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Grand Como Boats

tradition and passion

on Lake Como

Our mission is to turn sailing on Lake Como into a unique sensory experience. With Grand Como Boats, the history of vintage boats meets the excellence of Italian hospitality to offer you unforgettable memories.

Where elegance meets the water

Grand Como Boats was created to offer a full service boat hire with skipper to make every tour an unforgettable experience. Each of our boats is a piece of history carefully restored, ready to help you discover the most evocative corners of the shoreline. We are not just a hire service: we are the storytellers of the beauty of Lake Como.

WHY CHOOSE GRAND COMO BOATS

Historic passion: we restore vintage boats to preserve the soul of the lake.

Local skippers: an experienced crew ready to guide you through history, art and nature.

Bespoke service: tailor-made experiences designed to exceed your every expectation.

What they say about us

Jacopo Pellegatta

Fantastic experience!!! Easy to book, pick-up directly from our villa on the lake. The boat was in perfect condition, very clean and also spacious. Our captain was great, he told us lots of anecdotes about the history of the lake and its villas, very kind and polite, plenty of water and Prosecco on board.

Filippo Pozzi

An unforgettable day on Lake Como. Jacopo, our captain, was extremely well informed about every villa and village and passionately shared anecdotes and interesting facts about the lake.

Lozio Dann

We couldn’t have been luckier, an unforgettable day on Lake Como, the boat tour was our best experience in Italy! And Jacopo, our captain, made this experience unforgettable!! Highly recommended!! He was well informed about everything, friendly and very professional. We couldn’t have asked for better.

Marco Orsenigo

The tour on Lake Como was wonderful. Thanks to the great captain Jacopo, very kind and helpful, and to his beautiful boat. An unforgettable experience, absolutely recommended.

Margaret Montavon Feldman

A phenomenal way to spend a day in Como! We hired two private boats and our captains Jacopo and Alessandro were fantastic. We loved our full tour, informative and relaxing, and we’ll definitely book through Taxi Boat Lierna when we return to Como in the future. Thank you for a wonderful day on the water!

Alessandro Vanoli

One of the best companies on Lake Como! Clean boats and top-notch staff! Highly recommended! Jacopo, our captain, was fantastic!

Ready to cruise on Lake Como?

All our boats include an experienced skipper and are dedicated exclusively to our private tours. Choose the itinerary you prefer and step aboard your favourite boat.

FAQ: Get to know the team

Who operates the Grand Como Boats vessels?

All our tours are led by professional skippers with years of experience navigating on Lake Como and an excellent command of the English language.

Why is your base in Lierna?

Lierna offers a strategic location in the middle of the lake, allowing us to quickly reach Bellagio, Varenna and the most iconic villas without long waiting times.

What is the philosophy behind the restoration of your boats?

We believe in the value of Italian craftsmanship. Every boat is restored with respect for the tradition of historic shipyards, integrating modern comfort and safety.