Italy · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
Consider this the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 cruises & boat tours that hold up, each with what it costs, what travellers said afterwards, and the thing to check before you pay.
Half-day boat trip to Murano, Torcello, and Burano with Murano glassblowing, a lace-shop stop, and time to wander lagoon islands.
“Everything is good, easy to reach location, convenient, comfortable and on time to explorer the islands. Just if can stay a bit longer time in Burano for lunch will be prefect.”
A 6-hour boat day to Murano, Burano, and Torcello, with panoramic lagoon views and a Murano glassblowing demonstration plus a shop discount.
“This trip was awesome for a visit to all of the close islands to Venice. We had great transportation with an amazing view, were given very clear instructions on meeting points and times, and had lots of time to visit each island ourselves. This was 100% worth our money.”
Full-day bus trip from Milan to Como and Bellagio, with Villa Olmo gardens and a private 1-hour Lake Como cruise.
“Everything was amazing. Our guide - Lina - was incredible. Very helpful and even taught us some italian ;) Our driver - Andrea - was also incredible (roads in Como can be a bit narrow so you need a very good driver).”
Venice boat trip to Murano and Burano with a Murano glass-factory visit and demo, plus guided island time on both islands.
“Fantastic day trip. Just the right amount of time with kids, and our guide helped with timing to ensure we were back in time. The glass blowing demonstration was fantastic, about 10 minutes, but not much free time in Murano although not needed. Free time around Burano was great, beautiful little village.”
Small-group private boat tour from Venice to Murano and Burano for glassblowing and lace demos, plus time to explore colorful canals.
“Our adventure on Murano and Burano was a wonderful experience. Rachel our guide was excellent. She was very knowledgeable with also personable as well. I would highly recommend this tour and Rachel as a guide!”
Half-day panoramic boat tour from Venice to Murano and Burano, with Murano glassblowing and free time on colorful Burano.
“Excellent amount of time on both islands. Would recommend”
Full-day boat tour of La Maddalena Archipelago from Palau or La Maddalena with multilingual guide, major swim stops, and pink-sand views.
“The places we visited were wonderful. Everything happened on time and the guide was incredibly amazing. She speaks 4 languages perfectly and is also super kind. Highly recommend.”
Cruise Capri by boat for sea caves, White and Green Grottos, and Faraglioni Rocks, with an optional Blue Grotto stop.
“This is the perfect activity to see the best of Capri and get a sense of the island. Everything was very smooth with the booking and arrival. The boat tour company was excellent - friendly and informative but didn’t talk the whole time. We sat on the top and got tons of amazing photos. (Sit on the right side for the best views!) We did the tour our first afternoon, which helped us identify other must-do activities. (Don’t miss walking to the Arco Naturale — it’s incredible by land and we had the place to ourselves on an October Sunday morning.) The blue grotto was closed for our entire trip,…”
Take a 50-minute electric boat on Milan’s Navigli Canal, with QR code audio, iconic bridges, and Darsena nightlife views for about $25.
“Unfortunately, we missed our original booking time, but when we called the team, they were very kind and understanding. They quickly rearranged the cruise for us without any hassle, which we really appreciated. The boat ride itself was smooth and relaxing, and the views along the canal were beautiful. It turned out to be a lovely experience overall. Thank you to the team for being so helpful and accommodating — we would definitely recommend this activity!”
Private boat tour to Murano and Burano for glassblowing and lace-making, with guided time on the colorful islands and easy pacing.
“Our guide and boat captain were terrific. Enjoyed the commentary as we traveled to each island and back to Venice. It did get hot inside the boat and we could have used more air. Burano was our more favorite; lace demonstration great and the store shopping experience very good as there could be something for all to buy. Great to have time to walk around the island, take pictures, each something, and shop! Murano was fine and the glass demonstration we enjoyed. The shopping selection was not as favorable to us. Would have been nice to have more smaller items to purchase at more reasonable prices. But still worth the…”
Hop between Stresa’s Borromean Islands by boat, with free time on Isola Madre gardens, Isola dei Pescatori lanes, and Isola Bella.
“Had an amazing day. Recommend for everyone visiting Stresa.”
Boat day trip from Naples to Positano and Amalfi, optional Ravello, with Vesuvius views, free time ashore, and multilingual guides.
“This tour was nothing short of extraordinary! From the very beginning, the team impressed us with their incredible customer service—when I misunderstood the pickup time and wasn’t at the designated spot, they called me and even had the driver wait for me. The tour guides were absolutely wonderful! Their knowledge of the Amalfi Coast’s history, culture, and hidden gems brought the experience to life. Not only were they insightful, but they were also so organized, ensuring the entire day ran smoothly and stress-free. The tour itself was pure magic. The boat ride to Amalfi and Positano showcased scenery so stunning it felt surreal. Every view was postcard-perfect, and I couldn’t…”
Naples to Capri by ferry plus a guided boat loop with sea caves and a Faraglioni swim stop option, then hours of free time on the island.
“A beautiful trip led by our guide Nello & Teresa. All the facilities were very good.”
2-hour speedboat cruise from Polignano’s Cala Ponte Marina to sea caves, with aperitif, wine and a swim stop. $35, small-group feel.
“This was a great way to see the caves of Polignano a Mare. Our guide was funny and entertaining. I would definitely recommend this activity especially as an activity in the off season.”
Private 3-hour Venice tour with St Mark's Basilica skip-the-line, hidden lanes walk, and a Grand Canal boat hour.
“our guide Christina, knew everything about her city and was really enthusiastic giving us all the information Also the boat tour was great However the price was rather high”
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