Lake Como Boat Party & Open Bar with Villa Balbianello

Prosecco & Swimming on Lake Como's Most Glamorous Boat

You board a 33-foot sailing boat at Argegno with two crew members, an open bar stocked with Prosecco and quality drinks, and a route that passes four film-location villas before stopping for a swim at Comacina Island. The return passes a Roman bridge and a waterfall. Bring a towel, it's included, and arrive 30 minutes early for paperwork.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour and sightseeing on Lake Como

• Depart from Argegno village
• Sail towards Nesso ravine and Roman bridge
• Visit Lezzeno village along lake shore
• Pass Villa Balbiano, Villa La Cassinella, Villa Balbianello
• Reach Lenno and see Villa La Cassinella
• Visit Villa Balbiano in Ossuccio
• Stop at Comacina Island for swimming
• Admire Colonno waterfall
• Return to Argegno village

The experience

So you're standing on the dock at Argegno (one of those villages that's been in Murder Mystery and Mr and Mrs Smith), and the 33-foot boat is right there, two crew members already moving around, one handling the route and one making sure your glass stays full. The boat party on Lake Como isn't some cramped speedboat situation. It's a proper sailing experience with actual room to move, and the open bar isn't a joke. Bottles of Prosecco in elegant baskets, not single glasses. Soft drinks, water, the good stuff. You're leaving from Argegno and heading toward Comacina Island, but the route takes you past the villas first: Villa Balbianello (Casino Royale, Star Wars Episode 2), Villa La Cassinella (Succession), Villa Balbiano (House of Gucci). The boat slows down so you actually see them, not just blur past.

After the villas comes the thing that makes this different from a regular lake cruise: you stop at Comacina Island and swim. In the lake. In safety, they say, and the crew is there, so it's not like you're on your own. You get a beach towel, bottled water, and the music is playing but it's not chaos. They're clear about that. Loud enough to feel like a party, not so loud you can't hear the person next to you. The route also passes the Nesso ravine with the 2,000-year-old Roman bridge, Lezzeno stretching 7 kilometers along the shore, and Colonno where there's a waterfall. It's not a speed run. The whole thing moves at a pace where you actually notice the landscape.

One thing: you need to show up 30 minutes early to handle the travel documents. If you're coming from somewhere else on the lake or in the region, there's a paid shuttle option they can arrange. A professional photographer can come on board too, but that's extra and you sort the price by email beforehand. The boat leaves from Argegno and comes back there, so you know where you're starting and ending. Not recommended if you have cardiovascular issues or you're pregnant, and infants have to sit on an adult's lap. That's the real constraint. Otherwise it works for most fitness levels.

What’s included

• Your day on the boat includes beach towel, bottled water, soft drinks, and an open bar service with Prosecco wine and quality beverages throughout the experience.
• The crew handles navigation and guest assistance.
• Swimming at Comacina Island is included, as is passage past Villa Balbianello, Villa La Cassinella, Villa Balbiano, the Nesso ravine with its Roman bridge, and Colonno's waterfall before returning to Argegno.

Information

Lasts 2h, from € 139 per person, with a live guide in English and Italian, in groups of up to 11 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Apr 2027

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 119 private ›

Live guideEnglish and ItalianOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Como Lake Xperience Argegno boat tour charter

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a boat party that's actually on a beautiful lake with real villas and a swim included: the open bar and the route past film locations are what make it more than just a floating bar, and the crew size (two people) is what keeps it from feeling overcrowded.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's included in the open bar?

Prosecco, soft drinks, bottled water, and other quality beverages served throughout the boat party. Extra champagne is available for purchase.

Can you actually swim in Lake Como on this tour?

Yes, the boat stops at Comacina Island for a refreshing swim. Beach towels are provided.

What time do I need to arrive?

Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure to complete travel documents.

Is there a shuttle from my hotel?

A paid shuttle can be arranged from your location to Argegno. Email to confirm availability and pricing.

Which villas do you pass?

Villa Balbianello (Casino Royale, Star Wars), Villa La Cassinella (Succession), Villa Balbiano (House of Gucci), and Villa Cassinella.

Is this suitable for pregnant travelers?

No, it's not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health.

Can you bring a photographer?

Yes, a professional photographer can join the boat. Pricing is arranged by email in advance.