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Ave Maria
  • max. 40 passengers
  • 17 cabins
  • 1 tour available with this ship

Ave Maria Italia is a comfortable river cruise ship, built in Italy with innovative design solutions and carefully selected materials that combine style with comfort. Thanks to her compact size, she can easily pass under low bridges and navigate shallow waters — perfectly suited to the unique waterways of Italy. The vessel was custom-built using the salvaged hull of a former Po River dredge, giving her a distinctive character and history. Ave Maria Italia fully complies with the latest and strictest safety and environmental standards. She is considered an environmentally sustainable vessel, featuring energy-saving systems on board, advanced wastewater purification, and navigation practices designed to protect and preserve riverbanks. On board, guests enjoy a relaxed and intimate cruising experience while traveling responsibly through some of …

Highlights
  • Restaurant with separate lounge
  • Free coffee and tea 24/7
  • Covered sun deck
  • Individually controlled air conditioning

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    Ave Maria

    Ave Maria Italia is a comfortable river cruise ship, built in Italy with innovative design solutions and carefully selected materials that combine style with comfort. Thanks to her compact size, she can easily pass under low bridges and navigate shallow waters — perfectly suited to the unique waterways of Italy. The vessel was custom-built using the salvaged hull of a former Po River dredge, giving her a distinctive character and history. Ave Maria Italia fully complies with the latest and strictest safety and environmental standards. She is considered an environmentally sustainable vessel, featuring energy-saving systems on board, advanced wastewater purification, and navigation practices designed to protect and preserve riverbanks.

    On board, guests enjoy a relaxed and intimate cruising experience while traveling responsibly through some of Italy’s most beautiful landscapes.

    Description of the cabins

    The Ave Maria Italia has a total of 17 cabins; 10 standard twin cabins below deck (approx. 11 sq.m., 3 of these can become triple cabins, with a bunk bed); 4 superior twin cabins above deck (approx. 11 sq.m., 2 of these can become a triple or four bedded cabin, with 2 bunk beds) and 3 bunk bed cabins (approx. 7,5 sq.m., also available as single cabin). All cabins have a large window (the ones in the superior cabins can also be partially opened), comfortable low beds, en-suite facilities, air conditioning and safety box. Bed size is 2.00 x 0.80 m. Most of the double beds can be separated into two single beds. A few hair-dryers are available on request.

    Description of the ship

    The ship can accommodate max. 40 guests. The air conditioned living room is divided into two areas: the restaurant and the lounge. The barge has two sundecks and a dedicated bike storage. There is free WiFi in the common areas. In the lounge there is a large 55″flat screen for video and a free hot drinks machine (incl. Italian ground coffee).

    Facts about the ship

    Length:       41 m (134.5 ft.)
    Width:        7.5 m (24.6 ft.)
    Cabins:        17
    Pass.:          40 (max.)

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    Floor plan Ave Maria
    Single cabin with small window lower deck
    Triple cabin lower deck with big portholes
    Double cabin lower deck
    Set tables in the restaurant
    Ready for dinner? – the chefs
    Romantic sunset dinner on deck
    Mussels and Seafood in Italy
    Ave Maria exterior
    Ave Maria exterior front
    Ave Maria exterior side
    Ave Maria in Venice
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    Small and cute towns
    Ave Maria bikes
    4/5
    based on 18 reviews on
    5 star
    12 (67%)
    4 star
    3 (17%)
    3 star
    2 (11%)
    2 star
    1 (6%)
    1 star
    0 (0%)
    • 5 / 5
      We already booked another bike tour in 2027!!

      Booking process and communication with boat bike tours was easy. We had quick responses to any of our questions. We …

      Booking process and communication with boat bike tours was easy. We had quick responses to any of our questions. We liked the small group size on this bike and boat tour and staff were great. The cycling route was good and food was excellent and plentiful.

      R & C Canada
      Jul 1st, 2026
    • 5 / 5
      Wonderful trip

      Wonderful trip, great staff and food.

      Wonderful trip, great staff and food.

      Helena Fallon
      Jun 26th, 2026
    • 5 / 5
      Just say yes!

      My husband, sister and I had a most wonderful trip! We felt the communication leading up to our departure was …

      My husband, sister and I had a most wonderful trip! We felt the communication leading up to our departure was adequate and informative, including details about what was and wasn’t included in the price. The Ride with GPS was so thorough and we still haven’t gotten through all of it

      Danita Nellhaus
      Jun 24th, 2026
    • 5 / 5
      The guides were great

      The guides were great, the food was excellent, the staff were very good. The itinerary was very good, the main …

      The guides were great, the food was excellent, the staff were very good. The itinerary was very good, the main down side was that it was very wet day our last day of biking. There could have been more variety of beer.

      Sharon
      Jun 23rd, 2026

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    1 Tour available with this ship

    • Italy: Venice to Mantua or Mantua to Venice

      Through the Italian countryside

      66 reviews
      • Italian countryside by bike and barge
      • Bike in green woods & next to azure seas
      • Historical cities like Mantua & Venice
      • Barges with max. 40 passengers
      8 days
      Two-way

      1 Difficulty level 1
      Guidance

      Independent cycling: No tour leader, the ships’ crew does daily briefing, independent cycling

      Guided cycling: A tour leader will guide you during the cycling days

      Independent / Guided
      From:
      € 1,130 p.p.
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