CroisiEuropeUK River Cruises - New Year cruise exploring the Venice Lagoon

Spend the New Year in the enchanting city of Venice on this fantastic short-break cruise on board Michelangelo.

Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the stunning Venice Lagoon to picturesque Chioggia with its popular fish market. From here, take the optional excursion to the historic city of Padua, renowned for its art and incredible architecture, including the impressive Torre dell'Orologio with its astronomical clock.

The colourful island of Burano is famous for its lace, while Murano is known for its glassmaking. Join the optional tour which showcases both of these breathtaking islands in the Venice Lagoon, or take the opportunity to see the incredible Doge's Palace and St Mark's Square. Enjoy a special New Year's Eve dinner onboard and celebrate with newfound friends.

REW_PP - New Year in Venice Itinerary

Day 1 - Venice (Italy)

Embark Michelangelo at 6pm in Venice. Meet the crew at a Welcome Cocktail before enjoying dinner.

Day 2 - Chioggia

This morning, enjoy a cruise along the Venice Lagoon to Chioggia, renowned for its fish market. This afternoon, there is an optional excursion to the city of Padua, home to incredible art and architecture. You'll visit the ornate basilica, explore the Piazza dei Frutti, and see the Torre dell'Orologio with its astronomical clock.

Day 3 - Venice

Board a private boat for an optional tour to the islands of Burano, renowned for its intricate lacework, and Murano, famous for its glassmaking. This afternoon, there is an optional visit to the magnificent Doge's Palace and St Mark's Square. This evening, enjoy the Gala dinner.

Day 4 - Venice

Spend the day at leisure exploring this fascinating city. This evening, there is a special New Year's Eve dinner. See in the New Year with your fellow guests.

Day 5 - Venice

Disembark Michelangelo at 10am.

Price Includes

4 nights accommodation on board on a full-board basis
Unlimited complimentary house wine, beer, mineral water and soft drinks on board
Welcome cocktail
New Year's Eve dinner
Gala dinner
Cruise Manager
Port taxes

Price Does Not Include

Personal on board spend
Optional Excursions (must be pre-booked at least 4 weeks before departure or bookable on board subject to availability)
Travel insurance

Special Features

CroisiEurope is the leading French river cruise company. Their ships have a distinctly French flavour, the service and the food having received much praise from Blue Water Holidays customers. Staff and passengers come from many European countries and there may be other English speaking passengers on board.

2026 Departures £ price per person based on 2 people sharing

December

Dec 28th - Venice and back - Sailing on: Michelangelo From: £1287

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New Year in Venice

Celebrate the New Year in the heart of Venice on this superb 4-night cruise, with exciting optional excursions to historic Padua and the beautiful islands of Burano and Murano in the Venice Lagoon