Lucerne

15 Best Lake Lucerne Cruises

The lake sailings sorted: panoramic yacht hours, first-class lunch cruises and catamaran round trips under the peaks that ring the water. William Tell’s lake performs daily; the paddle steamers are period costume.

1.Lucerne: Mt. Pilatus Cable Car, Cogwheel Train & Lake Cruise

Experience the breathtaking Swiss Alps on this full-day tour from Lucerne, including cable car, cogwheel train, hiking, and lake cruise for unforgettable views.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“Everything was ok , except weather was foggy and we missed the beauty of the nature , after so many miles of travel from Los Angeles to Lucerne, Switzerland.”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

2.Lucerne: 1-Hour Cruise on Panoramic Yacht

Enjoy stunning lake views and informative audio commentary on this 1-hour panoramic boat cruise in Lucerne, perfect for a relaxing, scenic break.

★ 4.6

“This was a great tour of Lake Lucerne. We weren't expecting the audio part of the tour but it was fun to do and we learned a lot. It was a beautiful tour of the lake and the staff were friendly. I'd highly recommend taking…”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

3.Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise

Discover the stunning views from Mount Pilatus, including gondola rides, a cogwheel train descent, and a Lake Lucerne cruise—an authentic Swiss adventure.

★ 4.5

“Breathtaking tour!! Lucerne is beautiful. Lovely view to Mt. Pilatus, cruise was beautiful. Even better than expected. A must take tour!”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

4.Lucerne: Round-Trip Catamaran Cruise on Lake Lucerne

Experience stunning views of Lake Lucerne and the surrounding mountains on this 1-hour round-trip catamaran cruise. Perfect for a quick, relaxing escape.

★ 4.4

“360 views across a glorious lake! The cruise emphasises just how large this lake is! Lovely restful journey, with the opportunity to take pictures at leisure.”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

5.Lake Lucerne Panoramic Sightseeing Cruise

Experience stunning lake, mountain, and city views on the Lake Lucerne Panoramic Sightseeing Cruise. Perfect for a quick, relaxing water tour in Switzerland.

★ 4.5

“Tour around Lake Lucerne. Nothing overly special but it was nice. I’d recommend for those looking to see the natural beauty of the lake.”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

8.Lake Lucerne 1-Hour Catamaran Cruise

Experience stunning Lake Lucerne views on this 1-hour catamaran cruise. Perfect for a quick, scenic water ride with easy boarding and great panoramas.

★ 3.5

“We were a little disappointed to find out that this was a commuter boat. We had envisioned a tour boat with commentary about the area. The snacks and drinks onboard were limited to a vending machine. Only lite beer and no wine, really? The “cruise”…”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

9.Independent Rigi Tour from Lucerne With Cruise

Discover Swiss Alps with this flexible, independent day trip to Mt Rigi from Lucerne, including scenic lake cruises, cogwheel trains, and cable cars.

★ 4.0

“The boat ride and cog wheel train were very fun and the weather cooperated. Mount Rigi was beautiful and worth the experience. However, the cable car ride down to Weser was a total bust. Packed in standing room only with no seating was horrible and…”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

10.Mt. Rigi Self-Guided Tour: Lake Lucerne Cruise and Mountain Spa

Discover Switzerland’s stunning Lake Lucerne and Mount Rigi with this self-guided tour—including boat cruise, mountain railway, mineral spa, and flexible exploration.

★ 4.5

“The cruise was beautiful, the ride up very dramatic and breathtaking can't beat the beauty. The spa incredible. It was great to have the flexibility to spend the maximum time there. Across-the-board a well rounded and memorable trip.”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

11.Luzern Discovery: Small Group City Walk with Lake Cruise

Experience Lucerne's highlights on a small-group tour featuring iconic landmarks, a scenic lake cruise, and personalized insights for an authentic Swiss adventure.

★ 4.5

“Perfect experience, saw a lot of the Lucerne and learned a lot about its rich history, pretty much every step of the way. For our family (w/ two youngish kids) it was the right amount of duration, walking, information, without it ever feeling or becoming…”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

13.Panoramic E-Bike Tour with a Lake Cruise

Discover Lake Lucerne on a scenic e-bike tour through Swiss countryside, visit William Tell's path, and enjoy a relaxing boat cruise — perfect for active explorers.

★ 5.0

“Dave’s local knowledge was so helpful and welcomed! He showed us everything and was the perfect balance of explaining the Swiss culture without over explaining it :)”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

More Lake Lucerne Cruises

Explore Lucerne

A painted bridge, a sad lion and three mountains taking bookings.