A wedding venue on the water: completely private, with a fixed price, flexible route and free rebooking in bad weather.
Wedding on board
A wedding on Lake Maggiore, just the two of you and the people who mean the most to you – surrounded by water, mountains and the sound of the wind in red sails. No overcrowded hotel terrace, no rigid standard programme, no crowd. That is exactly what a celebration on board the Striga Constanze is about.
The Striga Constanze is a traditional gaff cutter with home port in Laveno-Mombello. On this characterful sailing ship you can stage your marriage proposal, celebrate a symbolic ceremony in a small circle, experience a bridal photoshoot against dramatic backdrops, enjoy an after-wedding boat tour with family or crown your honeymoon with a day on the lake. Every trip belongs exclusively to your group – with a personal skipper, a flexible schedule and no strangers on board.
The boat has room for up to 8 guests at a fixed price, up to 12 on request. Wedding planning should be divided into several core areas – and that is exactly where the advantage lies: instead of coordinating dozens of providers, you have a clear, simple way to shape your special day on the water. A realistic budget is crucial for wedding planning, and with transparent fixed prices from €490 you know where you stand from the start.
Reservations for the 2027 season are possible now. Season start is 1 March 2027.
Many couples know the feeling: overcrowded venues, rigid time slots, loud motorboats and an atmosphere that feels more like an event than like love. On board the Striga Constanze everything is deliberately different – less noise, more closeness, your own pace instead of a tightly timed programme.
A maximum of about 8 guests at a fixed price, up to 12 on request. Perfect for elopements, tiny weddings and celebrations with the closest family. According to an Australian study, around 67% of couples with small weddings prioritise closeness to family and friends, 57% value the cost savings and more than half the easier organisation. That is exactly what a celebration on board makes possible.
The Striga Constanze was built in 1979 at the Baumgartner yard as a faithful replica of a Northern European working boat. Red gaff sails, a hull of GRP and wood, 55.7 m² of sail area – every detail on board is natural decoration and a unique photo backdrop. Wedding details such as decoration and personal elements should reflect the couple's story – and this boat tells its own.
Whether the Borromean Islands with a view of Isola Bella, the cliffside church Santa Caterina del Sasso, the Castelli di Cannero or romantic bays near Stresa and Pallanza – your route is planned individually, depending on light, wishes and wind.
Schedule, music, small rituals, aperitivo breaks and photo stops – everything is agreed in advance. Personalised wedding elements reflect the couple's personality, and that is exactly the yardstick here: your experience, your pace.
Clear fixed prices (from €490 for the proposal, wedding celebration from €690, each for up to 8 guests, up to 12 on request) and free rebooking in bad weather. You should plan a buffer of 10 to 15 percent for unforeseen costs – but with a transparent fixed price the budget stays manageable.
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The path from the first idea to the "yes" on board is deliberately kept simple. Daily schedules should include generous buffer times for a stress-free day – and that is exactly how each step is built.
Write a message via the contact form, by WhatsApp to +39 333 3802 383 or by email to info@striga-constanze.com. The enquiry is non-binding, and the answer usually comes within 24 hours.
The 2026 season has ended – reservations for 2027 (season start 1 March) are possible now. Especially for weekends in high season it is worth securing dates early. Wedding invitations should be sent out as early as possible – the same goes for booking your boat tour.
Helpful information for your enquiry: preferred date, desired duration (3, 4 or 7 hours), number of guests and the type of occasion – whether proposal, symbolic ceremony, celebration, photoshoot or honeymoon outing.
Together you agree the departure point – besides the home port of Laveno-Mombello, Brebbia, Feriolo, Cannero or Cannobio are also possible by arrangement. Then the route is planned, to suit your wishes and the light at that time of day.
Concrete ideas other couples have already realised:
What is realistic in which duration? A 3-hour tour is ideal for the proposal or a shoot, 4 hours offer room for the ceremony and aperitivo, and the 7-hour trip becomes a complete wedding day on the water.
Involving external providers – photographer, celebrant or a small speaker – is possible by arrangement. You can bring your own providers. A good photographer or videographer is crucial for capturing unforgettable moments, and on board the Striga Constanze photos are created that no studio in the world can recreate.
Arriving at the jetty, the welcome from the skipper, a short briefing – and then you cast off. From that moment the lake is yours. The bridal couple and guests should have to organise as little as possible. The focus is on experiencing, not on logistics. Digital tools help minimise stress during wedding planning – on board the skipper takes over.
Specific moments couples particularly value: the exchange of rings on calm water, a kiss in front of the cliffside church of Santa Caterina, photos with red sails at sunset, toasting together in the middle of the lake.
After returning to the jetty, the transition to a further celebration ashore is easy – for example in a restaurant on the shore. Personal surprises and emotional moments stay in wedding guests' memories – and these arise completely naturally on board.
The choice of wedding venues on Lake Maggiore is large: villas, hotels, historic estates, mass excursion ships. The difference lies not in size, but in perspective – literally.
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
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Private tourReal experiences say more than any description. Here is an insight into what couples have experienced on board.
A German-Italian couple celebrated with parents and siblings on a 4-hour tour with a symbolic ceremony and aperitivo. Beforehand the worry: will it be "enough" without a big hall and 100 guests? Afterwards the realisation: the intimacy on the boat made every moment more intense. The highlight: the exchange of rings in front of Santa Caterina del Sasso as the sun fell through the sails. Shared goals strengthen married couples' relationship – and this day confirmed to both that their path was the right one.
A couple on honeymoon booked a 3-hour sunset tour with photos in front of Isola Bella. No guests, just the two of them and the skipper. The expectation: a nice outing. The experience: an emotional moment that surprised them both. A photo wall can show the couple's shared story – their pictures from that evening hang framed in the hallway today.
An elopement for two with a celebrant on board. No fuss, no compromises, no explanations to colleagues or distant relatives. The focus was entirely on love and the place. The highlight: absolute silence in a bay, only the soft creaking of the wood. Bridal couples are actively involved in the planning process – this couple chose every part themselves and left nothing to chance.
Who it's for
Not every wedding belongs on a boat – and that's fine. Here are the couples for whom a celebration on board the Striga Constanze really fits.
Couples with more than 12 guests and a classic big celebration should see the boat tour more as an addition: for a photoshoot, couple time-out or a special part of the day – not as the main venue for the whole celebration.
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Transparent fixed prices, no surprises – that makes budget planning easy. Newly married couples should create shared budgets, and clear prices make that easier. Open conversations about finances are crucial for couples – and here there is nothing to hide.
For everyone who wants to make the proposal an unforgettable experience.
The tiny wedding in the closest circle – after the registry office or the following day.
A whole day on the lake – as the highlight of the honeymoon or as a complete wedding day.
All prices are fixed prices for the whole private group, skipper included. Couples should decide whether to keep joint or separate accounts – for the booking a non-binding enquiry is enough.
Planning your proposal right now? Then take a look at our guide Stress-free marriage proposal.
No-obligation enquiry, reply within 24 hours. Weekends in the 2027 season go fast.
The most important questions couples ask before booking – answered here so that no uncertainties remain.
"Bad weather" means heavy rain, a storm warning or an increased risk of thunderstorms. In that case the tour is rebooked free of charge to an alternative date in the 2027 season, subject to availability. A detailed schedule is crucial for the wedding day – so our tip: plan your trip with 2–3 possible days around your preferred date to be able to react flexibly.
Next step
The biggest challenge in wedding planning is often not the organisation – but the first step. Everything else is planned together.
Send your non-binding enquiry via the contact form, by WhatsApp to +39 333 3802 383 or by email to info@striga-constanze.com. The answer usually comes within 24 hours.
What awaits you: a private wedding boat tour on a traditional gaff cutter, flexible duration (3, 4 or 7 hours), a clear fixed price for the whole group (up to 8 guests, up to 12 on request) and free rebooking in bad weather.
Perhaps you'll already be sailing into the evening on 1 June 2027, as Lake Maggiore turns golden and the red sails stand in the wind above you. No audience. No stress. Just you, the water and a moment that lasts.
Skipper of the Striga Constanze
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