Venice - Marghera Cruises

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
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.
Venice - Marghera Cruises
Start planning your cruise and book your excursions in Venice - MargheraHow does it work?
Starting 19 April 2025, 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.
Please visit the map: https://cda.ve.it/
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.
Beyond embarking and disembarking guests, the following categories are exempt:
· Residents in the Veneto region and people born in Venice
· People registered in the register of the temporary population of Venice
· Minors under 14 years of age
· People with disabilities (and any accompanying person)
· Student of schools and universities located in the Ancient City or in the Lagoon’s minor islands
· Members of the Italian armed forces and law enforcement in Venice for service reasons
Full list of exemptions at the following link: https://cda.veneziaunica.it/en/exemptions
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 https://cda.ve.it/ and follow the instructions.
While there are no physical barriers to enter Venicethe local police may approach you and ask you to show your QR code or any other proof of payment/exemption at any time during your stay. Failure to provide this could result in a fine ranging from €50 to €300.
Please note that MSC Cruises cannot be held liable for non-compliance with the above.