The premium cruise
A Venice Lagoon Cruise with a Private Chef Aboard
A full day on the lagoon with lunch cooked right aboard
Picture it: the anchor down in a quiet channel of the lagoon, only water and distant islands around, and aboard a private chef serving lunch from what was caught and grown right here. This isn't a restaurant with a view — it's a table in the middle of the lagoon that belongs only to you. A premium full-day cruise: all the islands, a swim in empty water and gastronomy aboard of the level that makes a day special.
In short
- A full day on the lagoon by private boat with the option of lunch cooked by a chef aboard.
- All the islands of craft: Murano, Burano, Torcello — and the wild lagoon with a swim.
- Lunch aboard with a private chef, or at the finest island restaurants — your choice.
- A format for a party or a family: a roomy boat for up to 11, the price for the whole boat.
- On request, our licensed art-historian guide aboard.
The programme
- Murano — glass. The furnace, the master's work, how to tell real Murano glass.
- Burano — lace and colour. A fishermen's island, the lace museum, a walk, the bussolà.
- Mazzorbo — wine. The Venissa vineyard: a tasting of local wine on request.
- Torcello — mosaics. The Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta, Byzantine mosaics of the 11th–12th centuries.
- The wild lagoon and a swim. Sant'Erasmo with the Bacan beach, Vignole with flamingos, the nature of Certosa.
- Lunch aboard. The highlight: the anchor down in a quiet spot and lunch cooked by a private chef right on deck — or, by choice, a table at one of the finest island restaurants (Villa 600, Venissa, Antica Dogana).
Boat and guide
A cruise with a chef needs a roomy boat with a galley and room at the table — a large boat or a yacht for up to 11 suits best; choose in our boat fleet. As standard, the skipper, water, prosecco and wine are aboard. On request we add a private chef with catering and our licensed art-historian guide.
What's included
- A private boat with skipper for 7 hours
- Water, prosecco and wine aboard, snacks
- A route through the islands and the wild lagoon with a swim
Paid separately
- Lunch aboard with a private chef (catering on request) or at an island restaurant
- Our licensed guide aboard (optional)
- A wine tasting at Venissa, entry tickets (Torcello, the lace museum)
The price is for the whole boat. For 1–3 guests at the price shown; for four or more, quoted on request (the boat seats up to 11).
For what occasion
- A family day or a group of friends who care about both the route and the table.
- A special occasion — a birthday, an anniversary — with lunch in the middle of the lagoon.
- When you want not to "do the islands" but to spend a whole unhurried day on the water with food and wine.
FAQ
What does "lunch with a chef aboard" mean?
A private chef cooks and serves lunch right on the boat's deck while you lie at anchor in a quiet part of the lagoon. Catering is arranged on request and paid separately; the alternative is lunch at an island restaurant.
How many people is the cruise for?
From a couple to a large party: for a cruise with a chef we take a roomy boat for up to 11. The price is for the whole boat, not per person.
How much is it?
From €1,580 for a private boat for 7 hours. The chef catering, guide and tasting are separate, on request.
Can we swim?
Yes, the route includes the wild lagoon with spots to swim; bring swimwear. Depends on the weather and season.
Is a guide included?
No, the guide is optional. The skipper as standard; on request we add our art-historian guide.
A full day on the water, lunch in the middle of the lagoon and the islands at your own pace — a cruise with a chef turns a lagoon trip into an occasion the whole party remembers. Write to us with your dates and party size and we'll build your day with a chef aboard.
Available dates and a quote for your party — in reply to a short message.
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