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Chioggia Sunset Lagoon Cruise: Aperitivo on the Water

As the Adriatic sun drops behind the lagoon's wetlands, sip Venetian Spritz and local cicchetti aboard a private lagoon boat. This golden-hour cruise transforms Chioggia's waterfront into one of Italy's most magical evening tableaux.

What to expect

Board a beautifully maintained traditional lagoon vessel at the Chioggia embankment for a 1.5–2 hour sunset cruise. Your skipper steers through the inner canals past Chioggia's Byzantine-Venetian campanile and the brightly painted fishermen's boats, then out to open water as the sky ignites. A local aperitivo spread is served onboard — regional wines, Spritz, bruschetta, and local salumi — as the lagoon turns copper and rose. Stars appear as you glide back to port.

Book it with
GetYourGuide (local Chioggia boat operators)
From EUR 55 per person (small-group sunset boat tour with aperitivo)
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Good to know

Sunset tours depart approximately 1.5–2 hours before local sunset — timing shifts seasonally. This experience is entirely based in Chioggia, so no transit to Venice is required; perfect for an evening return to ship. Book directly with the local operator via the GetYourGuide Chioggia portal to confirm the exact departure time.

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Luxury cruises that call at Chioggia — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Viking Ocean · Viking Star
7 nights · round-trip from Chioggia, Venice, Italy
from $3,999
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Viking Ocean · Viking Sky
7 nights · calls at Chioggia
from $4,699
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Viking Ocean · Viking Sea
7 nights · calls at Chioggia
from $4,849
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Viking Ocean · Viking Neptune
7 nights · round-trip from Chioggia, Venice, Italy
from $5,499
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