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Ravenna Cruise Port to Venice Hotel Transfer (Water Taxi Included)
Ravenna to Venice Hotel Transfer - Private transfer at Venice with English-speaking guide
 

Private transfer from Ravenna cruise port to your Venice hotel combines a private vehicle with a water taxi covering the 90 mile (145 km) road portion, about 2.5 hours total. This one-way transfer departs from Porto Corsini and serves guests disembarking all major cruise lines at Ravenna, including Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line. English speaking driver and water taxi captain, private vehicle sized to your group. Transfer time: 2.5 hours.

2.5 hours (private)
private transfer
professional driver
english speaking
all group sizes
sedan to full size coach
ship pick up
meet driver at ship
  • Pick up from the Ravenna Cruise Port
  • Professional English Speaking Driver
  • One Way Transportation to Venice
  • Transport of one piece of luggage and one personal item per person
  • Transfer time: 2.5 Hours (traffic pending)




Tour Number:
IRAVE-T06


Group Size (Prices in USD)*:
2 People - $490 Per Person
3 People - $374 Per Person
4 People - $280 Per Person
5 People - $258 Per Person
6 People - $216 Per Person
7 People - $184 Per Person
8 People - $162 Per Person



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TOUR DESCRIPTION
 

Ravenna Cruise Port to Venice Hotel Transfer (Water Taxi Included)

End your vacation on the right foot with a private transfer from Ravenna cruise port to your hotel in Venice's city center. This is a two-part journey: a private vehicle takes you by road to mainland Venice, then a private water taxi carries you the rest of the way, since central Venice's canals aren't reachable by car. Private transfers include a vehicle with a professional English speaking driver and space for one large suitcase and one personal item (backpack or purse) for each person. The type of vehicle used is based on the number of people in your private group. This service is a popular choice for guests disembarking Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) ships at Porto Corsini.

 

Your Route

2.5 hrs total, 90 miles / 145 km by road

Ravenna Cruise Port (Ship Pickup) by private vehicle to mainland Venice, then private water taxi to your hotel

Drive time varies with traffic. The water taxi covers the final leg into Venice's canals.

 

Timing Your Pickup

Your pickup time is set by your ship's disembarkation, not a fixed schedule. Your driver will be waiting at the Ravenna port cruise terminal exit when you disembark, so there is no need to arrange transport in advance beyond your booking. If your hotel check-in is later in the day, let us know and we can plan the timing accordingly.

 

Luggage & Vehicle Information

Each passenger may bring one large suitcase and one personal item (backpack or purse) at no extra cost. Water taxis have limited space for luggage, so please let us know your full bag count when booking. The vehicle type used for the road portion is based on the number of people in your private group.

Departing from Ravenna Cruise Port

Your driver will be waiting at the Ravenna port cruise terminal exit when you disembark. This is where the two-part journey begins: private vehicle to mainland Venice, then water taxi for the final leg to your hotel.

 

Arriving at Your Venice Hotel

Your water taxi captain drops you off directly at your hotel or the nearest canal-side point, depending on access.

What's Included

Included

  • Pick up from the Ravenna Cruise Port
  • Professional English Speaking Driver
  • One Way Transportation to Venice
  • Transport of one piece of luggage and one personal item per person
  • Transfer time: 2.5 Hours (traffic pending)

Not Included

  • Meals and beverages
  • Gratuities (optional, at your discretion)
  • Personal shopping

Tour Timing

All times are approximate and will vary based on your group's pace and interests.

  • 1
    2.5 Hours (traffic pending)
    Meet driver and transfer to Venice

Resources

Ravenna Cruise Port (Porto Corsini). Cruise terminal for this transfer, located at Porto Corsini. Official Website

Venezia Unica, Official Venice City Services. Official Venice city portal, useful for water taxi and transport information. Official Website

Good to Know

Luggage Allowance

Each person may bring one large suitcase and one personal item — backpack, purse, or carry-on. If you have additional bags, oversized items, golf clubs, or mobility equipment, please contact us before booking so we can arrange the right vehicle. Water taxis have limited space for luggage — please let us know your full bag count when booking.

Vehicle Types

This transfer uses both a private vehicle and a private water taxi. Vehicle size is matched to your group — sedans for 1-2 passengers, minivans for 3-6, and minibuses for 7-8. All vehicles are air-conditioned, non-smoking, and licensed for private transport. The water taxi is operated by a professional English-speaking captain.

Total Transfer Time

Plan on approximately Meet driver and transfer to Venice – 2.5 Hours (traffic pending).

Child Seats

Child seats are available on request, subject to availability. Please let us know at the time of booking if you need one and we will do our best to have it ready.

Adding a Stop

This is a direct transfer. If you’d like to spend a few hours exploring along the way — Piazza San Marco, the Rialto Bridge, or the Doge’s Palace are all worth the detour — contact us and we can put together a custom itinerary and quote.

Larger Groups

For groups that exceed our standard vehicle capacity, we can arrange additional vehicles or a larger coach. Use the group request button on this page or contact us with your group size and travel date for a custom quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the water taxi pick us up right at the Ravenna cruise port?
No, the water taxi comes in on the Venice side. Your driver takes you by road from the Ravenna cruise port to mainland Venice, where you transfer to a private water taxi for the final leg to your hotel, since central Venice isn't reachable by road.
How long should we expect the full journey to take?
Around 2.5 hours combined between the road drive and the water taxi crossing, with traffic on the road portion being the main variable, so build in some flexibility for your hotel check-in time.
What's the luggage allowance?
One large suitcase and one personal item per person for the full journey, road and water taxi included. Extra luggage needs to be arranged in advance for a quote.
Is this private, or will we share the water taxi with other travelers?
Private the entire way, road transfer and water taxi both, with no other passengers added to your group.
What if our hotel is on a canal that's hard for a water taxi to reach?
Let us know your exact hotel name and address when you book. Venice's canal network means access varies by location, and your driver and water taxi captain need the specifics to plan the most direct route.
Shore Trip Timing is approximate based on your interests & traffic
  • Meet driver and transfer to Venice – 2.5 Hours (traffic pending)

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5 of 5 Review Location- Ravenna June 12, 2026
Reviewer: Reggie M from Roaring Spring, PA  
Excellent service provided with clean and efficient vehicles. The driver was very professional, and got us to our destination in a timely manner. The water taxi driver found us, even though we were a block from the meeting place. You could tell that the company cared for their customers, and provided an excellent service and experience.

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5 of 5 Review Location- Ravenna May 15, 2026
Reviewer: Mei Ying L from Tampa, FL  
We were 2 and a half hours late in arriving at the airport where we were to be picked up for a 4 hour excursion which was scheduled to end by 2pm but the tour operator allowed for an extension of the tour till 3pm without extra charge. We had good guides clean and fairly new vehicles. Itineraries were interesting and flexible.

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5 of 5 Review Location- Ravenna May 13, 2026
Reviewer: Bob S from Vestavia, AL  
Ken Diaz the Group Reservation Manager of Private Shore Trips organized an amazing set of tourstransportation events for our group of 42 friends and family in MULTIPLE countries! Yes Italy, Greece & Turkey!! Or tour guides provided excellent connections with the entire group and gave a dissertation on the history of each location we visited. We had teachers in our group and they were impressed with the tour guides that says a lot!

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5 of 5 Review Location- Ravenna May 12, 2026
Reviewer: Gerri A, Sea Dreams Travel from Saint Cloud, MN  
Thank you and I will use you again. I will also let my host agency know how great you are to work with.

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5 of 5 Review Location- Ravenna May 5, 2026
Reviewer: Susan P from Irvine, CA  
We just got back yesterday and I am very glad to bring the good news that all the tours have been a wonderful success!!! The buses were very comfortable and the tour guides have been great and considerate of our senior citizens. We all applauded the end of every tour and We have all been recommending Private Shore Trips web site to all the people we met on the ship. You know that recommendation and word of praises are good advertisements for your business. Well surely get in touch with you when the need arises. Again, a million thanks for what you did for us that made our vacation a truly enjoyable one. Also, we got lucky with good weather.

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