How much does a lake geneva boat tour cost?
The standard 2nd class adult fare for the one-hour Geneva Tour loop cruise is 19 CHF per person. Children aged 6–16 pay half price, and children under 6 travel free. First class, which includes access to the open upper deck and dining areas outside meal hours, can be purchased as an upgrade on board.
What are the opening hours for the lake geneva boat cruise?
The lake geneva boat service operates daily from 09:00 to 19:00. During the summer season (25 April to 11 October 2026), up to six Geneva Tour departures run each day from the Mont-Blanc pier.
Where does the lake geneva boat depart from?
All Geneva Tour departures leave from and return to the CGN pier at Quai du Mont-Blanc 2, 1201 Genève, Switzerland. This is the main CGN landing on the northern lakeshore, a short walk from the city centre.
How long is the Geneva Tour loop cruise on Lake Geneva?
The Geneva Tour is a 50-minute audioguided loop cruise on La Rade, Geneva's inner lake bay. The boat departs from the Mont-Blanc pier, sails east past the Jardin Anglais and Jet d'Eau, and returns to the same quayside.
Is the lake geneva boat tour accessible for wheelchair users?
Wheelchair access is available on CGN boats, though ease of boarding depends on vessel size and how busy the sailing is. Disabled toilets are fitted on all boats. Holders of an SBB legitimation card for disabled travellers travel free of charge with their accompanying person.
Can I bring my dog on the lake geneva boat?
Yes, dogs are welcome on all CGN lake geneva boat services. Dogs over 30 cm at the shoulder require a half-fare second-class ticket; small dogs carried in a basket or bag under 30 cm shoulder height travel free of charge.
What is the cancellation policy for CGN lake geneva boat tickets?
Per CGN's official terms and conditions, online lake geneva boat tickets are non-refundable except on presentation of a medical certificate. Standard tickets bought at the pier window or on board are valid across all sailings for the full day until 05:00 the following morning.
When is the best time to take a lake geneva boat cruise to see the Alps?
Morning departures between 09:00 and 11:00 offer the clearest views of Mont Blanc and the Alpine chain before midday haze develops over Lac Léman. This window also tends to have fewer fellow passengers than afternoon departures.
Are children's fares available on the CGN Geneva lake cruise?
Children under 6 travel free on all CGN Lac Léman cruises. Children aged 6–16 pay half the adult fare. The SBB Junior Card and Grandchild Card allow eligible children to travel free with a named adult on regular cruises, though these are not valid on special event sailings.
Is food and drink available on board the lake Geneva sightseeing cruise?
A bar serving drinks and light snacks is available on board during the Geneva Tour loop. During meal-hour sailings on longer routes, full restaurant service is offered; 2nd class passengers may access dining areas at those times, while upper deck and the dining room revert to 1st class outside meal hours. Note that American Express is not accepted by the on-board caterer.
What is there to see on the Geneva Tour lake cruise route?
The route passes the Jet d'Eau (visible from the water at close range), the Jardin Anglais shoreline, the historic lakeside villas of La Rade, and offers views northward toward the Palais des Nations. On clear mornings, Mont Blanc and the Savoie Alps form a backdrop to the east.
Can I use a Swiss Travel Pass for a lake geneva boat tour?
Yes — the Swiss Travel Pass, AG general travel pass, SBB half-fare cards, and municipal 1-day passes are all valid on CGN regular cruises including lake geneva boat tours. Public transport passes such as Unireso and Mobilis are not valid. Passes are not accepted on special event cruises.
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