Lake Como aperitivo cruise

One hour among the villas with prosecco on board — pure magic at sunset

The lake’s most beloved ritual

A speedboat, a few guests, a glass of prosecco and the villas of the first basin gliding slowly by: the aperitivo cruise is the easiest way to fall in love with Lake Como. Departures run through the day, but the late-afternoon cruises catch the best light — when the sun dips behind the mountains and the lake turns to gold.

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We planned this cruise for months. We got to the meeting point and no one was there. This wasn’t a big deal at first as we had arrived early. But when the meeting time came and went with nothing from the tour operator,…

Christopher09/11/2026Sunset 1h
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Short, sweet and absolutely worth it. It's only an hour, but it's so worth it. The views of the hills and the villas from the water are stunning, and the stories were so detailed and interesting. Our captain,…

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Le tour est magnifique et Emma a été la meilleure organisatrice possible. Grâce à elle nous avons pu faire une balade incroyable et avec plein de souvenirs. Nos captains, Alessandro, Francesco et Giovanna sont très…

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Merci infiniment, Pedro, pour ce merveilleux retour ! 😊 Nous sommes ravis que la balade vous ait autant plu et que vous en gardiez de si beaux souvenirs. Nous transmettrons vos compliments à Emma, Alessandro, Francesco et Giovanna, qui seront touchés. Au plaisir de vous revoir à bord !
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Departure times

TourDurationDeparturesPrice
Small group sunset tour · 1 hour · with prosecco aperitif1 hour16:00–17:0018:20–19:20€72 per person
Private boat tour on Lake Como · 1 hour1 hour10:00–11:0011:00–12:0012:15–13:1514:30–15:3016:00–17:0018:20–19:20from €252 per boat

Departures every day, all year round, at the same times.

Compare: which tour to choose

FormatPricePrice perOn board
Small group sunset tour · 1 hour · with prosecco aperitif€72per personProfessional skipper, Fuel, Life jackets
Private boat tour on Lake Como · 1 hourfrom €252per boatProfessional skipper, Fuel, Life jackets

The aperitif on board

Aperitif on board with prosecco during the Lake Como cruise
Guests toasting with the prosecco served on board
Prosecco glasses with Lake Como in the background
The lounge area of the Salimar boat during the aperitif

What you will see

The first-basin villas

The mansions that made the lake famous, seen from the water with a glass in hand.

The sunset light

On the evening cruises the lake changes colour — the most photographed moment of the day.

Como from the bay

The city and the Duomo slowly drifting astern.

The toast on board

Prosecco served as you cruise: simple, elegant, unforgettable.

Why Salimar

Small groups

An intimate experience, not a crowded outing.

Several departures daily

Morning, afternoon or late afternoon: choose your light.

Private option

The same cruise can be booked privately for couples and special occasions.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the aperitivo cruise?
One hour of cruising in the lake’s first basin.
Is the prosecco included?
Yes, the toast on board is part of the experience.
What is the best time for the sunset?
The late-afternoon departures: in summer the golden light lasts for most of the cruise.
Romantic… but can I bring kids?
Of course, it suits everyone — and for an atmosphere all your own there’s the private option.
Where do we depart from?
From Como city centre; the exact point comes with your confirmation.
Should I book ahead?
The late-afternoon cruises are the most requested: in high season book 1–2 days ahead.

Another question?

Ask Emma, our assistant: it answers straight away, at any hour, about times, availability, prices and the meeting point. It hands over to a person when needed.