The 3 best mini cruises on Lake Maggiore

Mini cruise on Lake Garda with lunch on board a boat. Departure from Peschiera del Garda allows you to visit the entire southern part of the lake.

During the cruise, the boat will head to the following points of interest: Lazise Castle, Rocca di Garda, Villa Canossa, Punta San Vigilio, Garda Island, San Biagio Island, Baia Verde, Rocca di Manerba Nature Park, Jamaica Beach Sirmione, Grotte di Catullo.

Depending on the weather, the boat can go clockwise or counterclockwise around the lower lake. There will be a guide on board who will explain the various points you are going to see.

A light lunch (usually a pasta dish) and a soft drink during the boat ride is also included in the boat tour.

A stop for swimming will be made for those who wish. The use of a life jacket is mandatory. No other stops are planned during navigation.

Small-medium sized dogs with muzzles are allowed on board. There is a bathroom and there is a bar where snacks or drinks can be purchased.

Enjoy a fantastic sunset boat ride on Lake Garda around the Sirmione Peninsula with a glass of prosecco on board.

During the tour you will have the opportunity to take a complete tour around the Sirmione Peninsula, one of the most famous and important points of the whole Lake Garda. The departure will be directly from the Lungolago Diaz in Sirmione.

Points of interest include the Ex-villa of Maria Callas, the Aquaria Spa Center, the Boiola Thermal Spring, the Catullus Caves, the Scaliger Castle and the Medieval Port.

On board during the boat ride, a glass of Prosecco will be served to enjoy right on the lake with the sunset in the background.

The excursion is available daily from May to September.

Enjoy a Lake Garda crossing aboard a fully equipped sailing ship for a totally relaxing experience.

The scenic tour takes place in the early afternoon, in the 2 to 4 p.m. time slot, optimal for a sail on the lake, taking advantage of the "Ora" wind that blows from south to north in the early afternoon hours.

During the sailing, you will cross the Brescian-northern shore of the Lake with a scenic stop in front of the Cascate di Forra waterfalls and the Terrazza del Brivido in Tremosine, just below the famous Strada della Forra also known as James Bond Street thanks to the filming of the 007 movie, with a final passage in front of the Malcesine Castle and its imposing medieval walls overhanging the Garda waters, before returning to port.

The excursion is organized on a shared basis and takes about 2 hours. Depending on weather conditions and the skipper's decisions, the stages may be subject to change.

Departs from the marina in Malcesine.

Maximum capacity: 50 people.

Participant must bring:

•    comfortable clothing suitable for the season
•    hat
•    windproof jacket in spring or fall
•    sunglasses
•    preferably barefoot (prohibited: heels or hard-soled shoes. Sì to sneakers, flip flops or flat sandals)

Prohibitions: It is’ forbidden to smoke on the boat. Please do not use sunscreen or spray on the boat so as not to stain the teak cover of the seating area. In case bring a towel with sé to avoid direct contact between greasy skin with creams/sprays and teak.

Weather: The experience depends on the weather conditions. In case of high winds, thunderstorms or conditions that do not allow the experience to take place safely, the boat outing in such case will be rescheduled to another date.

Capacity: Min 10 participants for group experiences. Failure to reach the minimum nr of participants required will result in the date being moved.

Max 40/45 people on board.

Food and Beverage: It is not è possible to bring own food or beverage on board. On scenic tours è extra drinks can be purchased by choosing from our onboard list, on sunset tours food and beverages are included.

This two-hour sunset cruise with aperitif boat allows you to have a relaxing time on Lake Garda with friends or your partner.

During this experience is a wine tasting is scheduled with presentation and service by the winery of production. You can choose from the following wines:

•    Trento Doc
•    Garda Doc
•    Franciacorta

The tasting will be accompanied by finger food based on lake fish (or with meat or vegetable variants for those who do not eat fish), to discover the typical flavors of the area.

The departure is scheduled from the small port of Malcesine.

All participants are asked to bring:

•    comfortable clothing suitable for the season,
•    hat,
•    windproof jacket in spring or fall,
•    sunglasses,
•    preferably barefoot (prohibited: heels or hard-soled shoes. Yes to sneakers, flip flops or flat sandals)

No smoking on the boat. Please do not use sunscreen or spray on the boat so as not to stain the teak cover of the seating area. In case bring a towel with you to avoid direct contact between skin with creams/sprays and teak.

You cannot bring your own food or drink on board. On scenic tours extra drinks can be purchased by choosing from the onboard list, on sunset tours food and beverages are included.

In case of food allergies and intolerances you can contact the facility after booking.

The experience depends on weather conditions. In the event of high winds, thunderstorms or conditions that do not allow the experience to take place safely, the boat trip will be postponed.

There must be at least 10 participants for group experiences. Failure to reach the required minimum number of participants will result in postponement of the date. The maximum capacity is of 40/45 people on board.

Boat trip to discover the Sirmione peninsula departing from Desenzano, one of the pearls of Lake Garda.

During the tour you will have the opportunity to relax along the way, admiring the surrounding landscape and coastline from the calm waters of Lake Garda. Once you reach your destination, you can discover beautiful Sirmione by staying on board or by getting off for two hours or more on the mainland.

Return is scheduled 2 hours after the start of the stop in Sirmione. For example, if you book the tour departing at 11:00 a.m., you will disembark at Sirmione around 11:40 a.m. and the return should be 2 hours later, with the 1:40 p.m. tour.

The return will be 2 hours later.

As for the tour departing at 5:00 pm, there is no return as there is no boat doing the 7:40 pm service.

The points of interest to be seen will be Desenzano Castle, Villa Maria Callas, the Boiola Spa and spring, Catullus Caves, Scaliger Castle and the Medieval Port.

Boats with a maximum capacity of 30 people.

25-minute group boat trip to discover the most picturesque places of Sirmione, one of the pearls of Lake Garda.

During this experience you will have the opportunity to admire the surrounding landscape and coastline from the calm waters of Lake Garda.

This tour departs directly from the port of Sirmione. On a 25min boat excursion you will take a complete tour around the peninsula and visit points of interest directly from the lake.

During the tour, you will admire:

•    Maria Callas' former villa
•    Aquaria spa center
•    Boiola thermal spring
•    Caves of Catullus
•    Scaliger Castle
•    Medieval harbor

Boats with a maximum capacity of 30 people.

This experience allows you to have a unique experience aboard the first catamaran on Lake Como.

You'll find a living area in the stern and a large, sprung sunbathing net in the bow that will allow you to relax.

On board you will begin a slow and pleasant cruise to Comacina Island, passing some of the most famous villas around the lake: Villa Balbianello, Villa Cassinella, Villa Monastero.

On reaching Comacina Island for a short scenic stop with a chance to take a few dips you will set off again in the direction of Bellagio, which you will sail along and then stop for a longer stop during which you will be served an aperitif with typical Italian products and good wine.

At the end of the cruise you will sail between Bellagio, Varenna and Menaggio and return to the port of departure.

Group Tour

You will share the catamaran with other people, just like a real boat party, to have a good time between music and an aperitif with local products and wine.

You can choose whether to relax on the overflow net on the water, launch yourself with dives or try the SUP experience.

Two departures are planned for the group tour: from Tremezzo or Laglio.

Private tour

You will have the opportunity to discover the hidden coves of Lake Como in tranquility and in the company of your family or friends.

This exclusive experience will allow you to feel like you are in your own personal boat, but with the comfort of having a skipper at your complete disposal.

For the private tour you can choose the departure location by contacting the facility following your reservation.

The vintage boat tour on Lake Como from Menaggio is a private tour with captain, ideal for discovering the uniqueness of the area and visiting the most beautiful and exclusive places in the area.

The duration of the private mini-cruise is as you choose and includes reaching the most famous villas in the area: Villa Carlotta, Villa del Balbianello (FAI), Villa La Cassinella and Villa Melzi.

There is a choice of two different boats:

•    The Cadenazzi Lasco 550 vintage boat, a boat with a unique and elegant line, one of the best historical boats produced in wood on Lake Como.
•    The classic Venetian boat, produced at the end of the 21st century in a famous shipyard in Venice, is over 9 meters long, has a large cabin, fitted out in mahogany and with upholstery in typical Venetian style.

The vintage boat is perfect for sunny days, while the classic Venetian boat is also suitable for colder or rainy days.

The boat tour allows you to visit the main points of interest on Lake Como for a maximum of 8 people. Duration varies depending on the type of outing you prefer to take.

2-hour tour:
Starting from the center of Como you will have the opportunity to see the new Electric Life, the Voltiano Lighthouse, the Voltiano Temple, Villa la Rotonda and Villa Olmo. You will then arrive in Cernobbio where we can admire its center, Villa Erba, Villa D'Este and Villa Pizzo. We will then meet the Borgo di Moltrasio with Villa Fontanelle (former Versace) and then arrive at the Borgo di Laglio, with Villa Oleandra, a curious Pyramid and the Ernesto Riva shipyard; from here we will move to the opposite shore stopping at the Forra di Nesso to admire the waterfall and have a nice swim.

Tour 3 hours:
Then we will continue to Brienno, Argegno to get to admire the famous Comacina Island. Finally, we will be able to admire the beautiful Villa Balbianello (movie set of Star Wars and 007 James Bond).

4-hour tour:
We continue to Tremezzo where we can observe the Villa Sola Cabiati and the Grande Hotel Tremezzo in addition to the wonderful Villa Carlotta, at this point we will reach the pearl of Lake Como "Bellagio" where we will observe Villa Melzi and Villa Trivulzio. Before leaving Bellagio we will head to Varenna to observe the beautiful Vezio Castle and Villa Cipressi and Villa Monastero from below, from here we will head back where we will pass Hotel Il Sereno and Villa Taverna. We reach Blevio with Villa Rocca Bruna (Hotel Mandarin Oriental), Villa Schouvaloff, Villa Usuelli, Cademartori and Villa Troubetzkoi. We then return to Como observing Villa Mirabella and finally Villa Geno and its Fountain to arrive at the departure pier.

If you want to swim, bring a bathing suit and towel!

During the excursion you will be served Prosecco wine with which you can toast while admiring the beautiful views.

Fuel is to be paid in cash directly to the captain.

The boat tour allows you to visit the main points of interest on Lake Como for a maximum of 8 people. Duration varies depending on the type of outing you prefer to take.

2-hour tour:

Starting from downtown Como you will have the opportunity to see the new Electric Life, the Voltian Lighthouse, the Voltian Temple, Villa la Rotonda and Villa Olmo.

You will then arrive in Cernobbio where we will see its center, Villa Erba, Villa D'Este and Villa Pizzo.

You will then see the Borgo di Moltrasio with Villa Fontanelle (formerly Versace) and then arrive at the Borgo di Laglio, with Villa Oleandra, a curious Pyramid and the Ernesto Riva shipyard; from here you will move on to the opposite shore stopping at the Forra di Nesso to admire the waterfall and have a nice swim.

Tour 3 hours:

Then you will continue to Brienno, Argegno to get to admire the famous Comacina Island. Finally, you will admire the beautiful Villa Balbianello (movie set of Star Wars and 007 James Bond).

If you want to swim, bring a bathing suit and towel!

During the excursion you will be served Prosecco wine with which you can toast while admiring the beautiful views.

The group tour starts only when there are at least 4 people on the boat. Fuel is to be paid in cash directly to the captain.

You can choose from the following tours for an excursion to Lake Como by Cranchi motorboat:

2-Hour Tour

This 2-hour private tour will take you around the western part of the Lake, passing through its surrounding villages and arriving at the famous Villa Balbianello. The tour departs from Como, but can also be arranged from other nearby locations. The tour includes stops in Nesso, Isola Comacina, Villa Balbianello, Cernobbio and Como.

3-Hour Tour

The 3-hour private tour will give you the opportunity to add a special visit to Bellagio, in addition to the stops on the 2-hour tour.

4-Hour Tour (with dinner)

The 4-hour private tour with dinner starts just before sunset. With a few boats in sight, you can sip a glass of wine or have an aperitif on the boat. You can end the evening with dinner (not included in the price) at one of the recommended restaurants overlooking the Lake. You can choose from Crotto del Misto, La Tirlindana, Trattoria del Porto, and Locanda dell'Isola.

6-Hour Tour

This 6-hour private tour will show you the beauty of Lake Como and have lunch at one of the lakeside restaurants.

This sailing tour of Lake Iseo includes a very relaxing tour, accompanied by an aperitif of Franciacorta wine. Departure is from Iseo or Lovere, either at 9:30 am in the morning or in the afternoon at 2:30 pm. For the daily boat tour, on the other hand, the start is at 10:00 am.

You will be accompanied by a skipper who will drive the boat, so no boat license is required.

For the trip, you will rent a classic sailboat, your preferred means of admiring the beauty of Lake Iseo and the most picturesque places. You will discover the islands in the center of the lake, the geological conformation of the Orridi and the water sources in the wild northern part of the lake, and then approach south to the Torbiere Nature Reserve.

Our skipper is on hand to make your ideal day, leaving you free moments for a dip or a walk. He will involve you in running the boat, revealing tricks and techniques of navigation. He will be happy to tell you interesting facts about the lake to make your sailing experience even more special.

During your mini-cruise, you can sip some good Franciacorta and enjoy a delicious aperitif!

If selected, you will also have the opportunity to organize parties such as bachelor/bachelorette parties, birthday parties or boat events for up to 8 people, aperitifs for all included.