How long is the photoshoot cruise?

The standard session is two hours; routes and stop durations are customizable with the captain.

Is a professional photographer included?

A photographer is available on request for an additional fee; otherwise guests may hire their own photographer.

Can we bring food and drinks onboard?

Non-red beverages in plastic containers are permitted; food and glass containers are not allowed.

Animals are not allowed except for certified service animals; contact the operator for accessibility needs.

Can we swim from the boat?

Swimming from the boat requires the captain’s express permission; swimming is prohibited in the Nesso area.

Private Lake Como Photoshoot on a Venetian-Style Boat

Q: What is the cancellation policy?

A 50% deposit is required to confirm; that deposit is fully refundable for cancellations made at least seven days before the service.

On a two-hour Photoshoot cruise across Lake Como, Italy, the water, historic villas and alpine slopes align to make every frame feel deliberate. This experience leaves the logistics to CS Boats s.r.l. while you focus on posing, lighting and the occasional candid laugh. Meeting in Como, the city on the lake’s southern shore, the captain steers a Venetian-style boat toward picture-perfect villages, private villa facades and glassy bays where reflections sharpen the portrait. The lake itself is a glacial basin carved by ice and framed by steep, wooded foothills—its mix of deep blues and silvery highlights creates cinematic backdrops at any hour. The boat is the star and the studio: polished wood, elegant lines and an open deck that gives photographers flexible angles for group shots, intimate proposals or fashion work. Stops are arranged at the most photogenic quays and shoreline viewpoints; the itinerary is entirely customizable, so you can linger for golden-hour portraits, time a ring presentation, or coordinate swims and costume changes within the captain’s safety rules. CS Boats s.r.l. provides the vessel and local navigation; professional photographers are available by request for an extra fee. Key scene features include ornate villa facades along the waterline, narrow cobbled borghi that step down to the lake, and alpine ridgelines that punctuate the horizon. Flora along the shore combines manicured gardens with Mediterranean and alpine plantings—olive and cypress interweave with chestnut and beech at higher elevations. Birdlife such as swans and grey herons often accent foregrounds; light reflects differently on glassy versus rippled water, so photographers should plan for both contrast and soft reflections. Practical details are straightforward: arrive about 10 minutes early to check in; a 50% deposit confirms bookings, with balances due at embarkation and a refund window for cancellations seven days out. Onboard rules prohibit pets (except service animals), smoking, fishing and glass containers; guests who plan to swim must get the captain’s permission and accept personal risk. Accessibility needs should be communicated in advance. Why book this? For anyone visiting Como and seeking a low-effort, high-impact shoot, a private Venetian boat turns Lake Como’s architectural drama and alpine light into a curated visual story. It’s a compact, professional option whether you’re planning a proposal, anniversary session or editorial shoot—this is Lake Como framed, lit and delivered. Note that CS Boats s.r.l. requires a 50% deposit to confirm the reservation; that deposit is fully refundable for cancellations made at least seven days before the service, with remaining payment due at embarkation. Guests may bring non-red beverages in plastic containers only; food and glass are banned. Swimming is prohibited in the Nesso area, and any swim from the boat requires the captain’s express permission. Bring a backup battery.

Private Lake Como Photoshoot on a Venetian-Style Boat

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