Can I bring my bike on the Navigazione Lago Iseo ferries?
If you’re planning to explore Lake Iseo by bicycle, you might be asking: can I bring my bike on the Navigazione Lago Iseo ferries?
The short answer is yes — but with important conditions, especially if you’re heading to Monte Isola.
Bringing a bicycle on board
Bicycles can be transported on the ferries subject to available space on board. Boarding with a bike depends on capacity.
Restrictions for Monte Isola
The Municipality of Monte Isola may issue ordinances prohibiting the disembarkation and transit of bicycles, velocipedes, and electric scooters.
Starting from Sunday, March 1, 2026 (Municipal Ordinance no. 17/2025), disembarkation and transit will be prohibited:
- on prefestive and festive days from March to September
- every day during August
On those days, bicycle ticket sales for routes to Monte Isola will be suspended.
Exceptions to the restriction
The ban does not apply:
- to residents
- to non-residents if the vehicles are already present on the island or were disembarked on non-restricted days
- to vehicles used for people with certified reduced mobility
If you have an accommodation booking
Visitors with a reservation at a hotel, B&B, restaurant, holiday home, or similar accommodation in Monte Isola may disembark and transit during restricted periods — but only if the vehicle is pushed by hand.
The booking must:
- be shown upon request to Local Police
- be valid only for the dates indicated
- allow exemption for one bicycle or electric scooter per person
It must also clearly state:
- the name of the accommodation
- the name of the person who booked
- the number of guests
- check-in and check-out dates
Final answer
Yes, you can bring your bike on the Navigazione Lago Iseo ferries, depending on space availability. However, if you’re traveling to Monte Isola, it’s essential to check whether seasonal restrictions apply before you depart.