The 6 Best Private Boat Charters in Italy

1.Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,580 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $36Our pick

From central Venice, join a guide such as Silvia, Serena, Frankie, or Elena for a five-hour boat trip to Murano and Burano. Watch glassblowing, see handmade lace, hear lagoon stories, and enjoy free time on the islands. The boat holds no more than 22 people.

“Silvia, was a excellent host, very informative. Couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Would try to request her again”

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2.Como Private Boat, Bellagio and Lugano Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,271 reviews · 11 hours · from $78

Travel from Milan Central to Como, Bellagio, and Lugano in one long, well-organized day. An English-speaking guide such as Luca, Amalia, or Marina leads the outing, while a private boat cruise adds the best views of Lake Como. Bring your passport for Switzerland.

“Brilliant day trip, wish we could use the toilets on the coach but otherwise, great. The guide Monica and driver Manuela were fantastic and held a lot of knowledge. Best day of our holiday, from us both sisters.”

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3.Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat with Glassmaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,658 reviews · 5 hours · from $35Best value

Cruise from Venice to Murano and Burano with an English-speaking guide such as Serena, Elena, or Frankie. Watch glassblowing and handmade lace, browse artisan shops, and enjoy free time for food and photos. The $35 price includes private-boat transport, demonstrations, and discounts, but not hotel pickup.

“Elena was fantastic, we had a great time Karlie & Lindsay 💕”

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4.Lake Como & Bellagio DayTour with Private Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,830 reviews · from $111

Travel from Milan to Lake Como by comfortable coach, tour Como with a live guide, cruise by private boat, then visit Varenna and Bellagio. Guides such as Monica, Anna, Silva, and Alessandro lead in English or Spanish, with free time for lunch, shops, and lakeside walks.

“We had a great time! I've seen some mixed reviews and I think it's all about expectations. This trip is relaxed, and all about enjoying the scenery. At every stop there was enough time to grab a snack and look around, check out some of the boutiques/shops. It's not enough time to explore at length, but for us it was perfect. couldn't have asked for better weather to really take in the beautiful mountains, water and the landscape as a whole. We had a lovely day.”

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5.Lake Como & Bellagio Day Trip with Private Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,587 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $120

Travel from Milan to Como, cruise past Lake Como villas and mountain views, explore Bellagio, and enjoy free time in Como. The English tour is guaranteed, with guides such as Sarah, Anna, Angelo, and Raffaele praised for clear local insight. Expect a long day, a large group, and plenty of walking.

“Lake Como was fantastic. Thoroughly enjoyed. Maybe our last stop we could have missed because there wasn’t a lot of time. Anna Angelo and Victor did a great job. Driving on some of the hills was beautiful but scary. Victor was a great driver”

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6.Capri & Blue Grotto Semi Private Boat Day Trip from Sorrento

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,053 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $216Top rated

Cruise from Sorrento to Capri on a traditional gozzo with a skipper and guide such as Luca, Anna, Francesca, or Federico. Expect grottoes, swimming, prosecco, a Caprese sandwich, and 3 to 5 hours to explore Capri independently. The group is limited to 8, with a private upgrade available.

“It was a fun day with Anna the guide and Castello the captain. Both were very capable and experienced at what they do. Overall a great day out with a small group.”

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