Romantic Boat Cruises in Italy: The 8 Best for Two

1.Private Island of Capri Boat Tour for Couples

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 142 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Our pick

Take a private two-hour boat ride around Capri for up to two people. Your skipper can adjust the pace, point out grottoes and rock arches, stop for swimming, and take photos. Soft drinks, water, towels, snorkeling gear, and life jackets are included. The Blue Grotto is not part of this short tour.

“The tour guide was experience and gave us a lot of information about the island of Capri. I learned a great deal from his tour.”

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2.Capri: Private Island Boat Tour for Couples

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 127 reviews · from $189

Take a private wooden boat around Capri with a local captain such as Ciro, Marcello, Antonio, or Giorgio. See the Faraglioni, Natural Arch, Punta Carena Lighthouse, and smaller grottoes, with drinks, towels, and time to swim. Choose two hours for a focused cruise or three hours for a fuller circuit and optional Blue Grotto visit.

“Amazing time on the boat, highly recommend for couples wanting a private and intimate experience, they take you all around the island so you know all the good spots you might miss on foot or with limited time. Don’t hesitate and book”

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3.Romantic dinner on a boat – Catania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) Top rated

Meet skipper and chef Alessandro at Catania’s Etneo Nautico pier at 8:30 pm for a private evening aboard a Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 34.2. You’ll sail or motor-sail along the bay, enjoy Etna-style appetizers, clam linguine, seasonal fruit, and Etna DOC white wine, then return around 11 pm.

“We had a really great time. Alessandro is very kind and a pretty good chef :) We can definettly recomment this experience.”

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4.Amalfi Coast: Romantic Sunset Cruise with Music & Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9 reviews

Spend two private hours off the Amalfi Coast with an English or Italian-speaking skipper, swimming, snorkeling, and watching sunset from the water. Sail from Positano, Amalfi, or Marina di Praia, then enjoy local snacks, music, prosecco, beer, soft drinks, and advertised cocktails. Service details may vary, so confirm the bar before booking.

“Mario was incredible! He made our trip from early communication to taking care of us on the trip with music, drinks and food to listening to what we wanted to get out of the trip. He made our evening truly special!!!”

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5.3 Hours Private Capri by Boat for Couples

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews

Set out from Piazza Angelo Ferraro for a private three-hour Capri cruise with a local sailor. You’ll see the Blue, Red, Green, and White Grottoes, Punta Carena lighthouse, the Faraglioni, and Natural Arch. Swim, snorkel, enjoy soft drinks, and ask guides such as Ciro or Rafaeli about the island’s coast.

“Totally great tour. Our guide Rafaeli totally made the trip special. He had great info and facts about the island. We saw everything. Swam in a private cove. Snorkled through the green cave. It was awesome. Highly recommend this tour company.”

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6.Malcesine: Sunset Romantic Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 4 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60Best value

Board the restored Siora Veronica in Malcesine for a 90-minute sunset cruise on Lake Garda. This 1920s sailing ship carries up to 30 people and includes a glass of wine, alcoholic drinks, and appetizers. The cruise returns to the Garda Express meeting point. No dinner is included.

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7.Cinque Terre Private Wedding Proposals on Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $116

Set sail from Manarola for three private hours with Maria and Nicola, cruising past Cinque Terre’s five villages. You’ll have time for photos, a swim in the Marine Protected Area, music, Ligurian focaccia, and Prosecco. The boat is for two people only, making it suited to a quiet marriage proposal.

“Bellissima esperienza in barca con Maria e Nicola, simpatici e ottime guide alla scoperta delle Cinque Terre e Porto Venere! Abbiamo mangiato della buonissima focaccia e fatto il bagno in acque stupende. Abbiamo apprezzato tanto che ci abbiano fatto sapere quando le Read more”

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8.Romance in Cinque Terre: a boat trip at sunset, aperitif onboard

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $402

Set out at 6:30 pm for a private two-hour motorboat cruise past Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. Guide and skipper Domenico adds local stories, while you enjoy regional wine, focaccia, and other delicacies as the coast catches the evening light.

“This was an absolutely unimaginably wonderful experience. Our skipper Domenico was knowledgeable about so many things and provided such informative commentary along the way, including stories about growing up in Vernazza and what it’s like to live in Cinque Terre, what wines to buy from the area, the best places to eat — it was so nice to have that inside track. On top of everything, we had beautifully calm waters for the sunset trip, and my husband and I truly felt like we were able to celebrate our anniversary in style. Thank you so much! I wish I could give more stars. Highly recommended!”

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