Borromean Islands Boat Trip

Discover the beauty of Lake Maggiore as you ride on the fantastic tourist boat to the Borromean Islands. You can get on and off as many times as you want!

Description

No trip to Stresa would be complete without this boat trip to the Borromean Islands, located in Italy's Piedmont region.

This pass provides unlimited access to the boat for 1 full day. The ferry serves the three main islands: Isola Madre (Mother Island), Isola Bella (Beautiful Island), and Isola dei Pescatori (Fishermen's Island). Spectacular locations include a botanical garden, the Borromeo Palace, and the Bella Island Palace.

The boat ride schedule from Stresa is: first stop Isola Madre, second Isola dei Pescatori, and third Isola Bella. The boat returns to Stresa and the tour repeats. To go from Isola dei Pescatori to Isola Madre, return to Stresa and wait for the next boat.

Times & frequency

The tourist boat operates from March to November daily, every 30 minutes from 9:30 am to 6 pm.

Please note:

The last departure for all three islands is at 1:45 pm.The last departure to Isola Madre is at 2:50 pm.Entrances to the palaces and gardens of Isola Bella and Isola Madre (fee not included) are available from March 15 to November 5.Timetables are flexible and subject to change.

How it works

This pass allows access to the boat from Stresa to the Borromean Islands for a whole day. You may board and disembark at designated stops but must board first at the time selected upon booking.

Partial closures

As of November 2, the museums and gardens of Isola Bella and Isola Madre will be closed.