Venice - Marghera Cruises
Explore everything that this spectacular city offers on a Venice cruise. Watch the sunset from the Rialto Bridge, take in the beauty of St Mark’s Square with its glittering Basilica and stop to snap a picture of the iconic Bridge of Sighs.
Don’t miss out on that essential experience: a ride though the beautifulVenice canals. Whether you drift though the city on a gondola or take a slow vaporetto (waterbus) ride down the Grand Canal, this is an experience that’s hard to beat.
And of course, no cruise to Venice is complete without visiting the place where Murano glass is made or stopping to marvel at Burano island’s picture-perfect coloured houses.
Discover the wonders of Venice with MSC Cruises.
Guests with an MSC Shore Excursion in Venice will be taken directly from the ship (docked at Marghera) to San Marco Square by boat enjoying an approximate 45-minute ride along the Venice canal. The on board MSC Excursions team will take care of every detail.
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EMBARKATION FOR CRUISES FROM VENICE - MARGHERA
For very many years, ships had no alternative but to go down the Giudecca canal to reach the city’s cruise terminal.
Authorities have finally provided an alternative by opening the port of Marghera also to cruise vessels.
For guests' convenience, all Health and Safety and embarkation procedures including luggage drop-off and meet & greet, will be held in Venice Maritime Station (Venice Passenger Terminal).
All embarking Guests will then be transferred to Venice Marghera, where they will board the ship after a quick document check.
Guests who might be arriving to Venice Marghera on their own will be asked to go to Venice Maritime Station (Venice Passenger Terminal) for check-in operations and thus might risk being late for embarkation.
Venice Access Fee
How does it work?
Starting from April 3rd till 26th July 2026, daily visitors entering Venice between 8:30 and 16:00 are required to pay an access fee before arriving. This fee amounts to €5 if paid at least four days prior to your arrival in Venice, or €10 if paid three days or less before your visit.
You can find more information about the Venice Access Fee and make the payment on the following link: https://cda.veneziaunica.it/.
After completing your payment, you will receive a QR code. Please be prepared to present it if requested by local law enforcement while you are in the Ancient City.
Please note that:
· Guests booked on MSC shore excursions in Venice do not need to pay this fee directly, as it is included in the price of the tour.
· Guests travelling to and from the Stazione Marittima Cruise Terminal to complete embarkation and disembarkation procedures are not required to pay, provided they do not enter the Ancient City.
Complete details, including a list of exemptions and payment, can be found here: https://cda.veneziaunica.it/en/exemptions.
All Guest, including those exempt from payment, must present a QR code to local authorities:
- Guests who pay the fee will receive the QR code automatically. - Exempted guests must apply online to obtain their QR code, please check this link for more detailed information.
While there are no physical barriers to enter Venice, law enforcement may approach you and ask you to show your QR code or any other proof of exemption at any time during your stay. Failure to provide this could result in a fine.
Please note that MSC Cruises cannot be held liable for non-compliance with the above.
We strongly advise all guests planning to visit the Ancient City to obtain their QR code before entering.
How do I pay the Entry Venice Fee?
The new payment system requires visitors to obtain a QR code showing proof of payment of the access fee or their exemption (check https://cda.ve.it/en/faq#persons-exempt for info).
To obtain your QR code ahead of your arrival, please visit this link https://cda.veneziaunica.it/ and follow the instructions.
While there are no physical barriers to enter Venice, law enforcement may approach you and ask you to show your QR code or any other proof of exemption at any time during your stay. Failure to provide this could result in a fine.
Please note that MSC Cruises cannot be held liable for non-compliance with the above.
We strongly advise all guests planning to visit the Ancient City to obtain their QR code before entering.
TRAVEL TO THE VENICE CRUISE TERMINAL
CAR
Leave the motorway to Venice at the Venezia-Porto exit and follow the signs for Venezia - Stazione Marittima - Terminal Passeggeri. Parking service to MSC cruise passengers is provided by the partner VTP (Venezia Terminal Passeggeri S.p.A.). Parking facilities are located inside the port area just in front of the embarkation terminals. By online prebooking only, your parking space is guaranteed.
PARKING VTP (Venezia Terminal Passeggeri)
- Address: VENEZIA TERMINAL PASSEGGERI S.p.A. Marittima Fabbricato 248 - 30135 Venezia - Italy. Discover how to reach the parking.
- Tel. (+39) 041 2403033/40 - from Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM
- E-mail: operativo@vtp.it
TRAIN
Santa Lucia Railway station - You can walk to Piazzale Roma (approx.600 metres), where you can take the People Mover train to the Marittima terminal entrance. Upon your arrival at the entrance of the Marittima terminal entrance an internal shuttle will bring you to the cruise terminal where you can proceed with the luggage drop off and check in services.
Venezia-Mestre Station - The railway station is approximately 10 km from the Cruise Terminal. You can request an offer of MSC Transfer service through MSC Call Center or your travel agent.
PLANE
(https://www.veneziaairport.it/en/) is approximately 20 minutes from the cruise port, depending on the traffic. You can also request the MSC Transfer service by calling our contact centre or your travel agent. Alternatively you will find an MSC booth just outside the arrivals hall on your left in order to fix your arrangements. When you arrive to Marittima terminal entrance an internal shuttle will bring you to your cruise terminal where you can proceed with the luggage drop off and check in services. MSC Fly&Cruise guests have their transfer included in the package.
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