Revel in the warmth of wood, the soft lighting of candles and the charm of a boat from a different time - the backdrop for an evocative dinner on board of the Venetian Galleon. Sailing through canals and islands, you'll discover yet again the enchantment of Venice and of its lagoon. An emotion to be lived.
Info & Booking
A candlelit Dinner Cruise in the lagoon of Venice – Italian food and wine under the stars!
The Venetian Galleon will be waiting docked on the shore of the Venice wharf in front of the Museo Navale where the crew will be ready to welcome you on board and take you to the reserved tables where you will be served a pleasant welcoming cocktail.
At the first lights of the evening, the Galleon will slowly start moving off towards the north part of the lagoon sailing alongside Arsenale and Le Vignole.
You will savour the specialties prepared by the Chef whilst sailing towards Murano and Mazzorbo, moving on to circumnavigate Burano with its characteristic coloured houses and its leaning bell tower.
Sailing back towards Saint Mark’s basin, the Galleon will reach the islands of San Francesco Del Deserto, Sant’Erasmo and San Giorgio.
The Galleon will then head towards Venice and, while sailing alongside the Canal of Giudecca, you will see a breathtaking view of Saint Mark’s basin and of the historical palaces and hotels of the ancient city.
Once arrived at the landing point in front of the Museo Navale, with a last glance at Venice, we will say goodbye to you.
Availability as follows:
- June 1 to September 15: embarkation at 8:30pm - disembarkation at about 11:30pm
- September 16 to May 31: embarkation at 8:00pm - disembarkation at about 11:00pm
Please note: Dinner is guaranteed when there are 8 participants and will take place even in case of bad weather as the Galleon is equipped with a covering structure and heating.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: due to the large quantity of requests, your order cannot and must not be considered confirmed until receiving the confirmation voucher; any reservation is subject to reconfirmation according to availability.
* At the time of booking, the customer must choose the location of the table: center deck, from where there is a full view of the lagoon, or bow/stern. Please note that in the prow/stern area tables are set up for 4 seats, so couples could be aggregated according to availability (tables are big enough to allow each couple their own privacy)
- Any variations to the current menu, due to intolerance, allergies or other requirements, must be notified to our office at least 48 hours in advance. Please confirm if you prefer the fish, meat or vegetarian alternative. If it is not specified, the fish menu will be served.
- The boat is also suitable for the differently-abled people.
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Before You Book
PLEASE NOTE: Immediately after submitting an order, you will receive two email. The first email contains your order summary (this one you receive immediately after placing your order), the second email confirms your successful payment (one business day after placing the order). In order to receive these two emails, please make sure that you enter your email address correctly and check that antispam or antivirus filters do not block emails from our [email protected] address. Users of AOL, Comcast and Sbcglobal.net need to pay special attention to this, please. Vouchers will also be available, one business day after the request, at your dashboard.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The time you select on the order form is your preferred time. The closest available time, which can be anytime during opening hours on the selected date, will be automatically confirmed if your preferred time is no longer available.
Intro
Revel in the warmth of wood, the soft lighting of candles and the charm of a boat from a different time - the backdrop for an evocative dinner on board of the Venetian Galleon. Sailing through canals and islands, you'll discover yet again the enchantment of Venice and of its lagoon. An emotion to be lived.
Galleon Dinner Cruise in Venice | WEEKENDinITALY
The Venetian Galleon will be waiting for you docked on the shore of the Venice wharf in front of the Naval Museum (Museo Navale). The crew will welcome you on board and take you to the reserved tables where you will be served a delicious welcome cocktail. Romantic candlelight, elegantly laid tables, careful yet unobtrusive service, and the charm of a boat from times long past complete the overall appeal of an unforgettable dinner in the seductive atmosphere of the Venetian lagoon.
As the last rays of the sun disappear on the horizon, the Galleon will slowly start moving off towards the northern part of the lagoon with its mysterious canals. Reflecting the stars in the sky, the succession of smaller islands appear one by one. You will savor the specialties prepared by our chef whilst sailing past the green islands of Sant’Erasmo, and San Francesco del Deserto.
You will then sail towards the Arsenale, passing the islands of Le Vignole and of Murano, well-known throughout the world for the delicate masterpieces created by its glassmakers. Your voyage through the lagoon by night continues toward Mazzorbo and Burano with its brightly colored houses.
The Galleon will then slowly head back towards Venice and, while sailing the Canal of the Giudecca, you will be welcomed back by a breathtaking view of San Giorgio island, Saint Mark’s basin and of the historical palaces and hotels of the ancient city.
After a last glance at the beauty of Venice by night, we will arrive at the landing point in front of the Museo Navale, hoping to have made your stay in this splendid city even more magical.
The Menu
- Winter (January 1 – March 31)
- Spring (April 1 – June 30)
- Summer (July 1 – September 30)
- Fall (October 1 – December 31)
Aperitif with Valdobbiadene sparkling wine and assorted canapés
Appetizers
- Winter: Raw scampi in lemon dressing with fresh spinach salad
- Spring: Raw Scampi in lemon dressing with capers
- Summer: Raw Scampi in lemon dressing with cherry tomatoes
- Fall: Raw Scampi in lemon dressing with avocado sauce
- Thin slices of sea bass fillet flavored with capers and olives “taggiasca”
- Pickled anchovies with pink peppercorns
- Octopus salad
- Scallops au gratin with ginger and carrots sauce
First Course
- Winter and Summer: Delicate seafood risotto
- Spring: Delicate artichokes and scampi risotto
- Autumn: Prosecco scented risotto with scampi and pumpkin
- Winter: Crepe filled with radicchio di Treviso and Montasio
- Spring and Summer: Crepe filled with zucchini, saffron, and Stracchino cheese
- Summer: Crepe filled with asparagus and fresh goat cheese sauce
- Autumn: Crepe filled with cep mushrooms
Second Course
- Gilt-head sea bream fillet in salt crust with vegetable ratatouille and rosemary roast potatoes
Dessert
- Seasonal fresh fruit
- Tiramisù
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Wine: menu includes red and white wines from the Veneto region.
The suggested menu is subject to change and all selections are subject to availability.