Fusina

Fusina

Italy

Glide through Venice's enchanting canals and historic squares just minutes from this charming lagoon village gateway.

Currency Euro (EUR)
Language Italian
Time Zone CET (UTC+1)
Best Time to Visit Jul–Oct
Typical Duration 14 nights
Price Range $3,290–$21,290 per person
Port Type Departure & Port of Call
Tender Port No

Gateway to Venice and the Venetian Lagoon, offering luxury cruise experiences to Mediterranean destinations with convenient access to one of Europe's most iconic cities.

Cruises that visit Fusina

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Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.

Ships typically depart around 5:00 PM
Usually about 9 hours ashore
Embarkation port — worth arriving early
Getting around:
Piazza San Marco Free activity, lots to look out Plenty of restaurants to choose from. Plaza · ★ 4.7 · 196k
Doge's Palace This is one of the most interesting and important buildings of Italy to see. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.7 · 40k
Designer Outlet Noventa di Piave Fendi, Prada , Gucci, Versace , Valentino , armani and many many more Outlet mall · ★ 4.4 · 40k Closes soon · 8 PM
Nave de Vero A lot of local and global brands and it was not crowded. Shopping mall · ★ 4.4 · 38k Open · Closes 9 PM
Saint Mark's Basilica One of the most uniques we have visited in Italy. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.7 · 30k Closed · Opens 2 PM Sun
Ristorante Caffè Saraceno Every dish was cooked to perfection, full of flavor, and made with care. Venetian · ★ 4.6 · 15k
Da Michele Every dish was absolutely delicious — dining in Italy truly is the best. Italian · ★ 4.5 · 13k
La Nuova Perla The fried calamari and sausage porcini mushroom ravioli were fire. Venetian · ★ 4.8 · 10k
Hostaria Osottoosopra We enjoyed wine, pasta, fresh sea bass and salad - all delicious! Restaurant · ★ 4.8 · 9k
Caffè Florian The atmosphere and the coffee were amazing 🤩 perfect experience. Coffee shop · ★ 3.8 · 8k
Rio Novo Amazing experience fabulous food and great service ❤️🇮🇹 Seafood · ★ 4.7 · 6k
Osteria Al Squero Fantastic wine and both wine and food was excellent value. Bar · ★ 4.7 · 6k Closed · Opens 10 AM Mon
Camping Fusina There is also a ferry Fusina Alberoni to an Island for a beach day out. Boat storage facility · ★ 4.1 · 4k
Nevodi Superb service, excellent wine list and the pasta was next level. Italian · ★ 4.6 · 4k
Ristorante alla Conchiglia We tried risotto and it was perfectly cooked and very delicious. Restaurant · ★ 4.7 · 3k
Osteria Fanal del Codega Highly recommend the duck lasagne, florentine steak, and tiramisu! Restaurant · ★ 4.7 · 3k
Ristorante Omnibus The mushroom risotto and the tiramisu were delicious! Italian · ★ 4.3 · 3k
Bistrot de Venise Each dish is prepared with utter mastery and served as a work of art. Venetian · ★ 4.6 · 3k
Terminal Fusina Venezia Essy passenger ferry to Venice from here, right outside the Fusina campsite Parking lot · ★ 4.2 · 3k
La Lanterna Wonderful staff, wine, dinner and the best tiramasu we had ever had. Restaurant · ★ 4.7 · 3k
Caffè Cannaregio Aesthetic decor, delicious food and coffee - amore. Coffee shop · ★ 4.4 · 2k Opens Thu Aug 27
Caffè del Doge We love the coffee, little sandwiches, friendly staff and bright atmosphere. Espresso bar · ★ 4.3 · 2k Closed · Opens 7 AM Sun
Bluemoon Spiaggia Lido di Venezia Clean beach, good for swimming, decent sun beds and brollies. Lido · ★ 4.1 · 2k Closed · Opens 9:30 AM Sun
Caffè La Serra They serve delicious coffee and paninis with a relaxing dine in setting. Cafe · ★ 4.2 · 2k Closes soon · 8 PM
Spiaggia Lungomare d'Annunzio It is cool and pretty, but it's private and require payment to enter. Beach · ★ 4.3 · 2k
Al Vecio Canton Their scallops were very fresh and the gnocchi is out of this world. Restaurant · ★ 4.4 · 1k
Ai Do Archi Venezia The food is delicious, beautifully presented, and perfect for any occasion. Restaurant · ★ 4.2 · 1k
Venissa Food, service, wine pairings I'll start with the wine pairings first. Fine Dining · ★ 4.4 · 1k Closes soon · 8:45 PM
1000 Coffee & Bakery The staff was amazing, the food was great, and the coffee was perfect. Coffee shop · ★ 4.4 · 1k
Adagio Small interior, friendly service and delicious hand made coffee. Bar · ★ 4.9 · 1k
Bríccocafè The sitting area was pretty comfortable and clean. Espresso bar · ★ 4.1 · 1k
Pachuka Beach The beach was stunning, soft sand and warm sea, enjoyed our time here. Lido · ★ 4.2 · 1k
Bar Ai Do Leoni Delicious food, a lot of variety of drinks and awesome service. Bar · ★ 4.7 · 1k
Ristorante Alla Barena Dai Fioi Excellent authentic food and great service. Restaurant · ★ 4.2 · 1k
Antica Osteria Cera Flawless experience and tasting menu. Fine Dining · ★ 4.8 · 1k Opens soon · 8 PM
Ristorante Local The wine pairings were incredibly thoughtful and elevated every course. Restaurant · ★ 4.6 · 1k
Paradise Beach Nice place to have food and relax in a beach. Restaurant · ★ 4.4 · 1k
Osteria L’Orto dei Mori I was blown away by the food, quality presentation and overall taste. Restaurant · ★ 4.5 · 1k
Ristorante Wistèria The food and the wine pairing were outstanding. Fine Dining · ★ 4.7 · 1k
Il Ridotto Restaurant Exceptionally high quality ingredients made for a truly elevated experience. Restaurant · ★ 4.1 · 1k
Venice Carnival Museum Gorgeous place filled with history on the art and Carnival history! Art museum · ★ 4.9 · 0k Closed · Opens 10 AM Sun
Hostaria da Franz The food had a twist to traditional recipes and was delicious and memorable. Restaurant · ★ 4.7 · 0k
Ristorante Glam An exquisite meal with attentive service in a small but tasteful setting. Italian · ★ 4.8 · 0k
Murazzi Spiaggia libera simple, relaxing free beach with a natural vibe. Beach · ★ 4.3 · 0k
Spiaggia degli Alberoni Its golden sands, natural dunes, and clear waters create a stunning setting. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.4 · 0k
Des Bains 1900 - Luxury Beach Club Wide beach with cabanas for hire, very quite not mag people. Lido · ★ 4 · 0k Closes soon · 8 PM
C. | Coffee Lovers Coffee not hot service great tables and environment good. Espresso bar · ★ 4.2 · 0k Closed · Opens 4 AM Sun
Punta Fusina Scenic spot · ★ 4.5 · 0k
Venice Beaches (SPA) Oceanside spot with eateries & rentals Super public bath · ★ 4 · 0k Closed · Opens 9 AM Sun
Il Grifone Excellent quality leather goods, picked up a nice belt and soft wallet. Leather goods store · ★ 4.9 · 0k Closed · Opens 10 AM Tue
Fusina Ferry terminal · ★ 4.4 · 0k
Bar al Bateo Best Aperol Spritz we've had on our trip so far. Bar · ★ 4.4 · 0k
Alberoni Sand Dune Oasis Beach · ★ 4.3 · 0k
venice cruise port Cruise terminal · ★ 3.8 · 0k
Mood Bangla restaurant & bar The quality of food here is very good. Pan Asian · ★ 4.6 · 0k
Banchina "Fusina" Park · ★ 4.7 · 0k
Cruise Terminal Fusina Cruise terminal · ★ 3.4 · 0k
Venice Fashion Gorgeous Venetian masks, incredible shopping experience! Souvenir store · ★ 4.4 · 0k Open · Closes 10 PM
Fusina Restaurant We ate there twice and the food was amazing and the prices were fair enough. Restaurant · ★ 3.2 · 0k
Barena degli artisti Dine-in Fish restaurant · ★ 4.7 · 0k
DOPOLAVORO VENEZIA Better than most two/three Michelin star places I've been to. Fine Dining · ★ 4.8 · 0k Temporarily closed
Fusina Fähren GR Port authority · ★ 3.3 · 0k
Fusina Cycling Republic Tourist attraction · ★ 5 · 0k
Imbarco per Alberoni Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 0k

Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.

Fusina is an embarkation port. Many cruises start or end here — it's worth arriving a day early or extending your stay to explore beyond a single port day.

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About Fusina

Fusina has emerged as a vibrant Mediterranean cruise hub, with three distinguished cruise lines—Viking Ocean Cruises, Explora Journeys, and Silversea—offering regular service to this Italian port. Whether you're embarking on your next adventure or arriving as a port of call, you'll find nearly 400 upcoming cruises departing from or visiting Fusina, with most voyages spanning a leisurely 14 nights. The port's popularity peaks during the shoulder and peak seasons from July through October and again in March, making it an ideal launching point for exploring the Mediterranean's most coveted destinations.

From Fusina, cruise itineraries typically feature stops at iconic ports including Piraeus, Barcelona, Dubrovnik, Livorno, and Civitavecchia, offering rich cultural experiences across Greece, Spain, Croatia, and Italy. When your ship docks here, you'll discover the charm of the Venetian lagoon region, with easy access to the timeless beauty of Venice itself and the surrounding Veneto countryside. This strategic location combines the convenience of a modern cruise port with the authentic appeal of one of Europe's most enchanting regions.
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Reasons to Visit

1

Venice's Gateway by Waterway

Fusina serves as the primary embarkation point for Venice, offering direct vaporetto (water bus) access to the Venetian lagoon in just 20 minutes. Step directly from your cruise ship into one of the world's most enchanting cities, where Byzantine architecture, Renaissance palaces, and centuries-old traditions await exploration without the crowds of central Venice.

2

Authentic Venetian Seafood Cuisine

Discover local trattorias serving fresh-caught Adriatic specialties like spaghetti alle vongole and risotto al nero di seppia (squid ink risotto). Fusina's waterfront restaurants offer authentic Venetian flavors at more accessible prices than Venice proper, with views of fishing boats and the lagoon's unique ecosystem.

3

Lagoon Nature Reserve Exploration

The Fusina wetlands form part of the Venetian Lagoon's protected ecosystem, home to migratory birds, salt marshes, and traditional fishing practices unchanged for centuries. Take a guided boat tour through these serene waters to experience the natural landscape that shaped Venice's maritime heritage and observe local wildlife.

4

Local Markets and Artisan Crafts

Browse Fusina's waterfront markets for Venetian lace, handblown glass, and local produce from surrounding farms. Unlike Venice's tourist-focused shops, these vendors offer genuine regional crafts and souvenirs at fair prices, with opportunities to chat with artisans about traditional techniques passed through generations.

5

Industrial Heritage and Modern Sustainability

Fusina's historic shipyards and industrial waterfront tell the story of Venice's maritime dominance and modern transformation. Walk along the restored quays to see how this working port balances centuries of tradition with contemporary sustainability initiatives, offering insight into how Venice adapts to modern challenges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Fusina port located?

Fusina port (ITFSA) is near Venice, Italy, at latitude 45.4167 and longitude 12.2333.

What is the official port code for Fusina?

The official port code is ITFSA.

What facilities and services does Fusina port offer?

Fusina is an official port with cargo handling and ferry connections to Venice.

How can I reach Fusina port from Venice?

Accessible by road, water bus, taxi, or private ferry from Venice.