Steamboat Gallia

The speedy steamer

Built in 1913 by Escher Wyss in Zürich, PS Gallia carries the Latin name of France and represents a traditional homage to French guests in Central Switzerland. Powered by a massive two-cylinders steam engine and thanks to a sleek hull design, Gallia has always been the fastest lake steamer in Europe and can reach speeds up to 31 km/h.

Limited availability for exclusive boat hire!

Special Features

Magnificent Escher Wyss steam engine

Elegant Belle Époque saloon in a French Empire style

The cozy cabin on the upper deck, ideal for intimate gatherings with seated space

Information about the ship

Seating capacity

Main deck bow	34
Main deck - Saloon	70
Total	104
Number of Saloon	2

Technical data

Capacity	900 passengers
Crew	6 people
Ship type	Salon steamer
Builder	Escher Wyss, Zürich, Switzerland
Maiden voyage	23 July 1913
Overhauls	1953, 1979, 2004

Engine	2-cylinder steam
Propulsion	2 paddle wheels with 9 buckets each
Top speed	31.5 km/h
Weight	325.4 t
Performance	798 KW
Total length	63.00 m
Total width	14.50 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	no

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Charter prices

Start and finish in Lucerne - flat-rate prices for up to 100 people

Rates for passengers in addition to the quoted amount for the group: CHF 18.00/person for the first hour + CHF 3.00/Person for each additional hour

1 hour	Sun-Wed/ Thu-Sat	5'200 5'700
2 hours	Sun-Wed/ Thu-Sat	7'300 8'050
3 hours	Sun-Wed/ Thu-Sat	9'400 10'400
4 hours	Sun-Wed/ Thu-Sat	11'500 12'750
every additional hour	Sun-Wed/ Thu-Sat	2'100 2'350