strategic position with regard to all the points of access to the city.


Situated in front of the railway station Santa Lucia and next to the automobile terminal Piazzale Roma, the Hotel Carlton on the Grand Canal is easily reachable in a very few minutes, making your arrival in Venice simple and effortless.

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