14 Boat Tours in Lucerne Worth the Money

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,338 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $212Our pick

Cable car to Mt. Pilatus, easy alpine hike, steep cogwheel descent, and a Lucerne lake cruise in one 5.5-hour guided day.

“The tour guide was great. even though we had a lot of clouds and couldn't see much the trip was still fun. the combo of bus, lift, train and boat was lovely. We had around 1hr 45 min at the top to do whatever we wanted and we didn't feel rushed at any point. We would do this trip again in the future hoping for no clouds.”

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2.Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,260 reviews · 5 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $223

Mount Pilatus from Lucerne with Dragon Ride gondola, the steepest cogwheel train down, and a Lake Lucerne boat cruise (seasonal), English guide.

“Wonderful excursion! Comfortable, safe environment. Knowledgeable and fun tour guide. Not too long and not too short.”

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3.Round-Trip Catamaran Cruise on Lake Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,169 reviews · 1 hour

A 1-hour round-trip catamaran on Lake Lucerne from Brücke 3, with views of Pilatus, Rigi, and Bürgenstock, plus snacks onboard.

“The catamaran cruise on Lake Lucerne was the perfect way to unwind and take in the breathtaking views of Mount Pilatus and Rigi. So peaceful and a must do in Lucerne!”

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4.Lucerne Walking & Boat Tour: The Best Swiss Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 417 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $118

Small-group Lucerne walking tour with optional 1-hour Lake Lucerne cruise. Chapel Bridge, towers, fortifications, and Swiss stories.

“Luis is a lovely, energetic, passionate tour guide who knows so many people and random tidbits about Lucerne that make the tour come alive with a personal feeling. He was ready with pictures of historical references to places we visited, and we left knowing so much more about Lucerne than we would have with a self-guided tour. I do wish the Viator tour description had been a little more specific, as I would have booked and planned differently. I booked the tour+cheese/wine+boat option, which turned out to be 2 hours of a walking tour around Old Town Lucerne ending in a cheese and wine tasting at Opus, a local restaurant.…”

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5.Lake Lucerne 1-Hour Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 98 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $36Best value

1-hour Lake Lucerne round-trip to Kehrsiten-Bürgenstock from Lucerne. Wi-Fi on board, scenic views, and easy boarding at Landungsbrücke 3.

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

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6.Independent Rigi Tour from Lucerne With Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 86 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $173

Independent Mount Rigi day trip from Lucerne with Lake Lucerne cruise, cogwheel train to Rigi Kulm, and aerial cable car down to Weggis.

“Loved that all the tickets were bundled and we could explore Mt Rigi at our own pace. Would have saved a little anxiety if Viator had let us know that the bar code is the "ticket" - all you need for the boat, cogwheel train and aerial cable car. The Viator info said it covered all the tickets and provided a complete timetable - NOT TRUE; also, wasn't sure if a Viator rep would meet us and give us physical tickets. As it turned out, it was super easy - just show the bar code; the only thing they really looked at was the number of adults it covered. (Just…”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · 7 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $211

Self-guided Mt. Rigi day with Lake Lucerne cruise, unlimited cogwheel and cable car rides, plus Rigi Kaltbad mineral spa entry.

“Great set up. Included ferry, cable car, train, and spa entrance. We went at our own pace. Never had a hiccup. Highly recommended”

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8.Switzerland: Train, Bus, Boat Travel Pass Flex

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · 3 - 15 days · from $373

A flexible Swiss rail, bus, and boat pass with included mountain rides, up to 50% off select excursions, and free entry to 500+ museums.

“The flexible option of the days was helpful . Ease of travelling , no hassle of buying tickets again and again”

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9.Mount Rigi Day Trip with Cruise and Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 67 reviews · 7 hours · from $186

Guided day trip from Lucerne to Mount Rigi: Lake Lucerne cruise, 1871 cogwheel train, cable car descent, and Rigi Kaltbad spa views.

“Very enjoyable! Ralph was a very pleasant guide and would recommend! Mount Rigi is breathtaking!”

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10.Boat Trip, Mount Rigi Train, & Mineral Baths Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 60 reviews · 1 day · from $185

Lucerne to Mount Rigi by boat and cogwheel train, then Rigi Kaltbad mineral baths for a self-guided day with 360 views.

“It was worth it. If you are not the kind to do hikings from start to finish, this is a relaxing alternative to spend the day. Everything is well organized, signs everywhere so it's OK to go on your own, you won't miss the things you've booked.”

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11.Ingenbohl: Roundtrip Lake Uri Cruise from Brunnen to Flüelen

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 31 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $56

Roundtrip Lake Uri cruise from Brunnen to Flüelen, passing Rütli Meadow and Tell's Chapel, with fjord-like mountain views in 1.5 hours.

“Very overpriced. It is just the local ferry that anyone can catch for a tiny fraction of the price. There was no information or guide”

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12.Mt Rigi Day Trip with Cruise, Cable Car, & Train

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 13 reviews · 6 hours · from $217

Lucerne to Mount Rigi with cable car, cogwheel train, and Lake Lucerne cruise, plus a scenic coach ride to Weggis.

“The view of the snow covered Alps above the clouds was spectacular. It was even more impressive coming out of the clouds on the cable car into the winter wonderland. The boat ride around Lake Lucerne was interesting but could have avoided an embarrassing moment. We did not know our cruise tickets were for the 2nd class lounge and we asked to leave the 1st class lounge! As Americans we did not know!”

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13.Lucerne Private City Walk and Lake Cruise Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4 hours · from $329Top rated

Private Lucerne city walk with a local guide, Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument, plus a 1-hour Lake Lucerne cruise. 4 hours.

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14.Lake Cruise & Old Town Tour w/ Guide & Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $158

Guided Old Town walk, Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument photo stops, 1-hour panoramic Lake Lucerne cruise, plus Christmas market time.

“Worth every penny! Ana was insightful and gave us information about old town that we would have never found out on our own and Diogo perfectly set his shots up to capture the best angles of us. I proposed to my now fiancé on the tour, they were very accommodating. Thank you so much for helping create memories that will last a lifetime!”

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