The experience
Flexible Private Boat Rental on Lake Como — Your Hours, Your Route
€300 / hour
1–8 hours · Prices are per boat (up to 6 guests) — not per person.
Rent the whole boat by the hour and shape the day yourself: €300 per hour, from a single hour to a full day on the water, with a private skipper at the helm and prosecco always on ice. No fixed script and no set stops — just the route you want, at the pace you want.
How the flexible rental works
You choose the length and the route; we handle the driving. The rate is €300 per hour for the entire boat, up to 6 guests, with a private skipper included every time. Book anything from a quick one-hour spin to a full day exploring the lake end to end.
Pickup is anywhere on Lake Como — Como, Cernobbio, Bellagio, Torno, Tremezzo, Varenna and beyond — though our home base in Lezzeno puts you right in the central basin, three to four minutes from Villa del Balbianello and Isola Comacina. Booking is online with instant confirmation and a 30% deposit, and if the weather turns you can cancel free of charge up to the day before.
Prices are per boat, not per person, so the rate is the same whether you come as a couple or a group of six.
Build your own itinerary
A short rental of one to two hours is ideal for a villa loop around the central lake: cruise past Villa del Balbianello and Villa Balbiano, circle Isola Comacina, and open the prosecco while you take it in.
With a half day you can add a swim stop in a quiet cove, a lakeside lunch in Bellagio or Tremezzo, and time to drift wherever the light is best. A full day opens up the whole lake — north toward Varenna and Bellano, or a slow, unhurried crawl through the central villas with plenty of stops.
Tell us what you have in mind when you book, and your skipper will help fine-tune the route on the day based on wind, crowds, and where the lake is looking its best.
Who this is for
The flexible rental suits travelers who want to steer their own day rather than follow a set tour. It works beautifully for families who need to build the day around kids and nap times, for photographers chasing specific light, and for groups who simply want the boat for as long as they want it.
Every rental is fully private — it is only your party on board, never a shared group — and the skipper knows the lake intimately, so you get local knowledge without giving up any of the freedom.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to rent the boat per hour?+
The flexible rental is €300 per hour for the whole boat, with a private skipper always included. Prices are per boat, not per person, so up to 6 guests pay the same rate. A 30% deposit is taken at booking and the balance is due on the day.
What is the minimum rental time?+
One hour is the minimum. From there you can book any number of hours up to a full day. If you are not sure how long you need, a good rule of thumb is two hours for a villa loop and a half day if you want to add swimming and lunch stops.
Can you pick us up from our hotel or town on the lake?+
Yes. Pickup can be arranged anywhere on Lake Como — Como, Cernobbio, Bellagio, Varenna, Tremezzo and more. Just tell us your starting point when you book. Our base is in Lezzeno on the central lake, which is the fastest launch point for the main villas.
Do we plan the route in advance or on the day?+
Either works. You can share the spots you want to see when you book, and your skipper will map a route to fit your hours. On the day you are free to change plans — linger longer somewhere, add a swim stop, or head in a new direction.
What happens if the weather is bad?+
You can cancel free of charge up to the day before if the forecast looks poor. Lake conditions can shift quickly, so we will confirm with you and, when it makes sense, suggest a better window. For current sunset times and the day's conditions, confirm with us when you book.
Pick your hours, sketch your route, and let a private skipper handle the rest — book your flexible Lake Como boat rental today and start the day exactly where you want.
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