Top 6 Luxury Cruises in Italy

1.Bellagio:Lake Como Cruise & VIP access to Balbianello Garden

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 226 reviews · 2 hours · from $59Our pick

Sail from Bellagio past Lake Como villas and villages, then spend about an hour exploring Villa del Balbianello’s terraced gardens with VIP garden access. The $59 trip includes a return boat and free audio guide app, but you must bring headphones. The villa museum costs extra, and missing the fixed return boat means arranging your own way back.

“A nice overview of the main part of Lake Como in just 50 mins on a very comfortable and well designed boat. The guide was very informative and helpful. Superb value for money.”

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2.Private Cruise on Lake Como with Luxury Motorboat from 1H to 4H

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) Top rated

Set out from Como with a private captain such as Stefano, Alice, Marco, or Francesca aboard a polished Hercules motorboat. In one to four hours, you can see Villa Olmo, Cernobbio, Versace’s former home, Laglio, Villa Pliniana, Torno, and Como’s grand waterfront. The boat holds up to five people.

“Fantastic one hour boat tour of Lake Como. Interesting and informative- relaxing and fun. Francesca was a wonderful tour guide- we wished it was a longer tour. Included pic of my fav stop… George Clooney’s house😂”

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3.1H Luxury Cruise Como Lake Tender Yacht Invictus 9 Pax

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 100 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $108

Cruise Lake Como aboard the Invictus luxury tender from Como with a skipper such as Luca or Giorgio. In one hour, you pass Cernobbio, Villa Erba, Villa d’Este, Villa Fontanelle, Moltrasio, Laglio, Villa Oleandra, Torno, and Blevio. Expect close villa views, music, and possibly Prosecco, with service quality worth confirming before departure.

“Easy to book. Personable captain pointed out the villas of famous people during the trip around Lake Como. Glass of Prosecco included. Highly recommend!”

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4.Capri Private luxury Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

From Sorrento, your private boat carries up to 12 people around Capri for about seven hours. Raffaele and Guglielmo may guide the day, steering close to the Faraglioni, White and Green Grottos, Punta Carena, and the Blue Grotto. You get snacks, local brunch, drinks, towels, WiFi, snorkeling gear, and free time in Capri town. Blue Grotto entry and several fees cost extra.

“This is the perfect experience for a family. Our 20 year old daughter said she enjoyed it because it was a unique experience. The rest of my family’s comments were “the crew was accommodating, patient, personable, friendly and flexible. We would highly suggest this experience. We had one 20, one 28, one 55. one 57, one 59 and a 63 year old so the experience was appropriate for a variety of ages. We cruised, we ate, we drank, we swam and we had fantastic photo opportunities. .”

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5.Grand Tour, 1h to 4h private luxury speedboat at Lake Como

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 1 to 4 hours (approx.)

Take a private 1 to 4-hour speedboat tour of Lake Como with Captain Paolo, or another assigned captain. Expect Como landmarks, grand villas, film locations, village stops, drinks, snacks, and a possible swim at Isola Comacina. Routes can be adjusted to suit your schedule and interests.

“From start to finish, this was the best tour of our trip. Not only did we have a completely customized afternoon on the lake filled with swimming spots and stops at little villages along the way, but Poalo gave us the inside scoop on all the villas that we passed. If you’re looking to rent a boat with a captain, this is the one for you”

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6.VIP Private Luxury Boat Tour – Riva Aquariva Yacht Venice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend about four hours on a private Riva Aquariva yacht with an English-speaking assistant or driver. See St. Mark’s, San Giorgio Maggiore, Poveglia, Lido, La Certosa, Vignole, and Murano. At the glass factory, you’ll watch a master glassblower at work. Hotel pickup and refreshments, including Prosecco and espresso, are included.

“This was an amazing experience on a beautiful boat!! Worth it, 100%! There is no better way to see all that Venice has to offer along with its other islands without going out into the Lagoon. This experience was the highlight of our Venice trip, there is nothing like a Riva and these beautiful Italian islands!! Perfecto!!!”

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