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A wedding venue on the water: completely private, with a fixed price, flexible route and free rebooking in bad weather.
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See the cliffside hermitage as it was meant to be seen: from the lake, on a private gaff cutter.
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Your own pace instead of the public ferry: Isola Bella, Isola Madre and Isola dei Pescatori exclusively for your group.
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Wind, horizon and the sound of waves make the smartphone unnecessary: how your offline day on the gaff cutter works.
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Five brothers, a fortress on the rocky islets off Cannero and a legend you experience first-hand on board.
Read moreA honeymoon that belongs only to you: red sails, hidden bays and a skipper as your host – at a fixed price.
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Bestseller€490
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Bestseller€490
Private tour
Bestseller€490
Private tour
Personal instead of public: how your proposal at sunset on a traditional gaff cutter succeeds – with ideas, process and prices.
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Finding the perfect wedding gift – even when the couple wants "just money": personalised, as an experience, as an heirloom or as a group gift.
Read moreReal, relaxed wedding photos on the water: process, best light, style ideas, tips and prices for your couple shoot on the Striga Constanze.
Read moreStep by step to the perfect proposal: ideas from simple to spectacular, words, ring, timing – and the sunset proposal under red sails.
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A vegetarian candlelight dinner under red sails: menu ideas, process, prices and FAQ for your meat-free treat on the lake.
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What eating vegan means, how it works day to day, what to watch out for – and what a vegan dinner on the lake looks like.
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Team event€490
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Popular€490
+ €20 p. p.Private tour
Proposal€490
Private tour
Where's the market today? All weekly markets around the lake with times, tips and a relaxed arrival by gaff cutter.
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Beaches, accommodation, trips for every age, rainy days and boat tours – the practical family guide to Lake Maggiore.
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Our top 10 around the lake – Borromean Islands, Brissago, Santa Caterina, Villa Taranto, viewpoints and valleys – with routes, prices and FAQ.
Read moreThe same islands, the same landscape – just from the middle of the lake, at your own pace. Routes, occasions, prices and FAQ for 2027.
Read moreScheduled ferry from Stresa or private boat tour from Laveno? Departure points, prices, admission and tips for a relaxed visit to Isola Bella.
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Santa Caterina in the morning light, the bay near Cerro, the Castelli di Cannero, Pallanza & Suna and Laveno-Mombello: our secret tips from the water.
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For kids 4–10€490
Private tourRitual€690
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Photoshoot€490
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How to find authentic Italian food around the Borromean Islands and combine your restaurant visit perfectly with a private boat tour.
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The best beaches in Italy and Switzerland, hidden swimming spots only reachable from the water, and beach days with a private boat tour.
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Tried-and-tested insider tips from our daily work on the water: times of day, hidden spots, sunset viewpoints and boat experiences away from the crowds.
Read moreSample itineraries for couples, families and short breaks, the most beautiful regions, activities, best time, budget and private gaff cutter boat tours.
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Real Italian feeling instead of a holiday backdrop: Laveno-Mombello and the east shore – best time, where to stay, experiences, budget and private boat tours.
Read moreLocarno, Ascona, Brissago: climate, getting there, places to see and how to combine your Ticino holiday with a private boat tour on a gaff cutter.
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Bestseller€490
Private tourWith swim stop€490
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Micro-weddingPrice on request
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Shores, travel season, pitch or glamping, prices and experiences: how to find the right campsite on Lake Maggiore – plus a boat tour as the highlight.
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How locals travel the lakes: routes, timetables, tickets and prices of Navigazione Laghi – and how scheduled boats and a private boat tour complement each other.
Read moreInstead of a crowded ferry: a private gaff cutter just for your group – with skipper, individual route and fixed price from €490.
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372 metres maximum depth, 177 m on average: how depth shapes climate, water colour, nature and safety – and how it feels on board.
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Concrete routes, current prices and travel dates for 2027: how to enjoy the lake's most beautiful places in 3–4 days without rushing from place to place.
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Rock monastery, castle, viewpoints and quiet bays between Laveno and Sesto Calende – with admission prices, opening times and insider tips from the water.
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Honeymoon€490
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Digital detox€990
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Voucher€490
Private tourSailing without a licence, without experience, without your own boat: a private gaff cutter with skipper, how it works, prices and answers to the most common questions.
Read morePrivate gaff cutter, experienced skipper, 55.7 m² of red gaff sails: sailing areas, winds, how it works, experiences and prices for your trip on Lake Maggiore.
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Regions, getting there, highlights, swimming, hiking, food and budget – the guide for connoisseurs, written from the perspective of the water.
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Concrete routes for 7, 10 and 14 days, travel time, budget and experience tips – for a lakes tour without stress and crowds.
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Beaches, towns, excursions and private boat tours for families: what really works on Lake Maggiore with children – honest, practical and without programme pressure.
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Crossword answer and travel guide in one: Stresa, Verbania, Cannero, Cannobio, Luino, Laveno, Arona and Angera compared – from the shore and from the water.
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Beginners€490
+ €20 p. p.Private tourSunset€490
+ €20 p. p.Private tourFamilies€490
+ €20 p. p.Private tourIslands, monasteries, gardens, castles and wild valleys: the complete overview of the top sights on Lake Maggiore – with planning tips and boat tours.
Read moreIsola Bella, Isola Madre, the fishermen's island and Isolino di San Giovanni: island portraits, procedure, prices and guest stories for your private island day.
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Palazzo, terraced gardens and island idyll without ferry stress: procedure, history, prices and tips for your private Isola Bella tour.
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Water temperatures by month, the warmest swimming spots and which activity suits when – plus boat tours with swim stops.
Read moreSeason dates, main lines, car ferry, tickets and PDF timetables for the Italian and Swiss basins – clearly explained.
Read morePrivate skippered boat tours from and to Cannobio: routes, procedure, prices and tips for your day on Lake Maggiore.
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Mindfulness€490
Private tourLake Maggiore cruise€990
Private tourTeam building on the lake instead of in a seminar room: formats, procedure, prices and experiences for teams of up to 12 on board the Striga Constanze.
Read moreWhere to find raclette on Lake Maggiore – from event boats in Ticino and grotti to a private raclette evening on board. With procedure, prices and tips.
Read moreIsola Bella, Isola Madre and Isola dei Pescatori privately from the water: how it works, the islands, prices, tips and guest reviews for a crowd-free island cruise.
Read moreMelted cheese, golden light over the Borromean Islands and only your group on board: how it works, cheeses, wines and prices for your fondue on the lake.
Read morePrivately from Feriolo through the Borromean Gulf: how it works, routes, prices and tips for your boat tour without the crowds.
Read morePrivate skippered tours from Cannero Riviera to the Castelli di Cannero: how they work, routes, prices and tips for your experience on Lake Maggiore.
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Classic boat tours from Stresa vs. a private alternative: differences, routes to the Borromean Islands, prices and tips for your experience on the lake.
Read moreHidden bays, rock monasteries in the morning light and still waters: how to experience Lake Maggiore privately, calmly and at your own pace.
Read moreIslands, lakeside towns, panoramic mountains and practical travel tips – and why the most intense experience of the lake begins on the water.
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Ceremony, proposal or photoshoot – romantic moments aboard the traditional gaff cutter.
DiscoverA wonderful boat tour on a unique sailing boat on Lake Maggiore. We got to know the lake from completely different perspectives. It's also worth highlighting that the tour could be rescheduled at short notice due to a spell of bad weather, and we were ultimately able to enjoy the trip in the best weather. The crew was thoroughly likeable and made a great effort. We can only recommend the trip to everyone.
Alexander G.
02 June 2026
The first exit game on the water: solve puzzles between castle ruins and islands.
DiscoverA magical morning. The lake was mirror-smooth, the light dreamlike – and when the monastery suddenly appeared from the rock, we were simply speechless. We highly recommend it! Thank you!
Julia & Marc W.
19.05.2025
Pirates, treasure hunts and swim stops – adventure for the whole family.
DiscoverThis tour was the absolute highlight of our holiday! The sunset was breathtaking and the aperitivo was delicious. Our skipper has so much knowledge about the lake and took us to beautiful, hidden places. We will definitely come back!
Lisa M.
May 2025
Mindfulness, tea ceremony and digital detox on the quiet lake.
DiscoverOnly from the water did we discover the true Lake Maggiore. The perspective is indescribable, the crew warm and the boat a floating piece of history. Highly recommended!
Thomas & Maria S.
August 2024
The view of Isola Bella was breathtaking.
Alexander & Petra K.
May 2025
Great tour, beautiful route, excellent skipper. Just look, marvel and enjoy. Thank you! I'll recommend it.
Silvia E.
May 2025
A real highlight on Lake Maggiore! The islands were dreamy – and even more special from the boat. Isola Madre felt even more magical from the water and Paolo could tell us a lot about the islands.
Lara T. & Tim P.
April 2025
You can tell right away that someone sails with heart – not just a tour, but a real experience. Thank you for this special morning.
Chiara, Katrin & Luis
10.05.2025
Small group, no stress. Exactly what we hoped for on our Lake Maggiore holiday. Highly recommended, the skipper was great too. Many greetings, Thomas and Eva
Thomas & Eva K.
08.05.2025
I had seen Santa Caterina from land once – but from the water it was a whole different world. I could take everything in at my own pace and the skipper shared a few interesting facts I didn't know yet. A lovely trip!
Anna F.
13.05.2025
Completely different from the other tourist or ferry rides. We loved it incredibly and our skipper told us stories we would never have heard otherwise. Communication in English was great.
Leon M. & Mareike S.
18.05.2025
After three days of sightseeing on land, the sailboat ride was exactly the change we needed. The peace on the water, the fresh breeze and the complete change of perspective took our holiday to a new level.
Michael & Julia W.
July 2023
