Ferry operators compared
ACTV vs Navigazione
An objective, data-based look at ACTV and Navigazione — their route networks, fleets and the crossings they both serve.
Italy
- Routes
- 352
- Founded
- 1978
- Base
- Venice, Italy
Onboard
Routes they both serve
On these crossings you can choose between ACTV and Navigazione.
- Accademia "A" → Giardini "B"
- Accademia "A" → S. Marco Vallaresso "B"
- Accademia "A" → S. Maria del Giglio
- Accademia "B" → Ca' Rezzonico
- Accademia "B" → S. Samuele
- Alberoni Faro Rocchetta → S. Maria del Mare Ferry
- Arsenale "A" → S. Marco-San Zaccaria "C"
- Arsenale "A" → S. Marco-San Zaccaria "D"
- Arsenale "B" → Giardini "B"
- Arsenale "B" → Giardini Biennale "B"
- Bacini A RICHIESTA → Celestia A RICHIESTA
- Bacini A RICHIESTA → Ospedale
- Bacini A RICHIESTA → S. Pietro di Castello
- Bacini - Arsenale Nord → Celestia
- Bacini - Arsenale Nord → Celestia A RICHIESTA
- Bacini - Arsenale Nord → S. Pietro di Castello
- Burano "A" → Torcello
- Burano "B" → Punta Sabbioni "B"
- Burano "B" → Treporti
- Burano "C" → Mazzorbo
- Burano "C" → S. Erasmo Punta Vela
- Burano "C" → Torcello
- Burano "C" → Torcello A RICHIESTA
- Ca' d'Oro → Rialto Mercato
- Ca' d'Oro → S. Stae
- Ca' Rezzonico → Accademia "A"
- Ca' Rezzonico → S. Toma' "B"
- Capannone. A RICHIESTA → Mazzorbo
- Caroman A RICHIESTA → Chioggia
- Caroman A RICHIESTA → Pellestrina Cimitero
- Caroman → Chioggia
- Caroman → Pellestrina Cimitero
- Celestia A RICHIESTA → Bacini A RICHIESTA
- Celestia A RICHIESTA → Bacini - Arsenale Nord
- Celestia A RICHIESTA → Ospedale
- Celestia → Bacini - Arsenale Nord
- Celestia → F.te Nove "C"
- Celestia → Ospedale
- Celestia → S. Pietro di Castello
- Certosa A RICHIESTA → S.Elena-Stadio Penzo "B"
- Certosa A RICHIESTA → S. Pietro di Castello
- Certosa → Lido S.M.E. "A"
- Certosa → S. Pietro di Castello
- Chioggia → Caroman
- Chioggia → Caroman A RICHIESTA
- Cimitero San Michele → F.te Nove "C"
- Cimitero San Michele → F.te Nove "D"
- Cimitero San Michele → Murano Colonna "C"
- Crea → Guglie "B"
- Crea → S. Alvise
- F.te Nove "A" → Murano Faro "A"
- F.te Nove "B" → Cimitero San Michele
- F.te Nove "B" → Murano Colonna "C"
- F.te Nove "C" → Orto
- F.te Nove "C" → S. Giobbe
- F.te Nove "D" → Celestia
- F.te Nove "D" → Lido S.M.E. "A"
- F.te Nove "D" → Murano Faro "A"
- F.te Nove "D" → Ospedale
- F.te Nove "D" → Tronchetto Mercato
Which should you choose?
Based on the data we track, ACTV and Navigazione run a similar number of routes, and they compete head-to-head on 60 crossings such as Accademia "A" → Giardini "B" and Accademia "A" → S. Marco Vallaresso "B". ACTV lists time-based tickets & tourist travel cards, no reservation needed, frequent grand canal lines that Navigazione doesn't.On any route they both run, the practical choice comes down to the departure time that fits your plans, the crossing duration and the onboard facilities you need — open the route page to see both operators' sailings side by side, and confirm fares and times before booking.
Frequently asked questions
Do ACTV and Navigazione run the same routes?
Yes — they both operate 60 of the same crossings, so on those routes you can choose between them by departure time and onboard experience.
Which operator has more routes, ACTV or Navigazione?
ACTV serves 352 routes and Navigazione serves 352 routes across the network we track.
How do I choose between ACTV and Navigazione?
On a shared crossing the choice usually comes down to the departure time that suits you, crossing duration and onboard facilities. Compare both on the specific route page and confirm details with the operator before booking.