The 9 best boat tours in Sirmione

Enjoy a fantastic sunset boat ride on Lake Garda around the Sirmione Peninsula with a glass of prosecco on board.

During the tour you will have the opportunity to take a complete tour around the Sirmione Peninsula, one of the most famous and important points of the whole Lake Garda. The departure will be directly from the Lungolago Diaz in Sirmione.

Points of interest include the Ex-villa of Maria Callas, the Aquaria Spa Center, the Boiola Thermal Spring, the Catullus Caves, the Scaliger Castle and the Medieval Port.

On board during the boat ride, a glass of Prosecco will be served to enjoy right on the lake with the sunset in the background.

The excursion is available daily from May to September.

Enjoy an unforgettable sailing adventure on Lake Garda, starting from the town of Riva del Garda.

Whether you opt for a half-day or full-day trip, you will be accompanied by an experienced skipper who will guide you through the peculiarities of the lake, giving you the opportunity to relax and enjoy the beauty of the lake landscapes.

Half-day tour

With the half-day tour, you can depart from Riva del Garda and immerse yourself in a sailing experience that will take you along the crystal-clear waters of the lake. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to admire the Ponale Falls and swim in the lake's enchanting coves. This trip is ideal for those who want a brief taste of the beauty of Lake Garda. The tour lasts 4 hours.

Full-day tour

The day tour allows you to spend more time discovering the wonders of the Lake: you can explore its islands, waterfalls, and hidden beaches while listening to the valuable information the experienced skipper will provide. The tour lasts 8 hours.

Sunset aperitif sailing on Lake Garda will allow you to enjoy a romantic and evocative experience.

This event is ideal for celebrating an anniversary, birthday or simply to surprise someone with a special gift, offering a relaxing atmosphere that will make your moment unforgettable.

Departure is scheduled from Riva del Garda at 6 p.m., guaranteeing a view of the sunset over the lake. The return is scheduled for 9:30 pm, allowing you to enjoy the lake in its evening hours. Throughout the experience, you will be accompanied by an experienced skipper who will make your trip carefree and full of curiosity.

The aperitif on board the sailboat will consist of prosecco, chips, fresh water, juices and a variety of soft drinks. This will allow all participants' tastes to be satisfied.

The boat can accommodate up to 11 people, but smaller boats are available for couples or smaller groups.

Boat trip exploring the Sirmione peninsula departing from Desenzano, one of the pearls of Lake Garda.

During the tour you will have the opportunity to relax along the way, admiring the surrounding landscape and coastline from the calm waters of Lake Garda. Once you reach your destination, you can discover beautiful Sirmione by staying on board or by getting off for two hours or more on land.

In fact, it is possible to spend the entire afternoon in Sirmione and return with the last tour to Desenzano, choosing the return that is most convenient, or, staying directly on board, you can enjoy all the beauty of the peninsula directly from the boat.

Points of interest that will be seen will be Desenzano Castle, Villa Maria Callas, Boiola Spa and spring, Catullus Caves, Scaliger Castle, and the Medieval Port.

From Sirmione

It is also possible to book a Peninsula tour departing directly from the port of Sirmione. With a 25min boat excursion you will take a complete tour around the peninsula and visit points of interest directly from the lake.

Boats with a maximum capacity of 30 people.

Boat trip to explore the Gulf of Padenghe departing from Desenzano and admire the coast of Lake Garda.

The destination of the tour will be the Gulf of Padenghe and along the way you can admire the beautiful Villa Garuti, the castle of Desenzano and the castle of Padenghe.

Leaving by boat you will discover unforgettable sights and have a different view of the coast of Lake Garda. Maximum 30 people on board.

The excursion is available every day

Enjoy an evening boat ride around the Sirmione peninsula to watch the sun disappear behind the hills as you enjoy a glass of prosecco.

During the tour, departing from Sirmione, you will pass villas and elegant views of the lake, such as the Roman ruins at the Grotte di Catullo and the Scaligero castle.

During the cruise, you will be treated to an aperitif that includes a bottle of Brut Ca' Maiol sparkling wine and some appetizers.

The experience takes place at sunset and lasts about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Depending on weather conditions and the skipper's decisions, the stops may change.

Reservations for bachelor parties are not possible.

A bottle of prosecco for every 3 people and a fruit basket for every 2 people is included.

The vintage boat tour on Lake Como from Menaggio is a private tour with captain, ideal for discovering the uniqueness of the area and visiting the most beautiful and exclusive places in the area.

The duration of the private mini-cruise is as you choose and includes reaching the most famous villas in the area: Villa Carlotta, Villa del Balbianello (FAI), Villa La Cassinella and Villa Melzi.

There is a choice of two different boats:

• The Cadenazzi Lasco 550 vintage boat, a boat with a unique and elegant line, one of the best historical boats produced in wood on Lake Como.
• The classic Venetian boat, produced at the end of the 21st century in a famous shipyard in Venice, is over 9 meters long, has a large cabin, fitted out in mahogany and with upholstery in typical Venetian style.

The vintage boat is perfect for sunny days, while the classic Venetian boat is also suitable for colder or rainy days.

For this tour with the sailing boat "Stai Serena" to Lake Como, the departure is scheduled in Bellagio but, if requested, arrangements can also be made from both sides of the lake (Varenna, Menaggio, Tremezzo or Fiumelatte).

2-hour tour

On this tour the skipper will show you the southeast side of the lake (Lecco branch), sailing from Bellagio to Lierna and Limonta. You will see Villa Besana, the old fishermen's houses in Lierna, Villa Aura del Lago, Villa Adele, Villa Luisa, the beautiful lakeside church "Madonna del Moletto" and the stunning "Villa Giulia," or the central area of Lake Como between Bellagio, Varenna and Fiumelatte.

3-Hour Tour

On this tour, the skipper will sail from Bellagio to the northern area of Lake Como, Varenna, Bellano, Santa Maria Rezzonico and Menaggio. You will see the typical village of Santa Maria Rezzonico with its unique castle and the famous villa "La Gaeta" in Nobiallo di Menaggio.

7-Hour Tour

On this tour you will have the whole day to visit a large part of Lake Como; from Bellagio to the northern area and the wonderful village of "Corenno Plinio".

You will sail north in front of Varenna, Villa Monastero, Villa Cipressi, Villa La Gaeta, Santa Maria Rezzonico with its ancient castle to the wonderful medieval village of "Corenno Plinio" or to the southwest part of the lake (Como branch) admiring Tremezzo, Lenno, the famous Villa Carlotta, Villa Balbianello, Villa La Cassinella and the only island of Lake Como, "Isola Comacina".

During the tour you can stop for lunch and at the end you will be offered an aperitif on the boat with snacks.

During the boat trip you can participate in activities or just relax and lie down on the deck. Stops for swimming can be made if required.

The boat tour allows you to visit the main points of interest on Lake Como and can be either private or group, for a maximum of 8 people. Duration varies depending on the type of outing you prefer to take.

2-hour tour:
Starting from the center of Como you will have the opportunity to see the new Electric Life, the Voltiano Lighthouse, the Voltiano Temple, Villa la Rotonda and Villa Olmo. You will then arrive in Cernobbio where we can admire its center, Villa Erba, Villa D'Este and Villa Pizzo. We will then meet the Borgo di Moltrasio with Villa Fontanelle (former Versace) and then arrive at the Borgo di Laglio, with Villa Oleandra, a curious Pyramid and the Ernesto Riva shipyard; from here we will move to the opposite shore stopping at the Forra di Nesso to admire the waterfall and have a nice swim.

Tour 3 hours:
Then we will continue to Brienno, Argegno to get to admire the famous Comacina Island. Finally, we will be able to admire the beautiful Villa Balbianello (movie set of Star Wars and 007 James Bond).

4-hour tour:
We continue to Tremezzo where we can observe the Villa Sola Cabiati and the Grande Hotel Tremezzo in addition to the wonderful Villa Carlotta, at this point we will reach the pearl of Lake Como "Bellagio" where we will observe Villa Melzi and Villa Trivulzio. Before leaving Bellagio we will head to Varenna to observe the beautiful Vezio Castle and Villa Cipressi and Villa Monastero from below, from here we will head back where we will pass Hotel Il Sereno and Villa Taverna. We reach Blevio with Villa Rocca Bruna (Hotel Mandarin Oriental), Villa Schouvaloff, Villa Usuelli, Cademartori and Villa Troubetzkoi. We then return to Como observing Villa Mirabella and finally Villa Geno and its Fountain to arrive at the departure pier.

If you want to swim, bring a bathing suit and towel!

During the excursion you will be served Prosecco wine with which you can toast while admiring the beautiful views.

The group tuor starts only when there are at least 4 people on the boat. Fuel is to be paid in cash directly to the captain.

With this fascinating boat tour with aperitif in Menaggio, you can immerse yourself through the magic of Lake Como at sunset aboard a charming vintage boat, built entirely of mahogany.

The skipper will take you along the lake's renowned shores as the sun sets on the horizon. Meanwhile, you can relax and enjoy the view with a glass of Prosecco.

This romantic cruise is the perfect opportunity to spend quality time with your family or friends.

You will have a relaxing experience as you explore Lake Como in one of its most atmospheric settings.

The Lake Iseo island boat tour is ideal for relaxing and having fun with a group of friends or family.

This mini cruise involves renting a classic Venetian cab style boat. You will be accompanied by a skipper who guides the boat. The trip includes a tour of Monte Isola, Loreto and San Paolo.

Up to 20 people can participate in the boat tour.

A sunset boat ride on Lake Iseo is a beautiful and relaxing experience! You will rent a classic Venetian Taxi style boat, driven by a skipper and take a tour of the Lake of about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

The boat tour can be taken during the day or at sunset to enjoy the beautiful colors of the Lake as the sun goes down. Excellent Franciacorta wine will be served during the tour.

For this mini-cruise, the boat is booked exclusively and has a maximum capacity of 20 people.

Explore Lake Iseo and its fascinating islands aboard the motorboat "Riva" on a private boat trip that will introduce you to the natural beauty of the shoreline.

Departing from Iseo, you will explore the islands of Loreto, San Paolo and Monteisola and enjoy a Franciacorta on board in the company of your friends and family as you sail.

In addition, a full onboard aperitif of appetizers can be added for an additional fee.

The excursion is organized exclusively and depending on weather conditions and the skipper's decisions, the stops may change.

Maximum capacity: 5 people.

Enjoy a leisurely sunset drink on a sailboat as you sail on Lake Iseo. The tour departs at 7 p.m., return is scheduled for 9 p.m.

Sail into the magic of the evening hours, toasting with a bottle of Franciacorta in the setting of a lake tinged with golden hues. Experiencing the sunset aboard a classic boat is a unique experience, where merriment and amazement alternate.

The skipper remains on hand to make your ideal evening. He will involve you in running the boat, revealing sailing tricks and techniques. He will also tell you numerous interesting facts about the lake to make your sailing experience even more special!

This sailing tour of Lake Iseo includes a very relaxing tour, accompanied by an aperitif of Franciacorta wine. Departure is from Iseo or Lovere, either at 9:30 am in the morning or in the afternoon at 2:30 pm. For the daily boat tour, on the other hand, the start is at 10:00 am.

You will be accompanied by a skipper who will drive the boat, so no boat license is required.

For the trip, you will rent a classic sailboat, your preferred means of admiring the beauty of Lake Iseo and the most picturesque places. You will discover the islands in the center of the lake, the geological conformation of the Orridi and the water sources in the wild northern part of the lake, and then approach south to the Torbiere Nature Reserve.

Our skipper is on hand to make your ideal day, leaving you free moments for a dip or a walk. He will involve you in running the boat, revealing tricks and techniques of navigation. He will be happy to tell you interesting facts about the lake to make your sailing experience even more special.

During your mini-cruise, you can sip some good Franciacorta and enjoy a delicious aperitif!

If selected, you will also have the opportunity to organize parties such as bachelor/bachelorette parties, birthday parties or boat events for up to 8 people, aperitifs for all included.

With the Lake Maggiore dinghy tour departing from Lisanza you will visit the scenic, artistic and architectural beauty of the Lake. The main destinations of the excursion are Lisanza, the islets of the Lake, the quaint town of Ranco, Arona, Rocca di Angera and the Borromean Islands.

The duration of the tour can vary according to one's needs. You can choose:

• Half Day in the morning (9:30 am-1:30 pm)
• Half Day in the afternoon (2:30-6:30 pm)
• Full Day (10:30am-5:30pm)

In the "Full Day" package, lunch is not included, but you can have lunch at Fishermen's Island at an affiliated restaurant, or bring a packed lunch.

The dinghy you will have at your disposal is motorized Yamaha 150hp, is equipped with showers and can accommodate a maximum of 12 people.

It is recommended that you bring a bathing suit, towel, sunglasses, a hat and sunscreen.

The boat is delivered with a full tank, but fuel is excluded from the rental fee, which must be paid for when the boat is delivered.

The boat tour to Isola Bella on Lake Maggiore departing from Stresa is an opportunity to discover the beauty of the lake and at the same time relax.

The tour begins with a group boat ride, during which you will explore the pearls of the Borromean Gulf. You will explore the elegance of Isola Bella, the lush vegetation of Isola Madre, and the sophisticated simplicity of Isola dei Pescatori.

After the group tour, which lasts about three and a half hours, the excursion will continue with a private lake boat tour. Accompanied by a skipper, you will enjoy Lake Maggiore in total privacy for about an hour and a half.

Isola Bella, in the Borromeo Gulf, is a timeless place where art, history and nature come together in a unique panorama. Built like a giant boat, the majestic Baroque mansion and terraced garden offer an extraordinary spectacle.

Sumptuous rooms and salons evoke the splendor of the Borromeo family, nobles of Italy, while decorations rich in mosaics, polychrome marbles and tapestries frame priceless works of art. The sloping garden completes the work, enhanced by statues, obelisks and exotic plants.

In the ancient fishing village, restored and enlivened by stores and restaurants, discover Italian excellence, from local crafts to food and wine.

With the private dinghy tour of Lake Maggiore departing from Sesto Calende at sunset, you will visit the scenic, artistic and architectural beauty of the Lake.

The main destinations of the excursion are Lisanza, the small islands of the Lake, the quaint town of Ranco, Arona, one of the most important tourist centers on the Piedmont side of the Lake, the Rocca di Angera, and the Borromean Islands, consisting of Isola dei Pescatori (or Isola Superiore), the smallest and the only one inhabited year-round; Isola Bella, a natural jewel that has become even more precious thanks to its 17th-century flower gardens, ancient Baroque palace and artistic beauties that enrich the landscape; and Isola Madre, the largest of the Borromean Islands, characterized by splendid gardens in which parrots, peacocks and pheasants live freely.

You can enjoy these hidden glimpses of the Lake while enjoying an aperitif of cured meats, prosecco and beer in the company of friends or family.

It is recommended that you bring a bathing suit, towel, sunglasses, a hat and sunscreen.

Sailing Aperitif at Lake Maggiore departing from Angera is a great opportunity to enjoy a relaxing moment while enjoying aperitifs and appetizers overlooking the lake. You will have a choice of 3 different tour options:

Sunset Tour

The Sunset Tour includes passing under the Fortress of Angera, a salute to the San Carlone, and a view of Arona's lakeside promenade. Samples of local dishes accompanied by cocktails will be served. The tour lasts 3 hours.

Half-Day Tour

The Half Day Tour includes passing under the Fortress of Angera, a salute to the San Carlone, and a visit to the Gulf of Quassa, where it will be possible to admire the openness of the lake that stretches as far as the eye can see to about its halfway point. The last stop before returning to port will be the Pantegora islet, with the Rocca as a backdrop. Included is a 50cl bottle of water, a few savories, and coffee on the way back to port. The tour lasts 4 hours.

Full Day Tour

The Full Day Tour will depart by h 10:00 am. Upon arrival you will be offered a welcome coffee and then depart north. You will admire the Lombard coastline called the "flowery shore" because of its vast vegetation, and, after about an hour's navigation, you will arrive below the Hermitage of St. Catherine where you can make a brief stop to photograph the monastery that has risen sheer above the eastern shore of Lake Maggiore . The navigation will continue to the Gulf of Quassa, where it will be possible to take a swim, have lunch and relax. Around 6:30 p.m. an aperitif is planned under the Fortress of Angera, and then return to port. The tour lasts 8 hours.