Verona · LAKE GARDA BOAT CRUISES
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Garda reads best from the deck, castles rising straight out of the water and the Alps closing the far end. These are the best boat cruises on the lake, from the 25-minute loop around Sirmione’s point to sunset sailings with a glass of local white in hand. Durations, departure towns and what each ticket includes are set out so you can step aboard the right one.
A 25-minute boat cruise around Sirmione’s peninsula with bilingual narration, Roman ruins, thermal springs, and classic castle views for $14.
“Great tour on a small boat with friendly staff. Well worth it for another perspective of the Castle.”
45 minutes of sunset cruising around Sirmione with Prosecco, castle views, and local history from a fun live guide. $35.
“We had a lovely time on the sunset cruise is highly recommend it!”
A 4-hour boat cruise from Peschiera del Garda with expert commentary, a swim break, and an included pasta lunch on Lake Garda.
“Excellent trip around Lake Garda, would recommend for anyone😊😊😊”
Verona to Lake Garda day trip with a Sirmione boat cruise, guided old-town walk, ferry to Lazise, and plenty of free time.
“Loved our tour guide Anna. She was so knowledgeable and made the day very enjoyable!”
25-minute express cruise around Sirmione Peninsula on Lake Garda, passing Grotte di Catullo, Jamaica Beach, and sulphur springs. Great value.
“We enjoyed the ride around the beautiful lake. It’s a short ride, but it fit perfectly into our schedule. If you go on a Sunday in the summer, allow an extra hour to get through the traffic and to find parking. We expected to arrive early and see the beach but we were 20 minutes late for our cruise due to traffic and lack of parking, but they happily accommodated us for the next cruise. We would definitely take this cruise again.”
Half-day cruise from Peschiera to Sirmione: Lake Garda views, a jump-off swim, and 1–1.5 hours in the historic center.
“Today, we had an amazing boat trip with the family. The highlight was definitely the swimming excursion on the lake, where we got to jump off the boat. It was incredibly fun! The guide was fantastic, too. Highly recommended!”
Private boat tour on Lake Garda from Sirmione with prosecco and classic sights like Grotte di Catullo and Isola del Garda.
“Our tour operator Ricardo was the best! He told us so much about the lake and its history. He let our girls have a turn at steering the boat. The lake is beautiful - I highly recommend this longer tour to get a feel for the lake beyond just Sirmione.”
Half-day Lake Garda speedboat from Sirmione to castles, Bardolino wine tasting with a sommelier, plus a swim stop by Villa Canossa.
“It's hard to beat this tour. 4 hours on a speedboat in beautiful Lake Garda with a wine tasting stop and a swimming stop. The price was also great compared to what we saw elsewhere in Lake Garda. Highly recommend!”
Guided Lake Garda day with air-conditioned coach, public boat stops in Salò, Sirmione, Limone and more, plus expert commentary. 10 hours.
“Fantastic trip! Got to see just about the entire lake and Ira villages. Our guide was brilliant and it was so interesting to hear the history of the lake. The bus was a welcome relief from the heat with great air-con. Great day out and highly recommend this trip.”
Guided 4-hour Lake Garda boat cruise with Fonte Boiola views and a 2-hour Sirmione stop to explore at your pace.
“Très déçue par rapport au descriptif de la croisière . Les commentaires de la guide étaient très difficiles à suivre . On nous lâche 2 h a Sirmione sans aucune indication , même pas le temps de visiter le château . Finalement, autant prendre un ferry , beaucoup Moon cher .”
Guided boat cruise from Bardolino to Sirmione on Lake Garda with Catullo’s Cave photos, guided narration, and 2 hours ashore.
“boat ride was good, though the guide could have been a bit clearer. plenty of time in sirimone to visit the fort and eat a gelato. and pick up a souvenir.”
4 hours on a Lake Garda speedboat from Sirmione, with castle sights, Bardolino wine tasting, nibbles, and a chance to swim.
“Absolutely beautiful experience. Our captain / tour guide was very helpful, so much fun and played great music. The views were stunning and the swim stop refreshing. Overall it was a great fun afternoon in a beautiful place.”
A 4-hour Sirmione Lake Garda boat cruise with prosecco, snacks, big scenery stops, and a swim break plus a one-hour stroll in Salò.
“Franco was a magnificent host. He was informative and made the day a lot of fun. I would recommend this cruise to anyone. The drinks and snacks and the music were perfect accompaniment to a great day.”
A 4-hour Lake Garda afternoon cruise from Sirmione with Prosecco, a Salò stop, and time to swim in the southern stretch of the lake.
“Relaxing with a Birds Eye View of the castles, ruins and beaches surrounding Lake Garda. Excellent driver pointing out places along the shore. Prosecco and snacks added to the experience.”
Private 45-minute Lake Garda sunset cruise from Sirmione with Prosecco, fresh fruit, and views of Roman ruins, grottoes, and the castle.
“An outstanding trip and worth every penny spent. Stefanao (Bon Jovi Tattoo) was fantastic, would recommend to anyone visiting Lake Garda”
