Lake Speedboat Cruises Around the World: 10 to Book

1.Private Cruise on Lake Como with Speedboat from 1H to 4H

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 391 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Our pick

Take a private speedboat from Como for about two hours with a captain such as Alberto, Stefano, or Alice. Cruise past Villa Olmo, Cernobbio, Laglio, Nesso, Torno, and famous lake villas, with time for a swim near Villa Pliniana.

“This trip was booked for 2 hours. We had such an amazing time. Our guide was thoughtful, super classy and had so much spirit! Was just like traveling with one of the girls. Her family has grown here and she is an amazing driver. Lots of lore and history, you can feel the pride and excitement she wanted to share with us for her beloved Lake Como. She’s an amazing boat driver as well. My sister and I were here for vacation. Great time! Would 100% recommend!”

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2.Private Guided Tour by Speedboat on Lake Como from 1H to 4H

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 273 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Cruise Lake Como privately with Pietro and Federica aboard a clean, comfortable speedboat. Choose 1 to 4 hours for views of Bellagio, Varenna, famous villas, Comacina Island, swimming, local stories, and complimentary prosecco, water, and soft drinks.

“We had a great time out on the water! Super knowledgeable guide showing us different towns and landmarks and the history of the lake! Super fun day would highly recommend! Well worth it!”

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3.Interlaken: Scenic Jetboat Ride on Lake Brienz

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 243 reviews · from $108

From Bönigen, your captain guides you across turquoise Lake Brienz toward Iseltwald and Giessbach Falls, mixing regional stories with fast turns and 360-degree spins. Captains such as Chris, Kat, Daniel, and Angela are known for warm humor and confident driving. The 45 to 50-minute ride includes safety gear and one free photo.

“Daniel was amazing, had a good laugh and made the experience even better, thank you:)”

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4.Motor Boat Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 220 reviews

Meet SuBacco at the small public pier by Sant’Agostino in Como, learn the boat controls from an English- or Italian-speaking guide such as Giovanni, Roberto, or Peter, then cruise Lake Como independently for two hours. Fuel costs €50 in cash.

“Perfect! Lake Como is fantastic and wonderful to take a swim from the boat”

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5.2 Hours Private and Guided Cruise to Lake Como Mostes boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Cruise Lake Como privately for two hours with a captain-guide such as Luca, Antonio, or Mauro. From Como, you pass Villa Olmo, Villa Erba, Cernobbio, George Clooney’s Villa Oleandra, Nesso waterfall, Villa Pliniana, and lakeside hotels, with personalized pickup possible.

“Absolutely a must!!!! The communication was great and the spots we went where amazing! So glad we did the trip and would highly recommend it”

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6.Private Cruise on Lake Como with Luxury Motorboat from 1H to 4H

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Leave Como with a private captain such as Stefano, Marco, Alice, or Francesca aboard the Hercules motorboat. Cruise past Villa Olmo, Cernobbio, Versace’s former home, George Clooney’s Villa Oleandra, Torno, and lakeside villas. Choose from one to four hours, with a swim stop possible on longer outings.

“Stefano was such a great guide, so kind and very knowledgeable about the area!! We had an amazing experience, the views were incredible and the boat, very very nice!”

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7.Katoa Jet Boat tour on Lake Rotorua

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · from $67Best value

Join Katoa Jet at Rotorua’s lakefront for a 30-minute narrated ride reaching up to 85 km/h. Your driver, such as Mike, Bex, or Will, combines 360-degree spins with stories about Mokoia Island, Sulphur Bay, and Rotorua’s past. Spray jackets are included, but expect to get wet.

“My son and I waited for 2 hours for our trip only to be canceled as there were not enough numbers. We have not received any information or updates as to our refund. My son was extremely upset as we had travelled quite some distance for the jet boat ride only to be cancelled.”

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8.1 Hour Private and Guided Cruise to Lake Como Mostes motorboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Join Luca or Antonio for a private one-hour cruise from Como on a Mostes motorboat. You’ll pass Villa Erba, Villa d’Este, the former Versace estate, Villa Oleandra, Villa Pliniana, and luxury hotels along the western shore. Pickup changes may be possible by request.

“Antonio was an amazing captain and tour guide. Helped with everything. He picked us up and dropped us off at a custom location and time, was knowledgeable and fun.”

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9.Private Boat Tour with Open Bar Lake Como 7 Pax

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 1 to 4 hours (approx.)

Cruise Lake Como privately with Ricky, or Riccardo and Larry, for one to four hours. See Como, Cernobbio, Villa d’Este, George Clooney’s Villa Oleandra, Isola Comacina, Nesso Gorge, and more, with drinks served aboard and room for up to seven people.

“The 2-hour private and guided cruise on Lake Como by motorboat with our captain/guide, Ricky, was just what we were looking for given our visit to Lake Como was only a day-trip from Milan. Ricky was knowledgeable and shared interesting information on the villas and sites we were seeing on the Lake. He kept the tour moving but also would stop and linger a bit (offering us Prosecco, beer and other beverages) when he had something more to tell us - or when some or group chose to dip into the lake to test the waters! Ricky’s tour made our time in Como special. Plus, we enjoyed the restaurant he…”

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10.Full-Day Grand Tour, private speedboat at Lake Como

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.)

Spend 6 to 8 hours touring Lake Como by private speedboat with Paolo, a local captain and guide. See grand villas, dock in Bellagio and Varenna, stop at Isola Comacina, enjoy Italian wine and snacks, and shape the day around your group.

“The full day experience with Paolo was amazing. He was very thoughtful and deliberate in planning the details of the boat tour in advance and was also flexible with good recommendations during the tour. My family and I enjoyed all the information that he shared and him being mindful to change the start time of the tour to enable us to enjoy prosecco and strawberries on the boat at sunset. It was a wonderful experience, the highlight of our trip to Lake Como and I highly recommend!!”

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