Privately from Feriolo through the Borromean Gulf: how it works, routes, prices and tips for your boat tour without the crowds.
Anyone looking for a boat tour from Feriolo wants to experience Lake Maggiore – not the crush on scheduled boats. With the Striga Constanze you cast off privately from Feriolo, sail on a traditional gaff cutter through the Borromean Gulf and decide for yourselves where you stop, how long you stay and when you return. No rigid timetables, no strangers on board – just your experience on the lake. This offer is aimed at families, couples and small groups who want to experience Lake Maggiore away from the crowds. A private boat tour from Feriolo offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Lake Maggiore in a relaxed atmosphere.
Feriolo is a small district of Baveno on the western shore of Lake Maggiore which, with its mix of Alpine scenery and relaxed dolce vita, has attracted families, couples and nature lovers for years. As a rather small place, Feriolo retains a particularly quiet, personal atmosphere. But anyone who boards one of the regular excursion boats here knows the problem: full decks, rigid departure times, hectic changes at the Borromean Islands – and in the end more stress than relaxation.
We offer private, skippered boat tours on the Striga Constanze – and Feriolo is possible as a start or end point by arrangement. Imagine: casting off from the beach promenade in Feriolo in the morning, gliding towards the Borromean Islands, passing Isola Bella and Isola Pescatori, enjoying the view of Santa Caterina del Sasso – all at your own pace, without rush, without crowds.
We are already taking reservations for the 2027 season. The season starts on 1 March 2027.
Simply message us on WhatsApp at +39 333 3802 383 or send a no-obligation online enquiry. Reply usually within 24 hours.
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Many guests know Feriolo as a starting point for excursions on the lake – whether to the islands, to the weekly market or for a panoramic evening cruise. Regular scheduled boats connect Baveno with surrounding towns and islands, and shipping has a long tradition on Lake Maggiore: the first steamboat service began here as early as 1826. But between overcrowded ferries and tightly scheduled excursion boats, what you actually came for is often lost – real peace on the water.
Our boat tours are different in character: slowing down instead of a programme, experience instead of transport, a traditional sailing boat instead of a standard motorboat.
In 5 steps
From the first enquiry to returning to the lakeside promenade – here you'll find out step by step what your day on the lake looks like.
Feriolo as a start or end point is possible by arrangement – alongside our other departure points Laveno-Mombello, Brebbia, Cannero or Cannobio. Simply message us on WhatsApp, via the contact form or by phone; on request we'll send you all the important information about the procedure and meeting point straight away. State your preferred date, time, number of people and any special wishes – for example "Sunset tour from Feriolo for 6 people on 15 July". We usually reply within 24 hours.
Together we'll suggest a route that perfectly suits your departure from Feriolo:
Special wishes such as a marriage proposal, a family pirate tour with a treasure hunt or a meditation on the lake can easily be included.
Your meeting point is on the beach promenade in Feriolo, near the central pontile on the shore. After a short safety briefing you go on board the Striga Constanze. On board you'll find a shaded deck, comfortable cushions, a toilet and a cool box for drinks. Your skipper is also your personal guide – he knows every corner of the lake, tells you about the history of the region and points out sights along the way.
The boat tour from Feriolo offers spectacular views of the Alps and the beauty of Lake Maggiore:
The return trip to Feriolo in the evening atmosphere is often the most beautiful part: the Borromean Gulf lies in warm light, the mountains are reflected in the water. The panoramic sunset cruise starts at 6:15 pm – an option that is particularly worthwhile for couples and romantics.
After the trip you can go on to eat right on the Feriolo lakeside promenade, take a walk through the village or walk back to your campsite or hotel. If you enjoyed the tour, we'd be delighted to receive a review – it helps other guests find us.
Many people know the typical excursions from Feriolo: the boat trip to Luino takes about 1 hour, market visits on Wednesday in Luino or on Saturday in Verbania, sunset cruises in large groups. These offers have their place – but they offer a completely different experience from a private trip on a traditional gaff cutter.
Classic boat trip from Feriolo: 30–80 people
Private boat tour with Striga Constanze: Up to 8 guests at a fixed price (up to 12 on request), just your group
Classic boat trip from Feriolo: Rigid timetable, fixed stops
Private boat tour with Striga Constanze: Route, duration and stops as you wish
Classic boat trip from Feriolo: Motorboat, loud background noise
Private boat tour with Striga Constanze: Traditional gaff cutter, the sound of wind and water
Classic boat trip from Feriolo: Not planned
Private boat tour with Striga Constanze: Any time on request
Classic boat trip from Feriolo: None
Private boat tour with Striga Constanze: Swim stop in a quiet bay possible
Classic boat trip from Feriolo: Standard announcements
Private boat tour with Striga Constanze: Skipper as personal guide with stories about the region
We follow the pace of our guests – not the timetable.
Traditional gaff cutter, red sails, just your group. 3, 4 or 7 hours.
from €490
for up to 8 guests at a fixed price, up to 12 on request
The Striga Constanze is a faithful replica of a Northern European working boat from the early 1900s. Built in 1979, 9.20 metres long, with 55.7 m² of sail area and a wooden gaff rig. Segeln magazine called her "a hidden gem on Lake Maggiore – a historic voyage that uniquely combines time travel and nature experience."
On board you'll experience wooden details, the setting of the sails, the quiet gliding across the lake. The interplay of wind, water and historic craftsmanship creates an experience no motorboat can offer. And if the wind drops, the quiet inboard diesel reliably gets you to your destination.
Feriolo is an ideal starting point for various occasions – less crowded than Stresa, quieter than Verbania Intra, with direct access to the lake:
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Testimonials say more than any description. Here are three typical stories from our guests:
"We usually always take the market boats from Feriolo – practical, but full and noisy. This time we booked the family pirate tour for our two children. The little ones were thrilled by the treasure hunt and the view of the ruins of the Cannero castles. And we parents finally had peace on the water, with a swim stop in a bay we had all to ourselves."
– Family with two children, campsite near Feriolo
"My boyfriend proposed to me on the sunset tour. We started in Feriolo, the skipper was in on it and stopped exactly at the moment the sun disappeared behind the mountains. The Borromean Islands in the evening light – I'll never forget that view."
– Couple from Munich, visit in September
"We were six friends and simply wanted to get out of everyday mode. Instead of the usual excursion boats we booked a 7-hour tour with digital detox. No phone, just the lake, the mountains and the soft creaking of the wooden deck. The feeling of casting off from Feriolo in the morning and coming back relaxed in the evening – that was a real break."
– Group of friends from Switzerland
Before: Full boats, rigid timetables, souvenirs instead of relaxation. After: A flexible start from Feriolo, our own cutter just for us, a real experience on the lake.
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With its campsites, small hotels and quiet beach promenade, Feriolo particularly attracts families and those seeking peace. Feriolo's history goes back to Roman times and it offers a mix of Alpine scenery and relaxed dolce vita – a place that invites you to linger. We continue exactly this atmosphere on the water.
Feriolo's shallow shore and quiet location make it the perfect starting point for families. On board there are life jackets in children's sizes, and the skipper explains everything in a child-friendly way.
Sunset and blue-hour tours starting and ending in Feriolo: the quiet lakeside promenade is an atmospheric start to your evening on the lake. Whether a marriage proposal, a honeymoon highlight or a candlelight meditation – as a less crowded harbour, Feriolo offers exactly the intimacy such moments need.
Groups of friends of up to 12 people who want to travel together rather than with lots of strangers will find the perfect setting on the Striga Constanze. Small teams or companies holding meetings or on holiday around Feriolo can use the boat tour as a team event or small offsite. Particularly popular: the exit game "The Treasure of the Mazzarditi" – the first exit game on the water on Lake Maggiore, also bookable from Feriolo.
Anyone who chooses Feriolo for its peace and closeness to nature will find exactly the right thing on our meditation tours. Tea ceremony, guided meditation and digital detox days on the lake – in the quiet morning and evening hours, when the mountains are reflected in the water and the Fondo Toce nature reserve offers an unspoilt natural backdrop.
All tours have transparent fixed prices for the whole group – up to 8 guests at a fixed price, up to 12 guests on request. Pick-up or return to Feriolo is taken into account when planning the route and scheduled by arrangement. Boat tours on Lake Maggiore are available from April to October.
€490 fixed price per private tour (up to 8 guests at a fixed price, up to 12 guests on request)
Typical route: from Feriolo through the Borromean Gulf, views of Isola Bella and Isola Pescatori, a short photo stop with panoramic views of the islands and Stresa. Ideal as a morning or late-afternoon tour. Your skipper is also your private guide and tells you stories about the lake, its fishermen and the islands.
€690 fixed price per private tour (up to 8 guests at a fixed price, up to 12 guests on request)
From or to Feriolo including a swim stop in a quiet bay. An extended aperitivo break on board with views of the coast between Baveno, Stresa and Verbania. The 3-hour exit game can also be extended to 4 hours.
€990 fixed price per private tour (up to 8 guests at a fixed price, up to 12 guests on request)
A whole day on the lake: start in Feriolo in the morning, course towards the Borromean Islands and Santa Caterina del Sasso; on request a private boat transfer for a restaurant stop or shore visit can also be included in the day's plan. The hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso is accessible from 03/06 to 21/09 – a visit from the water is an experience in any season. Lunch at a restaurant ashore, longer swim stops in hidden bays in the afternoon, return to Feriolo in the evening.
All prices are communicated transparently and confirmed before booking.
No-obligation enquiry, reply within 24 hours. Weekends in the 2027 season go fast.
Guests from Feriolo often have similar questions – here are the most important answers.
Yes. By arrangement we can include Feriolo as the start or end harbour in route planning. This depends on the date, wind conditions and desired route. Simply state your preferred harbour directly in your enquiry.
Before or after your boat tour, a visit to the village itself is worthwhile. Feriolo is known for its white granite deposits and for centuries was a large trading post for wood, charcoal and the famous pink granite of Baveno. The Oratory of Madonna della Scarpa was built in the 18th century, and the Church of San Carlo shows flood levels from 1868 and 1993 – striking evidence of the power of the lake.
The weekly market in Feriolo takes place on Thursdays from 8 am to 12 noon – ideal for a stroll before or after your trip on the water. In July, the Umberto Giordano Festival attracts visitors with music and culture. And if you'd like to get to know the Borromean Islands in more detail: the Borromean Islands consist of three main islands – Isola Bella is known for the Palazzo Borromeo, a historic palace, and baroque gardens, Isola Madre is home to an English-style botanical garden, and Isola dei Pescatori is an inhabited fishing village with traditional restaurants, ideal for lunch and souvenirs. The islands are open to visitors from April to October and can also be reached by boat from Stresa.
By the way: the car ferry between Intra and Laveno runs every 20 minutes – handy for anyone arriving by car who wants to explore different shores of the lake.
Season 2027
Experience Lake Maggiore away from the crowds from quiet Feriolo – privately, individually, on a traditional gaff cutter with real character. Whether a visit to the Borromean Islands, a cruise along the coast or a quiet meditation on the lake, including individual stops: your experience begins with a simple message.
Message us on WhatsApp at +39 333 3802 383 – with your preferred date, number of people and preferred route (e.g. from Feriolo). Reply usually within 24 hours.
Or use the online contact form to send your preferred date, group size and special occasions.
No deposit required – your enquiry remains non-binding until final confirmation. Free rebooking in bad weather. Reservations for 2027 possible now.
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