La Bella Vita

La Bella Vita is a stylish 20 passenger vessel that was newly refitted in 2010 to high the standards of the European Waterways fleet. There are 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 recommend the best routes to take.

Delicious regional cuisine, fine Italian wines and the services of an attentive crew of seven will make this an unforgettable cruise.

Below you can find some of the highlights of the cruises we are currently offering on La Bella Vita, along with some examples of the cuisine and fine wines the master chef will present you with on board. You can view the current itineraries and maps by clicking "La Bella Vita Cruises" on the menu on the right where you will also find links to the photo gallery, deck plan and cruise rates.

Cruise Highlights

Cuisine Aboard

Tour of historical Venice, including hidden gardens, The Naval Museum and the Pavilion of Gondolas
Cruise on the Canal of the Orphans past picturesque lagoon islands
Tour of Chioggia with its Roman, Etruscan and Byzantine history. Wonder at works of art by Carpaccio, Tintoretto, Tiepolo and Bassano
Visit Chioggia’s colourful fish market with your chef
Dinner ashore at the 17thC stately home Villa Ca’Zen
Private visit to the gardens and wine cellars of Villa Widmann-Borletti,
Tour of the 14thC Estense Castle in Ferrara
Visit to the Ducal Palace and gardens in Mantua