Private Lake Como Sunset Cruise with Aperitivo, Lake Como

Set out on a private sunset cruise across Lake Como aboard the sleek Cranchi E26 Venus, an elegant Italian day cruiser designed for luxe comfort. You'll glide across calm evening waters as golden light washes over historic villas, charming lakeside villages, and forested hillsides, your captain following a scenic route tailored to your pickup area that includes iconic landmarks with quieter corners of the lake. En route, enjoy a freshly collected aperitivo with drinks and regional bites served on board for a classic Italian lakeside experience—a great way to toast the evening amid pretty Alpine scenery.

Your experience begins at your selected pickup point (Bellagio, Menaggio, or Varenna) on Lake Como, where you'll meet your captain and step aboard your personal Cranchi E26—a 26-foot (8 m) luxury daycruiser, known for its sleek and sporty vintage aesthetic. Once settled in, you'll ease away from shore and into the open lake, leaving the bustle behind as the light begins to soften. Your captain will navigate a thoughtfully chosen route based on your departure point, showcasing some of the most scenic stretches of shoreline nearby.

You'll pass stately waterfront villas with manicured gardens, postcard-worthy villages, and wooded slopes descending dramatically to the water's edge, all the while, the changing colors of the setting sun cast a romantic glow across it all. To elevate the experience, your captain will pause briefly to pick up a freshly prepared aperitivo for you to enjoy on board. Expect chilled Prosecco, mineral water, and soft drinks alongside a generous spread of local cheeses, cured meats, and seasonal finger foods. After two hours on the water, you'll return to shore with a new perspective on Lake Como, particularly beautiful at sunset.