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Lake Geneva Cruises

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Slide 1 of 3, Cruise boat on Lake Geneva with mountains in the background.

Cruise boat on Lake Geneva with mountains in the background.

50-Minute Lake Geneva Sightseeing Cruise

50 mins

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Escape the hustle & bustle of the city for a peaceful 50-minute cruise on the idyllic Lake Geneva.
You are promised undisputed panoramic views of the city over the lake across the expanses of the Alps.
Cruise down the Pierres du Niton, past Pointe à la Bise, Jet d’Eau, and more, with views of the Mont-Blanc Mountain and the surrounding Alps.
Perfectly-manicured gardens dot the lake shores, adding to the serenity of your cruise.
Feel free to download the CGN Geneva Tour app for additional context during the cruise.
The audio commentary is available in English, German, French, and Chinese for your convenience.

Escape the hustle & bustle of the city for a peaceful 50-minute cruise on the idyllic Lake Geneva.
You are promised undisputed panoramic views of the city over the lake across the expanses of the Alps.
Cruise down the Pierres du Niton, past Pointe à la Bise, Jet d’Eau, and more, with views of the Mont-Blanc Mountain and the surrounding Alps.
Perfectly-manicured gardens dot the lake shores, adding to the serenity of your cruise.
Feel free to download the CGN Geneva Tour app for additional context during the cruise.
The audio commentary is available in English, German, French, and Chinese for your convenience.

from

CHF 20

Slide 1 of 5, Cruise ship docked near Chillon Castle on Lake Geneva, Montreux.

Cruise ship docked near Chillon Castle on Lake Geneva, Montreux.

2-Hour Riviera Cruise from Montreux

2 hrs

A 2-hour cruise on a paddle steamer boat across the gorgeous Lake Geneva is the perfect way to unwind.
Set sail from the Montreux pier and admire remarkable views of the Swiss & French Alps.
You'll be heading towards one of Switzerland's most renowned historical landmarks, Chillon Castle.
Along the way, gaze out at the charming towns of Villeneuve, Le Bouveret, and St Gingolph.
Stunning views of the famous Lavaux vineyards will grace your sight at the town of Vevey.
You then have the option to deboard and explore the castle at your own expense.
The boat has several departure times throughout the day, so whenever you please, just re-board and head back to Montreux!
Upgrade to first-class tickets for access to the upper deck, the best seats in the house!

A 2-hour cruise on a paddle steamer boat across the gorgeous Lake Geneva is the perfect way to unwind.
Set sail from the Montreux pier and admire remarkable views of the Swiss & French Alps.
You'll be heading towards one of Switzerland's most renowned historical landmarks, Chillon Castle.
Along the way, gaze out at the charming towns of Villeneuve, Le Bouveret, and St Gingolph.
Stunning views of the famous Lavaux vineyards will grace your sight at the town of Vevey.
You then have the option to deboard and explore the castle at your own expense.
The boat has several departure times throughout the day, so whenever you please, just re-board and head back to Montreux!
Upgrade to first-class tickets for access to the upper deck, the best seats in the house!

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CHF 38

Slide 1 of 5, Cruise boat on Lake Geneva with Chillon Castle and mountains in the background, Vevey.

Cruise boat on Lake Geneva with Chillon Castle and mountains in the background, Vevey.

2-Hour Riviera Cruise from Vevey

2 hrs

Set sail from the Vevey pier towards the city of Montreux on an iconic paddle steamer boat.
This 2-hour journey promises some great views of Switzerland: the Swiss and French Alps in particular.
You'll be heading towards the Chillon Castle, one of the country's most visited historic landmarks.
Feel free to deboard here and discover it further on your own, at your own pace.
Whenever you're done, simply reboard the boat back to the Vevey pier, which has several departure times a day.
All along, you'll be lulled by the scenic beauty of the mountains, vineyards, and charming little towns.
For an optimal viewing experience, upgrade to first-class tickets for access to the upper deck.

Set sail from the Vevey pier towards the city of Montreux on an iconic paddle steamer boat.
This 2-hour journey promises some great views of Switzerland: the Swiss and French Alps in particular.
You'll be heading towards the Chillon Castle, one of the country's most visited historic landmarks.
Feel free to deboard here and discover it further on your own, at your own pace.
Whenever you're done, simply reboard the boat back to the Vevey pier, which has several departure times a day.
All along, you'll be lulled by the scenic beauty of the mountains, vineyards, and charming little towns.
For an optimal viewing experience, upgrade to first-class tickets for access to the upper deck.

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CHF 38

Slide 1 of 4, Cruise ship on Lake Geneva with Lavaux vineyards and Swiss flag in view.

Cruise ship on Lake Geneva with Lavaux vineyards and Swiss flag in view.

3-Hour Cruise of Riviera Region: Lausanne – Lavaux – Chillon Castle

3 hrs

Enjoy a 3-hour boat ride from Lausanne to the Lavaux vineyards and the Riviera region.
Fall in love with the stunning views over the Lavaux Vineyards, a UNESCO-listed region.
Admire the almost fairytale-like medieval castle of Chillon from the lake.
Catch sight of the beautiful Riviera region surrounding Montreux and Vevey.
You will be traveling on a historic paddle steamer, which makes for a fun experience.
Choose between first and second class tickets; the former gives you access to the upper deck of the boat for more seating space both inside and outside the boat, and a better view.

Enjoy a 3-hour boat ride from Lausanne to the Lavaux vineyards and the Riviera region.
Fall in love with the stunning views over the Lavaux Vineyards, a UNESCO-listed region.
Admire the almost fairytale-like medieval castle of Chillon from the lake.
Catch sight of the beautiful Riviera region surrounding Montreux and Vevey.
You will be traveling on a historic paddle steamer, which makes for a fun experience.
Choose between first and second class tickets; the former gives you access to the upper deck of the boat for more seating space both inside and outside the boat, and a better view.

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CHF 55

Slide 1 of 5, Ferry departing from Lausanne to Evian with passengers on deck, scenic waterfront view.

Ferry departing from Lausanne to Evian with passengers on deck, scenic waterfront view.

Ferry Ticket From Lausanne To Evian

35 mins

Set sail on a convenient trip from Lausanne to Evian aboard a modern boat.
Admire the calm and clear waters of Lake Geneva as you cruise from one port to another.
Explore the iconic town of Evian and see why it is known as one of the safest sources of drinking water.
Choose between first-class and second-class seats; the former gives you access to the upper deck of the boat for more seating space and a better view.
To enter French territory, Swiss citizens must have a valid identity document (ID card or passport). All others will need an ID card or passport with a valid visa if required.

Set sail on a convenient trip from Lausanne to Evian aboard a modern boat.
Admire the calm and clear waters of Lake Geneva as you cruise from one port to another.
Explore the iconic town of Evian and see why it is known as one of the safest sources of drinking water.
Choose between first-class and second-class seats; the former gives you access to the upper deck of the boat for more seating space and a better view.
To enter French territory, Swiss citizens must have a valid identity document (ID card or passport). All others will need an ID card or passport with a valid visa if required.

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CHF 44

Slide 1 of 12, Lake Geneva with Jet d'Eau fountain and Swiss flag boat in the foreground.

Lake Geneva with Jet d'Eau fountain and Swiss flag boat in the foreground.

Full-Day Guided Tour of Lake Geneva with Chaplin’s World & Chillon Castle

9 hrs

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Experience the breathtaking Lake Geneva region, and discover the sets of Charlie Chaplin's films at Chaplin's World in Corsier-sur-Vevey.
Your journey is sorted with comfortable round-trip bus transfers from Geneva and unique insights shared by an expert guide.
Walk through the terraced vineyards of Lavaux, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and even taste some wine or apéritif with delectable local food products.
Enjoy the captivating music scene of the resort town Montreux, and discover the iconic medieval island castle of Chillon, which also used to be a prison!
Fun Fact: Montreux has seen the greats in jazz and rock, from Ella Fitzgerald to the band Queen – whose old recording studio you could visit here!

Experience the breathtaking Lake Geneva region, and discover the sets of Charlie Chaplin's films at Chaplin's World in Corsier-sur-Vevey.
Your journey is sorted with comfortable round-trip bus transfers from Geneva and unique insights shared by an expert guide.
Walk through the terraced vineyards of Lavaux, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and even taste some wine or apéritif with delectable local food products.
Enjoy the captivating music scene of the resort town Montreux, and discover the iconic medieval island castle of Chillon, which also used to be a prison!
Fun Fact: Montreux has seen the greats in jazz and rock, from Ella Fitzgerald to the band Queen – whose old recording studio you could visit here!

from

CHF 161

Slide 1 of 6, High-speed train crossing a bridge near Geneva, Switzerland, with SBB CFF FFS logo.

One-Way Tickets: Geneva Airport Train Station to/from Geneva Train Station

7 mins

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Enjoy a swift 7-min transfer from Geneva airport to Geneva train station in a modern, air-conditioned train.
Skip the stress of arranging transport or traffic delays; get a direct, uninterrupted transfer to start exploring Geneva.
Missed your train? No worries as the ticket remains valid for 24 hours, and trains arrive every 30 mins.
Onboard amenities include free WiFi, power supply at every seat, snacks and drinks and special tables for mothers traveling with babies.
Reach Geneva Central Train Station, explore the city via metro, and bus lines or savour a meal at nearby restaurants.

Enjoy a swift 7-min transfer from Geneva airport to Geneva train station in a modern, air-conditioned train.
Skip the stress of arranging transport or traffic delays; get a direct, uninterrupted transfer to start exploring Geneva.
Missed your train? No worries as the ticket remains valid for 24 hours, and trains arrive every 30 mins.
Onboard amenities include free WiFi, power supply at every seat, snacks and drinks and special tables for mothers traveling with babies.
Reach Geneva Central Train Station, explore the city via metro, and bus lines or savour a meal at nearby restaurants.

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CHF 10