The 10 best mini-cruises at Lake Como

Enjoy a day cruise to Cinque Terre with friends, exploring the villages of Porto Venere or Riomaggiore, Vernazza and Monterosso, where you can swim or enjoy lunch overlooking the sea.

The cruise departs from La Spezia at 10 a.m. aboard a motorboat.

When booking, you can customize your experience by choosing between two distinct itineraries:

•    Portovenere, Monterosso and Vernazza (available Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday)
•    Riomaggiore, Monterosso and Vernazza (available Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday)

In each stop, travelers will have the opportunity to explore the villages, bathe in the clear waters, enjoy a lunch overlooking the sea, and store in local stores.

Based on weather conditions and the skipper's decisions, the stops may be subject to change.

Boat tour to the Cinque Terre aboard a traditional Ligurian gozzo, designed to give you an authentic experience among the sea, colorful villages, local traditions and spectacular views of the Ligurian Riviera.

The experience starts from Monterosso and is available in two different formulas: half-day tours, in the morning or afternoon, or sunset tours, to admire the coastline in the most evocative light of the day. Both options are available in private and group form, to suit every need.

On the half-day tour, you can stop at Corniglia Bay to swim and snorkel in its crystal-clear waters, while along the way you'll admire colorful fishermen's houses, terraced vineyards, and iconic sights such as the Via dell’Amore.

The sunset tour, on the other hand, provides an even more relaxing and romantic atmosphere, with the opportunity to take a refreshing dip and enjoy an aperitif on board as the sun sets on the horizon and the coastline lights up in warm and striking colors.

During the entire experience you will be accompanied by stories about the history, customs and traditions of the area, music and Ligurian focaccia with good wine.

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.

Boat trip exploring 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 the beautiful Sirmione by staying on board or going down for two hours or more on the mainland.

Return is scheduled about 2 hours after the start of the stop in Sirmione. For example, if you book the tour departing at 11:00 am, you will get off in Sirmione around 11:40 am, and the return should be 2 hours later with the 1:40 pm tour. If you take the 1:00 p.m. one from Desenzano, the return from Sirmione will be at 3:40 p.m., and if you take the 3:00 p.m. one from Desenzano, the return will be at 6:40 p.m. from Sirmione.

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

Boats with a maximum capacity of 30 people.

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.

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.

Discover the Sirmione Peninsula with a full boat tour around it and admire the main points of interest directly from the waters of Lake Garda.

During the tour, which lasts about 25 minutes, you start from Piazzale Porto in Sirmione and reach: Terme Aquaria, Villa Callas, Grotte di Catullo, Fonte Boiola and Castello Scaligero, with return to the starting point.

The Sirmione Peninsula is one of the most famous and visited destinations on Lake Garda: experiencing it by boat allows you to observe the places that make it unique from a privileged perspective.

The boat accommodates a maximum of 20 people. The tour is commented in Italian and English.

Reservations for stag parties are not accepted.

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 Brescia-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 Forra Road 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 overlooking the Garda waters, before returning to port.

Alternatively, you can select the romantic tour, which runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., with passage through the most romantic spots around Malcesine: the Island of Love and the Bay of Val di Sogno, toast with appetizers in front of the village of Cassone and final passage under the Scaliger Castle of Malcesine.

Excursion is organized on a shared basis, lasting about 2 hours. Depending on weather conditions and skipper's decisions, stops may be subject to change.

Departure from the small harbor of 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.

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 excursion allows you to have a unique experience in the Egadi Islands, admiring Favignana and Levanzo.

Check-in is scheduled at 09:30 am. At 10:00 a.m. you will set sail from the port of Trapani.

From the moorings, after about 30 minutes of navigation, you will reach the island of Favignana, where all the swimming stops in the most beautiful areas of the Egadina island will be carried out, under the coast and in total safety.

Specifically, you will visit: the Preveto islet, Marasolo, Cala Lido Burrone, Cala Azzurra, Bue Marino, Cala Rossa, Scalo Cavallo, Cala del Pozzo, Cala Rotonda, Grotta degli Innamorati, Grotta dei Sospiri, Grotta Azzurra and Grotta Dolce.

At about 1 p.m. there will be a stop in the village, where a lunch break will be taken. 

After the lunch break, it will be possible to visit the island of Favignana, admiring the eighteenth-century villages, the tuna fishery Florio, the Florio palace, the Mother Church of Maria SS. Immacolata, the castle of Santa Caterina and much more! 

At about 3 p.m. we will depart with direction Levanzo Island; you will also explore under the coast and in total safety all the bathroom stops in the most beautiful areas of the island.

Specifically, you will visit: the beautiful Cala Tramontana, Grotta del Buco, the Faraglione, Cala Camaro, a short scenic stop in the village and then conclude the tour on Cala Fredda, Cala Minnula and Cala Calcara.

Each passenger will be offered a welcome toast consisting of prosecco and typical local products, all accompanied by good music and lots of merriment on board.

You will reach the departure point at approximately 6:30 pm.

embark on a not-to-be-missed excursion in a motorboat equipped with every comfort and experience a mini cruise in the crystal clear waters of Sicily.

Leaving from Trapani, the motorboat trip will take you to different destinations, visiting the most famous caves and enjoying a typical lunch on board.

During the excursion to Favignana and Levanzo you will skirt the most beautiful and suggestive coves of Favignana such as Cala Rossa, Cala Azzurra. There are also two shore stops: a 2-hour stop in Favignana and a 1-hour stop in Levanzo.

You will be scheduled to have lunch on board before reaching Levanzo. Here you will visit Cala Fredda, Cala Minnola and the small fishing village.

Don't miss a unique opportunity to swim in the waters of the Mediterranean and visit the Egadi Islands as a group or as a couple.

Maximum capacity: 185 people.

Bark on a not-to-be-missed excursion in a motorboat equipped with every comfort and experience a mini cruise in the crystal clear waters of Sicily.

Departing from Trapani, you will visit the best-known caves and enjoy a typical lunch on board.

During the excursion to Marettimo you will visit the pebble beaches on the slopes of Punta Troia and other sandy coves such as Cala Bianca and Cala Nera. With a bit of luck, you may spot rare Mediterranean monk seals.

The excursion lasts a full day and includes an onboard lunch of typical Sicilian products.

The excursion to Marettimo è guaranteed upon reaching a minimum of 40 participants.

Don't miss a unique opportunity to swim in the Mediterranean waters and visit the Egadi Islands as a group or as a couple.

Maximum capacity: 185 people.

Adventure to the Egadi Islands with a unique excursion to Marettimo, a small hamlet of Favignana, where you can dive into the Mediterranean waters and snorkel, all accompanied by a typical tasting of Sicilian products.

Departing from Trapani at 09:30, you will take a complete tour of the island with visits to the most beautiful coves and caves where you can swim and snorkel. You will have the opportunity to visit the small town and, upon returning by boat, you will be offered a typical tasting. This will be followed by a panoramic tour of Levanzo with a final stop for swimming near the Faraglione, before returning to Trapani at 6:30 pm.

The tour will be done on a shared basis. In addition, è it is mandatory to pay the ecological fee for entry into the Egadi Islands Marine Protected Area in cash before departure (5.00€ per person, children from 0 to 4 years old do not pay the fee).

Maximum capacity: 28 people.

Children ages 0-4 years old are not allowed on board.

Embark on a unique adventure along the most fascinating coves and bays of Favignana and Levanzo aboard a motorboat, enjoying a hearty lunch on board and diving into the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean.

You can choose from two different tours, each itinerary includes stops in Favignana and Levanzo for sightseeing and swimming.

Minicruise

The daily Egadi Islands minicruise offers a comfortable way to visit the islands. Departing from Trapani at 09:30, you will arrive in Favignana for two hours of sightseeing and beaches. You will visit Cala Rossa and Cala Azzurra with bathroom stops, and while sailing you will be treated to lunch on board, which includes:

•    Primo pasta with Trapanese pesto sauce
•    Fruit
•    Water and wine

In the afternoon, you will visit Levanzo and a bathroom stop will be provided. Return to Trapani is scheduled around 5-6 pm.

Shuttle Tour

The Shuttle tour allows you to visit Favignana and Levanzo without an organized tour. Departing from Trapani at 10:30 a.m., after about 45 minutes of sailing you will arrive in Favignana, where you can visit the island in total freedom. You will then reach Levanzo for a scenic tour and a bathroom stop. Return to Trapani is scheduled between 18:00 and 19:00.

Maximum capacity: 200 people. It is mandatory to pay the Egadi Islands ecological entrance fee in cash before departure (5€ per person, children from 0 to 4 years old do not pay the fee).

Discover Favignana on a day or sunset excursion accompanied by a skipper.

You can choose from 3 different tours:

Daily tour

The itinerary for this tour includes:

•    Departure from marsala for 9:00 a.m.
•    Arrive in Favignana with visit to Cala Azzurra and Cala Rossa 
•    Landing on the island of Favignana for 12:30 and lunch stop
•    Departure for Levanzo at 2 p.m. and swimming stop at the Faraglioni 
•    Swimming stop at 15:00 at Cala Fridda and subsequent swimming stop at Cala Minnula at 16:00 
•    Aperitif to end the day on a high note
•    Arrive in Marsala for 17:30

The excursion is guaranteed with a minimum of 6 participants.

Sunset tour to Favignana

The itinerary for this tour includes:

•    Barking and departure from Marsala for 6:30 pm
•    Arrival in Favignana, music and aperitif on board in Cala Rotonda from 7:00 to 9:00 pm
•    Arrive in Marsala for 21:30

Sunset tour to the Stagnone Lagoon

•    Barking and departure from Marsala for 6:30 pm
•    Arrive at the viewpoint, music and aperitif on board while watching the sun set
•    Arrive in Marsala for 9:30 p.m.

For each tour you will be accompanied by a skipper who will know how to tell you the best anecdotes about the area.

An aperitif will be served on board, but not lunch. You can bring a packed lunch or eat on the island of Favignana, where you will stop from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm.

In case of bad weather the excursion could be cancelled or the itinerary and its duration could be changed.

The Taxi Boat excursion from Cala Gonone allows you to board a motorboat that will take you to Cala Luna.

Here you will be dropped off and can stay on the beach for as long as you wish.

To return, you will be able to take the motorboat back to the port of Cala Gonone.

Departures are scheduled from the port of Cala Gonone at 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 15:00 and 16:00.

To return, you can again take the motorboat that will take you back to the port of Cala Gonone.
The return è possible from Cala Luna at 12:30, 15:30, 16:30 and 17:30.

Daily excursion in the Gulf of Orosei aboard a motorboat with an aperitif on board from Cala Gonone.

Leaving from Cala Gonone, you will visit some of the most beautiful coves on the coast with audioguide explanation included in the price.

This itinerary includes 3 beach stops:

•    Sea Ox Cave and Cala Luna
•    Cala Mariolu
•    Cala dei Gabbiani

The visit to the Sea Ox Cave is optional and involves an additional ticket of 10€ per person for adults and 5€ per person for children not included in the price and purchasable at the port.

In addition, from the sea you will be able to see Cala Goloritzè, the Pools of Venus and the Cave of the Cormorants. On your return you will be offered an aperitif included in the price.

Departure from the port of Cala Gonone at your choice of: 9:00, 10:00 and 11:00.
Return always scheduled for 5:30 pm.

The Taxi Boat experience to Cala Luna and Sea Ox Cave allows you to experience a day trip to the Gulf of Orosei aboard a motorboat.

From the port of Cala Gonone, you will board the motorboat that will take you to the Grotta del Bue Marino.

After visiting the cave, you will sail to Cala Luna. Here you will be dropped off and can stay on the beach for as long as you wish.

To return, you will be able to take the motorboat back to the port of Cala Gonone.

The visit to the Sea Ox Cave is optional and involves an additional ticket of 10€ per person for adults and 5€ per person for children (not included in the price and purchasable at the port).

Departures are scheduled from Cala Gonone port at 10:00 am, 11:00 am and 12:00 pm.

While return is possible from Cala Luna at 12:30, 15:30, 16:30 and 17:30.

Embark on a mini cruise of the Gulf of Orosei aboard a nearly 100-year-old sailing ship.

The boat sets sail from the port of Cala Gonone at 10:30 a.m. (check in 10 a.m.) and heads out to discover the coast's most beautiful beaches and caves.

The itinerary includes:

•    Cala Biriola: small rose-colored beach
•    Le Piscine di Venere: small cove with turquoise waters
•    Cala Mariolu or Cala dei Gabbiani (longer stop): two pearls of the Gulf of Orosei
•    Cala Goloritze: natural rock arch that gives the beach its name

You will also be able to admire from the boat: Cala Luna and Cala Sisine. Return is scheduled for 5:30 pm.

During this day you will be able to admire some of the most beautiful places in the gulf aboard a unique boat and dive into crystal clear waters for an unforgettable experience.

It is recommended that you bring a packed lunch to eat at one of the beach stops, as no food or drinks can be consumed on board.

On this very spacious boat, you can enjoy a day in the company of other participants.

Discover Sardinia's most fascinating coves aboard a motorship in total relaxation and get ready to discover the beauty of the Gulf of Orosei and its crystal-clear waters, where you can dive in and go for a swim.

Departing from Cala Gonone, you will first reach Cala Luna, one of Sardinia's most enchanting beaches, where you will have the opportunity to take your first dive of the day. Afterwards, you can choose to visit the Bue Marino Caves or venture to Cala Mariolu. During the navigation, you will also be served an aperitif on board based on typical Sardinian products.

In the afternoon, the next stops will be Cala Sisine or Cala Biriola, for another swim in turquoise waters and to take breathtaking photos at Cala Goloritzè. Finally, you will board the motorboat again, which will return to the port of Cala Gonone.

The motorboat excursion lasts a full day and is organized on a shared basis. Also, depending on the skipper's decisions and weather conditions, the stops may be changed.

Maximum capacity: 149 people. More than one boat is available. Depending on numbers and season, at the time of departure, the port coordinator will decide which boat to take out for the mini-cruise.

If you wish to visit the Sea Ox Caves, there is an additional fee to be paid on the Dorgali Municipality website, the price of which varies according to seasonality. Finally, it is mandatory to pay the environmental fee of 2€ per person before departure.

This experience allows you to reach the Sea Ox Caves by transfer from Cala Gonone. 

The excursion is suitable for everyone and is perfect for spending a relaxing day with friends or family.

On arrival at the Sea Ox Caves you can stop for about 2 hours before returning to Cala Gonone.

The entrance fee to the Sea Ox Caves is not included and you will need to purchase it on site.

No animals are allowed.