Christmas on the Boats: celebrate 40 years of Cesenatico's floating Nativity from your seaside apartment
Christmas, New Year and Epiphany at Residence Sunrise: 50 metres from the sea and 700 metres from Cesenatico's floating Nativity Scene
This year the Presepe della Marineria, Cesenatico's famous Marine Nativity Scene, celebrates its 40th anniversary. From 29 November 2026 to 10 January 2027, illuminated figures take their place aboard the bragozzi, trabaccoli and lance of the Porto Canale Leonardesco, the historic canal port designed by Leonardo da Vinci. These are the very same traditional boats our apartments are named after.
From Residence Sunrise, at Viale Cavour 44 on the Ponente seafront, the Nativity is just a 10-minute walk away. On Christmas morning you wake up whenever you like, cook lunch just as you would at home, and in the evening you stroll down to see the boats lit up on the water. All the comfort of an apartment, with the services and professionalism of a hotel, even during the holidays.
The "Christmas on the Boats" offer
From 27 November 2026 to 10 January 2027, in apartments for up to 6/7 guests.
From €30 per person per night. Book directly on our website for the best price guaranteed, with no commission fees.
Don't miss
- 29 November, 5 pm: lighting of the 40th Marine Nativity Scene with a drone light show
- 5 December – 10 January: exhibition celebrating 40 years of the Nativity at the Museo della Marineria (Maritime Museum)
- Weekends and holidays: parades, Santa Claus in Piazza Ciceruacchio, ice skating in Largo San Giacomo and Christmas markets
Our tip: the Nativity stays lit until 10 January. After Epiphany, Cesenatico is quieter and the illuminated boats are all yours.
Book now and travel with peace of mind!
Information and bookings
Residence Sunrise, Viale Cavour 44, Cesenatico (Italy)
Tel. +39 0547 84945 · WhatsApp +39 347 7336838
info@sunrisecesenatico.it · www.sunrisecesenatico.it
