Venice from the water: crossing the canals in a vintage speedboat and rediscovering the magic of the lagoon

There is a privileged way to truly understand Venice: seeing it from the water, following its natural rhythm, letting yourself be guided by the reflections of the lagoon and the slow flow of the canals. It is an experience that goes beyond a simple visit, becoming an intimate, elegant, and deeply romantic story.

In collaboration with Destination Venice, we offer an exclusive excursion aboard a vintage speedboat, designed for those who wish to experience Venice from an authentic and timeless perspective.

The timeless charm of a journey on the water

Stepping aboard a classic speedboat means entering another dimension: refined lines, polished wood, and carefully crafted details that evoke the elegance of Venice in the past. The engine’s sound accompanies the journey discreetly, while the city slowly reveals itself, palace after palace, canal after canal.

From the Grand Canal to quieter waterways, Venice tells its story in silence, far from the crowds. Grand palaces are mirrored in the lagoon, façades glide past like theatrical backdrops, and every turn offers a new perspective to share.

A romantic experience, meant for two

This excursion is designed as a moment of pure togetherness: a toast on board, gazes lost between water and sky, the feeling of crossing a city that seems to exist only for you. The speedboat becomes a private lounge on the water, ideal for celebrating an anniversary, a romantic escape, or simply the joy of travelling together.

Guided by expert lagoon specialists, the route may include iconic sights and hidden corners, offering a gentle narration of the city through its history, art, and suspended atmospheres.

Returning to the Lido, between calm and lagoon light

After experiencing Venice from the water, returning to the Venice Lido feels even more special. Here time slows down, the light becomes soft, and silence accompanies the perfect end of the day. It is the natural contrast to the intensity of the experience: from moving wonder to the elegant calm of the lagoon.

For guests staying at Russo Palace, the speedboat excursion blends seamlessly with the hotel’s refined atmosphere: a place where you can continue to savour the emotion, perhaps with a glass of wine at sunset, surrounded by the intoxicating colours of the lagoon at the end of the day.

Venice, as you have never seen it

Crossing Venice in a vintage speedboat means rediscovering its most authentic essence: a city born on water, which expresses its most elegant and poetic face through water.

Thanks to the collaboration with Destination Venice, this experience becomes an invitation to see the lagoon with fresh eyes and to take home a lasting memory, like the reflection of Venice on calm water.