Marghera-Fusina, Italy Cruise from Venice — 9 Days

8 nights · Marghera-Fusina, Italy · Departs Venice (Italy) · Visiting Trieste, Ravenna, Opatija, Sibenik, Dubrovnik, Piran · Aboard Windstar Cruises on the Wind Spirit

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Cruise lineWindstar Cruises
ShipWind Spirit
Duration8 nights
Port calls7
Departures3 sailings
From fare$2,915 per person
Year built1988
Guests163
Cabins74
Crew84
Length134 m
Beam16 m
Cruising speed13.0 kn
  1. Day 1

    Venice, Italy

    Arrive in Venice by water, where the lagoon’s canals replace ordinary streets. St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace anchor the celebrated Piazza San Marco. Take a vaporetto along the Grand Canal, then explore a quieter neighborhood on foot. Confirm your ship’s terminal and transfer arrangements before setting out; cruise access varies. Near Rialto, the market and bridge offer a lively glimpse of the city’s trade. Give yourself time to leave the main routes and follow smaller canals.

  2. Day 2

    Trieste, Italy

    Trieste rewards travellers who look beyond the waterfront. At the head of the Adriatic, this Italian city carries the marks of centuries under Habsburg rule. Start in Piazza Unità d’Italia, one of Europe’s largest seafront squares, opening directly onto the sea. Visit Miramare Castle, built for Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, then order espresso in a city shaped by its coffee trade. Trieste is compact and cosmopolitan, with a Roman theatre and grand cafés recalling its Central European past.

  3. Day 3

    Ravenna, Italy

    Ravenna rewards travellers who look beyond the shoreline. From Porto Corsini, the historic centre lies about 12 kilometres inland. Eight UNESCO-listed monuments preserve some of Europe’s finest Byzantine mosaics. See the Basilica of San Vitale and the intimate Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, famed for its starry ceiling. Dante’s tomb and quiet piazzas complete a city best explored on foot, at an unhurried pace.

  4. Day 4

    Opatija, Croatia

    Opatija has welcomed visitors since the nineteenth century, when Austro-Hungarian aristocrats came for its mild climate and sea air. Today, Habsburg-era villas, manicured parks and an elegant seafront promenade preserve the feel of a grand Adriatic resort. Walk the Lungomare, a twelve-kilometre coastal path linking Opatija with nearby villages, then pause at a café above Kvarner Bay. Local restaurants serve Kvarner seafood; Mount Učka rises behind town, offering a striking change of scenery.

  5. Day 5

    Sibenik, Croatia

    Šibenik pairs a working waterfront with a medieval centre climbing the hillside. The Cathedral of St James, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was built entirely from stone. From St Michael’s Fortress, take in broad views across the islands, then explore the cafés and narrow lanes below. Four historic fortresses speak to the city’s strategic past. Krka National Park is a rewarding excursion inland.

  6. Day 6

    Dubrovnik, Croatia

    Spend a day inside Dubrovnik’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, best explored on foot. Walk the city walls for close views of fortifications, roofs, and harbor. Then follow Stradun to Rector’s Palace and the Franciscan monastery. Book wall access in advance during busy months, and start early in summer. Mount Srđ offers a higher view, reached by cable car or road. Leave time for side lanes; their quieter corners reveal the city’s daily rhythm.

  7. Day 8

    Piran, Slovenia

    Piran’s Venetian façades, red roofs and church towers rise above a compact Adriatic peninsula. In Tartini Square, cafés and historic buildings frame the statue of violinist Giuseppe Tartini, born here in 1692. Climb the bell tower of St George’s Church for views across the rooftops and Gulf of Trieste. Beyond town, Sečovlje Salina Nature Park preserves centuries-old salt-making traditions and offers a quieter look at Slovenia’s coast.

  8. Day 9

    Venice, Italy

    Arrive in Venice by water, where the lagoon’s canals replace ordinary streets. St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace anchor the celebrated Piazza San Marco. Take a vaporetto along the Grand Canal, then explore a quieter neighborhood on foot. Confirm your ship’s terminal and transfer arrangements before setting out; cruise access varies. Near Rialto, the market and bridge offer a lively glimpse of the city’s trade. Give yourself time to leave the main routes and follow smaller canals.

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Published September 17, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard

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