The Venezia Terminal Passeggeri S.p.A. was founded in 1997 by the Venice Port Authority in order to manage and improve cruise trafc in the Port of Venice. The Venezia Terminal Passeggeri S.p.A. operates in the Marittima, S. Basilio and Riva dei Sette Martiri areas which stretch over a surface altogether of more than 260.000 sq. m. of which the Terminals occupy 47.267 sq. m.

The maritime basin in the Marittima area measures about 123.700 sq.m. The Terminals are in a strategic position not only for the uniqueness of Venice, but also for the location context which allows an easy access to the city and to all the attractions that surround Venice.

The shareholders of Venezia Terminal Passeggeri S.p.A. are the following: APV Investimenti S.p.A., Finpax S.r.l., SAVE S.p.A. (Venice Marco Polo Airport), Veneto Sviluppo S.p.A. and the Venice Chamber of Commerce.

In addition Venezia Terminal Passeggeri S.p.A. is the majority shareholder of three specialized companies: Venice Yacht Pier S.r.l. (V.Y.P.) founded to increase yachting in Venice, Venice Yachts and Ship Assistance (V.Y.S.A.) dedicated to the promotion of services for the maxi-yachts market and VTP Events S.r.l. created with the purpose of organizing fairs and events. The growing needs of cruise trafc and Venice’s appeal as a cultural and tourist attraction have given rise to the radical transformation of the Port area starting from 1997 as a result of the joint efort of Venezia Terminal Passeggeri S.p.A. and the Venice Port Authority.

Such transformation is exemplifed by the renovation of ancient port buildings once dedicated to the commercial trafc, which have now become modern and multi-purpose facilities. Venezia Terminal Passeggeri S.p.A.’s port facilities cater the needs of any ships berthing in Venice.

• The Ferry Terminal 123 assists ferries for the Eastern Mediterranean area;
• The S. Basilio Terminal accommodates medium-size cruise ships, mega-yachts and high speed hydrofoils & catamarans;
• Cruise Terminals 103, 107/108, 117 and Terminal 1 Isonzo in the Marittima area are multi-purpose facilities which, additionally to their main purpose, are utilized for hosting meetings, conventions and fairs.