A family charter around Venice introduces children to one of the great cities of the world from the water, arriving by tender through canals that no bus or taxi can reach. The northern Adriatic offers calm conditions in summer, flat anchorages behind the barrier islands of the Lagoon, and beaches accessible by water that crowds on foot never reach. Charter yachts suited to families in this area carry between eight and twelve guests and are typically crewed by four to seven.
Family charter yachts available in Italian waters fall into two broad categories: motor yachts with wide swim platforms, beach clubs and multiple cabin configurations for different ages, and larger sailing yachts where older children can help trim sails and learn the basics of seamanship. Whichever you choose, the yacht becomes a floating base for a week of exploration, with the Lido beaches and the Croatian coast both within easy reach.
Weekly rates for family-capable yachts in this region run from around 30,000 euros for a compact eight-berth motor yacht to 250,000 euros for a 55-metre vessel with a beach club and dedicated children’s programming. The advance provisioning allowance, around 30 percent of the charter fee, covers food, fuel, berthing and any watercraft for children.
The season for family charters in the Venice area runs June through August, with July and August the warmest and busiest. June and early September offer calmer anchorages and a better chance of securing berths in Croatian marinas without advance booking difficulty.
