Getting ashore
Marghera (Venice) is usually a dock stop.
Most ships dock at Marghera (Venice), which usually makes the day simpler: walk off the ship, meet your tour, and get back on board without tender queues.
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Cruises from Marghera (Venice)
Marghera (Venice) is a major embarkation gateway with moderate cruise traffic, typically mid-size ships, and departures across most of the year.
Usually docks
Moderate traffic
Cruises start or end here
Mid-size ships
What to expect in Marghera (Venice)
How much time will you have?
About 11h is typical
Most cruises spend 9h to 11h in Marghera (Venice), which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Marghera (Venice) get?
Some dates are noticeably busier than others.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 19% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~5,900 passengers
- Busy day: 11,300+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 19% of days
When to cruise from Marghera (Venice)
Cruises depart during 11 months of the year.
Cruise visits are concentrated in a few busier months, so month choice can change both ship choice and crowd levels.
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Where Marghera (Venice) fits into a cruise
Cruises from Marghera (Venice) most commonly head into Adriatic Sea itineraries, often starting with Bari and Venice .
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Marghera (Venice) typically carry around 1,984 guests, with Costa Deliziosa, MSC Lirica, and MSC Armonia calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Costa Deliziosa 58 calls
- 2 MSC Lirica 20 calls
- 3 MSC Armonia 19 calls
Next port calls
Best current deals from Marghera (Venice)
These departures currently offer some of the best prices for comparable sailings.
MSC Lirica
Marghera (Venice) → Katakolon → Split → Marghera (Venice)
Dec 7, 2026 · 10 nights
$467 interior · $47/night
44% below typical · 3-month low
MSC Lirica
Marghera (Venice) → Katakolon → Split → Marghera (Venice)
Nov 15, 2026 · 11 nights
$626 interior · $57/night
31% below typical · 3-month low
MSC Lirica
Marghera (Venice) → Katakolon → Marghera (Venice) → Bari
Dec 28, 2026 · 12 nights
$1,290 interior · $108/night
22% below typical · 3-month low
MSC Lirica
Marghera (Venice) → Katakolon → Split → Marghera (Venice)
Nov 4, 2026 · 11 nights
$603 interior · $55/night
39% below typical · 3-month low
MSC Lirica
Marghera (Venice) → Kotor → Syros → Ancona
Apr 10, 2027 · 6 nights
$557 interior · $93/night
10% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes from Marghera (Venice)
Greek Isles · Eastern Mediterranean
Marghera → Katakolon → Heraklion + 2 more
From Split · 10 nights · Next Dec 7
From $467 interior · $47/night
Best departure: 44% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Greek Isles · Eastern Mediterranean
Katakolon → Heraklion → Rhodes + 4 more
11 nights · Next Nov 4
From $603 interior · $55/night
Best departure: 31% below typical
4 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Greek Isles · Eastern Mediterranean
Katakolon → Heraklion → Rhodes + 5 more
12 nights · Next Dec 28
From $1,290 interior · $108/night
Best departure: 22% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Greek Isles
Kotor → Mykonos → Syros
3–7 nights · Next Apr 10
From $557 interior · $93/night
Best departure: 10% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Adriatic Sea
Kotor
Next Apr 27
From $339 oceanview · $113/night
Best departure: 3% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Adriatic Sea
Kotor → Split
4 nights · Next Apr 6
From $423 interior · $106/night
Best departure: typical pricing
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
FAQ about cruises from Marghera (Venice)
What is the cheapest month to cruise from Marghera (Venice)?
November currently has the lowest median nightly fares from Marghera (Venice).
When do cruises from Marghera (Venice) usually get expensive?
August is currently the priciest month for upcoming departures from Marghera (Venice).
What itineraries are most common from Marghera (Venice)?
The most common upcoming itinerary families from Marghera (Venice) include Greek Isles Loop via Katakolon & Iraklion, Greek Isles Loop via Iraklion, Rhodes & Limassol, and Greek Isles One-Way via Iraklion, Rhodes & Limassol.
How far in advance should I book a cruise from Marghera (Venice)?
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