Lake Maggiore Private Boat Charter

If you're visiting Lake Maggiore and want to explore the Borromean Islands, chartering a skippered boat is the perfect plan! Spend a day soaking up the charm of this unique oasis of northern Italy.

Why charter a boat on Lake Maggiore?

The skippered boat to visit the Borromean Islands departs from the Port of Stresa or from your chosen pier. You can select to visit 1, 2, or 3 islands. This charter provides a private boat with a skipper available from 9 am to 6 pm. You can get on and off the boat as many times as desired, considering your schedule and chosen islands. The tour concludes at your preferred time at the meeting point.

What to do in the Borromean Islands?

During the boat trip, enjoy the scenery of Lake Maggiore. Upon arrival at your chosen islands, you are free to explore at your own pace. The Borromean Archipelago includes Isola Madre, Isola Bella, and Isola dei Pescatori. Isola Madre is known for its botanical garden and the Palazzo Borromeo. In Isola Bella, visitors can tour the summer palace of Count Vitaliano VI and its Renaissance garden. Isola dei Pescatori, the only inhabited island, offers the opportunity to try local fish at a restaurant.

Pickup

When booking the skippered boat, you can select pickup at the meeting point in Stresa, located in Piazza Marconi, or from any of the following piers:

Hotel la Palma pierHotel Villa e Palazzo Aminta pierHotel Regina pierHotel Bristol pierHotel la Storia pier

Private boat tour of the Borromean Islands

For a more complete experience, consider booking the private boat tour of the Borromean Islands. This option allows you to follow your chosen itinerary and includes an exclusive guide for your group.