Garda New Year’s Celebrations: Cruises, Galas, and Festivities

In water, in town squares, or at the table, while awaiting the new millennium. The proposals arriving from Garda are varied, offering an alternative to exotic vacations or winter sports holidays with a New Year’s celebration close to home.

Events and Lake Cruises

Highlighting the night cruise on the lake operated by Navigationarda. Departure from Desenzano on Sunday at 8 p.m., with departure at 9:30 p.m., offering an nonstop cruise on the lower lake until three in the morning, with the final notes of the New Year’s Eve event in port at 4:30 a.m.

Few seats available on the flagship Brennero (240,000 lira per person), sold out on Tonale (180,000 lira), with buffet, piano bar, and party included.

Grand Balls, Gala Dinners, and Entertainment

Abundant options for those attending grand balls and New Year’s Eve dinners at hotels and restaurants: with exceptional music at Rosetta in Peschiera, now managed by Marco Attard, who in the 1960s led the Tornados and was renowned for their New Year’s Eve celebration, and at Fortuna.

At the Villa Cedri thermal park in Colà, guests can also enjoy a nighttime bath in thermal water at 35 degrees Celsius.

A lively night featuring Leo’s micromagic and Sergio Guglielmi’s orchestra at the Park Hotel Gritti in Bardolino, with a gala dinner and party; also at Du Lac (both 150,000 lira) or at Firmus, also in Bardolino, with nonstop entertainment starting at midnight.

At Regina Adelaide in Garda, dinner is accompanied by the music of an excellent pianist.