Navigazione Stefanato, a family with a long history

Ferrymen for 5 generations and more

Our family has been in the ferrying business for vey many years − more than 5 generations have carried goods between Treviso and Venice. In 1978, we decided recycle our business and engage in cruising activities, allowing tourists to discover and enjoy the beauties of the River Sile and of Venice’s lagoon.

Traditions, history, stories and emotions

Join us on a Navigazione Stefanato vessel! See Venice, the River Sile and the smaller islands of the Lagoon. Listen to the account of these places in the stories of those who were born and who lived out their lives on the banks of this river.

Traditions, history, stories and emotions

Join us on a Navigazione Stefanato vessel! See Venice, the River Sile and the smaller islands of the Lagoon. Listen to the account of these places in the stories of those who were born and who lived out their lives on the banks of this river.

The enchantment of the river and the lagoon

Fotogallery and Video

The spellbinding charm of these magical locations are revealed in our gallery, with photos and video footage of our excursions in the lagoon and along the River Sile.

Video Channel

Camillo Pavan

Our books

In this book, renowned author Camillo Pavan narrates the lives of the ferrymen, also known as “barcari”. He does so via hitherto unpublished interviews, stories transmitted orally, vintage photos, and secrets and curiosities revealed by the true masters of the river.

Camillo Pavan

Our books

In this book, renowned author Camillo Pavan narrates the lives of the ferrymen, also known as “barcari”. He does so via hitherto unpublished interviews, stories transmitted orally, vintage photos, and secrets and curiosities revealed by the true masters of the river..

Our Partner

now that you know us a bit better… FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR FLEET >