La Bella Vita














































































































La Bella Vita is a stylish 20 passenger river boat with two upper-deck junior suites and eight staterooms, each with en-suite facilities. The dining room, bar and saloon areas are bright and spacious and the entire barge is air conditioned. Louvred doors open to the side decks to give a perfect viewing platform, whilst above is a huge sun deck with comfortable sun loungers. For those who wish to explore the area further there are bikes available on board and an expert tour guide to take guests on some fascinating excursions.
Delicious regional cuisine, fine Italian wines and the services of an attentive crew of seven will make this an unforgettable cruise.
The cruise begins in Venice and then continues on to beautiful, charming little islands in the Veneto Lagoon – and then inland on the River Po to Renaissance towns largely undiscovered by tourists.
Beginning with a lovely evening cruise through Venice, some of the highlights of the week include: walking in pretty town squares and visiting uncrowded churches with amazing frescoes and ceilings; touring the Naval museum; visiting the fishing village of Choggia and exploring the market with the chef; wine tasting in a family-owned vineyard; discovering the Renaissance towns of Ferrara and Mantua; and a dinner off the barge at a private villa.
Bella Vita is a delightful way to discover the Veneto region and can be added on to your stay in the Italian Lakes District and/or a few nights in Venice!
Features At-A-Glance
20 GUESTS
2 UPPER DECK SUITES + 8 LOWER DECK STATEROOMS All with en-suite bathrooms Upper Deck suites: 135 sq. feet Lower Deck staterooms: 103 sq. feet
7 CREW
140 FEET (42.7 METRES) LONG
10 BICYCLES
AIR CONDITIONING/CENTRAL HEATING
COMPUTER FOR GUESTS’ USE
LARGE SUNDECK, SPACIOUS SALON & SEPARATE DINING ROOM
AIR CONDITIONED MINIBUSES FOR EXCURSIONS
Sunday, Day 1 Venice
Monday, Day 2 Venice to San Pietro in Volta
Tuesday, Day 3 San Pietro in Volta to Taglio di Po
Wednesday, Day 4 Taglio di Po to Bosaro
Thursday, Day 5 Bosaro to Governolo
Friday, Day 6 Governolo to Mantua
Saturday, Day 7 Mantua
*This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change. On alternate weeks the cruise will be in the reverse direction.
2025 Prices
Stateroom per person
Junior Suite per person
Single Supplement
Charter Max. 10 pax.
Charter Max. 12 pax.
Charter Max. 14 pax.
Charter Max. 16 pax.
Charter Max. 18 pax.
Charter Max. 20 pax.
Note all our prices are in euros. Please ask us if you live in the USA and would like prices in US dollars. We convert to Australian dollars at current exchange rates on the day of payment of deposit/full payment.
Departure Dates 2025
Value Season
Regular Season
Value Season
Regular Season
Value Season
Price is all-inclusive - inclusions are:
- Local transfers to and from the hotel barge (transfers are between 15 minutes & 2 hours depending on the cruise direction)
- A luxury 6 night cruise
- All meals on board catered for by the on board Master Chef
- An open bar 24/7 with a large range of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks
- All wines served throughout the cruise
- Excursions and admittance fees as per the itinerary
- The services of 7 crew and use of barge facilities
- Which include bicycles
- Please note: La Bella Vita usually cruises on the Bianco Canal, however the Italian Waterways Authority occasionally advise that the cruise should operate on the River Po which runs parallel to the Bianco Canal. The Waterways Authority give notice of any changes 1 day prior to sailing, therefore you would be informed on arrival by the Captain should this situation occur. Our excursions would operate as advertised and would not be affected.

