Switzerland · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
Steamers, catamarans and the small ferries that count as public transport here. These 15 say which pier, how long you are afloat and which ones pair a crossing with a mountain leg on the same ticket.
Half-day Zurich by bus, guided Old Town walk, Lake cruise, and Lindt tastings, plus optional FIFA Museum.
“Rolf Bühler is amazing, he made our tour so informative, funny and smooth ( transformation, walking, everything was just on time, no rush ) Highly recommended.”
Enjoy a 50-minute Lake Geneva cruise from Mont-Blanc, with CGN Tours audio guide, Alps views, and close views of Jet d’Eau for $24.
“Excellent scenic view of Geneva and the crews were lovely and helpful. Although we were late for our scheduled cruise, they let us got in the next one available. Quite delightful....”
Geneva on foot and afloat with 12 chocolate tastings, old-town sights, and a Lake Geneva boat ride in about 3 hours.
“A great walk and tasting tour with Olivia on a cold day. We had SO much chocolate, and all of it very different. Loved the rich hot chocolate to start off the tour as well as all the chocolate pastry halfway through. Highly recommend!”
30-minute Rhine Falls boat tour from Neuhausen, Switzerland. Cruise toward Germany, hear a German-English guide, and reach the roaring finale.
“Great guide, funny and informative. Bilingual in English and German. Amazing experience. Beautiful place. A lot things to do around for adults and kids.”
Ride Mt. Pilatus by cable car, hike the summit area, descend by cogwheel train, then return on a scenic Lake Lucerne cruise from Lucerne.
“So great! Tour guide was super friendly and hilarious. Cannot recommend this enough for an easy experience at mt pitalus”
Swiss Travel Pass review for unlimited trains, buses, boats, free museums, and mountain discounts across Switzerland in 3 to 15 days.
“A must buy when travelling to Switzerland across multiple regions and for a period more than 3 days.”
One-hour Lake Geneva cruise from Paquis with wine, snacks, Mont Blanc views, and stops by the UN office.
“Beautiful setting and knowledgeable guide and good food and wine”
Panoramic gondola, Dragon Ride cable car, steepest cogwheel descent, then a Lake Lucerne boat cruise from Lucerne on an English guided circuit.
“The experience of the cogwheell train and the views from the summit are spectacular. We had lunch in the restaurant which was also wonderful. My only complaint is that since the time of year we were not able to do the gondola ride or the boat ride, I think the price should be decreased.”
Zurich bus tour plus Lake Zurich cruise. Air-conditioned comfort, audio in 11 languages, key sights, and mountain views from the water.
“The top deck should of the bus should have some fan or way to keep cool. It was super hot bit overall great trip.”
1-hour round-trip catamaran on Lake Lucerne from Brücke 3, passing Pilatus, Rigi, and Bürgenstock for fast, calm mountain views.
“It is a nice cruise that will show you around the lake. 1 hour is more than enough.”
Half-day Zurich tour with a city highlights coach ride, prebooked Lake Zurich cruise, Lindt chocolate tasting, and optional FIFA Museum upgrade.
“It is basically a boat ride on the lake and a chocolate factory which there's no guide required on either. There was no stop at FIFA. I guess it's really worth for someone that travels and is experienced”
See Zurich’s top sights in an hour by **red open-top bus**, then add an optional Lake Zurich cruise for great views and easy photos.
“Your regular hop on hop off bus. Super friendly guide (as are most Swiss people). Passes through beautiful places.”
Zurich by bus and Lake Zurich cruise, with an Old Town walking loop and an optional FIFA Museum add-on for a simple half-day plan.
“Value for money and with a good guide with knowledge about the city Zürich”
Zurich to Mt. Pilatus and Lucerne with gondola ascent, steep cogwheel descent, and a Lake Lucerne boat cruise, about 10 hours.
“Great tour from Zurich if you want to see Lucerne and Mount Pilatus. We do wish we would have had a little more info from our guide in regards to Lucerne but enjoyed the city on our own. Mount Pilatus was amazing.”
Zurich walking tour with ETH views, Old Town on foot, Lake Zurich cruise, and aerial cable car to Felsenegg or Üetliberg.
“Our tour guide,Greg, was knowledgeable, kind, and oh, so funny. He took us on a grand tour of Zurich, through old town, the shopping district (fancy) and kept us entertained with stories, interesting facts and historical events. We traveled on a funicular, a train, a bus, a ferry and a cable car. It truly was a perfect day! I would give Greg an A++++!”
Every kind of Swiss day out, and the best of each.
