Small river cruises

Feels like home

Explore canals, rivers, and the Venice Lagoon on an intimate cruise for 24-30 guests. Discover cities of art along the itinerary, as well as charming hidden towns, and enjoy authentic cultural experiences that will bring you into contact with locals and places that most tourists never see. Our barges will be your floating hotel, with comfortable cabins and excellent cuisine on board.

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Food

Onboard kitchen

Fresh and local ingredients and traditional recipes are prepared by the chefs with care and passion (very limited use of frozen and industrial food). Some of their dishes have made it into a cookbook by popular demand. Browse through a preview of our cookbook.

Itinerary

Inland towns, Po Delta and the Venice Lagoon

Sail along inland waterways, canals and rivers between Mantua, the natural wonders of Po Delta, Venice and Grado. Thanks to their size, our barges can easily navigate between various moorings, on calm waters and shallow depths, inaccessible to larger cruise ships.

Events

Venues and Festivities

Experience unmissable events in Venice up close, from the most famous ones such as the carnival in February to the lesser known ones such as the Festa del Redentore in July.

Business and private events

Incentive and team building initiatives, meetings, conventions, corporate incentive activities, or even large family reunions, weddings and anniversaries: our barges are the perfect accommodation for pre-established groups.

CREW

Local staff

A crew of local sourced and well-trained travel professionals will be awaiting you on board; like a well-oiled machine that feels almost like family. Our captain, chefs, and stewards are the first to get up in the morning and the last to go to bed at night, coordinating your daily activities. They’ll be happy to share a relaxing moment with you as well, and above all, they love to spoil their guests on board.

Alberto Reghellin

Chef

Through philosophy, theatre and fishing boats I learnt how to restore my body and mind.

 

Riccardo Tamani

Captain

Ship captain, motorist, and diver. I love a good glass of Mantova doc, paired with the delicious salami I make with my father.

 

Sara Visentin

Chef

I love cooking, but more so eating dessert. My specialty is pannacotta with lemon and basil.

 

Silvia Campesato

Chef

Francesco Barletta

Tour leader, Logistic

Cycling, walking or sailing, that is the question!

 

OUR BARGES

Our barges boast innovative solutions in their construction and carefully chosen materials and shapes to create an inviting, unpretentious environment. At the same time, the ships also offers sophisticated, modern amenities. The new, strict safety and eco-friendly regulations have been followed down to the details.

Ave Maria

• comfort Gold
• en-suite bathroom and shower
• air conditioning in the whole barge
• WiFi available in common areas
• 17 cabins 
• 31 guests in low beds plus additional guests in bunk beds (on request)

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Ave Maria Trieste (coming soon)

• comfort Gold
• en-suite bathroom and shower
• air conditioning in the whole barge
• WiFi available in common areas
• 12 cabins
• 28 guests in low beds

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