Events on Boats in Venice

Who organizes on water never improvises. We’ve been doing it since forever.

A birthday, an anniversary, a wedding, an exclusive evening with friends or a corporate event that stands out?
Venice offers a stage unlike anywhere else in the world — and we help you experience it from its most magical perspective: the water.

Whether it’s a wedding in Venice, a private party, a corporate event, or an exclusive dinner cruise, we are your ideal partner for Venice boat rentals and the creation of unforgettable experiences.

With over 20 years of experience and more than 2,000 events organized, we bring expertise, creativity, and an intimate knowledge of the Venetian lagoon.

On the water, no one does it better. Every boat event we design is a Venetian masterpiece.

Venice is already spectacular — but experiencing it while sailing is something that takes your breath away.
A boat party isn’t just a fun experience: it’s movement, light, atmosphere, surprise. Every passage through canals becomes part of the story.

Whether you’re planning a private party, a sunset cruise, an exclusive corporate event, or even a wedding on the water, we design customizable solutions to fit your style, number of guests, and vision.

When it comes to boat events in Venice, we know where to put the oars — and also the lights, the catering, and the music.

Trust San Marco Events for flawless organization. Our professional team supports you at every step — from planning to execution — with tailored solutions.

Thanks to our operational base in a Venetian shipyard and decades of expertise, we guarantee smooth, safe, and elegant events.

Our boat rental in Venice service includes:

• Personalized consultation and selection of the ideal vessel
• Full logistics of docks, moorings, and tides
• Handling of permits and boarding fees
• Catering selection, musicians, and entertainment
• Scenic routes and professional guides on board
• Audio-video equipment and thematic set-ups
• Coordination of hostesses, crews, and specialized staff

We navigate between events and canals with ease. With a single point of contact, your boat event in Venice will be simple to organize and perfect in every detail.

Every occasion deserves the right boat — and our carefully curated fleet has something for every style, from traditional to luxurious.

• Venetian gondolas: ideal for intimate and romantic ceremonies
• Motor ships for 60–400 passengers: perfect for large events and galas
• Private vaporetto: a truly Venetian experience
• Traditional bragozzi, burci, caorline, sandali, tope, and topetti: folkloric and authentic
• Water taxis and luxury motorboats: for elegant transfers and dynamic tours
• Catamarans and sailing boats: refined and original
• Historic tall ships and houseboats: for atmospheric events and slow cruises
• River vessels with cabins: including overnight stays on board

Every boat can be customized with exclusive décor and personalized itineraries.

Tell us about your event: we’ll propose the best solutions, even for special requests or unconventional routes.

There’s no better way to enjoy Venice’s grand events than from the water.

From the Festa del Redentore, with its spectacular fireworks and convivial lagoon atmosphere, to the New Year’s Eve fireworks over St. Mark’s Basin, and the elegant masquerade balls during Carnival, San Marco Events designs experiences that let you live these unique celebrations as a true insider.

Step aboard and see Venice from a privileged, authentic perspective.

Each event is unique — and we at San Marco Events create made-to-measure private events in Venice, curating every detail to make your experience unforgettable. We serve:

• Private clients: for birthdays, anniversaries, or weddings in Venice
• Companies: for meetings, team building, product launches, or gala dinners
• Agencies and wedding planners: reliable partner for logistics, transfers, and boat rentals

Ready to organize a boat party in Venice or rent the perfect vessel for a special occasion?

Tell us your idea, San Marco Events will guide you in selecting the best boats for events in Venice and will handle every aspect of planning.