Private water taxi in Venice, from the airport to your hotel
A private boat from Venice Marco Polo Airport straight across the lagoon to your hotel, with our staff waiting for you in the arrivals hall. Your own Venice water taxi, available day and night, every day of the year.
- Reply within 4 hours
- No obligation
- Pay on board or online
- Every day of the year
- 24/7
- Seats per boat
- 8
- Our desk in arrivals
- Exit 2
Water taxi times in Venice
By private water taxi. Approximate times, tides and traffic on the water excluded.
| From | To | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Venice Marco Polo Airport | San Marco and the historic centre | 30 to 35 min |
| Venice Marco Polo Airport | Murano | 15 to 20 min |
| Venice Marco Polo Airport | Giudecca and the Lido | 35 to 40 min |
| Santa Lucia station or Piazzale Roma | Hotel in the centre | 10 to 20 min |
| Venice cruise terminal | Hotel in the centre | 15 to 20 min |
Private water taxi or public boat?
| Criterion | Private water taxi | Alilaguna public boat | Bus and vaporetto |
|---|---|---|---|
| From the airport to the centre | About 30 to 35 min, direct | About an hour or more, with stops | Bus to Piazzale Roma, then vaporetto |
| To your hotel | To the landing stage, where there is one | Public stops only | Public stops only |
| Shared with others | No, only your group | Yes | Yes |
| Luggage | Carried for you | You carry it | You carry it, two changes |
| Price | Fixed, confirmed before booking | Per ticket | Per ticket |
How it works
Request your boat
Fill in the form or call +39 345 6943273. We reply with a fixed quote, usually within four hours.
Meet & greet
At Marco Polo Airport or Santa Lucia station our staff waits for you with a name board, takes care of your luggage and walks you to the boat.
Across the lagoon
Your captain takes you directly to your hotel. Many Venice hotels have a private water entrance; if yours does not, we tell you in advance where you land.
Our boats
Water Limousine
Our private water taxis, with our own captains. Three classes of boat, all seating 8.
- Venetian wood and leather seating
- Air conditioning
- Free Wi-Fi
- Minibar
- Luggage on board
Extra LuxuryFull mahogany boat8 seats
DeluxeWooden deck8 seats
StandardFiberglass boat8 seats
Why travel with VLS
Our own boats and captains
Standard, Deluxe and Extra Luxury boats with eight seats, leather upholstery, Wi-Fi and minibar. Our captains know the lagoon and speak Italian and English.
A desk in the arrivals hall
Our office is on the ground floor of Venice Marco Polo Airport, at Exit 2: a person to meet, not a phone number to call.
Fixed, transparent price
The price we quote includes the service, taxes and luggage. No surprises on arrival; pay on board or online.
Not only the airport
Santa Lucia station, Piazzale Roma, the cruise terminal, Murano, Burano, Torcello and the Lido: we take you anywhere on the lagoon.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book a water taxi in Venice?
Fill out the form on this page with your arrival time, flight number, hotel and number of guests and suitcases. We reply with a fixed price, usually within four hours, and confirm your private Venice water taxi in writing. You can also call or message us 24/7.
Is a water taxi the same as a taxi boat in Venice?
Yes. In Venice the taxi boat, or water taxi, is a private motorboat with a licensed captain that takes only your group, door to door across the lagoon and the canals. It is different from the vaporetto, the public water bus, and from the shared Alilaguna boats from the airport.
How much is a private water taxi from Venice airport?
The price depends on your destination, the number of passengers and suitcases, and the time of day. Send the form with your details and we reply with a fixed price, usually within four hours. The quote includes taxes and luggage.
How long does the water taxi take from Marco Polo to Venice?
About 30 to 35 minutes to central Venice, depending on your destination and on lagoon conditions. The boat goes direct, with no stops.
How many people and suitcases fit in a water taxi?
Our boats seat eight passengers. Tell us how many suitcases you have in the form and we confirm the right boat; larger groups travel on more than one boat.
Where do we meet you at the airport?
Our staff waits in the arrivals hall with a name board. Our desk is on the ground floor of Venice Marco Polo Airport, at Exit 2.
Can the boat drop us at our hotel?
Many hotels in Venice have their own water entrance and the boat stops right there. If your hotel does not, we take you to the closest landing and tell you before you travel.
Is the service available at night?
Yes. We operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including early-morning and late-night flights.
Do you have luxury water taxis in mahogany?
Yes. Our fleet has three categories of boat: Extra Luxury, in full mahogany, for VIP guests and special occasions; Deluxe, with a wooden deck, the classic Venetian motorboat; and Standard, in fiberglass. All are private, with a captain, leather seating and room for your luggage.
Can you arrange a VIP water taxi pick-up at Venice airport for corporate guests?
Yes. Our staff meets your guests in the arrivals hall or at the General Aviation terminal, takes care of the luggage and walks them to a private boat. For companies, hotels and event planners we coordinate several arrivals at once and send every confirmation in writing.
How do I pay?
You can pay on board or online. The price is agreed in advance when we send your quote.
