By Water

Taxi. Consorzio Motoscafi Venezia

/ 041 5222303. Bucintoro Viaggi. Airport-to-city transfers on shared water taxis. Max 8 passengers; book at least 24 hrs ahead. Call 041 5210632 x1 / min 2 pax/booking, €32 p.p / bucintoroviaggi.com

Gondola Tour. Camp and a bit silly, but a fun-tastic way to explore La Città Laguna. Ask to stay on small canals. Call 041 2410085 / around €100 / gondolieri.it

Brussà is Boat. Be whisked around in a private motorboat, or have a deck of a time driving yourself (no license req’d). Call 041 715787 / brussaisboat.it

Eolo. Feast and gourmet island hop on chef Mauro Stoppa’s restored fishing boat, visiting markets, restos and palazzi. Call 349 7431552 / one to six day trips / cruisingvenice.com

JLT Yacht Agency. Get briny on a chartered yacht. Ay, cap’n! Call 041 2712660 / crew incl. / jlt.it