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Boat rental in Ghiffa · Sessa Marine — Key Largo 16 - Lake Maggiore (2000)

4.8

 (76 reviews)

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Boat without license owned by Michel
4 people
 · 40 horsepower
 · 17.1 feet
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A boat license is not required, even if you sail without a skipper.
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Boat Without Licence Sessa Marine Key Largo 16 - Lake Maggiore 40hp

Enjoy a relaxing adventure surrounded by breathtaking views aboard our comfortable and spacious boat, featuring a large sunbathing area and a sunshade canopy to protect you during the hottest hours of the day ☀️ ℹ️ Useful Information: • Half-day rentals: For half-day rentals, please message us in the chat to check availability. • Security deposit: A €300 deposit is required, to be paid in cash at the departure port. • Fuel: Fuel is not included in the rental price and must be paid in cash at the end of the rental, based on actual consumption. • Safety on board: For safety reasons, children under 3 years old are not allowed on board. ⚠️ Rental Requirements: • No boating license is required, but previous experience operating similar boats is mandatory. • We reserve the right to refuse the rental if the declared boating experience is deemed insufficient. For more information or to book your experience, feel free to contact us. We look forward to welcoming you on board for an unforgettable day at the lake! 🌊

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Equipment available on the boat without license

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4.8

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Jeff
Date of the rental 6/29/2025  ·  Date of the review 7/1/2025
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Michel and Sara were wonderful. The boat was ready on arrival. They gave some helpful suggestions about where to be when around the lake to enjoy sites and time on the water. The boat was easy to drive and relax on. We hooked up to one of the buoys near Isola Madre and swam and relaxed. We didn't find the extra gas charge was too much for how much we drove and enjoyed many parts of the lake. We got to taste the best pizza at Pizza Pasta e Basta in Calde. We'd never have discovered without the boat. It was a magical day overall. Give them a try.

Martina
Date of the rental 9/3/2024  ·  Date of the review 9/4/2024
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The staff was friendly and the boat was clean and in good condition. The only problem was the adress of the port. It was a great day on the Lago Maggiore.

Amanda
Date of the rental 8/30/2024  ·  Date of the review 8/31/2024
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We had a fabulous time. The boat and information were perfect. Thank you.

Jing
Date of the rental 8/25/2024  ·  Date of the review 8/27/2024
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Michel is very patient , he showed us the instruction how to drive the boat , and a little round while we drive by ourselves , and pick us up when we finish , to avoiding any demage we may not knowing how to park the boat . very relax and safe trip , did enjoyed the boat solo ! thank you ! see you next time !

David
Date of the rental 7/31/2024  ·  Date of the review 8/7/2024
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Enjoyed our day onboard Michel’s little boat. Great service, although had a little trouble finding the boat yard. Perfect day for the family. Would highly recommend good value.

Mirjam
Date of the rental 7/13/2024  ·  Date of the review 7/14/2024
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Very professional and friendly service! Very good at making suggestions for the trip and the beautiful surroundings. Recommend this to others!

Paulo
Date of the rental 6/19/2024  ·  Date of the review 6/19/2024
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Very professional and friendly service. Great location to explore Lago Maggiore. Recommended!

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Amali
Date of the rental 6/1/2024  ·  Date of the review 6/3/2024
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Great boat and lovely guy, very helpful with recommendations. Responds well. Had the best day on the boat and great weather

Anika
Date of the rental 5/11/2024  ·  Date of the review 5/18/2024
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Everything went very well, the communication was easy and Michele was very kind. The boat was great and we enjoyed our day on the lake. We can recommend to everyone and will book his boat again soon.

Andrew
Date of the rental 9/5/2023  ·  Date of the review 9/6/2023
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Very knowledgeable owner who gave us a full briefing and a warm welcome. The boat was great for our day around the lake and we got to see Lago Maggiore from a different perspective. Highly recommended!

Maeve
Date of the rental 9/1/2023  ·  Date of the review 9/8/2023
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Super easy and great time on the water! Would recommend Michael and the boat

Nick
Date of the rental 8/21/2023  ·  Date of the review 8/21/2023
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Everything went smoothly, friendly owners!

Arild
Date of the rental 8/16/2023  ·  Date of the review 8/18/2023
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Thx, Michel! ALSO for booking a super table for us at the Belvedere Restaurant on la isla superior!

Dominik
Date of the rental 8/12/2023  ·  Date of the review 8/13/2023
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Martin
Date of the rental 8/3/2023  ·  Date of the review 8/5/2023
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Boat was fine, a bit older than expected. We had a lot of fun with it. Fast enough to cruse the lake.

Michael
Date of the rental 7/2/2023  ·  Date of the review 7/5/2023
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Michel was helpful in providing suggestions and answering questions.

Philipp
Date of the rental 6/21/2023  ·  Date of the review 6/22/2023
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Everything was perfect!

Tonio
Date of the rental 8/4/2022  ·  Date of the review 8/4/2022
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Everything was perfect and we had a great day on Lago Maggiore!

Katrijn
Date of the rental 7/11/2022  ·  Date of the review 7/14/2022
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We had a lovely day on the water. Michel gave us some a great tips for places to see and restaurants for lunch. The boat was comfortable and easy to manage. Exactly what we were looking for. We will be back.

Jon
Date of the rental 7/5/2022  ·  Date of the review 7/6/2022
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Michel was really helpful and the boat was great. He even booked lunch for us with a mooring and tender service. Lake Maggiore is immense and unbelievably picturesque. I would strongly recommend Michel and his service. Thank you for a wonderful and memorable day.

Danny-Joe
Date of the rental 6/15/2022  ·  Date of the review 6/15/2022
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It was perfect. The communication with Michel was easy. He Show me the boat and everything what is needed. Boat is in good condition. Next time i will Rent from Michel !

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Celina
Date of the rental 5/28/2022  ·  Date of the review 5/29/2022
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all perfect i am super happy and michel is sooooo friendly! no question-book there!

Michael
Date of the rental 5/27/2022  ·  Date of the review 5/28/2022
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Perfect boat, perfect service, very friendly people. We had a wonderful day. Thanks!

Jamie
Date of the rental 10/13/2021  ·  Date of the review 10/14/2021
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Very nice boat and water centre. Very friendly and flexible

Hester
Date of the rental 9/1/2021  ·  Date of the review 9/2/2021
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The boat was easy to handle and very comfortable. The personel was very kind and communication with Michel went quick. We enjoyed our day on Lago Maggiore due to this boat and would really recommend it.

Brian
Date of the rental 8/26/2021  ·  Date of the review 8/26/2021
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We had a really good time on the boat! It is very comfortable and the lake is great for a day trip like this.

Maarten
Date of the rental 8/6/2021  ·  Date of the review 8/7/2021
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Great service, great boat (trip)!

Toon
Date of the rental 9/19/2025  ·  Date of the review 9/20/2025
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Everything was perfectly arranged. We had a wonderful day on Lake Maggiore.

Ryan
Date of the rental 8/26/2025  ·  Date of the review 8/26/2025
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Well and quickly arranged. Friendly people. Good explanation. Parking right outside. Great boat.

Vince
Date of the rental 8/16/2025  ·  Date of the review 8/16/2025
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Very friendly owners and good explanations about the highlights to visit! Top rental location

Eva
Date of the rental 8/13/2025  ·  Date of the review 8/13/2025
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Everything was great. I'd be happy to come again.

Christiane
Date of the rental 8/10/2025  ·  Date of the review 8/12/2025
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Michel is a super nice guy. He even gave us tips on where to eat during our vacation, away from the tourist crowds. The boat was very well maintained. Everything went smoothly. We'd love to come back.

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Carmen
Date of the rental 7/29/2025  ·  Date of the review 7/29/2025
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We had a wonderful day on the boat❤️ The communication and briefing in English worked perfectly! We had a lot of fun! Thank you for the wonderful day.

Anneke
Date of the rental 7/27/2025  ·  Date of the review 7/28/2025
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Sara's welcome was very friendly. Unfortunately, the boat wasn't in the water yet, and we were finally able to leave around 10:30 am. The tips were excellent. First, we explored the islands and then sought out some peace and quiet on the other side for a nice swim. Upon our return, everything went very smoothly. The fuel price was €40, even though we weren't going at full throttle and were often stuck. So, we're not entirely sure how that price is calculated. Renting the boat directly from them saves you a lot of money. We had a wonderful day on the water.

Stefanie
Date of the rental 7/4/2025  ·  Date of the review 7/11/2025
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Everything was great. We received a warm welcome from the very beginning. Everything was explained to us calmly, so we were able to drive the boat without any prior experience. We highly recommend this! :)

Tino
Date of the rental 6/17/2025  ·  Date of the review 6/17/2025
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Very friendly, well-maintained boat, will come again

Jip
Date of the rental 8/29/2024  ·  Date of the review 8/29/2024
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Very friendly and clear man (Michel). Clear explanation and sailing advice received. Boat itself was comfortable. Speedometer did not work, also no counter of the tank content available (perhaps logical, boat more than 20 years old) Finally very good that he offered us the initiative to make videos of the status of the boat in advance, to see afterwards whether damage has been caused by the user.

Antonio
Date of the rental 8/24/2024  ·  Date of the review 8/25/2024
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Comfortable and well maintained boat, ideal for four people. Kind and attentive staff. Recommended experience

Willem
Date of the rental 8/21/2024  ·  Date of the review 8/21/2024
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Awesome!

Andreas
Date of the rental 8/13/2024  ·  Date of the review 8/14/2024
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Very friendly, parking problem was compensated by a shuttle service. Boat very good.

Bart-Jan
Date of the rental 8/10/2024  ·  Date of the review 8/11/2024
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We had a fantastic day on your boat. This boat was just perfect technically 100% and enough hp to sail nice and fast. Clean and tidy. Good and clear communication. The tip of the restaurant on the other side of the lake was more than good what a nice place to go for lunch. You are almost not allowed to moor your own boat anywhere and there you are. Kind regards, Bart-Jan, kids, and brother

Gabriel
Date of the rental 8/8/2024  ·  Date of the review 8/8/2024
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We had a great afternoon sailing on the lake. The manager gave us very good directions on the routes and places to visit.. Everything was done with simplicity. Thank you

Klaus
Date of the rental 8/8/2024  ·  Date of the review 8/8/2024
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Everything worked out well. Thank you

Carina
Date of the rental 8/3/2024  ·  Date of the review 8/3/2024
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Everything was great, we'll be back.

Michael
Date of the rental 8/1/2024  ·  Date of the review 8/2/2024
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We had a very nice day on board. The communication beforehand and the whole process was excellent. We even got the boat earlier and were able to use it for longer than agreed. The team (Michel and Nico) were very nice, helpful and even left us with insider tips. We would definitely recommend it! We would be happy to come back any time.

Sandra
Date of the rental 8/1/2024  ·  Date of the review 8/2/2024
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Friendly people, nice boat for 3 or 4 people, nice trip. In 3.5 hours you can just do a round of ghiffa-borromean bay-monastery-caldè-ghiffa and have a swim. All day is probably a bit more relaxing.

Priscilla
Date of the rental 7/30/2024  ·  Date of the review 7/30/2024
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Nice boat for a day on the lake. Communication was perfect, quick response and everything arranged quickly. Good explanation of the boat, nice tips for routes to sail. Boat was clean and well maintained and spacious enough for 3 people and a dog. In short: recommended!

Gijs
Date of the rental 7/27/2024  ·  Date of the review 7/27/2024
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Great service, friendly people.

Demi
Date of the rental 7/18/2024  ·  Date of the review 7/19/2024
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Top experience and friendly staff. Communication went smoothly and the boat was wonderful to sail.

Bram
Date of the rental 7/2/2024  ·  Date of the review 7/3/2024
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No complaints!

Paul
Date of the rental 6/27/2024  ·  Date of the review 6/28/2024
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Very friendly service and everything was very uncomplicated. I would be happy to come again.

Daniel
Date of the rental 9/12/2023  ·  Date of the review 9/14/2023
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Boat was super nice welcome and good instruction was a great day

Loïc
Date of the rental 8/18/2023  ·  Date of the review 8/19/2023
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Superb experience of navigation on the Lake. Michel is adorable and gives the perfect explanations. To start again and to recommend!

Luuk
Date of the rental 8/17/2023  ·  Date of the review 8/17/2023
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Good, reliable and professional company!

Daniel
Date of the rental 8/11/2023  ·  Date of the review 8/11/2023
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Everything fine. Very obliging.

Roy
Date of the rental 8/8/2023  ·  Date of the review 8/9/2023
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All in all had a great day! Super friendly help and were given plenty of time to fully enjoy the lake. Mooring in a harbor and having a drink somewhere was no problem at all. A really super experience!

Monique
Date of the rental 7/26/2023  ·  Date of the review 7/26/2023
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We are very positive about the fact that in the morning the wind was too strong and we could not go as inexperienced skippers. We kept in touch by app until the beginning of the afternoon. In the end we were able to go in the afternoon without additional costs and still had a super fun experience with our children and the dog. Friendly and flexible, highly recommended! Family De Jong - The Netherlands

Burt
Date of the rental 7/11/2023  ·  Date of the review 7/10/2023

Ralf
Date of the rental 7/8/2023  ·  Date of the review 7/8/2023
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The handover was very courteous and detailed. Also useful tips for the trip were given on request. The boat was also absolutely top and fully met our expectations. We had a wonderful day and covered a large part of Italy's Lago Maggiore on one tank of fuel, down to Lesa and up to the Castelli di Canero. We'd love to come back.

Eddy
Date of the rental 7/7/2023  ·  Date of the review 7/7/2023
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We enjoyed our beautiful boat trip with Michel's boat. Car parking close by. Very friendly, helpful and professional. English is no problem. The reception when we came back was also great! A boat rental company that is really recommended! Thank you Michel and we hope to see you soon!

Alessandro
Date of the rental 6/2/2023  ·  Date of the review 6/2/2023
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Excellent service

Adem
Date of the rental 10/3/2022  ·  Date of the review 10/4/2022
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Perfect!

Raoul
Date of the rental 8/24/2022  ·  Date of the review 8/24/2022
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Perfect

Gerrit
Date of the rental 8/14/2022  ·  Date of the review 8/16/2022
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We had a great time on the boat. Michel always answered immediately. Thanks very much!

Aubry
Date of the rental 8/11/2022  ·  Date of the review 8/12/2022
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nico and michel received us well, impeccable boat for our beautiful day. Yesterday at 22:43

Christophe
Date of the rental 8/5/2022  ·  Date of the review 8/5/2022
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Very warm welcome from Nicholas. Boat as advertised. We had a wonderful morning from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. We couldn't have done more as we ran out of gas and ended up on the spare canister. For the day,

Chantal
Date of the rental 8/1/2022  ·  Date of the review 8/3/2022
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Everything was well organized, pleasant communication with Michel! We could only get on the boat a little later, but that was immediately compensated with an extra half hour of sailing. Friendly reliable landlord.

Udo
Date of the rental 7/25/2022  ·  Date of the review 8/1/2022
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Positive: uncomplicated contact, quick response, easy booking. Nice reception at the boat handover. Completely uncomplicated handling with the deposit and the documents to be presented. Clean boat in absolutely sufficient size. Up to here all good. Cons: The ad says the boat is a 2010 model. However, the nameplate on the boat shows a date from the 1990s. So something doesn't fit. There was only one petrol tank while other rental companies use 2 tanks in the same type of boat. The reserve canister was not filled up, as we had to notice later. Unfortunately, the level indicator in the tank was defective, so for a long time it suggested that there was enough petrol in the tank. Unfortunately, it was not like that. On the way back, the boat stayed in the middle of the lake but within sight of the Cantiere. Although we immediately reported the circumstance by telephone, it took a number of further telephone calls, additional location reports and pictures of the coast (so that the employee could "locate" us, and three times of consolation totaling more than 60 minutes of waiting time. However, no help came. Because it was raining and possibly "A thunderstorm was threatening, we then made ourselves known to other boaters with a horn and hand signals. A Dutch couple noticed us and filled us up with 5 liters of petrol from their own tank, so that we could drive back to the Cantiere. A wonderful day the water was unfortunately clouded over by this experience in the end. Positive again: The rental company apologized a thousand times, explained to us the extremely adverse circumstances that day and ultimately did not charge us for the fuel. Very fair gesture!! Not least because of this gesture, I would recommend the lender. When booking and taking over the boat, however, make sure that the tank is full and that there is a full reserve canister. I also recommend checking the level indicator several times while driving by unscrewing and screwing the tank cap back on, since the level indicator is connected to the tank cap.

Rijk Cornelis
Date of the rental 7/21/2022  ·  Date of the review 8/2/2022
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Friendly owner speaks good english. Knows the lake well and explains everything clearly to you. They also refuel for a fair price.

Jens
Date of the rental 7/8/2022  ·  Date of the review 7/9/2022
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Top landlord, highly recommended. All fair, no problems! Gladly again.

Ellen
Date of the rental 9/11/2021  ·  Date of the review 9/11/2021
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Have a wonderful day! Nice boat, great communication about everything. Clear explanation about the boat but also about the beautiful places that we could visit. In short, it is definitely recommended to rent a boat through this landlord.

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Bernd
Date of the rental 9/8/2021  ·  Date of the review 9/9/2021
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Boat was ok for a day trip, very competent and friendly landlord. Bernd

Leonie
Date of the rental 8/24/2021  ·  Date of the review 8/25/2021
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Very very friendly and easy transaction. Highly recommended!

Melanie
Date of the rental 8/20/2021  ·  Date of the review 8/21/2021
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Absolutely great! Also for the price.

Alexa
Date of the rental 8/17/2021  ·  Date of the review 8/30/2021
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We had a great day on the Lago. The boat is ideal for 2 people with a sunbathing area. Certainly it is enough for 4 people to spend a nice day.

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Benno
Date of the rental 8/11/2021  ·  Date of the review 8/12/2021
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Languages spoken: English, Italian
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Location

Location of the boat without license : Cantiere Di Ghiffa Boat Service, Ghiffa

Location of the boat without license : Ghiffa

Features

Manufacturer: Sessa Marine
Model: Key Largo 16 - Lake Maggiore
Engine power: 40hp
Length: 17.06ft
Year: 2000
Onboard capacity: 4 people
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Check-in time (day rental): 9:30 AM
Check-out time (day rental): 5:30 PM
Check-in: 9:30 AM
Check-out: 5:30 PM

Boat rules

Security deposit amount: $360
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Fuel included in price: No
Boat license required: No
Minimum rental age: 18 years old

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2 days $540
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