Top 13 Switzerland Boat Tours

1.City Tour, Cruise, and Lindt Home of Chocolate Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,624 reviews · 5.5 - 6.5 hours · from $103Our pick

Spend five and a half to six and a half hours seeing Zurich by air-conditioned coach, guided Old Town walk, and 30-minute Lake Zurich cruise. Visit Lindt Home of Chocolate for an audio tour and unlimited tastings. Guides such as Daniel, Renate, Rolf, and Bernie are known for lively local insight.

“The guide was very helpful explaining everything,made sure everyone knew where they were going ,and his explaining of the city was frist class ,And a very nice man made our trip very enjoyable..”

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2.50-Minute Lake Geneva Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4,063 reviews · 50 min · from $24

Board at Geneva’s Mont-Blanc pier for a 50-minute CGN cruise toward Bellevue and Pointe à la Bise. You’ll see the Jet d’Eau, Pierres du Niton, UN area, lake gardens, and Alpine peaks. Download the CGN Tours app before boarding for commentary in English, French, German, or Chinese.

“A must if you are in Geneva! Lovely relaxing boat trip around the beautiful lake. Boat was large and had plenty of room. I'd definitely recommend.”

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3.Winning Geneva Chocolate &Old Town Tour with Boat Ride (3h)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,721 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $131Top rated

Join guides such as Paul, Ethan, Olivia, Anatole, or Isabelle for a three-hour Geneva walk with five chocolateries, one pastry shop, a surprise stop, 12 tastings, Old Town sights, chocolate stories, and a short boat crossing near the Jet d’Eau.

“Anatole was very knowledgeable and pleasant! The history was great and the chocolate delicious! You'll leave full!”

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4.Neuhausen am Rheinfall: Rhine Falls Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,854 reviews · 30 min · from $13Best value

Cruise from Schlössli Wörth toward the German border, hearing about the river, beavers, and local scenery from a German and English-speaking guide. The boat then returns close to the thundering Rhine Falls, sometimes approaching several times. Expect spray, strong photo angles, and a lively finale.

“This was an excellent tour and very good value for money”

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5.Mt. Pilatus Cable Car, Cogwheel Train & Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,338 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $212

From Lucerne, your English-speaking guide leads you by coach, gondola, aerial Dragon Ride cable car, cogwheel train, and boat. Enjoy about two hours at Mt. Pilatus for walks and views before descending to Alpnachstad and cruising back to Lucerne in summer.

“Wonderful tour. The guide was informative and added great value to the experience. I would definitely recommend this tour”

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6.1-Hour Cruise on Panoramic Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,514 reviews · from $39

Board at Pier 7 in Lucerne for a one-hour Lake Lucerne cruise toward Meggenhorn Castle, Bürgenstock, and the Richard Wagner Museum. Choose the upper deck, restaurant, or water terrace, then use the multilingual audio guide for context as villas, hills, and lakeside sights slide past.

“We bought the ticket last minute and we were glad we did this. The entire cruise was just amazing and made the trip to Switzerland memorabele for us.”

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7.Scenic Lake Cruise with Snacks and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,503 reviews · 1 hour · from $37

Meet the Swiss Sightseeing Tour crew at the Paquis crane opposite Grand Hotel Geneva, then board a small open boat for a relaxed hour on Lake Geneva. Expect French or English commentary, wine or a soft drink, Swiss snacks, and views of Mont Blanc, the UN Office, Bain des Paquis, and the Jet d’Eau.

“Absolutely loved this. The tour guide (sorry forgot his name) was amazing. Such a lovely man. Really recommend you book if your in the area. Learned so much about Geneva. Beautiful scenery too.”

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8.Round-Trip Catamaran Cruise on Lake Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,169 reviews · 1 hour

Take a one-hour round-trip cruise from pier 3 beside KKL Lucerne on a modern hybrid-powered catamaran. You’ll see Lucerne Bay, Mount Pilatus, Rigi, and Bürgenstock from the water, with indoor and outdoor seating, no guide or commentary, and drinks and snacks available to buy.

“I had a wonderful cruise around Lake Lucerne. Leaving at 4pm was the best choice because it meant we got to watch the sunset over Mt. Pilatus (check the time for the season you’re going in- it’s well worth it). Really beautiful! To me, it’s a bit expensive, but everything in Switzerland is pretty expensive.”

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9.Mt. Pilatus Gondola, Cable Car, and Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,143 reviews · from $141

Travel independently from Lucerne to Mt. Pilatus by bus, panorama gondola, Dragon Ride cableway, and the world’s steepest cogwheel railway, then cruise back across Lake Lucerne. You set the pace, stop for food or short walks, and use one QR code for the included connections.

“it was nice to have everything planned out and in one place. Every node of transportation is covered and you just scan the qr code. it does take a little research head of time to figure out what time is best to be where on the loop.”

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10.2-Hour Riviera Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 548 reviews · 1 day · from $39

Sail for two hours from Montreux along Lake Geneva, passing Chillon Castle, Villeneuve, Vevey, and the Lavaux vineyards. The CGN Tours app provides audio information, but you must download it before boarding because there is no Wi-Fi onboard. First-class seating is available.

“Great trip on a superbly restored boat, it was a highlight of my trip to Montreux!”

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11.Como, Bellagio, Lugano Day Tour & Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 381 reviews · from $135

Travel from Milan to Como, Bellagio, Lake Como, and Lugano with an English- or Spanish-speaking tour leader. You’ll see Como Cathedral, cruise past lakeside villas, stroll Bellagio, and shop for Swiss chocolate, all with round-trip transport included.

“Great trip! Andrea is the best Guide! Thanks a lot. Very good organization.”

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12.Guided City Tour and Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 349 reviews · from $104

See Geneva’s international quarter, the UN, Broken Chair, Flower Clock, Jet d’Eau, and Old Town with an English or French guide. Travel by bus, mini train or on foot, then take a one-hour Lake Geneva cruise. Guides such as Gabriel, Maria, and Hector add history and humor.

“From start to finish it was a good tour, apart from the problem of no train through the old city, which in fact worked out better as we walked and got more info from our excellent guide Hector.”

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13.Como, Bellagio, and Lugano Exclusive Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 325 reviews · 10.5 hours · from $99

Travel by coach from Milan to Como, cruise Lake Como, explore Bellagio, and cross into Lugano with an English or Spanish guide. Guides such as Alessio, Anna, Kevin, and Andrea have been praised for clear instructions and local insight. Bring your passport and expect a full, active day.

“We really enjoyed our daily excursion. Our guide Michael was really helpful, pleasant and funny! He gave us helpful tips for each place visited and he explained in detail all the highlights. Even thought we experienced a huge delay due to the traffic (perhaps an accident had occurred) the guide and the bus driver adjusted the programm so that we don't miss to see/visit anything. Definitely recommended!”

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