Lake Como: Boat Party with Open Bar & Swim Stop

Summary

Boat party on Lake Como with prosecco, music, swim stop and villa views

You’ll join a small group for a boat party on Lake Como with open bar service (plenty of prosecco), stops for swimming near Comacina Island, and close-up views of iconic villas like Balbianello and Balbiano. With friendly crew taking care of everything—including towels and drinks—you’ll feel both relaxed and festive as you soak up lake life.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — 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
• See Villa del Balbiano in Ossuccio
• Stop at Comacina Island for swimming
• Admire Colonno waterfall
• Return to Argegno and conclude tour

Top questions

Where does the Lake Como boat party start?

The tour starts from the village of Argegno on Lake Como.

Is swimming included during the boat party?

Yes, there is a stop near Comacina Island where guests can swim safely.

What drinks are included in the open bar?

The open bar includes prosecco wine (by the bottle), soft drinks, bottled water, and more.

Are towels provided on the boat?

Yes, beach towels are included for all guests.

Which famous villas do you see during this tour?

You will pass Villa Balbianello, Villa Cassinella, and Villa Balbiano during the cruise.

How many crew members are onboard?

There are always two crew members: one guide and one assistant to help guests.

Is pickup available from my hotel or location?

A paid shuttle transfer can be arranged from your location to Argegno if needed.

Is this boat party suitable for all ages?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels but not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health.

What’s included

Your day includes optional pickup by shuttle transfer to Argegno, soft drinks and bottled water throughout the cruise, an open bar stocked with prosecco served by attentive staff, beach towels for swimming stops near Comacina Island, plus two friendly crew members guiding you past iconic Lake Como villas before returning to shore together.

What’s the experience like?

I was late, of course. The shuttle from my hotel took a wrong turn in Argegno (the driver just shrugged and grinned—apparently it happens), so I arrived at the dock a little flustered, hair already frizzy from the lake air. But the crew—Elena and Marco—didn’t seem bothered at all. They handed me a towel and a cold bottle of water before I’d even found my balance on the boat’s deck. It felt like joining a group of friends who just happened to have a really nice 33-foot boat.

We started drifting out from Argegno, music playing but not too loud yet. The villages slid by—Colonno, Sala Comacina—and Marco pointed out where they filmed some movie with Adam Sandler (I nodded like I knew which one). The prosecco came out early, baskets of it chilling in ice. I tried to pronounce “Comacina” properly; Elena laughed and corrected me gently. Sunlight flickered off the water and there was this smell—part fresh linen from the towels, part something herbal from the hills above us. Not quite what I expected for a boat party on Lake Como, honestly—it felt more relaxed than wild.

The real highlight was stopping by Comacina Island for a swim. I hesitated at first (the water looked cold), but everyone else jumped in so I did too—turns out it’s not bad once you’re in. There was this moment floating on my back, looking up at Villa Balbianello in the distance with droplets running into my ears, where everything went quiet except for laughter echoing off the stone walls nearby. After that we cruised past those famous villas—Balbiano, Cassinella—the ones you see in movies or magazines but never expect to float by with a glass of prosecco in hand.

By the time we got back to Argegno everyone was sun-warmed and slightly tipsy (but not messy). We said goodbye like old friends—which is funny since most of us had only met three hours earlier. I still think about that view from Ossuccio canal sometimes when things get noisy back home—you know?