Lake Lucerne 1-Hour Catamaran Cruise

Lucerne, Switzerland

High interest

Booked 4 times today.

1 hour (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Enjoy stunning views of Lake Lucerne, in the heart of the Swiss Alps, during this time-saver cruise. Discover unique lakeside vistas only accessible by water. Riding from Lucerne to Kehrsiten-Bürgenstock pier aboard the Wi-Fi-equipped boat, you’ll also get a front-row peek of the luxurious, ultra-modern Burgenstock hotel.

Book a round-trip Lucerne cruise to Kehrsiten-Bürgenstock
Enjoy a time-saving express cruise, ideal for busy travelers
Post photos online as you cruise aboard a Wi-Fi-enabled boat
Buy snacks and drinks (except mid-October to early December)

What's Included

1-hour catamaran cruise
WiFi on board

Drinks and snacks (available for purchase onboard)
NO Audioguide or guide

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Landungsbrücke 3, 6006 Luzern, Switzerland
Pier 3 is located in front of KKL Lucerne.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Lake Lucerne

Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Bruce_K

The trip was lovely. It was quiet, relaxing, and beautiful. I highly recommend it. Thank you so much!

Reviews

3.7

based on 112 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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No commentary

Crystal_M, May 2026

Boat was very nice and ride was smooth. No commentary of sites on the water during the 1hr. It would have been nice to know some history and sites we saw.

Switzerland May 2026

David_B, May 2026

The local host was knowledgeable and helpful during our visit. The cost was less than excursions provided by the cruise line.

If you love scenery, this is for you!

Benjamin_W, May 2026

If you’re into views of mountains, lakes and cities. This is great for the price. We had choppy weather at it was still a super smooth ride. Nice and slow to take everything in.

I booked this online the...

Janice_M, Apr 2026

I booked this online the day before and received confirmation via email. There was a link to “get tickets” but it kept sending me in a loop to where the barcode for all 8 tickets wouldn’t load. We loaded the boat and when the person came around to scan our tickets, she told me she had to have the barcode and would not honor my confirmation email. (She said that many people purchase their tickets and then cancel them and that she couldn’t honor that). After 40 mins of trying to figure this out (the catamaran was an hour tour), we finally got the tickets to load by sending my email to another persons phone and they loaded in. There should be a way for the boat company to tap in to Viator website and see the confirmations. Needless to say, all 8 of us DID NOT ENJOY this because we were trying to rectify the situation.

A bit boring...

Susan_C, Apr 2026

There is no commentary and you can't get off boat at halfway point pier to walk around. A bit boring..

Due to upcoming rain and...

Marian_G, Apr 2026

Due to upcoming rain and thunderstorms, we tried to take an earlier boat. The ticket man would not let us go. The boat was not even half full. He said we had to go at the scheduled time on our ticket. As expected it was very rainy and low clouds which blocked the stunning views. He said he could not validate our tickets. If you’re going digital, you need to look into a way to take care of issues like this! I was very disappointed!

Lucerne Lake Tour

Kathleen_M, Apr 2026

Was precisely on time. However, there was no narrative for what you were seeing but you probably couldn’t hear it anyway because the boat was so crowded you couldn’t hear yourself talk.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for your feedback! This tour is a short loop with beautiful views of the surrounding area, without any additional commentary over the loudspeaker.

Okay

Holly_M, Apr 2026

It is just a boat ride around the lake with no narration on what you are seeing. Also some people had a 2 hour excursion on our boat that included a funicular ride to the top of the mountain. It would have been nice to include that option.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for your feedback! This tour is a short loop with beautiful views of the surrounding area, without any additional commentary over the loudspeaker. We’d like to mention that the option including the excursion to Bürgenstock with the funicular ride can also be booked via Viator.

Na

jenlsommers76, Mar 2026

Great trip to a tiny village and beautiful scenery of Lake Lucerne. Did not take the fenicular to the ski resort just walked the town.

Catamaran Cruise on Lake Lucerne

Andrea_P, Mar 2026

The catamaran is very punctual so be on time. There is plenty of comfortable seating even with a full boat!

Pleasant peaceful and enjoyable.

Steven_R, Jan 2026

Excellent views, surroundings and experience. Please note you can alight halfway and take a venicular (steep train) to a summit. There was only one cataremaran per hour whem we went in winter so.ypu have to stay there an hour.

Book it!

sean_c, Dec 2025

Great experience! Spacious catamaran and wonderful views of the alps. Well worth the money and time. It's a must for your time in Lucerne!

This was not a ‘cruise’...

Cynthia_H, Dec 2025

This was not a ‘cruise’ but more a transport to and from another town nearby - no local information - just a silent ride to and back to your pickup point. All of this is included in a Swiss pass, which I had and so paid for something that I didn’t need to pay for. The marketing is misleading on this. Save yourself the dollars.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thanks for your feedback! The Bürgenstock Round Trip is designed as a short and scenic ride, perfect for a quick getaway. If you’re looking for a longer experience with more to see, we’d recommend trying our two-hour round trips from Lucerne to Vitznau or Beckenried and back to Lucerne. They offer amazing views and plenty of time to soak in the scenery. Please send a copy of your Swiss Travel Pass to the viator support regarding a refund, unfortunately we are not able to give you a refund directly.

We booked a 1-hour...

Gina_B, Nov 2025

We booked a 1-hour catamaran cruise and we got a glorified tugboat. Workers said the catamaran was in for repairs. We weren't notified or given the option to cancel. We were disappointed that we didn't cruise on a catamaran, however the "tugboat" was sufficient to cruise on Lake Lucerne and take in all of the Lucerne beauty!

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Dear Gina Thank you for your review. As stated in the announcement, the trip is currently operated by various motor vessels. We are glad to hear that you still enjoyed the cruise on the lake and were able to take in the beauty of Lucerne.

The trip was lovely. It...

Bruce_K, Nov 2025

The trip was lovely. It was quiet, relaxing, and beautiful. I highly recommend it. Thank you so much!

Not a Catamaran

Lucas_B, Nov 2025

The cruise is lovely but it definitely wasn’t a catamaran and was just the standard ferry that travels back and forward across the lake. Feel the advertising was quite misleading.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you very much for your review. As stated in the announcement, the trip is currently operated by various motor vessels. We hope you were still able to enjoy the cruise and would be delighted to welcome you back to Lake Lucerne at another time.

Scenic views from Lake Lucerne

Vivian_C, Nov 2025

The tour is an hour and it goes by quickly. It was on time and run very efficiently. Fantastic views!

Great boat ride!...

Talia_B, Oct 2025

Great boat ride! Incredible sights and the perfect amount of time. I also get sea sick on boats and did not have that issue at all!

Great little cruise

Gail_S, Oct 2025

Traveled with friends on a day trip to Lucerne. The cruise was relaxing, scenic and comfortable at the end of our day and docked right next to the train station . There was no narration but we didn’t mind and I’m not sure one was needed. Refreshments and beer were sold on board. It’s also a commuter boat to a resort.

Lake Lucerne

Doug_H, Oct 2025

This seem more like a water taxi ride. Went across lake made a stop and came back. I was disappointed

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Lovely Lucerne lake

Nathan_C, Oct 2025

Exceptional way to see Lucern. The reservation online process was easy. The front Tod the boat gives the best views.

Just Okay

Jeanette_T, Sep 2025

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” took us around the lake, and we were thankful for nice warm indoor seating and covered seating outside, since it was a rainy day. It was nice to take a trip around the lake, just expected something a little different.

Good ride

Ankita_K, Sep 2025

Solid boat ride around the lake. It was a nice way to catch some views in a quick and timely manner.

Lovely lake cruise

Lisa_B, Aug 2025

Lovely cruise on calm waters with beautiful scenary. Would recommend around sunset to get the full effect of the sunlight on the water.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you for your review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the calm waters and beautiful scenery, and we agree — a sunset cruise truly makes the lake sparkle. We hope to welcome you on board again soon for another magical moment on Lake Lucerne.

Quick and easy

krishna_k, Jun 2025

Quick trip around the Lucerne lake. Easy to get in and out. Upper deck is first class and lower deck is second class. Viator and other websites sell second class at a discount. So you can pay around $11 more on the boat to upgrade to upper deck.

Very peaceful and scenic....

Katherine_W, Jun 2025

Very peaceful and scenic. Getting on and off the boat was incredibly efficient and we thoroughly got views of the lake.

Lovely and relaxing

Joy_H, May 2025

Lovely and relaxing break in a busy day. Enjoyed the boat experience, clean and well run. I would recommend

Disappointed

Shelly_P, Apr 2025

It was like a dirty crowded public transportation. It is a shuttle service for a hotel- but should not be advertised for travelers.

It was meh. Perhaps my...

Leigh_M, Apr 2025

It was meh. Perhaps my error in expecting more, but I thought this would be more narrated. Nothing bad about it, but nothing exciting either

1 hr boat trip Lake Lucerne

Jan_C, Mar 2025

Very well run. The boat was clean and everything ran on time. Employees were kind and courteous. Seats were very comfortable and on a rainy day the heated boat was appreciated.