LAGLIO BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
An Hour at Lake Como: Private Passage Past Clooney’s Villa
A one‑hour private luxury cruise from Como toward Laglio that passes Villa Oleandra and other storied lakeside residences—this guide explains what to expect and how the tour is run.
An Hour at Lake Como: Private Passage Past Clooney’s Villa.
Glide across the first basin of Lake Como on a private, luxury boat, skimming past elegant villas, iconic hotels and sculpted natural shoreline. The Clooney Tour is a one‑hour, intimate introduction to the lake—quiet, personalised and narrated by a professional bilingual skipper who points out residences such as Villa Oleandra and pauses for optional swims on warm days.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
See Villa Oleandra and the great lakeside residences
The route frames Lake Como’s most famous waterside properties, culminating in a close approach to Villa Oleandra, George Clooney’s lakefront residence—one of the most memorable sights on the tour.
Private, luxury boats with a bilingual skipper
This is a private cruise aboard a luxury boat with a discreet, professional skipper who speaks Italian and English and provides local anecdotes and context throughout the hour.
Optional swims and small onboard extras
On warm days the tour can include a short stop for a swim in clear lake water; guests can also request extras such as a bottle of Prosecco to toast during the cruise.
What the day feels like
What the hour feels like
The Clooney Tour is a compact, deliberately paced cruise: you depart from Como, settle into a comfortable private boat and progress toward Laglio while your bilingual skipper points out villas, hotels and waterfront landscapes. The hour is tailored for privacy and simplicity—conversation, a soundtrack of your choice, a possible Prosecco toast, and, on warmer days and when booked on an inflatable‑equipped craft, a short swim.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this hour‑long private cruise suits — and a key restriction to keep in mind.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a one‑hour private cruise along the first basin of Lake Como.
Music may be played aboard to set the mood and, on warmer days, the tour can include a short swim—swimming stops are available only when the inflatable boat option is booked; extras such as a bottle of Prosecco can be requested from the operator.
Bringing your own food or drinks is not allowed aboard; purchases are available from the tour extras.
The Clooney Tour is run as a private luxury cruise by Flake Boat Tours.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Clooney Tour?
The tour lasts one hour.
Is the cruise private?
Yes. The experience is completely private and takes place on one of the operator's luxury boats.
What language does the skipper speak?
The professional skipper is bilingual and speaks Italian and English.
Can I swim during the tour?
On warmer days the cruise can include a short swim, but swimming is only available when the inflatable boat option is booked.
Can I bring food or drinks aboard?
No—bringing food or drinks on board is not permitted; however, extras such as beverages can be purchased from the operator.
Will I see Villa Oleandra?
Yes—the route includes a view of Villa Oleandra, the residence associated with George Clooney, located on the Laglio lakeshore.
Are there days when some villas cannot be visited?
If Villa Balbianello is included in an itinerary, it cannot be visited on its closing days: Monday and Wednesday.