--- title: Sunset Jazz Catamaran Cruise with Aperitivo and Live Saxophone lang: en type: tour city: Venice country: Italy price: 80 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.81 reviews: 305 duration_minutes: 90 free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Sunset with live saxophone rank_in_category: 3 of 5 (Boat Tours & Grand Canal) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-11-09 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/sunset-jazz-catamaran-cruise-with-aperitivo-and-live-saxophone/ --- # Sunset Jazz Catamaran Cruise with Aperitivo and Live Saxophone **Guidekin's take:** A lagoon cruise at sunset on a lounge deck catamaran with a live saxophonist and one drink included from a full bar. It is wheelchair accessible, there is no guiding, and the city access fee may apply on some dates. 4.81 from 305 reviews at €80 per person. In our comparison: #3 of 5 in Boat Tours & Grand Canal, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Every evening our luxury catamaran turns into a jazz boat. Enjoy the most magical sunset with a live saxophonist and a true Venetian Aperitivo. Pure magic!! - Relaxed 90 minutes tour of the lagoon at sunset - Comfortable lounge seats and ample space for walking around - live saxophone playing bossanova and jazz standards - Large bar offering of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks - Complimentary glass of wine or cocktail included - Two toilets on board (Dyson) Note: if this cruise should be booked out, go for our Venice by Night Cruise. It is just as magical, if not more.. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Only ten minutes walk from Piazza San… - 4 start times: between 16:00 and 20:00 - Food included: see what is included - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €50: ages 4 to 9 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €80 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.81/5 from 305 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Venezia Catamaran Cruises - Group: Shared tour - Start times: 16:00, 18:00, 18:30, 20:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.81 from 305 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 288 of 305. - 5 stars: 277 (91%) - 4 stars: 11 (4%) - 3 stars: 7 (2%) - 2 stars: 6 (2%) - 1 star: 4 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the sunset views and attentive crew; some want more live saxophone and less recorded music **Praised:** - Sunset views across the lagoon and Venice skyline - Friendly, attentive crew who welcome guests and check on their comfort - Spacious boat with comfortable seating and room to relax - Enjoyable cocktails and cicchetti served during the cruise - Music that creates a relaxed atmosphere on the water **Complaints:** - Some enjoy the music mix, while others want more live saxophone and less recorded pop - Cancellations at short notice disrupt evening plans Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-09-12 to 2026-10-01); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Apart from wine and spirits we also offer a wide range of non-alcoholic beverages, including our popular apple spritz, coke & coke zero, ice tea, juices, and sparkling and non-sparkling water. - Our bar offers a selection of alcoholic drinks including an excellent prosecco, wine, beer, and various long drinks such as Gin Tonic, Vodka orange or Bacardi Cola. One free drink is included. ## Itinerary 1. **Venice** (1h 30m) - The 90 minute panoramic cruise takes you from the San Marco bay past the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute down the Canale della Giudecca along Fondamenta Zattere and Dorsaduro. At the level of the Hilton Stucky we shall turn back along the Giudecca shore, pass San Giorgio... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 16:00, 18:00, 18:30, 20:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Only ten minutes walk from Piazza San Marco. Opposite Restaurant La Nuova Perla (recommended!) Near vaporetto station ARSENALE. Look out for our large red sails. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJDxt-DHKvfkcR_JXrsQdLwO0 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - On certain dates, an access fee for Venice may apply. ## Compared with other Boat Tours & Grand Canal | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #3 of 5** | €80 | 1h 30m | 4.81 (305) | shared | | [Learn to Row in the Venice Canals](/italy/venice/tours/learn-to-row-in-the-venice-canals/?format=md) | €79 | 1h 30m | 4.92 (126) | shared | | [Venice Sunset by Typical Venetian Boat with Prosecco](/italy/venice/tours/venice-sunset-by-typical-venetian-boat-with-prosecco/?format=md) | €95 | 1h 45m | 4.83 (546) | shared | | [Colibri boat tour Venice : Private Tour of the Venice Lagoon](/italy/venice/tours/colibri-boat-tour-venice-private-tour-of-the-venice-lagoon/?format=md) | €80 | 50 min | 4.76 (151) | private | Ranked #3 of 5 in Boat Tours & Grand Canal by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €79 to €95, median €80; typical length 1h 30m. 1 of 5 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/boat-tours-venice/?format=md ## More in Venice - All Venice tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/sunset-jazz-catamaran-cruise-with-aperitivo-and-live-saxophone/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/?format=md