Lake Como boat rental no license from Cernobbio: Explore

Steer your own boat past the villas that shaped Lake Como's legend

Rent a private 40-horsepower Marino Artemide 500 motorboat from Cernobbio on Lake Como without a license required, for groups up to seven. You choose the route and the pace, steering past Villa Clooney, Villa Versace, Villa d'Este and the dramatic Orrido di Nesso gorge. Safety gear and onboard comforts are included. Fuel costs €25 per hour, paid on site. Departures are indicative and may slip a few minutes due to port traffic.

The experience

You rent the boat at Cernobbio and take the helm yourself: no captain, no license needed. The Marino Artemide 500 handles up to seven people and comes equipped with safety gear and onboard comforts, so the logistics are settled before you cast off. Fuel runs €25 per hour and you pay it on site, which means you control how long you stay out and how far you roam. Departure times can slip a few minutes because of heavy boat traffic in the port, so plan a small buffer if you're timing it against other plans.

Lake Como's most famous addresses line the water: Villa Clooney in Laglio, Villa Versace (the summer home of Gianni Versace), Villa d'Este with its gardens, Villa Erba, and the older Villa Pizzo between Cernobbio and Moltrasio. You'll also pass the Mandarin Oriental and Hotel Il Sereno, both lakeside landmarks in their own right. The Orrido di Nesso (a natural gorge with a waterfall dropping straight into the lake) sits within reach and rewards the detour. Because you're steering, you can linger at any of these, cut the engine and drift, or skip ahead to the next one. The lake stretches long enough that a two-hour rental covers the immediate shoreline; three hours opens up more of the villas; four hours lets you push toward the northern reaches and the gorge.

What’s included

• Private 40-horsepower Marino Artemide 500 motorboat for up to seven passengers.
• safety gear and onboard comforts.
• freedom to set your own route and pace around the lake.

Options for this experience

3 options

Private self-driving boat, 2 hours9 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 18:00Boat, duration: 2 hours

Private self-driving boat, 3 hours8 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 17:00Boat, duration: 3 hours

Private self-driving boat, 4 hours7 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 16:00Boat, duration: 4 hours

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 18:00

Book up to3h before

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 yesterday

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Breva Boat Tour Como

Is this one for you?Choose the rental length based on how far you want to venture: two hours covers the immediate shoreline and the villas closest to Cernobbio, three hours reaches more of the lake's landmarks, and four hours lets you push north toward the Orrido di Nesso gorge and the quieter stretches.

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Top questions

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.

Do I need a boating license to rent this motorboat on Lake Como?

No license is required. The Marino Artemide 500 is a 40-horsepower boat that you can rent and operate without one, as long as you're comfortable steering and following basic safety practices.

How many people can fit in the boat?

The Marino Artemide 500 accommodates up to seven people, so it works for small groups, families or friends traveling together.

What's included in the rental, and what do I pay extra for?

Safety gear and onboard comforts are included in your rental. Fuel costs €25 per hour and you settle that on site when you return, based on how long you've been out on the water.

Can I see Villa Clooney and the other famous villas from the boat?

Yes. Villa Clooney (Villa Oleandra) sits in Laglio and is visible from the water, along with Villa Versace, Villa d'Este, Villa Erba, Villa Pizzo and several other landmarks. Because you're steering, you can approach them as closely as you'd like and spend time taking in the views.

What happens if my departure is delayed?

Departure times are indicative and may slip by a few minutes due to heavy boat traffic in the port. Plan a small buffer if you're timing the rental against other activities.