Cruises to Marghera, Italy

The italian castle on sea at Rapallo , Liguria Genoa, Tigullio gulf near Portofino at Italy .

Venetian Canals. Artisan Glassmaking.

Located on the mainland across from Venice, Marghera was developed during the 1920s to serve as an industrial zone for the city. Today the port is your gateway to exploring all that Venice has to offer. The city has many nicknames, including the City of Bridges, The Floating City, the City of Love and City of Canals. There are as many sides to Venice as there are nicknames. Foodies can spend the day sampling the Venetian spin on Italian cuisine. History buffs have a seemingly endless selection of sites to explore, from the famous Rialto Bridge to the Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta. Art enthusiasts can stop by one of the many centuries-old churches to admire mosaics and frescoes or tour an art museum. Then of course there are the world-renown canals to explore and high-end boutiques to browse. Feel Free to fall in love with Venice — for the first time or all over again.

Exciting Shore Excursions

Immerse yourself in authentic experiences with our Shore Excursions, expertly guided by locals.

Snapshots of Marghera

A visual preview of the amazing sites that await you.

Grand canal on sunny day in Venice, Italy

Grand Canal, Venice.

Beautiful view of Grand Canal and Basilica Santa Maria della Salute.

Ancient quadriga at the St Mark's dome in Venice, Italy.

Gondolas floating on canal towards Bridge of Sighs (Ponte dei Sospiri). Venice, Italy

Gondola on a canal.

Colorful carnival masks.

Travel Tips & Interesting Info

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Famous For

Marghera is an industrial area and a gateway for exploring Venice, which is world-renown for its unique architecture, picturesque canals and iconic bridges.

Exquisite Flavors

Creamy gelato, savory cicchetti, and fresh seafood embody the tastes of Italy. Rich risotto is also a true culinary delight.

Saint Mark's basilica (Basilica di San Marco) in Venice, Italy

Fun Facts

The 11th century St. Mark’s Basilica is the city’s most famous structure with its ornate gilded domes and incredible painted frescos inside. You can tour the church and see the Italian Byzantine architecture and gaze up at the incredible artwork adorning the ceilings. But save time to explore the famous square, Piazza San Marco, expanding before it.

Port Name & Location

Marghera (Venice), Italy

Language

Italian "Ciao" is the informal way to say hello and goodbye. "Non capisco" means you don't understand, and to ask someone to please repeat something, say, "Ripeta, per favore."

Time Zone

Central European Standard Time

Currency & Shopping

Euro. One could spend days or possibly even weeks shopping in Venice. The city offers a vast array of shopping experiences, from browsing high end boutiques and street stalls in Le Mercerie (the main shopping district) to exploring a historic market, which has operated for more than 1,000 years on the west side of Rialto Bridge.

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Observation Lounge couple strolling-Alaska.

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