Switzerland · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
Every Swiss trip has one free day too few. These 15 cruises & boat tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Taste 12 Geneva chocolate creations, explore the Old Town, learn local stories, and cross Lake Geneva by boat on this lively three-hour tour.
“Wonderful experience. Paul was a great tour guide. Had a chance to learn about Geneva on a nice walking tour and get many nice delicious chocolates along the way! Highly recommend it!”
Ride gondolas, the Dragon Ride, steep cogwheel train, and Lake Lucerne boat cruise on this scenic Mount Pilatus tour from Lucerne.
“It was a great way to experience Mt Pilatus via gondola and train, then a nice boat ride. Not having to navigate the tickets for each experience on our own was well worth it. Our guide, Gaby, was wonderful! Very informative and engaging”
Zurich city sights, Lake Zurich cruise, Lindt chocolate tasting, transit pass, and optional FIFA Museum ticket in one practical half-day tour.
“Daniel is so friendly and very professional guide. Very clear guide and always helpful to the people like me.”
Ride gondolas, hike Mt Pilatus, explore Lucerne, and cruise Lake Lucerne on a scenic day trip from Zurich with practical tips.
“We had a wonderful experience on our day trip to Mt Pilatus and Lucerne. Our tour guide, Adolfo, was exceptional—very knowledgeable, organised, and always accommodating. His friendly nature and willingness to help made the day run smoothly and added a personal touch to the journey. We also want to highlight Ernesto, our bus driver, who was very professional throughout the trip. His safe and smooth driving made us feel comfortable and well taken care of. The views from Mt Pilatus were absolutely stunning and truly unforgettable. Although the tour did not include a lake cruise (something we were aware of beforehand), the meal voucher provided was a thoughtful and pleasant…”
See Zurich’s Old Town, Lake Zurich, and nearby peaks by foot, boat, funicular, train, and cable car on this six-hour guided tour.
“Fun, informative, great experience. Greg was a great guide. Very funny, lots of interesting information about Switzerland. Awesome!”
Review of Lucerne’s small-group walking tour with optional Lake Lucerne cruise, cheese tasting, practical tips, pricing, and honest drawbacks.
“It was informative, fun, and interesting! My brother and I enjoyed learning some of the history of this area. We also enjoyed the many meaningful sites our guide shared with us.”
Review of Geneva’s bus, Old Town train, and optional Lake Geneva cruise, with honest advice on value, timing, weather, and what to expect.
“This tour was very well organized and ran right on time. The bus tour gave a great overview of Geneva, my only negative for this whole tour is that on the second level of the bus, it was VERY difficult to hear the guide's words. He was very friendly and even allowed for a quick trip to pick up a cake to enjoy on the boat portion of the trip. The boat tour was relaxing g and comfortable.”
Review of Lake Lucerne’s one-hour yacht cruise, with Alpine views, onboard audio, practical tips, price details, and honest drawbacks.
“Lovely vessel. No way to download to app finally found head sets 15 minutes in. Would not recommend unless you want a boat ride.”
Ride Mount Rigi’s cable car and cogwheel train, cruise Lake Lucerne, and explore Lucerne independently on this full-day trip from Zurich.
“The drive through the country side was beautiful, the scenery up Mt Rigi of the surrounding mountain rangers and lakes made you appreciate nature. The cable car and cobble wheel train added to the experience. The views from the lake ferry top the day off”
Review of Geneva’s one-hour Lake Geneva cruise with wine, snacks, Jet d’Eau views, a solar boat, and practical tips before booking.
“Well, it was a small boat, 12 seater at best, and we were abt 8 passengers. The captain was a pleasant host, but only at the time of boarding...he introduced himself, put out the drink and cheese and then disappeared, not to be seen again ! There was no commentary of the sights, not even a recorded version...and while the boat made a smooth sailing, the master made no attempt to mingle with the passengers - this aspect needs to be improved in top priority.”
See Zurich by foot, boat, tram, train, funicular, and cable car on a lively six-hour tour with Old Town sights and Alpine views.
“A must tour/best tour in Zurich with Greg! One of the best tour guide we have experienced. My 9 year old son still talks about Greg :) Thank you Greg!!!”
Ride Mt. Pilatus by cable car and cogwheel train, then cruise Lake Lucerne with a local guide on this scenic half-day tour.
“Great guide, extremely organized and very charming. Went to the top of the mountain on a cogwheel train down on a gondola and lastly boat tour on Lake Lucerne. Highly recommended”
Explore Annecy and Geneva in one day with guided walks, Geneva highlights, free time, and an optional Lake Geneva cruise.
“We loved Annecy it was a beautiful place and well worth the visit. Stunning views and a really nice place to walk around. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly”
Cruise Lake Geneva for an hour, see the Jet d’Eau and UN district, and use the CGN Tours app for optional audio commentary.
“The paddle steamer was amazingly restored and it was great to see Geneva from the lake. Unfortunately while there was a bar on the boat there were no drinks available and the audio wasn’t available so we never got to know anything about the city and the surroundings towns. Still a nice way to spend an hour”
Review of Zurich’s bus, Rapperswil, and Lake Zurich cruise, with practical timing, value advice, guide notes, and honest drawbacks.
“Well, as a big fan of this country and city, my review can be a bit biased! Beautiful places, a well guided tour and the boat cruise on the way back is the final touch for this very pleasant and relaxing tour. Highly, always recommended!”
Every kind of Swiss day out, and the best of each.
