The Riva
The Riva is the wooden runabout that made Lake Como famous in films and photographs. It carries up to 6 guests and is booked from 2 hours. It is the boat for a proposal, an anniversary or an arrival at a wedding that people will remember.
Luxury boat tours on Lake Como
For a special day on Lake Como you can book two boats by name: a classic Riva in varnished mahogany, the most photographed boat on the lake, and a modern Saxdor. Both come with a captain and fuel; you choose the hours and the pier.
Eight ways to spend it.
1 hourFirst Basin Highlights
Villa d'Este, Moltrasio, Laglio · Clooney's villa, Torno
€300 per boat2 hoursClassicVilla d'Este, Moltrasio, Laglio · Clooney's villa, Villa Pliniana
€600 per boat3 hoursVillas and BalbianelloVilla d'Este, Moltrasio, Laglio · Clooney's villa, Nesso waterfall
€800 per boat4 hoursBellagio half dayVilla d'Este, Moltrasio, Laglio · Clooney's villa, Nesso waterfall
€1,000 per boat6 hoursGrand Lake ComoVilla d'Este, Moltrasio, Laglio · Clooney's villa, Nesso waterfall
€1,350 per boat7 hoursIconic TourVilla d'Este, Laglio · Clooney's villa, Nesso waterfall, Isola Comacina
€1,500 per boat2 hoursSunset tour€700 per boat4 hoursDinner service€1,200 per boatHow it works.
- Choose route, day and guestsPier, experience, day and how many you are.
- See the route and pick the boatThe map shows your route; each boat shows its price for the whole boat.
- A deposit, and you are on boardThe captain calls before departure with the meeting point.
At a glance.
- Price
- from €300 per boat
- Guests
- Venetian water taxi: up to 16; Motorboat: up to 11
- Included
- Captain, fuel, prosecco
- Pick-up
- Carate Urio, Moltrasio, Cernobbio, Torno, Laglio, Brienno, Lezzeno, Tremezzo, Lenno included; Como +€20, Bellagio +€50, Menaggio +€50, Varenna +€50 pick-up supplement
- Languages aboard
- EN, IT
- Payment
- deposit to confirm, rest on the day
- Bad weather
- new date or full refund
Updated October 2026
The Saxdor
A modern day-cruiser with comfortable seating for up to 8, fast and quiet. It is the choice for a long day across the whole lake, with stops in Bellagio and Varenna.
Prices
Prices for the Riva and the Saxdor appear when you choose the boat in the booking box on this page, for each length of tour. As for every boat, you pay the booking fee online and the rest on board.
Something extra
Flowers, champagne or a photographer can be arranged: write it in the notes when you book and the captain confirms what is possible.
Good questions.
How many people fit on the Riva?
Up to 6 guests.
Can we book the Riva for one hour?
The Riva is booked from 2 hours.
Is the luxury boat private?
Yes, only your group is on board, with the captain.