A Seven-Hour, Tailor-Made Cruise Across Lake Como’s First Basin

COMO BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE

A Seven-Hour, Tailor-Made Cruise Across Lake Como’s First Basin

A fully customizable 7-hour private boat tour on Lake Como that departs from your choice of pier, includes a complimentary bottle of Prosecco on cruises longer than two hours, and can include professional drone footage.

A Seven-Hour, Tailor-Made Cruise Across Lake Como’s First Basin.

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Location
Como
Operator
Como Lake Boat Tours S.A.S.
Category
Boat Tour
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Spend seven hours aboard a private, captain-operated boat on Lake Como, crafting your own route through the first basin: choose your departure pier, personalize passages and stops to suit couples, families or small groups, enjoy a complimentary bottle of Prosecco on longer outings, and add professional drone footage for an extra fee.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE ROUTE

Fully customizable passages and stops

The operator tailors the seven-hour cruise to your wishes: select where to go in the first basin and which stops to make, with the crew available to explain distances and help plan the day.

THE AMENITIES

A leisurely outing with a touch of celebration

On cruises longer than two hours the captain provides a complimentary bottle of Prosecco to share on board.

THE KEEPSAKE

Optional professional drone footage

For a small additional cost the operator can shoot professional drone video of your journey to capture the day from above.

What the day feels like

What the day feels like

You board a small private boat and set a relaxed rhythm for seven hours of cruising: the captain departs from your chosen pier in the first basin, steers a personalized route with stops you agree on, offers local touches such as a bottle of Prosecco on longer trips, and — if requested — arranges aerial footage of the outing. Boats are configured to suit couples, families or small groups, and operate within the legal maximum capacity.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this outing is right for — and who should look elsewhere.

1
CouplesIdeal for couples seeking a private, customizable day on the water within a small, intimate boat.
2
Families with young childrenSuitable for families; infants are admitted but must be held by a parent throughout the experience, so parents should plan accordingly.
3
Small groups of friendsWell suited to small groups — boats accommodate up to a legal maximum of 7/8 people including the captain — but not large parties.
4
Large groups or eventsNot ideal for larger groups or commercial-scale events due to the small maximum legal capacity of the boats.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

The tour is seven hours long; itinerary and stop sequence are customizable to make the most of that time.

Meeting & Departure

Standard departures are from the Sant’Agostino floating pier in Lungo Lario Trieste, 28, Como; departures from other public or private piers in the first basin can be arranged on request.

Capacity & Booking

Boats operate within a maximum legal capacity of 7/8 people, including the captain; plan bookings accordingly.

Extras & Safety

A complimentary bottle of Prosecco is offered on board for outings longer than two hours; professional drone footage is available for a small additional cost. In case of bad weather the operator offers rebooking or a full refund.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the tour?

The standard experience is a seven-hour cruise.

Where do boats depart from?

Boats usually depart from the Sant’Agostino floating pier in Lungo Lario Trieste, 28, Como; upon request departures from any other public or private pier in the first basin can be arranged.

How many people can join the boat?

The maximum legal capacity of the boats is 7/8 people, including the captain.

Can infants come on board?

Infants are admitted but must be held by the parent throughout the experience.

Is there food or drink provided?

On cruises longer than two hours the captain offers a complimentary bottle of Prosecco on board.

Can we get video of the cruise?

Yes — for a small additional cost the operator can shoot professional drone footage of your journey.