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Lake Cruise Offers Throughout Switzerland

Explore the best lake cruise deals in Switzerland, from relaxing boat tours to brunch and dinner cruises. Discover scenic routes and exclusive deals across Swiss lakes.

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Lucerne

Until 15 Sept

Legends of the Lake on Lake Lucerne

Hop aboard the paddle steamer Gallia and enjoy fine cuisine and breathtaking views - reservations required

Zug

Until 20 Sept

Sunday Ice Cream Cruise on Lake Zug

Cruise Lake Zug while enjoying ice cream and spectacular views around the lake

Neuchâtel

26 Sept

Pyromelodic Cruise (Wine Festival)

Front row view of the fireworks from the ship during the 99th edition of the Wine Festival

Thurgau

Until 27 Sept

Art Cruises on Lake Constance to Germany

See art installations around Lake Constance with a cruises from Switzerland to Germany


Lake Thun

3 Oct

Public Shipyard Tour Lake Thun

Public tour of the workshops and the modern shipyard hall on Lake Thun

Basel

8 Oct

Rib Festival on the Rhine

A relaxed everning on the Rhine with braised ribs, spicy sauces, and side dishes

Lake Biel

9 Oct

Octoberfest Cruise

With Austrian entertainer Luis Alpin on board, plus typical Oktoberfest specialties during the trip

Lake Thun

Until 11 Oct

Lake Thun Sunset Cruise

Enjoy an after work sunset cruise on Lake Thun and relax and unwind - sails daily

Biel

9 to 11 Oct

2 Day Wine Cruise: Ligerzer Läset

Enjoy exclusive wine tastings and get to know the fine nuances of the regional wine varieties

Kreuzlingen

Until 17 Oct

Birdwatching Cruise

Observe the birdlife of the Wollmatinger Ried and the Ermatinger Basin through binoculars (provided) while commentary from a nature expert

Wallensee

Until 18 Oct

Senior Days on Wallensee

On Mondays (except holidays), Seniors receive 50% off the day ticket - can only be purchased on board

Lake Biel

23 to 25 Oct

2 Day Wine Cruise: Trüele-te Twann

Celebrate the end of the grape harvest season with a cruise on Lake Biel to the Trüelete festival in Twann

Neuchâtel

31 Oct

Halloween Cruise

New this year, the Halloween Brunch Cruise invites you and your little monsters to a brunch on the lake with an exculsive menu

Ticino

Until 8 Nov

From Locarno to Brissago Islands

Visit the Brissago Islands, Switzerland's only botanical park located on an island

Lake Thun

17 Oct to 14 Nov

Breakfast Special Lake Thun

Saturdays:  Enjoy breakfast on board while enjoying the autumn golds and first sunshine on the mountain peaks - save CHF 9 when booking online

Neuchâtel

29 Nov

Sauerkraut Cruise

Authentic sauerkraut, carefully prepared in-house followed by a delicious nougat glacé while taking in the view of the beautiful lakeshore scenery

Lake Brienz

13 Oct to 3 Dec

Afternoon Tea on Lake Brienz

Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays:  afternoon tea cruise on Lake Brienz with autumn colours, turquoise waters and majestic scenery

Ägerisee

11 Dec

Cordon Bleu Cruise

Cruise on the Ägerisee with a Cordon Bleu dinner and salad buffet

Zurich

Until 25 Dec

Sunday Brunch Cruise on Lake Zurich

Enjoy an All-You-Can-Eat Brunch Buffet while cruising on Lake Zurich


Wallensee

Sundays

Sunday Brunch Cruise on Wallensee

2.5h brunch cruise with hot and cold dishes and delicious breakfast and brunch classics - 1 Sunday per month

Basel

Year Round

Rhine Cruise Annual Subscription

Unlimited travel on all regular cruises from Basel with a yearly subscription of CHF 150

Thurgau

Year Round

Sunday Brunch Cruise Lake Constance

3-hour cruise from Romanshorn, Rorschach or Kreuzlingen


Ägerisee

18 Sept

Summer End Party Cruise

80s and 90s hits by Kevin Gaupp alias DJ Hektor, and small snacks and drinks

Ägerisee

Until 20 Sept

Daily Lunch Cruise On Ägerisee

Daily during the season - pasta dishes

Reservations required


Basel

27 Sept

Family Cruise on the Rhine

Cruise on the Rhine with views of Basel and classic Sunday Roast Dinner

Lake Zug

30 Sept

Folk Music Cruise with Dinner

Spend an evening enjoying atmospheric folk music and exquisite à la carte menus on board a Lake Zug cruise

Basel

4 Oct

Cruise to Rheinfelden Autumn Market

Cruise through the locks in Birsfelden and Augst and then enjoy the Autumn Market in Rheinfelden

Lake Brienz

Until 9 Oct

A Taste of Mexico on Lake Brienz

Fridays - Enjoy Fajitas on a roundtrip cruise on Lake Brienz

Lausanne

Until 11 Oct

Daily Lunch Cruises on Lake Geneva

Cruise past the Château de Chillon, Lavaux Vineyards, and charming villages

Lake Thun

Until 11 Oct

Enjoy a Sunset Cruise on Lake Thun

Enjoy the sunset after work on summer evenings while cruising on the lake

Lucerne

4 Sept to 16 Oct

Thai Ship Cruise on Lake Lucerne

Enjoy a Thai meal on a 3.5h cruise every Friday in September until mid-October

Lake Brienz

17 Oct

Game Cruise on Lake Brienz

Discover new releases and beloved classics together with the game experts from Delirium Ludens while cruising on Lake Brienz

Wallensee

Until 18 Oct

Children's Day on Wallensee

Every first Wednesday of the month during the season, children under 16 years ride for free - does not apply to groups or school trips

Geneva

April to Oct

Riviera Tour Between Chillon and Villeneuve

Approximately 2 hour cruise between Chillon and Villeneuve on Lake Geneva


Lake Biel

Until 31 Oct

Sunset Cruise

Enjoy an after work sunset cruise on Lake Biel with an aperitif and stylish setting

Lake Thun

13 Oct to 12 Nov

Afternoon Tea on Thunersee

Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays:  a relaxing break with delicious tea and fine snacks as the ship glides gently across Lake Thun

Lake Thun

31 Oct & 14 Nov

Game Cruise on Lake Thun

Cruise on Lake Thun while playing board games along with the game experts from Delirium Ludens

Lake Biel

April to Nov

Bielersee Schifffahrten

Various gastronomical offerings throughout the season on Bielersee

Lake Thun

5 Dec

Public Shipyard Tour Lake Thun

Public tour of the workshops and the modern shipyard hall on Lake Thun

Neuchâtel

5, 6, 12 & 13 Dec

Fondue Cruise on Lake Neuchâtel

Winter lunch break on the lake, 3-course meal including Fondue Moitié-Moitié with Gruyère cheese and dessert

Zug

Mar to Dec

Enjoy Lake Cruises on Zugersee

Various themed cruises offered throughout the year

Zurich

Various

80s Party Cruise on Lake Zurich

Dance the night away to 80s hits on Lake Zurich

Schaffhausen

Year Round

15 Minute Rhinefall Boat Trip

Experience the falls close up and witness the raw power of the water as it cascades over the falls

Schaffhausen

Year Round

Rhine Crossing between Castles Wörth and Laufen

Comfortable and fast crossing between the two banks of the Rhine

Lausanne

19 Sept

Raclette Cruise on Lake Geneva

In collaboration with the Raclette World Championships in Morgins, savor a selection of four cheeses from the Dents du Midi region 

Lake Biel

26 Sept

Ornithological Excursion Bird Migration St. Peter's Island

Learn which species stop here, what challenges they overcome, and what measures we can take to support migratory birds on their journey

Neuchâtel

25 to 27 Sept

2 Day Wine Cruise

Experience the lively atmosphere of the Neuchâtel Wine Festival with an exclusive program designed for wine lovers

Lake Biel

2 Oct

Schlager Party Cruise

On the solar-powered catamaran EMS MobiCat gliding silently across Lake Biel, with folk-country singer Michelle Ryser

Ägerisee

Until 4 Oct

Apéro On Board on Ägerisee

Sit back and enjoy the view while toasting with your companions

Basel

9 Oct

Oktoberfest on the Rhine

With Beer from the Basel brewery Unser Bier and entertainment - Dirndl and lederhosen are welcome

Geneva

Until 11 Oct

Geneva Tour Cruise

With audio guide in French, German, English and Chinese - from CHF 20

Lake Brienz

Until 11 Oct

Daily Breakfast Ship on Lake Brienz

Enjoy breakfast while cruising on Lake Brienz - includes cruise and breakfast

Lake Thun

7 & 17 Oct

Globi Adventure Cruise

Round trip from Thun to Spiez and back, Globi delights with music, dance games, magic tricks, glittering tattoos, and many more surprises for the whole family

Lake Zug

4 to 18 Oct

Tea Time on the Lake

Elegant Tea Time while cruising on Lake Zug - reservations required

Lucerne

Until 18 Oct

Mount Pilatus Golden Roundtrip

By boat from Lucerne, the steepest rack and pinion rail in the world to top of Pilatus, aerial cableway and gondola down and back to Lucerne 

Geneva

April to Oct

Escape Cruise on Lake Geneva

Various cruises on Lake Geneva - Saturdays and Sundays until 26 April - daily until 21 September

Ägerisee

8 Nov

Sunday Brunch Cruise on Ägerisee

Regionally sourced all you can eat brunch buffet - half fare and GA apply

Lake Thun

Until 14 Nov

Breakfastship on Thunersee

Mondays to Saturdays:  includes cruise on Thunersee and breakfast

Ägerisee

22 Nov

Sunday Brunch Cruise on Ägerisee

Regionally sourced all you can eat brunch buffet - half fare and GA apply

Zug

Until 2 Dec

Escape Game on Zugersee Cruise (in German)

Analyse clues and solve tricky puzzles during this fun cruise

Jura

Until 6 Dec

3 Lakes Pass 2026

Enjoy a full year of unlimited travel on the scheduled boats of the Aare River and the three Jura lakes

Lucerne

Until 19 Dec

Fajita Ship Cruise on Lake Lucerne

Saturdays - all you can eat fajitas, salsas and drinks

Basel

Nov to Feb

Evening Winter Cruise on Rhine

Fondue, Fondue Chinoise, mulled wine, curling fun, and Christmas dinner during a cruise through wintery Basel

Solothurn

Year Round

Aare Cruises

Cruise the Aare year-round from Solothurn to Biel in under 3 hours

Schaffhausen

Year Round

Rhinefall Cruise with Audio Guide

30 minute cruise to the Rheinfalls with audio guide

Lake Thun

Year Round

Brunch Cruise on Lake Thun

Enjoy a delicious brunch cruise every Sunday from Thun to Interlaken West

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