Reach the Borromean Islands from the Piedmont town of Stresa (less than 90 km from Milan), a small town with an enchanting landscape and the most convenient place to get to the Borromean Islands.

With thirty years of experience in navigating the waters of Lago Maggiore, the CMA company (Consorzio Motoscafisti Associati) provides a fast and safe navigation service from Stresa to Isola Bella and vice versa, using a fleet of the latest generation, equipped with every luxury.

Isola Bella is an extraordinary place, where flower gardens adorn architectural treasures. Transformed from a rock into a flower oasis, the island is entirely occupied by the Italian-style garden of Palazzo Borromeo, a Baroque masterpiece suspended on the waters of Lago Maggiore.

Service was good and fast

Super, des navettes toutes les 30 mînutes, tout est magnifiques.

Très agréable et bateaux fréquents pour rejoindre les différentes îles

Très bien

Le billet électronique n'est pas suffisant pour prendre le bateau. Il faut penser à payer la taxe auprès du batelier. Il vous donne alors un billet rouge indispensable pour la traversée. Sinon c'est tres bien!

Why you’ll love this…

Reach the Borromean Islands from Stresa
Use the convenient and fast boat service provided by CMA
Visit Isola Bella, entirely occupied by the Italian garden of Palazzo Borromeo

Important to know

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

The mooring fee must be paid directly on arrival: 1 island 0,50 EUR per adult, children 0-6 years free of charge

Know in advance:

Even if you book for a precise timeslot, you can take any boat. Boats leave every 20 minutes
First departure from Stresa at 09.00 am, final return to Isola Bella at 06.00 pm. The detailed schedule of the return trip will be announced on board
Navigation is available only under favorable lake conditions; in case of bad weather the departure is not guaranteed

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What’s included

Roundtrip transportation

What’s not included

Extra fees to be paid on-site

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Piazza Marconi, 28838 Stresa VB, Italy

Meeting point:

Boarding at the CMA desk in front of the La Palma and Astoria hotels. Please print your voucher and present it at the gate.

Provider

Consorzio Motoscafisti Associati Stresa Stresatours

What people say about this experience

4.5/5

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Based on 25 reviews

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4 stars (13)

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TUI Musement Traveler
25 June 2025
5
Italy
Service was good and fast
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TUI Musement Traveler
3 June 2025
5
France
Super, des navettes toutes les 30 mînutes, tout est magnifiques.
T
TUI Musement Traveler
5 August 2024
5
France
Très agréable et bateaux fréquents pour rejoindre les différentes îles
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TUI Musement Traveler
22 June 2024
5
France
Très bien
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TUI Musement Traveler
10 August 2023
4
France
Le billet électronique n'est pas suffisant pour prendre le bateau. Il faut penser à payer la taxe auprès du batelier. Il vous donne alors un billet rouge indispensable pour la traversée. Sinon c'est tres bien!
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TUI Musement Traveler
27 September 2023
4
Italy