About this tour
Pilot your own boat across Lake Como without needing a licence, exploring the shoreline between Como and Varenna at your own pace. Choose from 1 to 6-hour rentals and cruise past grand lakeside villas, stop for swimming, and anchor to enjoy drinks and music with up to five mates. The boat comes equipped with shade, stereo system, and fuel is extra at €25 per hour.
Highlights
- Self-drive boat licence-free on Lake Como
- Explore Como to Varenna coastline independently
- View historic villas from the water
- Swim stops in clear alpine lake
- Onboard aperitifs with your own soundtrack
- Groups up to six people
What to expect
You'll collect the boat in Como, receive a brief rundown of the controls, then have the freedom to steer wherever appeals. The shoreline between Como and Varenna is dotted with elegant villas that reveal themselves as you cruise. Most people anchor in quiet bays for a proper swim—the water's surprisingly clean and refreshing. Bring your own drinks and nibbles, set up under the awning if the sun's fierce, and play whatever music suits the moment. It's genuinely relaxed; no set itinerary, no guides chattering in your ear.
Good to know
Fuel costs €25 hourly on top of the rental fee. There's no toilet on board, so factor that in. Infants must stay on a parent's lap. The boat isn't suitable if you have spinal issues. Local buses serve the area if you need transport to the dock.
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.