About this tour
Cruise Lake Como aboard the Navicella del Lario, a restored wooden Venetian boat built for small groups seeking a more refined experience. This four-hour private charter takes you past Bellagio and Varenna, revealing the lake's hidden coves, steep valleys and grand lakeside estates from the water itself. Your captain tailors the route to your interests, whether that's lingering at a particular village or exploring quieter reaches. Refreshments and weather protection included.
Highlights
- Restored 2021 Venetian wooden boat with leather and wood interiors
- Captain adjusts route to suit your group's preferences
- Bellagio and Varenna coastal villages from water-level perspective
- Prosecco, fresh water and soft drinks provided throughout
- Retractable awnings and weatherproof cover for all conditions
- Comfortable for up to 10 passengers
- Pickup available from anywhere around the lake shore
What to expect
You'll board a wood-hulled boat far more intimate than the public ferries that cross the lake. The captain knows the shoreline's geography—which hotels sit where, which valleys cut deepest into the mountains—and navigates accordingly. Expect to drift past Bellagio's waterfront properties, round into Varenna's quieter bay, and venture into sections most day-trippers never reach. The boat moves slowly enough to photograph; fast enough that the breeze keeps you cool. Weather rarely stops the journey; canvas awnings fold out if the sun blazes, and covers deploy if squalls arrive.
Good to know
Prams welcome for infants. Service animals permitted; household pets cannot travel. Public transport nearby if you need it, though the boat collects from your lakeside location. All fitness levels accommodate the boat experience—you're seated throughout.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.







