Varenna Rent A Boat
Varenna Rent A Boat
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9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
About
Enjoy the Lake of Como, take a whole day or only few hours in one of the best place of Italy. Entrusted to Varenna Rent a Boat, with our boat you can reach and visit otherwise inaccessible coastal localities where nineteenth-century villas and pristine nature will make your browsing a genuine emotion. Rent to Boat in Varenna has never been so easy: car park a stone's throw from the mooring.
Varenna, Lake Como, Italy

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Travelers' Choice
2023

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Daniel C
Manchester, UK1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Couples
Varenna Rent a Boat are a great, well run outfit. We visited Milan/Lake Como from England. I booked an 8am boat from their website a few days before we left England (paying a €50 despising). The day before we were due to go to the Lake, I received a Whatsapp from the company explaining the weather the next day was unpredictable so we would need to wait until 8:30 before confirming if it’s safe to sail, I was really grateful for the transparency. The next morning I got the 6:20 train from Milan to Varenna and arrived at the location at 8:00. Varenna Rent a Boat had already moved the bot into the water and confirmed the weather was looking good (clear day 24 degrees) so we were good to sail but insisted on us paying only once we had completed our 3 hours in case it started raining/we had to bring the boat back early which was really trusting of them. We completed some paperwork and boarded the boat. After a brief but informative crash course we were ready to set sail. The company even provided a map with recommended stops/hazards which we used during our ride. We sailed for 3 hours heading to Menaggio first before sailing down the west coast towards Nesso, before heading up to Belaggio and back to Varenna. I strongly recommend anyone travelling to Como should experience the lake this way! Thanks Varenna Rent a Boat, you gave us the highlight of our trip!
Written September 23, 2023
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medeakin
Polesworth, UK626 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 • Couples
One of the best days out we've had, whilst staying on Lake Como. The booking, payment and briefing by the friendly staff was excellent and we thought €230 for a 4 hour rental was good value. The boat was spacious and could accommodate 6 people comfortably, so my wife and I had loads of space. I was fully expecting the boat to be low powered as we were just tourists, but it was quite powerful and allowed crossing from one side of the lake to the other an absolute breeze. From Varenna we went up the east coastline to the very top of the lake, where we stopped, turned the engine off, had lunch and a swim before heading down the west coastline as far as Villa la Gaeta (James Bond film location). From there we zipped back across the lake to Varenna. Definitely recommend
Written July 14, 2022
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B52
Chesapeake, VA397 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 • Family
Booking online was easy and professional. The information on the website is helpful when planning where to go and for how long. We received an email confirmation followed by a reminder email. We met 15 mins before our start time, but the prior boaters returned a few minutes late. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The dock requires climbing down a ladder and some dexterity, so not recommended for the elderly or a person with mobility issues. The staff backed us off the dock and provided comprehensive instructions on the lake rules including speed limits, markers, etc. plus details on how to operate the small boat. The boat was in excellent condition, clean and ran fantastic. In six hours, we reached most lake attractions and had time to swim off the boat. We intended to stop for lunch at the only restaurant that the staff member said we could dock. It was full via reservations and they don’t do take away, so bring lunch and snacks. A cooler with ice was provided, but prior boaters had used the cooler and same ice, which we were fine with. There are no public docks, so no stopping anywhere to tie up. A cardboard chart in the boat showed landmarks which were easy to find. Google or an off line navigation app was helpful in finding town names not marked on the cardboard map and the restaurant. Six hours flew by! Thank you to the excellent staff!! As frequent boaters at home, the boat rental was the highlight of our Lake Como vacation.
Written July 26, 2022
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Campbell, CA1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022 • Family
My wife, two adult children, and I rented a boat today for three hours. I’ve been boating since college, and have owned several boats. Roberto‘s son, Federico took good care of us. He explained where we can go in a three hour period, showed us completely the operation of his boat, offered us a cooler to keep our drinks cold, and recommended several places on the lake to see. We had an absolutely outstanding time thanks to Frederico and Varenna rent a boat. I would highly recommend them, and will definitely rent again, on our next trip to Varenna.This experience far exceeded all of our expectations!
Written May 26, 2022
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Natalie W
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Couples
We went out for 3 hours on a sunny May day, and had the absolute best time! This experience is extremely worth the price. The rental process was very easy and the boat was in amazing condition, and we enjoyed cruising around the lake at our own pace. Highly recommend at least 3 hours to finish a full lap of the central lake area, and bring a picnic onboard with you for lunch!
Written May 24, 2023
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LZC S
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Family
Making a reservation online was a user friendly experience and made it very easy to plan. It took only 5 minutes.

The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating. They showed us the rules of the lake and provided a helpful map so we could make the best of our tour which included a nice jump into the water and swim around some of the most picturesque parts.

We did a 2 hour tour but could’ve easily spent 4 hours with all the great sites to see. When we returned, docking was simple and again the staff was very helpful in getting us back on land.
Written June 18, 2022
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Jacob
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 • Friends
We twice went boating on boats from Varenna Rent-A-Boat and both times really enjoyed. The rental company is run by a father and his sons, they are friendly, service-minded and always happy to help. In addition, Varenna is a great place to start your tour as it is pretty much perfectly in the middle of the lake, so you can go anywhere you like and get a good view of all that Lake Como has to offer. Great experience!
Written August 14, 2020
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Sou P
England, UK36 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020 • Couples
What an amazing day we had. I found the company the day before, texted the number and got a reply straightaway confirming for the next day. It is a family run (father and son) and the son (forgot his name!) Was so friendly kind and very helpful and accommodating with time. He explained everything before we went off - pretty straightforward to manoeuvre and navigate with the map (which we lost during our ride because we were speeding and he kindly sent a digital one so we can navigate!). We rented it for a day at 350 and it was SO WORTH the price. Honestly, this is the highlight of our stay in beautiful Como and I definitely recommend the company and recommend going for a boat ride (for as long as you can !). Grazie mille !!! We will definitely come back if are back to Como again !
Written July 29, 2020
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M B
Canberra, Australia135 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023
The best way to see Lake Como! We did a day trip to Lake Como and instead of trying to battle crowds on a ferry, we decided to hire the boat from Varenna. Communication was clear and easy and instructions were easy on the day too. We are used to handling boats, but I can recommend this to anyone. We even stopped and docked at a restaurant for lunch - that was an experience!!
Written August 15, 2023
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KCherriman
12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022 • Friends
We pre booked a 7 hour boating experience before we arrived in Varenna.
They called us a few days before to advise the weather wasn’t looking good that day and to change to the following day.
We were so thankful they did as the weather was beautiful that day and perfect for a boat trip.

We also arrived late for our booking due to parking in Varenna on a weekend, however they didn’t mind at all and we still got the use of the boat for the full time.

They were extremely accommodating and provided so many recommendations of what to go and see on the lake. They even provided a cooler for our drink and nibbles.

I would recommend this company a 1000%.
Thank you so much for making this experience my family and I will never forget.
Written June 11, 2022
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