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

Private transfer from your Venice hotel to Ravenna cruise port combines a water taxi with a private vehicle covering the 90 mile (145 km) road portion, about 2.5 hours total. This one-way transfer arrives at Porto Corsini and serves guests joining 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.

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



Tour Number: IRAVE-T05


Group Size (Prices in USD)*: 		2 People - $426 Per Person
3 People - $334 Per Person
4 People - $250 Per Person
5 People - $228 Per Person
6 People - $190 Per Person
7 People - $162 Per Person
8 People - $143 Per Person



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TOUR DESCRIPTION
 

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

Start your vacation on the right foot with a private transfer from your hotel in Venice's city center to your cruise ship in Ravenna. This is a two-part journey: a private water taxi picks you up at your hotel and carries you to mainland Venice, since central Venice's canals aren't reachable by car, then a private vehicle takes over for the road drive to Ravenna's cruise port. 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 boarding Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) ships at Porto Corsini.

 

Your Route

2.5 hrs total, 90 miles / 145 km by road

Your Venice hotel by water taxi to mainland Venice, then private vehicle to Ravenna Cruise Port

Drive time varies with traffic. The water taxi covers the first leg out of Venice's canals.

 

Timing Your Pickup

You choose your own pickup time in Venice when you book. As a general guide, allow enough time before your ship's boarding deadline to account for the 2.5 hour combined water taxi and road journey, plus check-in and embarkation at the port. If your hotel checkout runs long, let your driver and water taxi captain know as soon as possible.

 

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 Your Venice Hotel

Your water taxi captain will meet you at your hotel or the nearest canal-side pickup point in Venice. This is where the two-part journey begins: water taxi to mainland Venice, then private vehicle for the road portion to Ravenna.

 

Arriving at Ravenna Cruise Port

Your driver drops you off directly at the Ravenna port cruise terminal at Porto Corsini, ready for embarkation.

What's Included

Included

  • Pick up from your Venice Hotel
  • Professional English Speaking Driver
  • One Way Transportation to Ravenna
  • 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.

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    2.5 Hours (traffic pending)
    Meet driver and transfer to Ravenna

Resources

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

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

Why does this transfer include a water taxi?
If your hotel is in central Venice, it's only reachable by water, so a private water taxi carries you from your hotel to the mainland, where a vehicle and driver take over for the road portion of the trip to Ravenna's cruise port.
How long does the whole journey take, hotel to ship?
Plan on about 2.5 hours total between the water taxi portion in Venice and the road drive to Ravenna, though traffic can add time, so build in a comfortable buffer before your ship's boarding cutoff.
How much luggage fits in the water taxi and vehicle?
One large suitcase and one personal item per person throughout the journey. If you have more luggage than that, contact us in advance, since space on the water taxi is more limited than in a standard vehicle.
Is this private the whole way, including the water taxi?
Yes, the water taxi and the vehicle are both private and just for your group, with a professional English-speaking driver handling the road portion.
What if we're running late leaving our Venice hotel?
Contact us as soon as possible if you're delayed. Since your ship has a boarding cutoff, timing matters more on this route than on a standard one-city transfer, so don't wait to let us know.

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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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