Italy
The Ave Maria Portegrandi is an Italian bike & barge vessel designed for cruising the shallow waterways and passing under low bridges of northern Italy. Built with both comfort and practicality in mind, the boat features thoughtfully arranged interior spaces, where materials, colors, and finishes were carefully selected to create a warm, welcoming, and elegant atmosphere on board.
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Overview
The Ave Maria Portegrandi is an Italian bike & barge vessel designed for cruising the shallow waterways and passing under low bridges of northern Italy. Built with both comfort and practicality in mind, the boat features thoughtfully arranged interior spaces, where materials, colors, and finishes were carefully selected to create a warm, welcoming, and elegant atmosphere on board.
Overview
- Boat size: 36 m long and 6.30 m wide
- Capacity: Up to 24 guests
Cabin Layout
The cabins are bright, spacious, and practical, thanks to carefully designed furnishings that maximize comfort and functionality.
- 12 double/twin cabins, approx. 11 m² (Categories B and C)
- Cabins can be arranged with either one double bed or two separate beds
- Additional bunk beds are available in 4 cabins, allowing for extra guests
Cabin Amenities
- Comfortable low beds (2.00 m x 0.80 m)
- Bathroom with shower, heated towel rail, and two sinks (one in the bathroom and one in the cabin)
- Large windows
- Individually controlled air conditioning
- Safe deposit box
- Ample luggage storage under the beds (H 36 cm x W 112 cm x D 80 cm)
- Sheets and towels provided
- Hair dryer
- Courtesy kit with solid soap, shampoo, and shower cap
- Mid-week cabin cleaning service and towel change
- Schuko bipolar sockets (220V – 50Hz)
Boat Features & Amenities
- Panoramic saloon with 270° views, air-conditioned, featuring a cozy dining area, relaxation lounge, coffee, cappuccino, and hot chocolate machine available all day, 80" multimedia screen, board games, books, travel guides, and free Wi-Fi.
- Sundeck with tables, chairs, and deckchairs, ideal for sailing, outdoor dining, and socializing.
- Dedicated bike storage on a compact vertical rack with secure locking system; e-bikes can be recharged here.
- Free Wi-Fi available on board.
- Smoking: every cabin is equipped with smoke detectors, so it is strictly forbidden to smoke in the cabins and all indoor areas. Smoking is permitted only on the outdoor deck areas.
Food and Beverages
- Onboard kitchen prepares fresh dishes using local ingredients and traditional Italian recipes.
- Breakfast: rich buffet with sweet and savory options, coffee and hot drinks, juices, and fresh fruit.
- Lunch: packed lunch prepared by guests during breakfast using fresh ingredients.
- Afternoon snack: light snack such as cake or fruit, with coffee, cappuccino, chocolate, or tea.
- Dinner: three-course meal featuring typical Italian cuisine made with fresh ingredients, accompanied by a selection of Italian wines.
- If you are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-intolerant, or allergic to specific ingredients, please inform us at the time of booking.
- Please note: Non-contamination during meal preparation cannot be guaranteed; serious allergies cannot be accommodated.
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Bicycles
Unisex Touring Bicycle
A low entry unisex or men's frame, ideal for an upright but relaxed riding position
- Aluminum frame
- Upright handlebar
- Selle Royal saddle (7in or 17.78cm wide)
- Water bottle cage
- 27-speed (Shimano Deore)
- Flat pedal
- Mechanical V-brakes
- Rear rack
- Mudguards
- 28-inch wheels
- Schwalbe anti-puncture tires
Unisex Electric Bicycle (E-bike)
A low entry unisex frame
- Upright handlebar
- 9-speed (Shimano Deore)
- Centrally located Bosch motor Active Line Plus (250Wh, engine torque 50 Nm)
- Bosch battery Power Pack (36V, range approx 90 km, average speed on flat terrain)
- Ergonomic grip
- Selle Royal saddle (7in or 17.78cm wide)
- Flat pedals
- Mechanical V-brakes
- Rear rack
- Mudguards
- 28-inch wheels
- Schwalbe Marathon Plus anti-puncture tires
*NOTE: E-bikes feature a small electrical engine and battery that assist and ease your pedaling but you still have to pedal yourself. While riding an e-bike can greatly contribute to the enjoyment of your trip, it is not intended for untrained cyclists as it is not easy to handle such a bike. The engine and battery make the bike much heavier than a regular bike and it also accelerates faster. Handling it well requires good basic cycling skills and confidence.
Accessories
Included accessories
- Mudguards
- Trip computer
- Helmet
- Brand: Limar
- Size: one size (55 - 61)
- Adjustable size system and cool pads
- Weight: 260 g
- 10 vents with bug net
- Certified CE (TÜV) and CPSC-USA
- Ortlieb pannier (12L) - The innovative QL1fixation system is easy to handle, and the bags attach to the rack with one click
Self-guided tours only:
- Front bike map holder with removable transparent hood, or Kickfix water-resistant, removable, rigid handlebar bag with waterproof double-sided maps envelope
- Repair kit (one kit for every two bicycles) (1 pump, 1 tube, 2 Allen keys, tyre levers, patches, and mastic sealant)









