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Limited availability for exclusive boat hire!

The motor vessel Saphir sails on Lake Lucerne in slightly cloudy weather.

Motor vessel Saphir


Stylish Panorama-Yacht

Stylish design and ingenious technical features like the convertible roof on the upper deck make this elegant vessel very popular with the public. Be it for an afternoon spin in the Bay of Lucerne or for a private charter cruise, treat yourself to affordable luxury aboard MS Saphir.This glamorous yacht is perfectly suited for ‘Happy Hour’ on the lake in the summer or for a cozy raclette cruise in winter. 

Limited availability for exclusive boat hire!

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Special Features

Unique aqua terrace on the main deck

Open bar and convertible roof on the upper deck

Large panoramic windows

Audio guide in 11 different languages available upon request

Due to the limited kitchen infrastructure, only cold snacks or hot meals from the buffet are possible on the motor vessel Saphir.

Seating capacity

Main deck 80
Total 80
Number of Salons 1

Technical data

Capacity 300 passengers
Crew 2 people
Ship type Motor vessel
Builder Shiptec, Lucerne
Maiden voyage 3 May 2012
Engine Diesel-electric hybrid
Weight 107.5 t
Performance 180/192 KW
Total length 49.00 m
Total width 8.30 m

Infrastructure / Audio

Wheelchair toilet yes
Baby change yes
Play table for kids no
Loudspeakers yes
Audio Radio / CD
iPod yes
Wireless microphone yes
Electronic presentation equipment/beamer yes

You can find out more about the accessibility of the motorship Saphir here.

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