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Current timetables
Here you will find all the information you need about the current and planned seasonal timetables for our ships on Lake Lucerne.
Last steamboat operations in 2026
| Steamboat Gallia | Sunday, 20 September 2026 | Course 17_26 | Lucerne from 12:12 h Lucerne arrival 17:47 h |
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| Steamboat Schiller | Sunday, 27 September 2026 | Course 17_26 | Lucerne from 12:12 h Lucerne arrival 17:47 h |
| Steamboat Unterwalden | Sunday, 04 October 2026 | Course 55_56 Course 63_64 | Lucerne from 09:38 h Lucerne arrival 12:16 h Lucerne from 13:48 h Lucerne arrival 16:25 h |
| Steamboat Stadt Luzern | Sunday, 18 October 2026 | Course 13_24 | Lucerne from 11:12 h Lucerne arrival 16:47 h |
| Steamboat Uri | Sunday, 18 October 2026 From Friday, 20 November to Saturday, 19 December 2026 in operation for winter themed trips. | Course 7_18 | Lucerne from 09:12 h Lucerne arrival 14:47 h |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about your cruise
Are you planning a cruise on Lake Lucerne and would like to learn more about booking, offers or on-board services? In our Questions and Answers section, you’ll find helpful information on the most common topics – concise, clear and always accessible.
To all questionsWhich tickets or travel passes are valid on the lake?
The following passes are valid on scheduled boat services:
Free travel with…
- GA travelcard
- Lake Lucerne Pass
- Day pass for Half Fare travelcard
- Saver Day Pass
- Municipality Day Pass
- Children's Day Pass
- Dog Day Pass
- Dog GA travelcard
- Swiss Travel Pass, Swiss Travel Pass Flex and Swiss Transfer Ticket
- Lucerne Travel Pass / Tell-Pass
- Junior Card: Children up to 16 years accompanied by a parent
50% discount with…
- Half Fare travelcard
- Interrail Pass
- Eurail Pass
- Children (6 – 16 years)
Passepartout…
Tickets and travelcards from Passepartout are not valid on SGV services.
Exception: The Passepartout monthly and annual travelcards allow free travel between Lucerne, Hertenstein, Weggis, and Vitznau, provided the travelcard covers at least zones 10, 29, and 39.
Where can I buy tickets for cruises on Lake Lucerne?
- Tickets can be purchased on all boats as well as at the stations in Lucerne, Weggis, and—from spring to autumn—also in Brunnen and Vitznau.
- Combined tickets are also available from SBB, Rigi Railways, Pilatus Railways, Treib-Seelisberg Railway, and the tourism offices in Beckenried and Gersau.
Overview of the different piers in Lucerne
Here you’ll find an overview of the departure piers for the most popular routes. A detailed map is available via the link to the pier plan below.
- Departures to Weggis, Vitznau (Rigi), Brunnen, Flüelen = Pier 1
- Departure to Alpnachstad (Pilatus) = Pier 2
- Departure to Küssnacht am Rigi = Pier 3
- Departure to Bürgenstock = Pier 3
Is it possible to reserve seats on the boat?
You may reserve a seat in the onboard restaurant if you wish to order food or drinks.
Otherwise, reservations are neither required nor possible.
For groups of 10 or more, we kindly ask you to register your group in advance (without a fixed seat reservation).
