To discover the Lagoon you can take a motorboat trip to Porto Buso with or go to the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the island of Barbana with the Motoscafisti Gradesi boat service. You can spend a pleasant day in the company of friends renting a boat and enjoying the beautiful waters and wild nature of the Banco d'Orio, or you can be accompanied by a Taxi Boat or NCC between the casoni and mote...
Laguna Taxi Grado offers excursions for small groups (up to 18 passengers) or individuals. Possibility of customised tours and transfers to the islands of Anfora, Francamela and Barbana. Departure from Riva San Vito, 5 (opposite Al Porto bar). For info www.lagunataxigrado.com, lagunataxigrado@gmail.com. Reservations + 39 339 5329064 (Andrea)
Boat rental with driver for up to 12 people; exclusive service designed for those wishing to discover the island from new perspectives. Excursions are also available at dawn and dusk and are ideal for celebrating special occasions such as birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties, company aperitifs, events, etc. Possibility of accommodating dogs on board and exclusive use of the boat for private parties. Departure from Darsena Navigare 2000, Via Serenissima 1-4. For information www.lapanoramicagrado.it, info@lapanoramicagrado.it. Reservations only on Whatsapp +39 342 0928886
THE GRADO ISLAND TOUR
WINTER EXCURSION
SUNRISE OR SUNSET
LUNCH ON THE ISLAND OF AMPHORA
BATHING EXCURSION WITH APERITIF
MIRAMARE AND THE TRIESTINA COAST
STELLA RIVER AND "CASONI MARANESI" TOUR
CUSTOMISED EXCURSIONS
Boat with driver dedicated to small groups of people for half or full day transfers and rentals; departure from RIVA S. SLATAPER - GRADO (in front of the Hotel Savoy). For information www.mirkotaxiboat-grado.com, info@mirkotaxiboat-grado.com; Tel +39 345 4686207;
THE ISLAND OF BARBANA: travel time 30 min (return + stop);
TOUR OF THE LAGOON: duration 60 min non-stop;
ANFORA ISLAND/PORTOBUSO: travel time 50 min + 2 hours stop for lunch (not included);
MARANO OR LIGNANO: travel time 1.30 min (return + stop).
CUSTOMISED EXCURSIONS
Excursions in the Grado lagoon, perfect for couples, families, and small groups (max 15/18 people). Departure from Porto Mandracchio, Riva San Vito, 5 (opposite Al Porto bar). For information www.taxiboat-grado.com, taxiboatgrado@gmail.com; Tel +39 339 2961866 (Mariel)
MINI LAGOON TOUR: duration of excursion, 1 hour without stops;
EAST LAGOON & BARBANA TOUR: duration of excursion, 2 hours with stops;
LAGOON & PORTO BUSO TOUR: duration of excursion, 4 hours with stops;
SUNSET EXPERIENCE: duration of excursion, 80 minutes without stops;
CUSTOMISED EXCURSIONS.
MOTOSCAFISTI GRADESI
Departure from Riva Scaramuzza, near the bridge of the Isola della Schiusa, tel 0431 80115, motoscafistigradesi@alice.it www.motoscafistigradesi.it
GRADO - BARBANA LINE SERVICE The Island of Barbana, in the middle of the lagoon of Grado, is home to a Franciscan monastery (now presided over by Benedictine monks) dating back 1400 years ago; a place of devotion and destination for many pilgrims.
To contact the Sanctuary directly, call the number: 0431-80453 or visit the Barbana website www.santuariodibarbana.it
The price of the return ticket is 10,00 € for adults and 5,00 € for children from 3 to 10 years old. Baby for free! The island can be reached in about 25 minutes by boat.
- APRIL AND MAY:
DEPARTURES: 10:30 a.m. / 11:30 a.m. / 2:00 p.m. / 3:00 p.m.
HOLY MASSES: 11:00 a.m. / 3:30 p.m.
RETURN: 11:00 a.m. / 12:00 noon / 2:30 p.m. / 4:30 p.m.
- FROM JUNE TO SEPTEMBER:
DEPARTURES: at 9:30 a.m. / 10:30 a.m. / 11:30 a.m. / 2:00 p.m. / 3:00 p.m. / 4:00 pm
HOLY MASSES: at 10:00 a.m. Sundays only / 11:00 a.m. / 3:30 p.m.
RETURN: at 11:00 a.m. / 12:00 noon / 2:30 p.m. / 3:30 p.m. / 4:30 p.m. / 5.30 pm
- OCTOBER:
DEPARTURES: 10:30 a.m. / 11:30 a.m. / 2:00 p.m. / 3:00 p.m.
HOLY MESSES: 10:00 a.m. Sundays only / 11:00 a.m. / 3:30 p.m.
RETURN: 11:00 a.m. / 12:00 noon / 2:30 p.m. / 4:30 p.m.
- FROM NOVEMBER TO MARCH, ALL SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS:
DEPARTURES: 10:00 a.m.
HOLY MASS: 10:30 a.m.
RETURN: 12:00 noon
LAGOON TOUR from 1st June to 20 September on MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY from 3.30 pm to 6 pm. The excursion is accompanied by an authorised guide and will include a stop on the island of Barbana. The price is 18.00 € for adults and 10.00 € for children from 3 to 10 years old. Baby Free!
FOR ORGANIZED GROUPS AND SCHOOL GROUPS YOU CAN ORGANIZE TRIPS IN THE LAGOON WITH OR WITHOUT A GUIDE AT ANY TIME OF THE YEAR, FREEDOM 'OF TIMETABLES AND ITINERARIES, NUMBER AND DURATION OF STOPS AS NEEDED AT PRICES TO BE AGREED UPON UPON REQUEST.
