Shusciu Classic Boat Tour on Lake Como: Private Covered Wooden Boat, From $197.82

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Lake Como: Private Tour - Classic Vintage Boat with coverage

★ 4.6 (308) · from $197

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Prices and timetables checked 2026-10-17. This page contains an affiliate link, explained in the booking section.

The Shusciu classic boat tour is a private trip on Lake Como with a captain, on a wooden boat that the listing says was built at a Lake Como yard in 2023 and refitted in 2026. It starts at $197.82, and it is the cover that sets it apart from most of the small boats I compare.

The detail that changes the decision is that a sun and rain cover lets the boat run in any weather, which is why the URL says "winter cover". Fuel is a separate EUR 50 per hour paid to the captain, so the first hour costs roughly $254 in total.

For the full set of choices, my Lake Como boat tours hub compares them, and the Harbor Advisor home page links the other cities I cover.

What is the Shusciu classic boat tour and what do you get?

You get a private captain and a wooden boat for the hours you buy, with the route decided between you and him. The listing says it covers soft drinks and bottled water, a captain who doubles as your guide, and a stern sundeck with a ladder for swimming.

• Boat: a classic wooden boat, refitted in 2026 according to the listing, with cushions and a rear seat.
• Cover: a sun and rain cover, so the trip does not depend on a clear day.
• Evening: navigation lights that allow a sunset cruise.
• Drinks: soft drinks and water; the listing says to ask before the start if you prefer wine or prosecco.
• Not included: fuel, and nothing about food. One reviewer was allowed to bring their own prosecco and snacks.

The hotel pickup in the includes list needs a caveat. The listing words it as something to arrange with the office near Como, so treat it as a request rather than a promise, and ask what area it covers.

Where does the Shusciu private tour start?

It starts at the end of the floating wooden Villa Margherita pier on Como's lakefront, where the captain meets you. Villa Margherita pier on Google Maps drops a pin there.

The listing puts the meeting point at the same coordinates as the SuBacco pier near the Villa Geno fountain. I confirmed that by comparing the two listings' coordinates, not by visiting. One reviewer wrote that the start was easy to find and the tour began right on time.

How much does the Shusciu classic boat tour really cost?

The honest figure for a one-hour outing is about $254, because the captain collects EUR 50 per hour for fuel on top of the booking. The listing labels its price per person, but this is a private boat, so read the booking page to see whether the total is for the boat.

The boat price for 2, 3 and 4 hours is shown only when you pick a date on GetYourGuide, and the listing does not state it, so I will not guess. The fuel line is the one fixed number: a four-hour day adds EUR 200 (about $225) in cash to whatever the booking says.

Value for money is the weakest sub-score at 4.4, against 4.9 for the guide. One reviewer called it a little pricey but worth it for a one-off trip.

Does the cover make the Shusciu cover a bad-weather option?

Yes, the cover is the point: the listing says it protects from both sun and rain, and one reviewer whose first date had poor weather was moved to the next day by the company, which turned out nicer. Move-ahead is not guaranteed, so check what is promised.

The lake itself still sets limits. The state ferry operator suspended services on 9, 10 and 11 October 2026 for the 77th Centomiglia del Lario sailing regatta, with buses replacing boats, according to the notices on navigazionelaghi.it. The listing does not say how regattas affect private boats, so ask when you book on a race weekend.

Where does the Shusciu boat go?

The route depends on the hours you buy, and the listing names the towns rather than a fixed itinerary. Shorter slots stay on the western arm near Como, and the longest reach Bellagio and Varenna, if the captain agrees.

Reviewers describe the captain choosing stops, stopping at Villa del Balbianello, and taking photos with your phone in front of the villas. Reviewers who booked two hours say it was right for them; two who booked one hour, or two hours for an anniversary, wished they had added time.

Is the Shusciu classic boat tour worth it vs a shared trip?

It is worth it if you want a private deck, shelter and no strangers, and not worth it if you want the lowest price per person. A shared boat is cheaper per head; this one is quieter and covered.

The nearest rival is the Around the Lake wooden boat at nearly the same price, which includes a bottle of prosecco and a sound system but carries up to five. For a self-drive version from the same operator, see the Shusciu 40 HP rental; the full list of private options is on the private boat tour guide.

12,206,878 passengers travelled on Navigazione Laghi's Maggiore, Garda and Como services in 2025, its best year on record.

A scheduled ferry is the cheap alternative. Regione Lombardia puts the state lake service at nearly 100 boats serving more than 100 locations on three lakes, per its navigation page.

The adult circular ticket from Como to Nesso is EUR 16.70 on the rates page, and the timetables are on the Lake Como timetable page. You get no stops of your own and no private deck.

When is the best time for the Shusciu classic boat tour?

The best slot is a late-afternoon or sunset cruise from May to September, and the cover makes November to March possible but cold. The boat has lights for sunset navigation, and the sunset column of the table above shows how early dark arrives in winter.

• June to July: the sun sets at 21:17 on 15 June, so a 19:00 start still has two hours of light.
• September to October: sunset moves from 19:37 to 18:40, which suits a 16:00 start.
• November to February: sunset is between 16:41 and 17:51, so one hour in the middle of the day is the sensible slot.

What do passengers say about the Shusciu boat?

All 20 reviews I could read were five stars, so this is a positive-only sample; the 4.6 average over 308 reviews is the better guide. GetYourGuide's own summary praises the scenery, friendly guides and help with photos, and adds that more in-depth commentary would help.

Who should skip the Shusciu boat?

Skip it if you want detailed historical commentary, if you are travelling on a tight budget, or if you want a fixed all-in price in advance. The shared and self-drive options suit those cases better.

• History lovers: the summary notes lighter commentary, so choose a guided shared tour such as the SuBacco small-group tour.
• Budget travellers: a self-drive rental splits the cost across a bigger group.
• Anyone who needs the final price upfront: fuel is collected after the trip, in cash.
• Large groups: the listing gives no maximum, so ask first.

How do you book the Shusciu classic boat tour?

Before you pay, check the duration and total on the booking page, the start time and the group size the boat takes. Ask in the notes for wine or prosecco and the hotel pickup if you want them.

Frequently asked questions about the Shusciu boat

Sources: GetYourGuide listing 527099 (price, inclusions, description, reviews, checked 2026-10-17); Navigazione Laghi service notices; Navigazione Laghi rates; Navigazione Laghi timetables; Navigazione Laghi, Bilancio Consuntivo 2025; Frankfurter (ECB reference rates); Nager.Date; Open-Meteo archive; sunrise-sunset.org; OSRM foot routing; Google Maps.