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The 3 best mini cruises on Lake Maggiore

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- Shpresim Kazazi
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dom 19 mag, 17:005 pp3 hours - Sunset tours (Private tour)
- Camilla Montagner
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sab 4 mag, 17:002 pp3 hours - Sunset tours (Private tour)
It was a really wonderful experience.The skipper was very kind, very professional and helpful

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Where to take mini-cruises near Lake Maggiore


Mini-cruise near Lake Garda

Full boat tour of the Sirmione Peninsula on Lake Garda
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Tour of Lake Garda by boat from Peschiera with lunch and bathing stop
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1-hour boat tour departing from Desenzano del Garda
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Sunset boat tour on Lake Garda from Sirmione
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Lake Garda mini-cruise by sailboat and visit to Cascate della Forra waterfalls from Malcesine
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Malcesine (VR), Veneto

4.5 (66)

Lake Garda mini-cruise by sailboat and visit to Cascate della Forra waterfalls from Malcesine

Enjoy a Lake Garda crossing aboard a fully equipped sailing ship for a totally relaxing experience.

The scenic tour takes place in the early afternoon, in the 2 to 4 p.m. time slot, optimal for a sail on the lake, taking advantage of the "Ora" wind that blows from south to north in the early afternoon hours.

During the sailing, you will cross the Brescian-northern shore of the Lake with a scenic stop in front of the Cascate di Forra waterfalls and the Terrazza del Brivido in Tremosine, just below the famous Strada della Forra also known as James Bond Street thanks to the filming of the 007 movie, with a final passage in front of the Malcesine Castle and its imposing medieval walls overhanging the Garda waters, before returning to port.

The excursion is organized on a shared basis and takes about 2 hours. Depending on weather conditions and the skipper's decisions, the stages may be subject to change.

Departs from the marina in Malcesine.

Maximum capacity: 50 people.

Participant must bring:

    •    comfortable clothing suitable for the season
    •    hat
    •    windproof jacket in spring or fall
    •    sunglasses
    •    preferably barefoot (prohibited: heels or hard-soled shoes. Sì to sneakers, flip flops or flat sandals)

Prohibitions: It is’ forbidden to smoke on the boat. Please do not use sunscreen or spray on the boat so as not to stain the teak cover of the seating area. In case bring a towel with sé to avoid direct contact between greasy skin with creams/sprays and teak.

Weather: The experience depends on the weather conditions. In case of high winds, thunderstorms or conditions that do not allow the experience to take place safely, the boat outing in such case will be rescheduled to another date.

Capacity: Min 10 participants for group experiences. Failure to reach the minimum nr of participants required will result in the date being moved.

Max 40/45 people on board.

Food and Beverage: It is not è possible to bring own food or beverage on board. On scenic tours è extra drinks can be purchased by choosing from our onboard list, on sunset tours food and beverages are included.

 

From 35€/ person
Sunset sailboat trip on Lake Garda from Malcesine
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Malcesine (VR), Veneto

4.5 (66)

Sunset sailboat trip on Lake Garda from Malcesine

The sunset sailboat trip on Lake Garda è a unique opportunity to experience a fun time in the company of good music on the shores of the Lake, having a drink and enjoying an aperitif on board.

Sunset Cruise (2 hours - Thursdayì and Sunday)

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Leaving from Malcesine, in the province of Verona, the sunset aperitif boat cruise lasts 2 hours and includes two drinks and snacks while sailing.

Eno-culinary experience on boat with musical entertainment: chill house dj set or dj set + instrument (sax, electric violin or handpan).

During the sailing, è a catering service based on local appetizers and 2 drinks included. The experience is typically held on Thursdays and Sundays, but may be subject to changes in scheduling depending on weather and private event schedules.

Maximum capacity: 40 people. Recommended for everyone, especially groups of friends and those in the mood for an evening of fun and relaxation on the shores of Lake Garda.

Participant must bring:

    •    comfortable clothing suitable for the season
    •    hat
    •    windproof jacket in spring or fall
    •    sunglasses
    •    preferably barefoot (prohibited: heels or hard-soled shoes. Sì to sneakers, flip flops or flat sandals)

Prohibitions: It is’ forbidden to smoke on the boat. Please do not use sunscreen or spray on the boat so as not to stain the teak cover of the seating area. In case bring a towel with sé to avoid direct contact between greasy skin with creams/sprays and teak.

Weather: The experience depends on the weather conditions. In case of high winds, thunderstorms or conditions that do not allow the experience to take place safely, the boat outing will be postponed

Capacity: Min 10 participants for group experiences. Failure to reach the required minimum nr of participants will result in postponement of the date.

Max 40/45 people on board.

Food and Beverage: It is not è possible to bring own food or beverage on board. On scenic tours è extra beverages can be purchased by choosing from our onboard list, on sunset tours food and beverage are included.

From 70€/ person

Mini-cruise near Lake Como

Exclusive boat ride and tour of lakeside villas from Como
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Como (CO), Lombardy

5 (35)

Exclusive boat ride and tour of lakeside villas from Como

The boat tour allows you to visit the main points of interest on Lake Como 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.

Fuel is to be paid in cash directly to the captain.

From 350€/ group
Private vintage boat tour on Lake Como from Menaggio
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Shared boat ride with tour of Lake Como villas
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Cranchi speedboat ride from Como exclusively
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Half-day catamaran tour on Lake Como
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Tremezzo (CO), Lombardy

5 (12)

Half-day catamaran tour on Lake Como

This experience allows you to have a unique experience aboard the first catamaran on Lake Como.

You'll find a living area in the stern and a large, sprung sunbathing net in the bow that will allow you to relax.

On board you will begin a slow and pleasant cruise to Comacina Island, passing some of the most famous villas around the lake: Villa Balbianello, Villa Cassinella, Villa Monastero.

On reaching Comacina Island for a short scenic stop with a chance to take a few dips you will set off again in the direction of Bellagio, which you will sail along and then stop for a longer stop during which you will be served an aperitif with typical Italian products and good wine.

At the end of the cruise you will sail between Bellagio, Varenna and Menaggio and return to the port of departure.

Group Tour

You will share the catamaran with other people, just like a real boat party, to have a good time between music and an aperitif with local products and wine.

You can choose whether to relax on the overflow net on the water, launch yourself with dives or try the SUP experience.

Two departures are planned for the group tour: from Tremezzo or Laglio.

Private tour

You will have the opportunity to discover the hidden coves of Lake Como in tranquility and in the company of your family or friends.

This exclusive experience will allow you to feel like you are in your own personal boat, but with the comfort of having a skipper at your complete disposal.

For the private tour you can choose the departure location by contacting the facility following your reservation.

From 150€/ person

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FAQs for Mini-cruise in Piedmont


How much does a boat excursion cost?

The price of a boat excursion may vary depending on the period, type of boat, and whether or not there is an aperitif/lunch/dinner. Excursions on our website range between 30€ and 130€ per person. In addition, if the excursion includes the boat exclusively, the price per person is spread among the participants, so it will be less the more people until the capacity is reached.

What to bring for a boat excursion?

We suggest bringing along all sun protection equipment. If the excursion does not include lunch/aperitif, you are usually allowed to bring a packed lunch. For more specific questions, you can always contact the skipper once you receive the booking confirmation email where you can find his contact information.

Will other people be present during the boat tour?

In case the tour is "Of Group" the boat tour does not provide exclusivity, so there is a possibility of other people joining; in case the client requests the "Private" tour the boat is kept exclusive, for a slightly higher price.

Piedmont and nearby


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