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Saint Mark’s Square
Famous Venetian Museums 
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Start planning your cruise and book your excursions in Venice - Marghera

Venice, a romantic MSC Mediterranean Cruises destination, is an artisan masterpiece. The city is built on 118 small islands, separated by canals, in a shallow lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. This UNESCO World Heritage Site overflows with beauty – from the gondola-lined canals and ancient marble palaces to historical architectural feats like St. Mark’s Basilica and the Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo. Visiting Venice is like being in a fabled land, a scintillating mix of culture, history, and water.

 
MSC Cruises excursions offer plenty of exciting things to see including:
 
· Saint Mark’s Square
· Famous Venetian Museums 
· Gondola Experience 
 
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.
 
MSC Cruises excursion to the illustrious St. Mark’s Square, Venice’s cultural, religious, and political centre. See the iconic Basilica, an Italo-Byzantine masterpiece, with its beautiful bell tower and golden mosaics. Next door, Doge's Palace, a Gothic jewel, will impress with its seriously sublime ornamentation. Next, cast your eyes over the Bridge of Sighs, an ornate white limestone beauty. At the end of the tour, unwind in one of the piazza’s chic cafes for a coffee and a sweet. People watch, read a book, or gaze down to the sea.
 
Explore Venice’s fascinating museums on a cultural MSC Cruises excursion. After a leisurely boat ride to iconic St Mark’s Square, you’ll visit an array of museums near the piazza. Explore Correr Museum to glimpse collections of historical Venetian paintings. Swing by the Archaeological Museum to discover is a treasure chest of antique sculptures, pottery, coins, and gemstones. Finally, wander the Biblioteca Marciana, one of most extensive libraries in Italy. This literary paradise houses one of the world’s greatest collections of classical texts including Greek, Latin and Oriental manuscripts. 
 
Explore the romantic city of Venice with an exciting cruise along its mysterious canals. This MSC Cruises excursion will see you taking a boat ride through the city’s world-famous waterways, admiring magnificent bridges, grand patrician palaces, and the city’s famous narrow streets, the calli. Soak up the ancient atmosphere as you make your way through the world’s most incredible aquatic maze. Afterwards, enjoy a guided walk around the calli to learn more about the city.

Embarkation for cruises from Venice - Marghera

All embarkation procedures, including baggage drop-off, are held at Venice Cruise Terminal in Venice Maritime Station (Venice Passenger Terminal), therefore guests are kindly asked not to reach autonomously Marghera port. The cruise ship will depart from Marghera port. A transfer by ferry from Venice Cruise Terminal to Marghera port is organized by MSC Cruises. Guests with disabilities or reduced mobility should contact their accredited travel agencies or the MSC contact center for special arrangements.


Guests embarking in Venice who also want to visit the city may do so on the last day of their cruise. They can opt for one of the MSC Excursions available for disembarkation day or choose to explore the city autonomously.

MSC Shore Excursion in Venice

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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    Reach the port

    Port of Venice - Marghera:

    See how to get to the port of Venice and parking information

    Cruise Terminal:

    VTP (Venezia Terminal Passeggeri)

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    • 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.
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      Parking Information

      PARKING VTP (Venezia Terminal Passeggeri)
       

    • 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. You can also facilitate your travel with luggage delivery service by clicking here.
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    • 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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