Intro

Idyllic bays and dramatic, fjord-like rocky slopes, deep blue, crystal-clear water and snow-covered mountain peaks in the background – all this can be seen on a boat trip on Lake Lucerne.

An excursion to Central Switzerland is just not complete without a boat cruise on Lake Lucerne. Whether a Lunch Cruise on the modern MS Diamant or a romantic cruise at sunset on an antique paddle steamer – it’s a must.

With a wide range of services, the Lake Lucerne Navigation Company (SGV) offers the perfect cruise for every taste. Even the Alpine world of Central Switzerland can be explored by waterway. By boat from Lucerne to Vitznau, then on to a cog railway and up to Rigi, and little later savouring the view of Lake Lucerne from above.

Another unique experience is the panoramic journey in the Gotthard Panorama Express. It is the one and only Premium Panoramic Train in Switzerland to combine a train ride with a boat cruise. After a nearly three-hour boat cruise across Lake Lucerne, passengers comfortably change to the waiting panoramic train and set out over the historic Gotthard route towards Ticino with its Mediterranean flair.

Facts

Area: 114 km²
Duration: from 1 to 5.5 hours

Scheduled roundtrips on Lake Lucerne all year round.

Excursion tips

  • Majestic Round Trip on Rigi
  • Golden Round Trip on Pilatus
  • Stanserhorn (1,851 m a.s.l.)
  • Connections to mountain railway and cable car stations, incl. Pilatus, Rigi, Bürgenstock, Klewenalp, Seelisberg, Stanserhorn and Titlis
  • Free audio guide in 12 languages on sightseeing cruise on “Saphir” panoramic yacht (1 hour)
  • Short catamaran cruise daily
  • Culinary cruises for individual travellers and groups (i.e. Sunset Dinner Cruise)

Food & Beverage

Most boats of the SGV fleet have catering service. Furthermore, bookable theme and evening cruises with special culinary offers are available (surcharge).

Timetable

Departure of cruises here

Ticket

The boat rides are fully covered by the Swiss Travel Pass (Flex) and GA travelcard.
Book tickets

Groups

Groups (10 or more persons): reservation at the restaurant and prior menu selection is required (no surcharge)

Brochure

Fascinating and comprehensive information around the SGV, featuring highlights and relevant facts and figures, can be downloaded here:
PDF brochure

Wedding

Love deserves a unique place – head for the port of marriage on one of our steamboats or motorboats and celebrate your special day on glittering Lake Lucerne in the heart of the Central Swiss Alps. On board, you and your guests can expect first-class service, culinary delights and a fantastic panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and the picturesque lakeside landscape.

Venue

Discover exclusive boat hire on Lake Lucerne – with 13 motorboats and 5 steamboats, it offers the ideal event location, from modern to nostalgic. Your event on the lake will be an unforgettable experience with the unique backdrop and first-class on-board catering.

Celebrate 365 days a year, because the fleet is on the move all year round. Every season on Lake Lucerne has its own charm and offers unique event possibilities. It guarantees flexibility to realise your individual ideas. With it, you set new standards for unforgettable events on the water.

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Spaces

Dampfschiff Gallia

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Dampfschiff Schiller

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Dampfschiff Stadt Luzern

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Dampfschiff Unterwalden

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Dampfschiff Uri

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Katamaran MS Cirrus

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MS Brunnen / MS Flüelen / MS Weggis

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Motor vessel Diamant

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MS Europa

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MS Gotthard

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Electric motor vessel Rütli

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MS Schwyz

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MS Titlis

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MS Waldstätter

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MS Winkelried

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Discover the surroundings

Contact

Schifffahrtsgesellschaft des Vierwaldstättersees (SGV) AG
Werftestrasse 5
Postfach 4265
6002  Luzern
Switzerland

Phone  +41 41 367 67 67
Fax +41 41 367 68 68
info@lakelucerne.ch
lakelucerne.ch
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Contact

Schifffahrtsgesellschaft des Vierwaldstättersees (SGV) AG
Werftestrasse 5
Postfach 4265
6002 Luzern
Phone  +41 41 367 67 67
lakelucerne.ch
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