Best Private Boat Trips for Two — Our Top 10

1.Romantic Venice: 30 Minute Gondola Ride with Serenade

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 2,742 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66Our pick

Join a shared gondola near Piazza Santa Maria del Giglio for about 30 minutes on Venice’s Grand Canal and smaller canals. A singer performs from one boat in the flotilla, while you pass Peggy Guggenheim’s terrace, Accademia Bridge, Santa Maria della Salute, and old palaces.

“Arrived to the meeting spot and it was confirmed that it would be with music and 30 minutes as advertised… the ride lasted no more than 20 minutes and music lasted 5 minutes from another gondola… not worth it.. seemed like the gondola guys wanted to rush and on top of that asked for a tip… LOL”

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2.Romantic Shared Gondola Serenade on the Grand Canal

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 270 reviews · from $55

Meet near San Marco Square for a shared gondola ride through Venice’s smaller canals and part of the Grand Canal. A singer and musician perform from a central gondola, so the music may be at a distance. The experience also includes a Gondola Gallery and virtual reality presentation.

“Loved the gondola ride!! The route was beautiful and we the music was great! The musicians weren't in our gondola but we could always hear it. It's hard to rate the guide since he really didn't say anything but he got the job done. The only small disappointment was that I would have liked to have gone under the Bridge of Sighs. It was also very well organized in getting us all into boats.”

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3.Winter Walking Tour & Romantic Gondola Ride Upgrade

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 179 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $14Best value

Walk Venice’s historic center with a live guide in English, Spanish, or Italian, passing the Scuola Grande di San Marco and Rialto Bridge. A VR presentation brings old Venice to life. Add a 30-minute shared gondola ride, with set times and space for up to five people.

“Molto bello il giro in gondola. Un filo frenetico il tour a piedi”

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4.Romantic Gondola tour and Dinner for two

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 153 reviews · from $520

You and your companion take a private 30-minute gondola ride through Venice’s canals, then walk five minutes to Restaurant La Caravella near St. Mark’s. Your evening includes prosecco, a three-course dinner, coffee, and mineral water. The gondolier drives but is not a formal guide.

“Nice evening seeing the different islands with a spritz.”

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5.Koh Lanta: Romantic Sunrise Private Gondola Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 3h 30m Top rated

Leave your Koh Lanta Yai hotel around 5 AM for Tung Yee Peng, where Gunn and a local captain take you by paddle-powered gondola through the mangroves toward Lanta Bay. Watch sunrise, spot macaques and birds, and eat fish with sticky rice, coffee, or hot chocolate on a private boat.

“What an experience! Took my partner here for her bday and we loved it. Our guide, Gun was extremely knowledgable about the local area and the wildlife. Really interesting to hear about the area and Thailand in general from a local. You’ll struggle to find a better sunrise in my opinion. The couple that run this are lovely, I hope they have all the success in their businesses, they deserve it. If you ever need a manager for your resort in the future, drop me an email 😆.”

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6.Private Crafted Gondola Ride on the Grand Canal

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 56 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.)

Take a private gondola for up to five people from near Saint Mark’s Square, gliding along the Grand Canal and smaller waterways. Expect iconic views of Santa Maria della Salute, the Gritti Palace, and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection. Commentary is not included, so confirm directions before you go.

“Our young gondolier waited for us as we were running a bit late. He was very informative about the area and the uniqueness of Venice. It was a tad chilly but well worth the effort for this iconic ride.”

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7.Grand Canal: Renew Your Wedding Vows on a Venetian Gondola

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 23 reviews · from $468

Meet your celebrant near Saint Mark’s Square, walk to Santa Maria del Giglio, and renew your vows aboard a gondola. You can exchange rings, read personal vows, and sign a certificate, with roses included. English, French, German, and Italian support is available. Photography costs extra.

“Due to bad weather we didn't actually get to renew our vows in the gondola. Maria Rosa immediately came up with plan B, which was to have the ceremony inside the Doge Palace. Later in the afternoon the weather cleared up and we had our gondola ride - so amazing and romantic. I highly recommend Venice Events.”

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8.Romantic Private Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 19 reviews · 3 hours

Set sail from Port Olimpic on a private three-hour yacht tour for two. Your English- or Spanish-speaking skipper handles the boat while you enjoy cava, Mediterranean views, and sights such as Barceloneta and the Sagrada Familia. Captains named Fede and Nico have earned special praise, but sea conditions can be choppy.

“The boat ride was excellent and out capital was very friendly and accommodating. Made our trip start off perfectly”

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9.Private Yacht for Surprise Events / Birthday, Proposal, Anniversary, Party etc

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.)

You’ll cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus aboard a private yacht for up to 12 people, with daytime or evening departures, snacks, coffee, tea, soft drinks, and views of palaces, mosques, bridges, and Maiden’s Tower. Add a cake, flowers, dinner, photographer, live music, or laser show for a tailored celebration.

“We have a laser greetings that surprise everyone but disappointed with the service . The host welcome us very well into the boat but didn't offer any drinks of water,cola but offered the wine which we pay it extra. We pay extra for the table to look nice if we nibble something as it says on the booking snacks , cakes , drinks included but never served As the tour nearly finish and we are thirsty we asked for water and cola to the waiter but didn't served. As we about to leave the boat I told the host about the inclusions we expect and seems or pretend that he…”

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10.1 Hour Private Romantic Gondola Cruises in Banksia Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews

Spend one private hour aboard Island Gondola in Banksia Beach, gliding along Bribie Island waterways with views toward the Glasshouse Mountains. Your group gets the gondola to itself, snacks are included, and you may bring your own drinks for a relaxed romantic cruise.

“Great experience the food plate was great well thought out. We felt if the scenery did not feel like we were going behind peoples backyard may have been better. However, overall was a great relaxing experience. Would love to do it again or gift it to family or friends.”

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