The central lake
With Billo Boat.
€700per boat · 3 hoursBillo Boat explores the western shore, Nesso and, on longer cruises, the scenery of the central lake.
Your time on the lake.
Cruise past Villa Oleandra and Nesso, with a pause at Comacina Island to enjoy a bottle of Prosecco aboard.
Discover Villa Erba, Villa d’Este, Villa Pizzo and the Versace residence at Villa Fontanelle. Longer journeys reveal Villa La Cassinella and Villa del Balbianello, known for Star Wars and Casino Royale.
Nesso and Comacina Island.
Follow the shoreline
- Departure · Como harbor
- Villa Erba
- Villa d’Este
- Villa Pizzo
- Villa Le Rose
- Villa Fontanelle · Versace residence
- Villa Passalacqua
- Urio Castle
- Villa Oleandra · George Clooney’s home
- Villa La Punta
- Careno
- Nesso waterfall
- Comacina Island · Pause with a bottle of Prosecco
Let the lake open before you.
Enjoy the changing panorama, take photographs and share the experience while your skipper guides the cruise.
A new perspective on the way back
- Villa Pliniana
- Il Sereno
- Torno
- Mandarin Oriental
- Return · Como harbor
The skipper may adapt the route to lake conditions and the agreed departure point. Villa interior tickets, meals ashore and additional transfers are separate unless expressly included.
Your boat, up close.
Explore the boat before choosing your experience. Select a photograph to enlarge it.
Included in your package
Private Billo Boat, professional skipper and a bottle of Prosecco.
Fuel, other drinks and any additional services will be specified in your booking proposal.
Your departure
Como is the reference departure for this route. Ask us about another boarding point; availability, route changes and any transfer charges will be confirmed together.
Weather, cancellations & your deposit.
What happens if bad weather is forecast?
We monitor the forecast in the days before your booking. Depending on the expected conditions, we contact you to arrange a change of date or cancellation. If we cancel because of bad weather and you cannot reschedule, we refund the full amount you have paid. Please stay in touch with us before your departure.
When should I cancel my booking?
Cancel at least 48 hours before your scheduled departure to receive a refund of your booking deposit. If you cancel less than 48 hours before departure, your booking deposit is not refundable.
What if Rent Boat Como cancels for reasons on its side?
If we cancel your booking for reasons on our side, we refund the full amount you have paid.
Start your Lake Como experience closer to you.
You can request a departure from Como, Carate Urio, Cernobbio, Laglio, Torno, Blevio or Argegno for both self-drive boat rental and private boat tours with a skipper.
Tell us your preferred town or hotel when you enquire. We confirm the exact boarding point, boat availability, return arrangements and any transfer charges before booking. Your route and cruising times are adapted to the agreed departure location.
Before you step aboard.
You may bring your own drinks. Food is generally not permitted aboard private tours. Drinks available on board and included in the price depend on the package you choose.
Children are welcome. Include children in your total group size when you enquire. Pets require prior approval: tell us the type of animal and, for a dog, its breed and size, so we can confirm acceptance for your boat.
Swimming is possible when the location and conditions are suitable. Agree any swimming stop with your skipper within your booked programme and duration.
More or less time on the lake?
Continue with Billo Boat and choose your preferred duration.