The proposal, in the middle of the lake
A classic Riva, a skipper who stops the boat in the right place, champagne and flowers already on board.
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Lake Orta
- €950
- Lake Maggiore
- €850
- Guests
- Up to 5
- Departures
- 5
I organise marriage proposals on board a classic Riva on Lake Orta and Lake Maggiore: two hours with skipper, chilled champagne and fresh flowers on board, €950 on Lake Orta and €850 on Lake Maggiore, or as an extra on a longer tour.
I prepare the whole surprise: the flowers on board before you step in, the ring kept safe until the right moment, the deck prepared and the point and time at which the boat stops agreed with the skipper. All that is left to you is the words.
I set out the final price in my reply, before any confirmation, with the extras you choose. It is a surprise: please contact me discreetly.
Two lakes, two prices
- Lake Orta, €950
- Departure from Piazza Motta (Orta San Giulio) or Pella, towards Isola di San Giulio.
- Lake Maggiore, €850
- Departure from Stresa, Baveno or Verbania, with the Borromean Islands on the horizon and the Eremo di Santa Caterina.
- Duration
- Two hours, up to five guests on board.
- Within a tour
- The proposal is also an extra on every Riva tour, from one hour to a full day: the price depends on what you choose and I set it out in my reply.
The complete package is on the Packages page; the tours are on the Riva tours page.
Included
- Classic Riva with skipper for two hours
- Chilled champagne on board
- Fresh flowers on board
- The point and time at which the boat stops, agreed with the skipper
On request, separately
- Professional photographer
- Dinner at a restaurant after the proposal
- Additional hours on the water
- Bespoke decorations
How it unfolds
- Before
Everything on board
The flowers go on board before you do, the ring stays safe, the deck is ready when you reach the pier.
- The moment
The boat stops
I agree the point and the time with the skipper: the boat slows down exactly where you want it to.
- Afterwards
The champagne
A bottle already cold on board and, if you wish, a photographer on a second boat.
How to book
- 1
The request
From the form on the Packages page, choosing The Proposal and the lake, or from the Riva tour form with the extra «Marriage proposal on board».
- 2
My reply
I write back with the final price and the details, before any confirmation.
- 3
The day
The skipper waits for you at the pier with the boat already in the water and everything on board.
Useful information
- Time of day
- Morning, afternoon or evening: you choose it in the form.
- Bad weather
- In light rain the boat goes out. In bad weather the change of date is free, even on the day.
- Guests
- Up to 5 on board.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a marriage proposal on a Riva cost?
€950 on Lake Orta and €850 on Lake Maggiore with The Proposal package: two hours, champagne and flowers. As an extra on a tour the price depends on what you choose and I set it out in my reply.
Can the person I am proposing to notice anything?
I prepare everything before you step on board: flowers, ring and decoration, and the skipper already knows where and when to stop the boat, so that the surprise works.
Can I have a photographer?
Yes, on a second boat. I add it on request, with the price in my reply.
What if it rains?
In light rain the boat goes out. In bad weather the change of date is free, even on the day.
Can we have dinner after the proposal?
Yes, dinner at a restaurant after the proposal is one of the package’s personalisations: mention it in your request.
