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Self Drive Boat Rental on Lake Como No License Needed

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Lake Como, Italy
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  • 1 to 10 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Set sail on Lake Como–and leave the crowds behind–on this private self-drive boat experience, including soft drinks and music speaker onboard. Explore independently, take in picturesque views, or go for a dip in the water. There’s no need to have a boating license and the modern boat is simple to navigate: for your safety, life jackets are provided and an instructional briefing is given before departure.
  • Enjoy a private sailing experience around Lake Como in a comfortable boat
  • Flexibility to navigate a suggested route or create your own itinerary
  • Explore at your own pace on a 1-, 2-, or 3-hour rental experience
  • Bottled water, soft drinks, and all equipment conveniently included

What's Included

  • Bottled water
    Fresh bottled water & soft drinks
  • Life jackets for all passengers
  • Bluetooth speaker for your favorite music
  • Freshwater shower on board
  • Safety briefing before departure
  • Navigation map with recommended route
  • Fuel is charged separately at €30 per hour, to be paid in cash at the time of boat pickup.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Lungo Lario Trieste, 49, 22100 Como CO, Italy

    Please arrive at the beginning of Viale Geno (Como city center). You will be welcomed by a member of our team named Seif, who will assist you with the check-in and boarding process.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Pam_D
Great way to explore a little bit of the bottom of Lake Como on your own. We did an hour and it was very easy. Our 2 boys enjoyed taking a quick dip in the lake while we were out there.

Reviews

5.0
based on 29 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excellent!

Kelly_O, Oct 2025
Excellent! They accommodated a change of location for us with not a blink of an eye!!! Highly recommend!!!

Great way to see Lake...

Andrew_C, Aug 2025
Great way to see Lake Como at your own pace. Boat was a decent size for four adults. Overall great fun, and communication was excellent with the operator.

Amazing boat ride on Lake Como

Chris_C, Aug 2025
The host was great and called in plenty of time to make sure we were on the lake in time to make the most of our 2 hours. The boat was in great condition, better looking than other self drive boats.

Great way to explore a...

Pam_D, Aug 2025
Great way to explore a little bit of the bottom of Lake Como on your own. We did an hour and it was very easy. Our 2 boys enjoyed taking a quick dip in the lake while we were out there.

Good for South Como but not Mid-Lake

Jason_B, Aug 2025
We chose this boat because it was slightly larger and featured a bimini top; both of those turned out to be important. The lake can get rough, and obviously, the larger the boat, the smoother the ride. Plus, being able to sit in the shade the entire time was nice. If you plan to see the sights in South Lake Como this is a good option. It was very easy to find the spot and communicate via WhatsApp with the tour coordinator. The boat is incredibly easy to drive if you don't have experience. If you are an experienced boater, then be prepared to only have a 40hp engine, which was way smaller and slower than anything I have previously operated. Our coordinator was a bit late, which was frustrating because we had a lot of things we wanted to see in the 3-hour window. However, he was very nice and informative. If you plan to see the areas around Belaggio, then I would recommend renting around the mid-lake area and not Como. Lastly, there was no Bluetooth speaker provided, yet it didn't matter. The engine noise was so loud it wouldn't have been very effective.

Great boat, easy...

Matas_B, Jul 2025
Great boat, easy communication, soft drinks included. Great views, and comfortable seats. While a little late start, we still got full time on water.

Nice experience

Olga_B, Jul 2025
Pleasant staff, nice boat! A bit bigger than others self drive boats. Clean, cold drinks provided. Staff kept adjusting us on weather conditions.

Great experience!

margaux_n, Feb 2026
Great experience. We had a great time on this boat in total autonomy. There was no one on the lake, it was a joy. The explanations were very clear, and the person who welcomed us very friendly! I recommend
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Top! Boat is just fun!

Simon_W, Aug 2025
The boat is quite fast and has decent performance. The berths are perfect and super comfortable.
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Yassine

Ariane_G, Aug 2025
Yassin was very welcoming, professional and friendly. Its contact with its customers is fluid and easy. He took good care of us from beginning to end with great rigour and courtesy. I wish this lovely young man a good life.
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From $161.05

per group (up to 7)

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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On average, this is booked 21 days in advance.

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