The central lake
With Riva.
€900per boat · 3 hoursGather your favourite people for a private Riva cruise, with a professional skipper and room for six guests.
Your time on the lake.
This 3-hour private luxury boat tour continues past Nesso and Lezzeno to Bellagio, where the promontory divides the Como and Lecco branches. Return past Tremezzo, Villa del Balbianello and Comacina Island.
A luxury water tours aboard Riva gives your group a private setting for the journey. For a Private Luxury Boat Tour on Lake Como, choose the duration that suits your day. Ask us about a bespoke Luxury Boat Tour Lake Como if you would like a different departure or pace.
Beyond Nesso, towards Bellagio.
Follow the shoreline
- Departure · Como or agreed location
This itinerary starts in Como. On request, we can agree a different boarding point and adapt the route. - Villa Troubetzkoy · Blevio
The first villa on the route, admired directly from the water. - Mandarin Oriental · Blevio, towards Torno
A scenic cruise past the lakeside hotel. - Il Sereno · Torno
We continue along the eastern shore, viewing the hotel from the lake. - Villa Pliniana · Torno
Views of the villa on the stretch of shoreline towards Faggeto Lario. - Pognana Lario
We cruise past the village and its waterfront houses. - Orrido di Nesso · Nesso
Ponte della Civera and the waterfall behind it: time to admire the view and take photos from the boat. - Lezzeno
We continue along the eastern shore, taking in the village and the views on the way to Bellagio. - Bellagio
We reach the promontory dividing the Como and Lecco branches. Views open towards the central lake, framed by water and mountains. We admire Bellagio from the boat before beginning our return journey.
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
- Tremezzo · Tremezzina
Leaving Bellagio, we head towards the western shore and the views of Tremezzo. - Villa del Balbianello · Lenno, Tremezzina
A scenic cruise past the villa and its lakeside promontory. - Villa La Cassinella · Lenno, Tremezzina
We admire the residence and its surrounding greenery from the water. - Isola Comacina
We cruise beside the island, with views across the lake and shoreline. - Argegno
We cruise past the village before continuing towards Brienno and Laglio. - Brienno
We cross to the western shore and pass the lakeside village. - Villa Regina Teodolinda · Laglio
We continue along the Laglio shoreline, cruising past the villa. - Villa Oleandra · Laglio
Views from the water of the villa known as George Clooney’s home. - Carate Urio
We follow the shoreline past houses, small harbours and lake views. - Lido di Moltrasio · Moltrasio
Cruise past the lido on the way to Cernobbio. - Villa Fontanelle · Moltrasio
Admire the villa associated with Gianni Versace, also known as Villa Versace. - Villa Pizzo · Cernobbio
The route continues past the villa and its lakeside gardens. - Villa d’Este · Cernobbio
Views of the renowned hotel from the water. - Villa Erba · Cernobbio
The final grand villa on the route before returning. - Return · Como or agreed location
Return to Como on the standard itinerary, or to the point agreed for your experience.
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 Riva, professional skipper.
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 Riva and choose your preferred duration.