Private Motorboat Tour Lake Garda: Villa Callas & Sirmione

An hour on the water between Desenzano and Sirmione, with Villa Callas across the bow.

A private motorboat tour on Lake Garda lasting one hour, departing from Sirmione and sailing the "La Romantica" coastal stretch toward Desenzano. You travel with a professional skipper who navigates past Villa Callas, the Catullo thermal baths, and the Sirmione peninsula, seeing the lake's historical and natural landmarks from the water. The route adjusts for weather. Children from age 3 are welcome, and infants sit on an adult's lap.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private romantic motorboat tour

• Sail along Desenzano lake
• Admire Villa Callas from lake
• Pass by Catullo thermal baths
• Explore Sirmione peninsula from lake

The experience

One hour on the motorboat means you cover the stretch between Desenzano and Sirmione without the pace of a full-day excursion. The boat leaves Sirmione and heads toward Desenzano along the coast locals call "La Romantica". The name comes from the views couples come to share, though families find it equally rewarding for the services and green spaces along the shore. A professional skipper handles the helm and knows where the landmarks sit best from the water.

The route takes you past Villa Callas, where you see the villa from the lake itself rather than from land. Then alongside the Catullo thermal baths and the full sweep of the Sirmione peninsula. Each stop is a panoramic passage. You're not getting out, you're watching the landscape unfold as the boat moves. The skipper speaks English or Italian, so you get context for what you're seeing without needing to read a guidebook between stops.

Weather shapes the day: if conditions turn unfavorable, the itinerary shifts to keep you safe on the water. The boat is private, which means no schedule to sync with other groups and no waiting for strangers to board. Infants travel on an adult's lap. Children from three onward sit normally. Public transport runs near the departure point if you need it to get there.

What’s included

• Private motorboat with professional skipper.
• one-hour guided passage along the "La Romantica" coast between Desenzano and Sirmione.
• views of Villa Callas, Catullo thermal baths and the Sirmione peninsula from the water.
• live guide in English or Italian.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 8 Jan 2027

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (13 to 90 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Bologna Tour & Best Italy Tour

Is this one for you?The one-hour duration keeps the pace relaxed. You're on the water without the commitment of a half-day or full-day tour, which suits travelers who want to see the lake's landmarks from a boat without spending a morning or afternoon away from other plans. The private boat means no waiting for group departures or sharing the skipper's attention, so the hour stays focused on what you came to see.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

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.

How long is the motorboat tour on Lake Garda?

The tour lasts one hour, sailing from Sirmione toward Desenzano along the "La Romantica" coast.

What will I see from the boat on this Lake Garda tour?

You pass Villa Callas viewed from the water, the Catullo thermal baths, and the full Sirmione peninsula as the boat moves along the shore between the two towns.

Is this tour private or shared with other passengers?

The motorboat tour is private. You book it for your group alone, with a professional skipper and no other travelers on board.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my tour?

The itinerary may shift depending on weather conditions to keep the tour safe, though all excursions run only when conditions are favorable.