Cruising the Soul of Venice

A journey into the most poetic and remote part of the lagoon, where Venice rediscovers its original spirit.

We set sail whilst the city still slumbers in the morning light. The solemn architecture of St Mark’s Square stands out against the water with a quiet grandeur: the Bell Tower watches over from above, the Basilica glitters with stone and gold, and the Doge’s Palace is reflected like a mirage.

A little further on, the island of San Giorgio Maggiore emerges with perfect Palladian harmony, suspended between sky and sea.

The route continues towards Sant’Erasmo, the fertile and tranquil island where the Serenissima cultivated its secret garden. Neat fields, low banks, vegetable gardens lapped by the water: a rural landscape of surprising purity.

Then Burano appears. A burst of colour. Vivid façades, half-open windows, dancing reflections and the tranquil rhythm of an island that preserves the ancient art of lace-making.

Finally, San Francesco del Deserto: cypress trees, monastic silence, an almost unreal stillness. Here, the lagoon seems to hold its breath.

This is no ordinary boat trip. It is the Venice that few know.

The tour lasts 4 hours and can be booked either with a departure at 9 am and return at 1 pm, or with a departure at 3 pm and return at 7 pm.

Itinerary Progressive:

• 0:15" – check-in
• 1:30" – Immersive scenic cruise and arrival in Burano for a 1-hour stop
• 3:00" – departure from Burano for an immersive scenic return cruise
• 4:00" – check-out

A tour dedicated to Venice’s oldest, most maritime and luminous side. The Venice that thrives on the wind, fishing nets drying in the sun and open horizons.

Setting off from St Mark’s Basin offers a final glimpse of the city’s monumental grandeur. Then the landscape changes: the water widens, the pace slows, and the journey enters a more intimate dimension.

Giudecca flows by, elegant and discreet: former noble factories, austere façades, solemn churches and a charm born of history, never ostentatious.

Further on, San Lazzaro degli Armeni appears like a floating cultural gem: a monastery that preserves centuries of knowledge and silence.

You then reach Malamocco, an ancient lagoon village where the original Venice survives in narrow, winding streets and an authentic atmosphere.

Then Pellestrina. A slender strip between the lagoon and the Adriatic, made up of pastel-coloured houses, slow-moving bicycles, fishing boats and the scent of the sea in the air. Here, time does not pass: it flows.

A journey for those who seek the real, unadorned, unique Venice.

Itinerary Progressive:

• 0:15" – check-in
• 1:30" – Immersive scenic cruise and arrival in Burano for a 1-hour stop
• 3:00" – departure from Burano for an immersive scenic return cruise
• 4:00" – check-out

Create your own magnificent experience. Harness the full potential of Dracan, the luxurious motor catamaran offering the highest level of comfort in its class, to create your own bespoke, high-profile event.

Celebrate and party away from the crowds in the exclusive Gemini Dracan lounge, a true floating living room, perfect for experiencing Venice and its sea in unique style.

Rent the Gemini Dracan with a captain if you wish to organise:

• Corporate events and team building
• High-level incentives and networking
• Private parties and VIP experiences
• Photo shoots and video productions
• Elegant stag and hen parties
• Exclusive client entertainment

And you don’t have to limit yourself to the Venice Lagoon! Along the Upper Adriatic coast, and as far as the Istrian peninsula in Croatia, you can organise your exclusive experience!!! Jesolo, Caorle, Lignano, Grado

...we’ll come and pick you up wherever you are!!!

Hire a yacht with a captain and hostess, and plan your exclusive experience with us, customising your itinerary and on-board services.

Between the Venice Lagoon and the Upper Adriatic, a setting unique in the world, ideal for immersive and creative experiences. 

The journey begins amidst the splendour of St Mark’s Basin, where the city reveals itself in all its spectacular grandeur.

The catamaran then sails past the Venice Arsenale, the naval heart of the Serenissima, the place from which fleets and destinies set sail.

The outline of Venice’s Lido heralds the transition to wider open spaces. The light changes. The wind picks up.

Near the MOSE Venice project, the eternal Venice meets contemporary engineering.

Then the sea opens up. A clear horizon. Salt on the skin. Wind on the face.

Gemini Dracan slows down in a secluded stretch: dives into the blue, refreshing swims, chilled drinks, soft music, the sun caressing the catamaran’s decks.

A distinct sense of freedom.

Progressive Programme

• 0:15” – check-in
• 1:30” – Sporty sailing at sea, dives and fun, sun and swimwear, for this electrifying interlude of freedom far from the formality of city life
• 3:00” – Immersive panoramic return sailing
• 4:00” – check-out

It is the hour when the light grows soft, outlines become blurred, and the lagoon begins to mirror the sky like liquid silk.

Gemini Dracan slowly leaves the city behind as the first glimmers of twilight appear in the distance. Certosa and Vignole glide by in the green silence of dusk.

Sant'Erasmo lies quietly beneath an amber light, whilst the Lido di Venezia marks the subtle threshold towards the sea.

When the sun touches the horizon, the yacht comes to a halt in a secluded cove.

The glasses are filled. The music barely whispers.

The sky bursts into flames of gold, coral and purple. Venice, now far away, lights up with tiny lights.

An experience designed for those who celebrate love, beauty or simply the privilege of being here.

Programme

• 18:00 Check-in
• 18:15 Immersive panoramic cruise
• 20:00 Sunset aperitif, soft lounge music, at anchor in an exclusive and evocative spot
• 21:30 Immersive panoramic cruise
• 22:00 Check-out

Eight hours to experience a different side of Venice, one that few can afford: with time, space and freedom.

The morning takes us to the Northern Lagoon, when the light is clear and the air still light. Sant'Erasmo reveals Venice’s agricultural and hidden side.

Then Burano bursts into its theatrical colours, amidst shimmering canals and centuries-old traditions.

Finally, Torcello, one of the very origins of Venice: silent, archaic, deeply magnetic.

At the sweetest hour of the day, the catamaran drops anchor. Lunch is served with the surrounding landscape as the only backdrop needed.

In the afternoon, the course changes.

We sail alongside the MOSE Venice and reach the open sea.

Then the sea opens up.

The horizon becomes clear, the air saltier, the wind livelier. Gemini Dracan slows down in a safe, secluded stretch, transforming into a private terrace suspended over the blue.

Refreshing swims, dives from the deck, sunshine, light music and total relaxation complete the perfect day, blending Venetian elegance with the freedom of the sea.

Programme

• 09:00 Check-in
• 09:15 Immersive panoramic cruise
• 10:30 Explore Burano – discover the art of lace-making and glassblowing thanks to our exclusive partnerships
• 12:30 Immersive panoramic cruise
• 13:30 Lunch on board
• 14:30 Escape to the Adriatic Sea and FunTime on the water
• 16:00 Immersive panoramic cruise
• 17:00 Check-out