The experience
Marriage Proposal on Lake Como — The Villa del Balbianello Proposal Cruise
€950
2 hours · Prices are per boat (up to 6 guests) — not per person.
This is the moment you'll both remember for the rest of your lives — a private proposal on Lake Como, just 3 minutes by water from Villa del Balbianello, the most photographed proposal spot on the lake. Two hours, one boat, a professional photographer, champagne, and flowers, all handled for you.
The proposal, planned down to the moment
You board a private Cranchi Turchese 24 with your own skipper — no other guests, no strangers, just the two of you and a crew who know exactly what's about to happen. Within minutes you're on the open water in front of Villa del Balbianello, the villa made famous in Star Wars and Casino Royale and chosen by countless couples as the backdrop for the biggest yes of their lives.
Everything is prepared in advance: chilled champagne, fresh flowers on board, and prosecco to toast the moment it becomes real. Tell us your plan and we'll position the boat, cue the photographer, and give you the privacy and the perfect angle when you drop to one knee. All you have to do is ask the question.
A professional photographer is included — so the moment lives forever
The Romantic Proposal experience (2 hours, EUR 950 per boat) includes a professional photographer on board, capturing the proposal as it happens and the celebration right after. These aren't posed studio shots — they're the real reaction, the tears, the hug, the ring, framed against Lake Como's villas and mountains.
You'll walk away engaged and with the photos to prove it: images you'll send to family that night and hang on the wall for decades. This is the highest level of what we offer, and the photographer is the reason. Nothing about this moment should have to be recreated later.
Certainty when it matters most
A proposal is not the day to hope things work out. Booking online gives you instant confirmation — you'll know the boat, the date, and the photographer are locked in before you even pack. A 30% deposit secures everything, and the balance is settled later.
We help you plan the details: timing for the best light, where to hide the ring, how to keep it a surprise, and the exact spot on the water for the villa backdrop. If the weather turns, cancellation is free up to the day before, so bad conditions never force a bad decision. Our home base is Lezzeno on the central lake, but pickup can be arranged anywhere on Lake Como — Como, Cernobbio, Bellagio, Varenna, or wherever your trip has you staying.
Frequently asked questions
Is the professional photographer really included in the price?+
Yes. The EUR 950 price is per boat and includes a professional photographer on board for the full experience, along with champagne, flowers, and prosecco. There's no separate photography fee to add.
Can you help me keep the proposal a surprise?+
Absolutely. Tell us your plan when you book and we'll coordinate quietly with the skipper and photographer so your partner has no idea what's coming. We'll position the boat and cue the photographer without breaking the moment.
What's the best time of day to propose for the light and views?+
Golden hour, in the hour or so before sunset, gives the warmest light and the best photos over Villa del Balbianello. Sunset times shift through the April-to-October season, so confirm the current sunset time with us when you book and we'll build the timing around it.
What happens if the weather is bad on our date?+
Free cancellation for bad weather is available up to the day before. If conditions won't do the moment justice, we'll work with you to reschedule rather than send you out in poor weather.
Can you pick us up near our hotel instead of Lezzeno?+
Yes. Our home base is Lezzeno on the central lake, but pickup can be arranged anywhere on Lake Como — including Como, Cernobbio, Bellagio, Tremezzo, and Varenna. Just tell us where you're staying when you book.
Lock in the date, the boat, and your photographer today with instant confirmation and just a 30% deposit — book your Villa del Balbianello proposal cruise and make the moment certain.
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