Steamboat Uri

The oldest paddle steamer in Switzerland

Officially designated as a "Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark" by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the "Uri" has much to offer. Step aboard and watch the impressive steam engine drive the two red paddle wheels or feast your eyes on the ornate beauty of the 1st class dining saloon. Because of its refined elegance and enclosed upper deck, this steamboat is well suited for truly exclusive, year-round events.

The "Uri" is best suited for elegant private or corporate events with a high degree of grace and sophistication. It is also the ideal steamboat for weddings.

360° view

Special Features

Cozy upper deck cabin for 18 people

Only steamer suitable for winter operations

Enclosed panorama restaurant on the upper deck

Amazing 1st class saloon with decorative wood carvings and painted ceilings

Information about the ship

Seating capacity

Main deck bow	28
Main deck - Saloon	86
Upper deck Stern	68

Total	182
Number of Saloon	3

Technical data

Capacity	800 passengers
Crew	6 people
Ship type	Salon steamer
Builder	Brothers Sulzer
Maiden voyage	8 May 1901
Overhauls	1949, 1961, 1981, 1994

Engine	2-cylinder steam
Propulsion	2 paddle wheels
Top speed	27.4 km/h
Weight	293.5 t
Performance	478 kW
Total length	61.80 m
Total width	14.00 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 170 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	CHF 5'600.00/ CHF 6'150.00
2 hours	Sun-Wed/ Thu-Sat	CHF 7'900.00/ CHF 8'700.00
3 hours	Sun-Wed/ Thu-Sat	CHF 10'200.00/ CHF 11'200.00
4 hours	Sun-Wed/ Thu-Sat	CHF 12'500.00/ CHF 13'750.00
every additional hour	Sun-Wed/ Thu-Sat	CHF 2'300.00/ CHF 2'300.00

In the evening, the Christmassy decorated steamship Uri stands at the pier in Lucerne.

Winter steamboat cruises

from November to December

Originally built in 1901, PS Uri is the oldest ship in our fleet and also the oldest paddler in Switzerland. The venerable vessel is in service from early spring to late autumn and then returns to operate popular winter cruises during Advent and the festive season in November and December. The ship is well suited for magical fondue cruises or exclusive gala dinners, thanks to the ornate Neo-Rococo salon with lavish wooden panels, carved sculptures and painted ceilings.