Six hours on Lake Como: a private, customizable cruise from Sant’Agostino

COMO BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE

Six hours on Lake Como: a private, customizable cruise from Sant’Agostino

A six-hour private boat tour on Lake Como with tailor-made stops, complimentary Prosecco for longer rides, and a maximum of 7–8 guests—useful for planning a fully personalized day on the water.

Six hours on Lake Como: a private, customizable cruise from Sant’Agostino.

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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
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Set out from the Sant’Agostino floating pier or any preferred public or private pier in the first basin of Lake Como for a six-hour, fully customizable cruise. The operator fits the day to your needs—stops, activities and pacing are arranged around the group, on small boats that carry only a handful of guests.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE ROUTE

Departures from Sant’Agostino or any first-basin pier

Boats usually launch from the Sant’Agostino floating pier in Lungo Lario Trieste, 28, Como, but can depart from any other public or private pier in the first basin on request—allowing you to tailor where the day begins.

THE EXPERIENCE

Fully customizable six-hour cruise

Rides and stops are personalized to suit your group’s preferences: select passages, swimming stops, sightseeing or a relaxed circulation of the lake tailored by the captain to the distances and timing you choose.

ON-DECK AMENITIES

Small-boat intimacy and a complimentary Prosecco

The operator’s boats suit couples, families or small groups, with a complimentary bottle of Prosecco offered on-board for tours longer than two hours—part of the relaxed, intimate character of the outing.

What the day feels like

What the six-hour day feels like

Over six hours you’re aboard a small private craft, moving through the first basin of Lake Como with a captain who will adjust passages and stops to your wishes. The tempo is yours: sightseeing, a swim, a lakeside lunch or simply cruising the shorelines—each element is arranged in consultation with the operator to create a single, uninterrupted day on the water.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this six-hour cruise fits—and who should rethink it.

1
CouplesIdeal for couples seeking a private, relaxed day on the lake aboard a small boat where itinerary and pace are set to you.
2
FamiliesSuitable for families; infants are admitted but must be held by a parent for the duration of the experience.
3
Small groups of friendsWell suited to small groups — boats legally carry a maximum of 7 or 8 people, including the captain—so plan group size accordingly.
4
Large groupsNot appropriate for large parties: legal capacity limits mean groups larger than 7–8 cannot be accommodated on a single boat.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

For tours longer than two hours the captain offers a bottle of Prosecco on board; other personal items or provisions should be arranged with the operator in advance.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the tour?

The official duration for this experience is six hours.

Where do boats depart from?

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

How many people can be on board?

Maximum legal capacity of the boats is 7 or 8 people, including the captain.

Are infants allowed?

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

Is there any complimentary provision on board?

For tours longer than two hours the captain offers a fine bottle of Prosecco on board.

Can the operator record aerial footage of the trip?

With a small additional cost the operator can shoot videos of your journey using a professional drone.

What happens if the weather is bad?

In case of bad weather the operator can offer the same tour on another date or time or provide a full refund.