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Discover Venice from the water on the lagoon's original sunset cruise, operating for over 20 years. Avoid generic modern motorboats and step aboard "El Sultan," a historically restored wooden Venetian Bragozzo. What sets this journey apart is our exclusive route through the spectacular Bacino di San Marco, widely considered one of the most beautiful views in the world. Watching the sunset transform the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Campanile into a golden masterpiece from the water is unforgettable. As the pioneers who created this tour, we know exactly how to catch the absolute best light of the day. Led by born-and-raised local captains, this intimate cruise is limited to just 11 guests to ensure a romantic atmosphere. As the sun dips below the horizon, you will enjoy a relaxed toast with chilled, high-quality Prosecco flowing throughout the cruise. Choose the authentic tradition that travelers celebrate as an experience that surpasses a gondola.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Arrive 10 mins before at ACTV stop "OSPEDALE" (Fondamente Nove)—just a 10-min walk from San Marco & Rialto! No flags needed: your skipper waits on the pier next to our unmistakable historic wooden Venetian boat, "Bragozzo El Sultan" (or "Mora"). Your boat is your landmark!
Itinerary
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Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute (Pass by)
Santa Maria della Salute (or Salute Church or simply La Salute) is a basilica in Venice erected in the area of Punta della Dogana, from where it stands out in the panorama of St. Mark's Basin and the Grand Canal. Designed by Baldassare Longhena with attention to Palladio's models, it is one of the best expressions of Venetian Baroque architecture. Its construction represents an ex voto to the Madonna by Venetians for deliverance from the Plague that decimated the population between 1630 and 1631. The cult became so deeply rooted in Venice that the Virgin Mary was added to the list of patron saints of the city of Venice.
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Abbazia di San Giorgio Maggiore (Pass by)
The Island of San Giorgio Maggiore is a small island, located opposite St. Mark's Square in Venice. Separated from the island of Giudecca by the small canale della Grazia, it is also washed by the Giudecca Canal, the San Marco Basin, the San Marco Canal, and, to the south, the lagoon; it is part of the sestiere of San Marco.
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San Lazzaro degli Armeni (Pass by)
San Lazzaro degli Armeniè a small island in the Venice lagoon, located near the west coast of the Venice Lido and completely occupied by a monastery, the mother house of the Mekhitarist Order. The island is one of the world's first centers of Armenian culture.
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Piazza San Marco (Pass by)
St. Mark's Square, is one of the most important monumental squares in the world, renowned all over the planet for its beauty and architectural integrity. It is also known as “The Drawing Room of Europe” or “The Piazza.” It is the only urban space in Venice that properly takes the name “piazza,” as all other spaces in the form of a square are properly called “campi.” One of the wonders of humanity.
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Lido di Venezia (Pass by)
The Lido of Venice is a thin island stretching about 12 km between the Venetian lagoon and the Adriatic Sea, bounded by the ports of San Nicolò and Malamocco and connected to the city and the mainland only by scheduled waterbuses and motor rafts for transporting vehicles. About 12.2 km long, it is one of the few islands in the lagoon on which there are carriage roads; there is also a small tourist airport. It is famous for its beautiful beach, wonderful Art Nouveau villas from the 1900s and the Film Festival where film stars from all over the world attend every year.
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Isola delle Vignole (Pass by)
Le Vignole is a small island in the Venice Lagoon inhabited by only 54 people. It is known as one of Venice's vegetable gardens. Here Venetians go to spend happy days of rest by boat. It is most famous for the prodizione of artichokes called “castraure” that can be eaten raw!
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Arsenale di Venezia (Pass by)
The Venice Arsenal is an ancient complex of shipyards and workshops that makes up a very large part of the island city of Venice at its eastern end. It was the heart of the Venetian shipbuilding industry from the 12th century onward and is linked to the most prosperous period in the life of the Serenissima: thanks to the imposing ships built here, the Venetian Republic was able to dominate the Mediterranean and gain a monopoly on trade with the East Surrounded by 3 km of crenellated red-brick walls, it employed a maximum of 16. 000 people at the height of its operation and can be considered, due to its size, age and the ingenuity of its design and operation (ships were built here on an assembly line since the 16th century) as one of the first true industrial complexes in Europe.
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Laguna di Venezia (Pass by)
The Venice Lagoon is the largest lagoon in the Mediterranean Sea A place of rare beauty, it offers unique sensations and atmospheres in every season. The entire territory was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987. The Venice lagoon cannot be told, it can only be experienced!
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Basilica di San Marco (Pass by)
There is not much to say. it is simply one of the most beautiful views in the world that you will enjoy aboard our bragozzo “El Sultan” while sipping an excellent prosecco.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Soft drinks are available on request. Please specify by the time of booking
- Please note: from December to February, there is a maximum of 4 passenger per booking
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Soft drinks are available on request. Please specify by the time of booking
- Please note: from December to February, there is a maximum of 4 passenger per booking
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
- The boat has no restroom and no possibility to stop during the tour. Use the restroom before departure
- l'imbarcazione è messa a disposizione del cliente per la durata del contratto con formula noleggio a posto barca (frazionato). Gli itinerari proposti sul sito hanno carattere puramente esemplificativo e non vincolante. L'orario di partenza, la durata e le tappe effettive sono 100% flessibili e vengono concordati tra le parti al momento della prenotazione, in base alle richieste del cliente e alla fattibilità tecnica/meteo. Eventuali richieste particolari devono essere comunicate con anticipo per permettere l'organizzazione tecnica del servizio.
- the boat is placed at the client's disposal for the duration of the agreement and it is chartered under a 'Fractional Charter' (per seat) agreement. The itineraries displayed on this website are purely illustrative and non-binding. Departure times, duration, and specific stops are 100% flexible and can be determined by the client at the moment of the booking. We encourage guests to share their preferences at the time of booking. Any special requests should be communicated in advance to ensure technical feasibility and the best possible experience
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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