The 9 Luxury Speedboat Tours in Italy That Earn Their Fare

1.Grand Tour, 1h to 4h private luxury speedboat at Lake Como

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 1 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $421 for the boat, seats 8 Our pick

Cruise Lake Como by private speedboat with Paolo, a local captain and guide who explains the villas, film locations, villages, and lake history in English. Choose 1 to 4 hours, request pickup by boat in the Como to Moltrasio area, stop for swimming or gelato, and tailor the route to your group of up to eight.

“Paolo was a great guide! The boat, so it was definitely the highlight of our stay. I would not hesitate to book!”

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2.4-Hour Luxury Speedboat Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $1,128 for the boat, seats 5

Cruise Lake Como aboard an 8-meter Jeanneau Runabout 755 with captain Alex, stopping near famous villas, Bellagio, Isola Comacina, Nesso, and other lakeside towns. Your private group of up to five can shape the route, pause for a swim, and enjoy Italian prosecco. Pickup beyond Como’s meeting point can be arranged.

“Alex was amazing. I was a little nervous to book, but his reviews were great, so I booked the experience. I then reached out to Alex to see if it was possible to add time to have lunch on the water and see more of Lake Como. Not only did he sRead more”

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3.Capri Island Private Luxury Boat – Exclusive Scenic Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $3,613 for the boat, seats 10

Start at 8:00 am from Sorrento for an eight-hour private boat day to Capri. Your English-speaking captain circles the island, visits famous grottos and the Faraglioni Rocks, and gives you time to swim or explore Capri. Drinks, snacks, towels, and snorkel gear are included. Lunch and the Blue Grotto fee cost extra.

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4.2-Hour Luxury Speedboat Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $678 for the boat, seats 5

Take a private two-hour cruise from Como’s S. Agostino pier aboard the elegant 8-meter Jeanneau Runabout 755. Captain Alex, also called Alessandro, can tailor the route, arrange swimming or shore stops, and share stories in several languages. You’ll see famous villas, waterfalls, villages, and secluded waters while enjoying prosecco, towels, Wi-Fi, and a boat with a WC and shower.

“Our guide, Alex, was absolutely amazing. He took us all around pointing out specific villas and their history. I can't recommend enough and if I were to come back to Lake Como I would 100% do another boat tour through him!!!”

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5.2-Hour Luxury Speedboat Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $663 for the boat, seats 5

You’ll spend about two hours on a private luxury speedboat for up to five people, with an English-speaking captain and flexible pickup options. Choose a south or north route, or arrange a custom plan, to see grand villas, film locations, Bellagio, Isola Comacina, and Lake Como’s dramatic gorge from the water.

“What a lovely way to see como from the POV of a local and learn so much in a short time. Our captain was wonderful and knew all the spots to take great photos. 11/10”

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6.Capri Island in Private Luxury 40 feet Speedboat from Naples

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $4,013 for the boat, seats 10

Take a private 40-foot speedboat from Naples to Capri with an English-speaking captain, soft drinks, snacks, and round-trip pier transfers. Serena and Gennaro are named among the Mondo Guide team. Circle the island, see the Blue, Green, Coral, and White Grottos, and choose a waterfront lunch or a Caprese sandwich on board.

“Serena and Gennaro made this tour a Dream Come True!... the Boat was In Excellent condition and Serena was such an informative and Personable tour guide. She went above and beyond to make sure we Had a great trip!! If Your looking for a once In a lifetime tour this is the One! you wont be disappointed”

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7.3-Hour Luxury Speedboat Tour Como/Balbianello/Bellagio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $1,022 for the boat, seats 5

Take a private three-hour luxury speedboat cruise from Como with Alessandro or Alex, seeing Villa Olmo, Villa d’Este, George Clooney’s area in Laglio, Villa del Balbianello, Bellagio, Nesso, and more. The skipper can adjust pickup details, timing, photo stops, swimming spots, and even add an hour when conditions allow.

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8.Grand Tour, on luxury speedboat at Lake Como

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3 reviews

Spend 2 to 8 hours on a private Mostes Offshore 31 with an English or Italian local skipper. Cruise from Como toward Bellagio, Varenna, Menaggio, and Tremezzo, stopping for villa views, swimming, drinks, snacks, lunch, or village walks. Pickup is available in parts of Como, Torno, and Moltrasio.

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9.Exclusive Rib for Tours Along the Baunei Coast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $964 a head Best value

Join Davide for an eight-hour private RIB tour from Arbatax along Sardinia’s Baunei Coast. Set your own pace as you visit Cala dei Gabbiani, Cala Mariolu, Piscine di Venere, Cala Biriala, and Cala Luna. Swim from beaches or the boat, use the included snorkeling kit, and enjoy an aperitif with your group.

“Great experience! Davide was a fantastic host and very accommodating. We enjoyed having a private tour since we are traveling for our honeymoon. We went to all the stops and Davide made it so we avoided the most crowds. Highly recommend!”

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