Panoramic boat tour on Lake Lucerne starting from Lucerne

4.778 reviewsLucerneOperated by Schifffahrtsgesellschaft des Vierwaldstättersees (SGV) AGWeather

Discover Lucerne and the mountain scenery on a panoramic cruise across Lake Lucerne. Sail through the Lucerne basin and enjoy the city, lake, and mountains from a fresh perspective.

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Tour stops

3 stops

  1. The panoramic cruise departs from Lucerne on Lake Lucerne.

    Discover Lucerne
  2. Panoramic cruise across Lake Lucerne's basin, with views of the city, lake and mountains.

    Discover Lake Lucerne
  3. The cruise returns to Lucerne.

    Discover Lucerne
Highlights
  • Discover Lucerne and the surrounding mountain landscape from the water
  • Experience the Lucerne lake basin on a panoramic cruise
  • See the city, lake, and mountains from a fresh perspective
  • Enjoy a relaxing round trip on Lake Lucerne
Description

This panoramic boat tour takes you through the Lucerne lake basin on Lake Lucerne. You'll experience Lucerne and the surrounding mountain scenery from a fresh perspective. Throughout the entire trip, city, lake, and mountains accompany you.

Currently, another motorboat is used on this route instead of the Panorama Yacht Saphir. The tour remains a relaxed way to discover Lucerne and Lake Lucerne from the water.

On the move with a wheelchair

  • All SGV ships (except MS Rütli) are wheelchair accessible.
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilets are available on all ships (except MS Rütli and MS Mythen).
  • Access to the outer decks and restaurants in second class is level.
  • On the MS Diamant, the first-class area on the upper deck can be reached by elevator.

Out and about with the dog

  • Dogs under a shoulder height of 30 cm: free of charge if they are in a suitable basket or an animal-friendly bag.
  • All other dogs: dog ticket (one-way: CHF 10.00, return: CHF 12.00)
  • Official scheduled trips: dogs are warmly welcome. This includes the midday ship, Lake Uri midday ship, breakfast ship, and breakfast on scheduled ships.
  • Dogs are not allowed on any other additional themed trips.
Inclusions
  • Ticket for the panoramic tour on Lake Lucerne

  • Audio guide

Meeting point

Pier 7 · Schweizerhofquai 2, 6004 Luzern

Schweizerhofquai 2, 6004 Luzern, Schweiz

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Important information
  • Bring headphones and cell phone
  • App for audio guide: "Listen Everywhere" in Appstore or Google Play Store
  • WLAN available on ship

Provider

Operated by

Schifffahrtsgesellschaft des Vierwaldstättersees (SGV) AG

Verified provider

Reviews

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Comfortable and informative. Beautiful views.

James

PR

12 Sept 2025

Excellent trip

Shubham Sharma

GB

6 Jul 2025

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