Classic Boats Venice - Boat Rentals and Experiences in Venice, Italy

We rented the classic boat Sweet Molly and it was absolutely the highlight of our trip. We knew November would be a bit tricky with the weather, but we were so fortunate that the day was clear. Our captain Mike was so kind and informative and made our excursion so special. The boat was comfortable and such a WOW! Victoria in the office was also so helpful and timely with her communication. I highly recommend that you make this your Venice splurge - totally worth it!

We couldn’t have been more pleased with Classic Boats Venice—for our boat tour to islands surrounding Venice. Our Captain Claudio was very informative about the Venetian history, friendly and an all around great host. We visited Murano Island where we toured the Murano glass factory and its gallery, visited Burano Island with its beautiful colorful houses and many lace shops, lunch at Torcello Island at Villa 600 (spectacular service and fresh whole fish) and then to Orto winery on San Erasmo Island where we had a private wine tasting and received a warm welcome from owner Michael and his daughter Matilda. We highly recommend Victoria:sales, administration, tour manager as coordinator—she truly assisted us well as we coordinated everything from the United States and Claudio our boat captain—he made the experience fantastic!

We had an absolutely unforgettable experience with A Classic Boat Tour in Venice! Our Captain, Matteo Vianello, was exceptional — knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly passionate about both Venice and classic boats. The boat itself, the Carrolota, a stunning classic Riva, was pure elegance. Cruising through the canals and across the lagoon in such a beautifully maintained vessel felt like stepping back in time — stylish, smooth, and uniquely Venetian. Matteo shared fascinating insights about the city’s history and hidden corners while giving us plenty of time to relax and soak in the scenery. It was the perfect blend of luxury, authenticity, and personal attention. If you’re looking for a truly memorable and refined way to experience Venice, Classic Boats of Venice is the way to go. Highly recommended — five stars all the way! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Claudio was a wonderful guide. Informative and attentive. He made for a very enjoyable tour. Highly recommend. He gave us such a beautiful trip around the beautiful island of Venice.

This boat trip was fantastic! Truly a must when visiting Venice. It’s a terrific way to see so much around the islands that you would never see on foot! Our guide and boat captain, Claudio, made our excursion extra special. He had fantastic knowledge of the area and its history and was just so pleasant to spend our time with. Huge thanks to Claudio!! I can’t say enough good things!!

We have the absolute pleasure of an afternoon on Sweet Molly a beautifully maintained 1930’s motorboat expertly piloted by Matteo who was the perfect guide. Hands down the nicest boat I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing and I’ve been on a lot. An experience I will repeat when we find ourselves back in Venice.

We had a wonderful time with Claudio of Classic Boats Venice. He showed us the lagoon and islands surrounding Venice and made recommendations when asked. The pre-tour communication with Victoria was excellent. When our original boat needed repairs, they upgraded our boat and added an additional hour to our tour. We highly recommend this tour operator!

Lovely tour! Claudio was a great guide who made a great itinerary for our tour. Learned some fun facts about Venice. A great way to see the lagoon areas - highly recommend!