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Italian Family Barge Cruise Itinerary

(Private charters only )

If you are a family with children, we are able to create a bespoke itinerary and substitute a maximum of 4 excursions from our Standard Classic Cruise Itinerary with your preferred family activities.

Map - Italian Family Barge Cruise Itinerary for La Bella Vita in Venice Italy

The following activities can usually be arranged on-board directly with the barge Captain and included in your Family Barge Cruise itinerary without any extra charge (unless otherwise stated):

Museo di Storia Naturale di Venezia is a museum of natural history housed in Fondaco dei Turchi, located on the Grand Canal, Venice, Italy. Aside from a collection that spans an astonishing 700 million years, the museum also houses a library with more than 40,000 volumes. There will also be opportunity for a visit to the National Archaeological Museum of Adria.

Hop aboard the shiny, red “Bragozzo Ulisse”, a traditional Italian fishing vessel, and enjoy a guided tour of the colorful port of Chioggia.

A family friendly wildlife park, home to 70 different species, including monkeys, lions and tigers. (half day)

Adjacent to Lake Garda, this is one of Italy’s premier theme parks and houses a wide range of rides suitable for all ages, as well as a sea life aquarium and numerous bars and restaurants. (full day)

There are swimming opportunities at the beautiful sandy beaches of Pellestrina or the Lido Islands, as well as a local indoor swimming pool if you’re not a fan of saltwater.

A lovely mixture of Renaissance architecture from the 15th and 16th centuries and undulating city parks, cycling opportunities in Ferrara abound.

Should you wish, a magical Disney-themed short evening opera can be organised aboard.

The following activities carry a supplement payable direct to the provider whose individual terms and conditions apply. Please contact us for further information.

These activities are:

  • All activities are subject to availability.
  • Children’s bicycles, bicycle helmets, child car seats and high-chairs are all available without cost.

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6/14/2026