Micro-wedding

Intimate Wedding Celebration on a Boat – Small Wedding & Elopement

Top-rated 3 or 4 hours up to 8 guests at a fixed price, up to 12 guests on request

An intimate wedding celebration on a boat on Lake Maggiore: ideal for elopements and small weddings of up to 12 guests – with a reception, a toast and lake views.

We provide the stylish setting, you bring the emotions. Personal, exclusive and far from big banquet halls.

Intimate Wedding Celebration on a Boat – Small Wedding & Elopement
Intimate Wedding Celebration on a Boat – Small Wedding & Elopement
Intimate Wedding Celebration on a Boat – Small Wedding & Elopement
Intimate Wedding Celebration on a Boat – Small Wedding & Elopement
Intimate Wedding Celebration on a Boat – Small Wedding & Elopement

About this tour

For couples who wish to celebrate their wedding alone or in an intimate circle while enjoying the extreme romance of Lake Maggiore, our boat tour provides the perfect setting. The STRIGA CONSTANZE offers space for intimate celebrations with up to 12 guests. Typical setting: Civil or religious ceremony on land – civil ceremonies are possible in four locations in Stresa, religious weddings can be held on Isola dei Pescatori – followed by an exclusive boat tour as your wedding reception. Services: Reception of the bridal couple and guests at a private pier or harbor, aperitif with Prosecco, finger food, and Italian antipasti platters, cruise along the promenades of Stresa, Isola dei Pescatori, Isola Bella, and Isola Madre. Option: short stop for photos in front of iconic villas and gardens. Possibility for a cake-cutting ceremony on board or at a lakeside restaurant. Individually customizable: music, decoration, seating arrangements, duration (2–4 hours). Civil marriage ceremonies on boats are not possible, however, symbolic ceremonies on board are permitted – allowing you to say your vows on the water. Important: A fixed address is required for civil weddings in Italy. Certificates of no impediment are valid for a maximum of six months. Marriage documents must be requested 180 days before the ceremony. An experienced local wedding planner is often recommended for logistics.

Duration

3 or 4 hours

Departure

Laveno-Mombello · Brebbia · Feriolo · Cannero · Cannobio – other locations by arrangement

Group size

up to 8 guests at a fixed price, up to 12 guests on request

What makes this tour so special

Intimate Setting

Up to 8 guests at a fixed price, up to 12 guests on request – no other guests, maximum romance, the boat is exclusively yours on your special day.

Post-Ceremony

Perfect as an exclusive reception following a civil or religious ceremony on land.

Symbolic Ceremony

Upon request, you can exchange your vows symbolically on board – an unforgettable moment on the water.

Who is this tour ideal for?

Couples post-ceremony planning an exclusive, small reception on the water – for micro-weddings and elopements with up to 12 people.

What's included?

  • Reception at a private pier
  • Aperitif: Prosecco, finger food, antipasti
  • Cruise to the Borromean Islands
  • Photo stop in front of villas & gardens
  • Possibility for cake-cutting
  • Drinks on board
  • Experienced skipper

Schedule & route

Every tour with Striga Constanze is tailored to the booked package – with individual stops for photos, swimming or an aperitivo.

  1. 1

    Reception at the Pier

    Reception of the bridal couple and guests at a private pier, welcome aperitif with Prosecco and antipasti.

  2. 2

    Boat Trip as Reception

    Cruise along the Stresa promenades, passing Isola dei Pescatori, Isola Bella, and Isola Madre.

  3. 3

    Photo Stop & Villas

    Short stop for photos in front of iconic villas and gardens – using historic architecture as a backdrop.

  4. 4

    Cake-Cutting & Return

    Cake-cutting on board or at a lakeside restaurant, a final toast with a view of the lake.

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Our gaff cutter »Striga Constanze«

A floating piece of maritime history

Aboard the »Striga Constanze« you sail on a replica of a Northern European working boat from the early 1900s. A boat with character, history and comfort. The perfect setting for your cruise on Lake Maggiore.

Built in 1979 by Baumgartner Shipworks in Hamburg, with a GRP and wood hull. Last restored in 2021, with a second refit in 2026. An experienced skipper is on board for every tour.

Boat
Danske Jagdt Lumme Kutter (replica)
Year built
1979
Shipyard
Baumgartner Shipworks, Hamburg
Length
9.20 m + 3.00 m
Beam
3.00 m
Draft
1.6 m
Sail area
55.7 m²
Passenger capacity
up to 8 guests at a fixed price, up to 12 guests on request
Hull material
Fibreglass (GRP) & wood
Rig
Gaff rig with main and headsail
Mast height
approx. 14 m above waterline
Drive
Inboard diesel, quiet & reliable
Weight
6,500 kg
Restoration
last 2021, second refit 2026
Home port
Laveno-Mombello, Lake Maggiore
Crew
experienced skipper
Onboard comfort
Shade deck, cushions, toilet, cool box
Model
Replica of a Northern European working boat of the early 1900s
Cruising speed
approx. 6 knots
Reviews

What our delighted guests say

Find out why our guests call our boat tour the highlight of their holiday.

«A 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 2026Verified review (holido)

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