The best months for a boat tour on Lake Como are May, June and September: warm, with long days and fewer crowds than July and August. The best hours are the first of the morning, when the water is calm, and the last two before sunset, when the light is golden. Boats run all year on clear days.
April and May: gardens in flower, fresh air. June: long evenings, sunset after 21:00. July and August: hot, busy, perfect for swimming. September: the best weather balance. October: quiet and colourful. November to March: fewer departures, crisp light and snowy peaks.
Afternoons can bring wind in the central lake, especially in summer. Thunderstorms are possible on hot days. The captain checks the forecast and, if it is not safe, you choose a new date or a full refund.
From June to September the best times sell out: book a few days in advance, more for weekends and sunsets.
Every one of these tours passes it. Prices are for the whole boat.
Villa d'Este, Moltrasio, Laglio · Clooney's villa, Torno
€300 per boat2 hoursClassicVilla d'Este, Moltrasio, Laglio · Clooney's villa, Villa Pliniana
€600 per boat6 hoursGrand Lake ComoVilla d'Este, Moltrasio, Laglio · Clooney's villa, Nesso waterfall
€1,350 per boat2 hoursSunset tour€700 per boatYes, on clear days: the lake is quiet and the mountains are often snowy. Dress warmly.
If the captain cancels for weather, you choose a new date or a full refund.