Sightseeing Cruises

Lake Lucerne 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise on Panoramic Yacht

Sail past the old town of Lucerne, its historic landmarks, and the Swiss Alps on this 1-hour Lake Lucerne cruise with a multilingual audio guide. Operator: Lake Lucerne Navigation Company

Cruise in style on a panoramic MS Saphir yacht, and see the landmarks, forests, and epic Swiss peaks decked along Lake Lucerne.

Spot the colorful, 14th-century Chapel Bridge, the Meggenhorn Castle on a rocky outcrop, and the Bürgenstock Resort amidst lush foliage on a hill.

Gaze upon Mt.Rigi, called the Queen of the Mountains, and Mt. Pilatus, rumored to be a dragon's lair, with a multilingual audio guide and free WiFi.

Soak up the sun on the yacht's open-air top deck, or unwind on the aqua terrace with delicious bites and drinks from the bar at an extra price.

Fun fact: Local legends about the "Luzerner Wassermann" (Waterman) report sightings of a serpent-like creature, dwelling in Lake Lucerne.

1-hour Lake Lucerne sightseeing cruise

Audio guide in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Free WiFi onboard

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Catch the old-town charm of Lucerne and its expansive lake views

The scenic views of an old Swiss town, a majestic lake, and the mighty Swiss Alps – all packed into one breezy, comfy cruise. This is exactly what you see as you board the MS Saphir yacht at Lake Lucerne. Cruising along the crystal-clear waters of the lake, the yacht cuts a sleek path through the turquoise waters, its expansive windows offering breathtaking views in all directions. Lush green forests climb the mountainsides, dotted with charming Swiss chalets, while a multilingual audio guide accompanies you as a virtual storyteller on this 1-hour cruise. The yacht’s luxurious, open-air top deck lets you catch some rays and the aqua terrace gives the chill cruise vibes as you spot Lucerne's landmarks.

Swiss Alps and architecture straight out of a picturebook

Further into your cruise, look out for the Meggenhorn Castle perched on a rocky cliff and the iconic Chapel Bridge, a colorful 14th-century monument adorned with paintings. The free Wi-Fi aboard the yacht keeps you connected, while the audio guide on an app spills the tea on everything you see. You’ll even see the luxurious Bürgenstock Resort, tucked amidst emerald green hills. But the real stars of the show are the mountains Rigi, nicknamed the Queen of the Mountains, and Mt. Pilatus, shrouded in tales of fire-breathing dragons! While you’re taking in the charm of Lucerne, if you’re feeling peckish, the yacht bar has you covered with drinks and snacks to fuel your fun.

What to bring

Stay ahead of the game; download the "Listen Everywhere" audio app beforehand to dodge any network glitches at the location.

Don’t forget your trusty earphones/headphones for an immersive audio guide experience.

What’s not allowed

Due to yacht restrictions, dogs with a shoulder height of less than 30 cm will be transported on the ships for free, as long as they are kept in their own animal-friendly basket or bag. All other dogs need a special pet ticket.

Accessibility

The inside and outside of the main deck are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Guide dogs for the blind are welcome on the yacht.

Additional information

Care assistants for guests with disabilities travel free of charge on all regularly scheduled cruises. Simply present a valid "Identity Card for Travelers with a Disability" upon boarding.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the boarding point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your cruise to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

Boarding point

Board your cruise at Panorama Yacht Saphir.

Address: Pier 7, 6005 Luzern, Switzerland.

Landmark: Directly across from Hotel Schweizerhof and in close proximity to Schwanenplatz.

Get direction to the boarding point