Useful information
- Why choosing a water taxi in Venice?
Venice is a city built on water, which means local transport is also closely related to it. For those who are considering about how to move around in Venice the choice is actually between a water taxi and a Vaporetto (the equivalent of a crowded city bus).
Venice water taxi prices and travel times make our service the most effective manner to get around Venice: private, comfortable transfers that will save queues and inconveniences, facilitating movements with bulky luggage bringing you exactly to the chosen destination.
- Can I choose the route?
Our taxi boats always take the shortest route to your destination. However, it is also possible to extend the route to admire the most fascinating waterway in the world (the Grand Canal) featuring Rialto Bridge, the Academy Galleries, the Church della Salute and the Peggy Guggenheim Museum.
- Is there a night surcharge?
Yes, for transfers at night (from 22:00 to 7:00 am) a € 15,00 surcharge will be applied.
- Can the water taxis reach any hotel in Venice or Lido?
Almost in all cases, with the exception of a not favourable tide (too high or too low): in these cases, the service does not directly reach the private dock of the following Venice hotels: Duodo, Splendid, Cavalletto, Saturnia, Bonvecchiati and Bonvecchiati Palace, Campo de la Guerra. Nevertheless, it will stop as close as possible (within a 5-minute walk from the arrival point).
- How many suitcases can be carried on a water taxi?
It is possible to carry up to 12 suitcases. The price remains unchanged for up to 4 suitcases; from 5 upwards, a € 5,00 per suitcase surcharge is applied.
- How many persons can travel simultaneously on a water taxi?
The maximum capacity of our water taxi is 10 people. For groups lager than 10 persons you will need to book one or more boats.
Venice water taxi prices remain unchanged up to 4 people. From 5 people upwards, a € 10,00 per person surcharge is applied.- What should I do if I do not receive the voucher?
If you do not find your voucher or do not receive the e-mail, you can call:
From Monday to Friday 9:00-18:00: +39 04 1 24 0 67 12 / +39 04 1 24 0 67 16 / +39 04 1 24 0 67 46
From 18:00 to 9:00, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: +39 04 1 52 2 23 03Only for airport arrivals: no need to notify any flight delays, we monitor them.
At the airport, from 00:00 to 7:00 am, arrivals from delayed flight could be carried by taxicab to Venice-P.Roma and continued by boat to the destination.
- How can I purchase a ticket on your website?
Venice water taxi prices are definitely cost-effective. All it takes to complete your purchase is four simple steps:
- choose your point of departure
- choose your destination
- find out the fare rates (which may vary according to the number of passengers and suitcases)
- purchase the ticket
Once your purchase is complete, you will receive a voucher to print off and hand to the taxi driver on the day of the transfer.
- Why choose Motoscafivenezia.it?
Consorzio Motoscafi Venezia offers its customers more than 100 water taxis operating 24 hours a day, every day. Every vehicle can carry up to 10 persons and 12 suitcases and takes you to your destination in a very short time. They comply with the EC public transport standards and they are all regularly checked.
In addition, if you purchase a round-trip ticket (to or from Marco Polo Airport) with a single transaction you will save 5%!
- What are the Venice water taxi prices and rates?
Consult our fare rates and book your water taxi boat.
