Water Taxi from Marco Polo Airport to Venice
Make your arrival in Venice unforgettable. Step off your flight and onto the water — enjoy a scenic ride across the lagoon and get a stunning first look at Venice from your water taxi.
How Your Venice Airport Transfer Works
The most scenic and direct way to reach your Venice hotel
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Secure your Venice water taxi transfer instantly with free cancellation. Choose one-way or roundtrip and receive immediate confirmation.
Meet at the Airport
Head to the Bucintoro Viaggi Desk 71 on the first floor of Marco Polo Airport, then walk to the dock via the covered moving walkway.
Scenic Lagoon Ride
Sit back and enjoy the ride across the Venice lagoon directly to your hotel dock — or the nearest accessible point within walking distance.
Venice Water Taxi Transfer Experience
Real photos from the Marco Polo Airport water taxi ride
Venice Airport Transfer Comparison
See why the water taxi from Marco Polo Airport is the best way to arrive
| Feature | Water Taxi Best | Alilaguna Boat | ATVO Bus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Door-to-Hotel | ✓ Private Dock | ✗ Public Stops | ✗ Piazzale Roma Only |
| Travel Time | 50 – 100 Min | 60 – 90 Min | 20 Min + Walk |
| Experience | Scenic Lagoon Ride | Shared Public Boat | Highway Bus |
| Luggage | Included (1+1) | Self-Service | Luggage Room |
| Free Cancellation | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Price From | ~$46 / Person | ~$21 / Person | ~$14 / Person |
What Travelers Say About This Venice Water Taxi
"Brilliant experience and makes you feel like James Bond. So glad we did it on arrival into Venice. Delivered to the pontoon of our hotel."
"Brilliant that it takes and collects you straight to and from the hotel (if accessible from the canal). Was a quick and easy journey and pickup on time."
"This was a great service, the communication was great and we knew what to expect well in advance. I had to get a different flight last minute when I contacted them they changed my booking on the spot."
"Excellent experience! Fast, friendly and super efficient. Dropped off very close to the hotel. Will absolutely use again!"
"Great service this is the 2nd time I have used this service and it's a great way to make your entrance to Venice."
"It was very easy and the best way to get to your hotel, especially at night and with suitcases. It felt really special and exciting to arrive by boat."
"What a great way to enter Venice. The service is excellent."
"Quick and easy. Great driver and super close drop off especially with children."
Frequently Asked Questions About Venice Water Taxi Transfers
Everything you need to know before booking your airport transfer
After collecting your luggage, head to the Bucintoro Viaggi Desk 71 on the first floor of Marco Polo Airport, just in front of the moving walkway that leads to the dock. Staff speak English, Spanish, German, and French. It's approximately a 10-minute walk from arrivals to the embarkation point. The maximum airport waiting time is 40 minutes to allow other passengers to arrive.
Yes! You can be picked up or dropped off directly at hotels located along the Grand Canal, including Hilton Stucky. For less-accessible destinations on inner canals, a designated meeting point will be arranged within easy walking distance. For JW Marriott (Isola delle Rose) and San Clemente Island, drop-off is in San Marco near the hotel shuttle boat.
The shared water taxi transfer takes approximately 50 to 100 minutes depending on your destination and the number of stops. The ride includes a scenic journey across the Venice lagoon and through the iconic canals — the most romantic and direct way to travel to the city.
The service monitors flight arrivals. If your flight is delayed, your booking remains valid. The service also offers free cancellation, giving you flexibility and peace of mind when booking your Venice airport water taxi transfer.
Each passenger is permitted to bring 1 piece of luggage and 1 carry-on item — luggage transfer is included in the ticket price. Additional fees may apply for extra luggage items.
Yes! The Venice Marco Polo Airport water taxi transfer offers free cancellation. You can cancel your booking worry-free if your travel plans change.
The ticket includes a shared water taxi transfer (one-way or roundtrip) and luggage transfer for 1 bag plus 1 carry-on per person. The service is operated by Bucintoro Viaggi, a certified partner, and includes a mobile voucher for easy boarding.
In the event of fog or adverse weather conditions, the water taxi service is replaced by a car transfer along Piazzale Roma, ensuring you still reach your destination safely and on time.
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