Cruise regions

Departure port

Venice

This is where the ship leaves from. It is not the holiday itself.

Getting there

Direct flights run from London and several UK regional airports. Cruise terminals vary, and larger ships now use mainland ports, so check where your ship departs.

Airports

  • Venice Marco Polo (VCE). about 2 hours from London

Before you sail

  • Visit St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace
  • Cross the Rialto Bridge
  • Take a boat to Murano and Burano
  • Ride a gondola or a vaporetto

Typical daytime highs

  • Spring. Typical daytime highs around 16 to 22°C in spring (March to May).
  • Summer. Typical daytime highs around 27 to 29°C in summer (June to August).
  • Autumn. Typical daytime highs around 17 to 23°C in autumn (September to November).
  • Winter. Typical daytime highs around 6 to 9°C in winter (December to February).

These are typical ranges, not a forecast.