{"id":55407,"date":"2019-08-23T11:11:10","date_gmt":"2019-08-23T15:11:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/?p=55407"},"modified":"2026-02-27T12:41:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T18:41:09","slug":"what-to-know-about-the-venice-cruise-port-situation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2019\/08\/23\/what-to-know-about-the-venice-cruise-port-situation\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Know About the Venice Cruise Port Situation"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Despite recent reports, no cruise ship has been banned from Venice.<\/h2>\n<p>The beautiful city of Venice and the wonderful Venice cruise port are famous for art and architecture.<\/p>\n<p>Famous artists such as Jacopo Amigoni and Gentile Bellini were Venetians as was Andrea Cominelli, the architect who designed the main facade of the Palazzo Labia.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>There are very few modern buildings in this city of canals built in the fifth century. You will see a mixture of Byzantine and Gothic styles making the city itself an amazing architectural masterpiece. In the area of the Piazza San Marco (St. Mark&#8217;s Square), you will discover most of the city&#8217;s most famous attractions.<\/p>\n<p>The Grand Canal of Venice is more than home to the popular and beloved gondola rides, it is also the scene of the city&#8217;s annual Regatta Storica, a floating parade and a series of boat races that date back thousands of years. You are surrounded by history when you visit the beautiful Venice cruise port.<\/p>\n<h3>There is No Ban on Cruise Ships in Venice<\/h3>\n<p>The reports of cruise ship bans that have been circulating are false. Although the idea of diverting some cruise ships was discussed as an idea, no such action took place, and it was only the first in a series of planned talks about the matter.<\/p>\n<p>In spite of all the media attention, not one ship was banned, no law has been passed, and there are no executive orders that are in place to ban cruise ships from Venice.<\/p>\n<p>For the foreseeable future, cruise ships will continue to visit Venice. In fact, this is a great time to plan your vacation cruise to Venice, the city of romance and charming canals.<\/p>\n<p>Here at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CruiseExperts.com<\/a>, we can arrange your cruise with great the best deals and discounts available.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2019\/05\/01\/european-river-cruises-for-history-buffs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here to discover more about European river cruises for history buffs.<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Take a Venice Cruise<\/h3>\n<p>There are numerous Venice cruises to choose from. Take a peek at some upcoming cruises to see if one suits your time frame or give us a call with the dates you are looking for. We&#8217;ll book you a great Venice cruise.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Departing Sept. 28, 2019 from Venice, Azamara Club Cruises offer a<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.sigtn.com\/swift\/cruise?searchcruise=true&amp;referrer=odyssey&amp;siid=1123905&amp;destinationtype=Ocean&amp;transportid=29&amp;startdate=09\/27\/2021&amp;enddate=10\/02\/2021&amp;destinations=&amp;cruiseline=1043&amp;MinDuration=7&amp;MaxDuration=7&amp;DeparturePorts=&amp;Ship=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7-night Mediterranean &#8211; Eastern cruise<\/a><\/strong> with port stops in Koper, Slovenia | Sibenik, Croatia | Kotor, Montenegro | Corfu, Greece | Taormina, Sizilien, Italien | Amalfi, Italy, and arriving in Rome(Civitavecchia), Italy on October 5th.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Departing Oct. 1, 2019 from Rome, Celebrity Cruises offer a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/booking.sigtn.com\/swift\/cruise?searchcruise=true&amp;referrer=odyssey&amp;siid=1123905&amp;destinationtype=Ocean&amp;transportid=29&amp;startdate=10\/01\/2021&amp;enddate=10\/10\/2021&amp;destinations=&amp;cruiseline=2&amp;MinDuration=9&amp;MaxDuration=9&amp;DeparturePorts=&amp;Ship=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">9-night Mediterranean-Eastern cruise<\/a> <\/strong>with port stops in Naples, Italy | Catania, Sicily, Italy | Kotor, Montenegro | Dubrovnik, Croatia | Zadar, Croatia | Rijeka, Croatia | Koper, Slovenia, and arriving in Venice, Italy on October 10th.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cruise-to-Venice-200x200.avif 200w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cruise-to-Venice-400x272.avif 400w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cruise-to-Venice-400x272@2x.avif 800w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cruise-to-Venice.avif 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-55409\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cruise-to-Venice.jpg\" alt=\"cruise to Venice\" width=\"1000\" height=\"681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cruise-to-Venice.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cruise-to-Venice-400x272.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/picture><\/p>\n<p>You will never forget the moment you cruise into the Venetian Lagoon. The beautiful floating city of Venice is a maze of tiny streets and winding canals. Join a private walking tour to see most of the famous attractions &#8211; St. Mark&#8217;s Square and Basilica, the Doge&#8217;s Palace, Rialto Bridge, and the famous canals.<\/p>\n<p>Keep your camera handy as the city is full of wonderful and colorful photographic opportunities. The Grand Canal is the main street of Venice and the boats are its vehicles. Water taxis are plentiful and can take you almost anywhere you want to go or enjoy a charming gondola ride.<\/p>\n<p>Here at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CruiseExperts.com<\/a>, we are ready to book your Venice cruise, get you the very best deals and discounts available, arrange your excursions, and answer all your questions. There is never a fee for any of our services. Call us today at <a href=\"tel:18888042784\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1.888.804.CRUISE (2784)<\/a> so we can book you on an exciting and memorable Venice cruise you can use!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also, visit our webpage at <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CruiseExperts.com<\/a><\/u>, and check out our <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CruiseExperts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook page<\/a> <\/strong><strong>and join the <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/innercircle.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">InnerCircle<\/a><\/strong><strong> for exclusive offers. The new\u00a0<\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/resource-center\/resource-center.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Resource Center<\/a> <\/strong><strong>gives you all the &#8220;expert&#8221; knowledge you&#8217;ll need for your next cruise or cruise tour!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Despite recent reports, no cruise ship has been banned from Venice. The beautiful city of Venice and the wonderful Venice cruise port are famous for art and architecture. 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