Madre & Bella Islands Hop-On Hop-Off Boat
Madre & Bella Islands Hop-On Hop-Off Boat
Madre Island is the largest of the Borromean Islands. To get there, all you need to do is hop on the boat you'll find at the pier in Stresa's Piazza Guglielmo Marconi.
This island is famous for its botanical gardens, which span 8 hectares. You can stroll through this English-style space and admire the camellias, magnolias, cypresses and palm trees, as well as some plant species from Africa. As you stroll around this beautiful place and take lots of pictures, you'll also come across peacocks, parrots and pheasants.
During your visit to Madre Island, you'll also see the outside of Borromeo Palace. This stately mansion dates all the way back to the 17th century.
Once you've finished exploring Madre Island at your leisure, you can hop back on the boat and set sail for Bella Island. For many people, Bella is the most beautiful of the Borromean Islands. You can spend as much time as you like exploring the island and discovering how it earned its name. As you stroll around the island, you'll feel like you're living in a fairytale.
The final stop of the hop-on hop-off boat will be Stresa, after which the boat will start its route from the beginning. If you like, you can hop back on and visit Madre Island all over again.
Boat Schedule
The hop-on hop-off boat runs from March to November and sets sail daily, from 9:30 am to 6 pm, with a frequency of every 30 minutes.
How Does It Work?
You'll have a whole day's access to the boat, which departs from Stresa and goes to Madre and Bella Islands. You can hop on the boat's route as many times as you like during its schedule.
More Information
Duration
1 day.
Included
Ticket for the hop–on hop–off boat with 1 day's validity
English–speaking crew
Not included
Admission fees
Landing fee: € 0.50 (US$ 0.54) per person and island
When to book?
You can book up until the same day (4:00 pm), subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The activity helps the conservation of biodiversity.
- The activity promotes local production.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Isole Lago Maggiore S.n.c.
Corporate name: isole lago maggiore snc
Pets
Permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Will the activity take place in the event of adverse weather conditions?
A - No, in the event of adverse weather conditions the activity may be cancelled. You'll be offered a change of date or a refund, whichever you prefer.
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
Piazza Guglielmo Marconi
