The vaporetto is a fun way to get about. The boats arrive frequently and, though crowded, always had enough room for everyone when we travelled. You can enjoy great views of Venice from the water and save yourself some walking too. At first, we didn't understand how to validate a ticket, but you just hold it up to the machine, the light goes green and the gate opens. We would have appreciated clearer signs for this! Make sure you check what moneysaving passes are available in case you can save some money.

We used the public transport ferry system as our mode of sightseeing. Bought a 48-hour ticket. Used the No: 1 and 2 ferry to cruise the main canal and also the outer rim of Venice. Did a loop after dark. We took the No: 12 across to Murano and Burano. Conveniently located just outside the rail station. Only drawback is the ferries can get very crowded at peak times.

Whilst not particularly cheap its the cheapest way of getting around Venice's waterways. Water taxis are extremely expensive. Passes can be bought: €7.5 75 mins, €21 for a 24 hour pass; €30 for a 48 hour pass; €40 for a 72 hour pass. Sometimes they can be quite crowded and you may be required to stand as there is limited seating. We used the ACTV to get to and from Venezia as well as visit Torino, Torcello and Burano.

We found this boat service an excellent way to see Venice. The trip along the Grand Canal is worth it just to see the architecture, which is amazing. We paid 35 Euros for a 48-hour pass which was well worth it as single tickets are 9.5 Euros. The boats were often crowded but we never failed to get on one. They seem to come along every 5-10 minutes.

Had a 24 hr pass. Definitely well worth the cost. We travelled through the grand canal and took in all the sites. On top of that, we travelled to Murano Burano and Lido. We did this instead of booking a pre booked trip as we prefer to do things at our own pace. They do get very busy as expected but are very regular and a nice change to see Venice from the water as well as land. If you buy on line first i think it’s a little cheaper. Just a point to note, if you did this it gives you a QR code. This is not your actual ticket, you must scan it at the machines to release your tickets.

Loved touring on the boats but make sure you know where the routes go . We got on a boat late at night and thought it would turn around but it kept going and we exceeded the time on the ticket and had to buy a new ticket to go back. It was cold and windy.

Bought a 3 day ticket in order to visit the Islands but also to make our way around Venice without having to walk everywhere, plus to save our legs after a long day touring. Boats can be exceptionally busy to the point we felt cattle being herded into a barn. They give priority to locals which in some ways I can understand if commuting to work etc however they charge tourists a more expensive rate which make it unfair.

An excellent way for getting around the main parts of Venice but it does not go up the "back streets" so to speak. To see the smaller canals you will need to take a Gondola or a water taxi. We bought a 24 hour pass and the good thing is that it does not start until you first use it so we actually got use on the second morning of our trip as well. Be warned though; the ticket scanning machines are very temperamental and the kiosk staff are not especially helpful. We had bought our tickets online before arriving and printed off. The scanner to validate the ticket and the scanners to gain entry to the boats would not work. All the ticket office staff would say (at three different offices) was to go to the gate and keep scanning until it worked, which it never did! I thought that it might be my printer but not so as there were many others having the same problem and they had purchased tickets locally. It seems to be a regular problem. Get ready to get on board via the exits or double jump the entry gates.

We bought a 48hr ticket for 35 euros for a weekend trip and definitely made the most of it especially when the rain started We went to Murano Burano and the Lido de Venice as well as around the whole of Venice and stayed on during the showers It can get very busy but it is easy to understand where they are going