Italy Holidays on boat, barge or ship

View the guide to boating and barge holidays in Italy. Cruise to Venice on a cruiser boat or penichette barge. Or take a river cruise ship around the lagoons and up the Po river.

Cruiser Boat Holidays in Italy

Choose from our range of 2-12 berth built hire cruisers and cruise to Venice and its lagoon. Moor in the centre of the city and see the famous sights including the Grand Canal. Visit the islands of Murano and Burano in the Venice lagoon, perhaps even travel up one of the rivers.
See the cruiser boat holiday guide to Italy

Penichette Barge Holidays and Europa Boating Holidays in Italy

Our distinctive Penichette self-drive barges in Italy offer a sunshade over the outside steering position. Choose from boats sleeping up to 12. Cruise to Venice, moor near St Mark's Square, visit the lagoon islands, and relax in the unique city. Alternatively cruise the Sile or Brenta rivers.
See the Penichette barge holiday guide to Italy

River Cruise Holidays in Italy

River cruise ships taking around 150 passengers moor within walking distance of St Mark's in Venice. We offer a Venice city break using the ship as a base with two mini-cruises around the lagoon. Longer cruises on the River Po through Lombardy are also available, and a hotel barge holiday.
More about Italy river cruise holidays
See also Hotel Barge holidays in Italy