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Lake Geneva

Belle Epoque boats have plied Central Europe's largest lake for 130 years, offering cruises between France and Switzerland and between Geneva and the upper end of the lake (known as the Haut Lac).

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Lake Geneva is a water body of superlatives: mildest climate, largest lake and lake with the largest amount of water in Central Europe.The Celts called it “Large Water” or “Lem an”, and to this day it is called Lac Léman in French. And it certainly is big. Scheduled boats, historic paddle steamers and small ferries ply this 582km2 body of water, breaking records as they go. The Compagnie Générale de Navigation (GGN) on Lake Geneva operates eight paddle steamers, the largest European fleet of its kind. Shipping on Lake Geneva also breaks records.Regularly scheduled lake boats connect the numerous villages and cities, and small ferries, called "Mouettes", carry passengers in Geneva rapidly from one shore of the lake to another. Visitors who want to enjoy a comfortable journey book a special culinary trip or a cruise to notable sights, such as the emblem of the city of Geneva, the "Jet d'eau", an up to 140 meter high water fountain that is illuminated at night. If you spend time around Chillon Castle  and the Montreux  promenade, sooner or later you'll be tempted to take a cruise on the “Haut Lac” between Vevey , Montreux, Chillon, Villeneuve and Le Bouveret .

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The CGN offers the possibility to rent one of its boats. You will enjoy an exceptional setting for your event. Thanks to the spectacular landscapes of Lake Geneva, the CGN boats convey sensations that they alone offer. Of variable sizes, the fleet adapts itself perfectly to each of your projects, according to the destination, the number of guests and the catering that you choose.

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Compagnie Générale de Navigation sur le Lac Léman (CGN) Av. de Rhodanie 17 1000 Lausanne - CH

+41 (0)900 929 929 [email protected] http://www.cgn.ch

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S'échapper sur le léman en voilier .

Naviguer sur le majestueux lac Léman est une expérience inoubliable à vivre en compagnie de vos proches, à bord d'un voilier privatisé. Au cœur des Alpes suisses, ce lac offre un cadre naturel d'une beauté saisissante, entouré de sommets enneigés qui se reflètent sur ses eaux calmes.

Embarquez pour une aventure exclusive organisée par Léman Croisières et laissez-vous envoûter par la quiétude du lac Léman. Que vous soyez passionné de voile ou simple amateur de balades en plein air, cette escapade promet des moments de détente et de découverte au rythme du vent.

Offrez-vous ce luxe !

Une pause de 2 heures 

pour célébrer, pour se ressourcer

Prix :  500.- chf pour l'Activité ​

1 personnes à  10 personnes max.

Baignades à discrétion

Une demi-journée 

pour s'échapper et se détendre

Prix :  900.- chf pour l'Activité ​

Croisière sur le Léman

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Le temps d'une journée

Prix :  1'200.- chf pour l'Activité ​

Nos sorties en voilier avec skipper 

Au départ du port de Lutry, notre skipper vous emmènera voguer vers des paysages spectaculaires.

Vous pourrez admirer les célèbres vignobles en terrasses de Lavaux, classés au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO. Contempler le Château de Chillon, La Villa "le Lac" Le Corbusier, et bien d'autres monuments qui jalonnent les rives du lac.  Longer la Riviera et découvrir Montreux, faire une pause glace à Evian ou un repas les pieds dans l'eau  à St Gingolphe.

Laissez-vous guider par notre skipper expérimenté, il vous fera découvrir les secrets et anecdotes de cette région mythique. Profitez de pauses baignade rafraîchissantes dans les eaux cristallines du lac, ou savourez un délicieux pique-nique gourmet préparé spécialement pour vous, à bord du voilier.

Que ce soit pour célébrer une occasion spéciale, organiser un événement d'entreprise ou simplement pour vivre une parenthèse de bien-être en pleine nature, une sortie en voilier privatisé sur le lac Léman promet des souvenirs inoubliables et des instants de pure félicité. Accordez-vous ce luxe d'évasion et laissez-vous emporter par la magie intemporelle du Léman.

Voiliers Nous disposons de 3 voiliers, un Grand soleil de 40 pieds et un Bavaria de 38 pieds ainsi qu'un élan de 30 pieds.  Le choix du voilier se fait uniquement par le skipper selon la disponibilité, la météo, le nombre de participants et le programme.    Réservation Les sorties de deux heures sont exceptionnelles, contactez nous par téléphone pour connaitre les disponibilités de dernière minute.  Les réservations des sorties à la demi-journée ou la journée peuvent se faire par l'intermédiaire de notre partenaire l'Office du tourisme de Montreux Riviera ou en nous contactons directement. 

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Join our signature small group journeys and cruise in luxury along the Russian Volga river!

The Russian Odyssey

An extended 'South to North' view of Russia from Astrakhan to St. Petersburg through Moscow.

Explore Moscow, St. Petersburg and Russia’s Golden Ring in greater depth. Stay at gorgeous Four Seasons hotels. Enjoy special access to iconic cultural sites.

Lower Volga

Treat yourself to an unforgettable experience cruising the Volga river from Moscow to Astrakhan. The tour includes 2 nights in Moscow.

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A Volga river cruise is more than a geographical voyage; it’s also a journey through Russia’s rich and captivating history. No other experience takes you so completely to another place and time. The Volga is Europe’s longest and largest river; it meanders through the stories of Ivan the Terrible and his rise to power, the two historic ‘Greats’ Peter and Catherine, and then on into today. It’s a unique opportunity to see modern Russia in the context of its intriguing history, ably assisted by friendly and professional academics and tour guides. A Volga Dream Russian river tour promises to leave you with an unforgettable afterglow of fond memories.

Moscow to St. Petersburg River Cruise

Moscow and St. Petersburg are Russia’s best-known cities, but the towns of Russia’s historic Golden Ring are delightful too. The luxurious Volga Dream offers a unique opportunity to visit these Russian gems by sailing gently along the Volga River on an unforgettable cruising experience. In small, exclusive groups you’ll enjoy preferential access to some of Russia’s most significant cultural sites.

Moscow to Astrakhan River Cruise

Your River Cruise on the luxurious MS Volga Dream takes you from Moscow along Russia’s grand Volga River to the legend that is Volgograd (formerly Stalingrad) and Astrakhan on the Caspian Sea. Along the way, you’ll discover the treasures of Yaroslavl, the oldest city on the Volga, medieval Nizhniy Novgorod and beautiful Kazan, the ancient Tatar capital. We plan our tour carefully to combine the very best of Moscow with a world-class Volga River cruise.

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We love hearing from guests about their time in Russia and one comment often hear is how surprised people are by the Russian capital. We can’t say for certain what people expected but we do know that it’s always far removed from what they imagined! It’s been called a modern metropolis, a cosmopolitan city, an historic gem, an architectural treasure and a cultural powerhouse, among other descriptions. Majestic Moscow has always surprised our guests and left them with lasting and fond memories.

Russia’s famous Golden Ring is an archipelago of historic towns surrounding Moscow. Uglich is one of the oldest and was founded under Igor, the last Varangian prince. It once resisted the Mongol invasion and its ancient walls saw the grisly murder of young Dmitri, son of Ivan the Terrible. The impressive Church of St. Dmitri on the Blood, with its classic onion domes and blood red walls, is a fine example of classic Russian architecture. The tour ends with an enchanting choral concert.

This, the oldest city on the Volga River, and now a UNESCO World Heritage site, boasts a wealth of ancient orthodox treasures. The impressive Transfiguration of the Savior, adorned with murals depicting St. John’s apocalyptic visions can be seen in the Spassky Monastery. The Church of St. Elijah the Prophet is decorated with an awe-inspiring selection of rich frescoes. For a real taste of pre-revolutionary Russia, visitors are entertained by a costumed reception at the Governor’s House.

Close to the shores of White Lake once were the ‘tsar’s fishing grounds’. It lies in a place so serene that ancient monks chose to build no fewer than three holy sites here, including the Ferapontov Monastery. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, its chapels boast magnificent frescoes by Dionysius, one of Russia’s most renowned icon painters. The Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery was a refuge for many nobles during tumultuous times and later a fortress that successfully repelled invading armies.

The Karelia region is a vast and naturally beautiful wilderness that spreads all the way from St. Petersburg to the Arctic Circle. The glorious island village of Kizhi consists almost entirely of the traditionally styled wooden buildings of ‘Old Russia’. Among them is the famous Transfiguration Church built in 1714. Remarkably, and in testament to the craftsmen of the time, not a single nail was used in its construction! Kizhi is one of the favorite stops on the river cruise to St. Petersburg.

A typical rural hamlet brought to life by warm and welcoming villagers. Volga Dream guests are invited into local homes to enjoy classic Russian fare, tea with jam and ‘pirozhki’ (pies). Enthusiastic hosts share Russian traditions and the appeal of village life while proudly showing off their scrupulously kept homes and kitchen gardens. The tour continues with a brief bus ride to see a unique World War II memorial and then, for a real glimpse of Russian life, a visit to a local primary school.

Nizhny Novgorod

This was once a wealthy city thanks to its proximity to rich eastern trading routes. During the Soviet era, the city was closed to outsiders because of its military importance. It’s also where many political prisoners were sent to live out their days in exile. The 16th-century Kremlin ramparts offer spectacular views and the city is known for its elaborately decorated churches. For Volga Dream cruise guests, the highlight of the day is an evening folk concert performed by local children.

Sailing along the Volga river, the riverbank gradually ceases to be dominated by Orthodox churches. Instead, beautiful mosques appear as the river crosses into Tatarstan where the first stop is scenic Kazan, the region’s capital. Inside the white walls of the citadel, the famous Kul Sharif mosque and the old Cathedral of Peter and Paul stand side-by-side symbolizing the two faiths’ long and peaceful coexistence in the region. A concert of traditional Tatar music ends the Volga Dream tour in Kazan.

Passing the Zhigulevskie Mountains offers wonderful views from the sundeck before touring the city. One of the key attractions is the fascinating Space Museum, which offers a revealing glimpse of how the Soviet Union pursued its ambitious journey to the cosmos. The town is also noted for its beautiful esplanade, perfect for a relaxed stroll beside the Volga river. This in turn leads to the Samara State Art Museum. Founded in 1897, it is home to a collection of more than 16,000 works of art.

This city is best known for its close associations with cosmonaut, Yuri Gagarin. The Russian hero who achieved worldwide fame as the first man in space lived and studied here. Saratov used to be home to a large German community, a heritage that can still be seen in the local architecture. The Volga Dream tour visits the Radishchev State Art Museum, the first picture gallery in Russia outside Moscow and St. Petersburg.

Originally called Tsaritsyn, the city was renamed Stalingrad from 1925 to 1961 in honor of the USSR’s leader. During World War II, the city’s residents put up a heroic defense, repelling an advancing Nazi invasion. The battle for Stalingrad has gone down in history as a pivotal moment in the bloody conflict on the eastern front. The most ferocious and deadly fighting took place on Mamayev Hill, where an imposing memorial now stands close to the excellent Battle of Stalingrad Panorama Museum.

Saint Petersburg

If Moscow surprises, then St Petersburg delights. Peter the Great founded the city to showcase Russia’s newfound enlightenment. He wanted to show the modern world a cultured and advanced society. In short, he built the city to impress and in that he succeeded splendidly! The striking buildings were designed by some of the finest architects Europe had to offer and even now, the ‘Venice of the North’ never fails to enchant with its spectacular buildings and impressive canal network. It is a city of true grandeur.

Cocktails with the Captain

Commanding any ship is a complex role that calls for a long list of skills. Captains know their vessels inside out as well as well as the routes they sail and when things don’t go to plan, they have to make instant decisions. Above all though, the most important part of the job, underpinning everything they do, is to keep the ship and everyone aboard safe. The Captain’s cocktail party is a great and a wonderful opportunity for passengers and crew to get acquainted as the gets underway.

Matryoshka doll painting

There is nothing more typically Russian than a Matryoshka. It embodies the fact that there’s always something deeper to be found in every aspect of Russian life. Learning the traditional designs and techniques used to decorate these iconic dolls offers a pleasant diversion and some cathartic creativity!

Superb Service & Dining

Our restaurant serves the highest standard of international cuisine, freshly made by our Cordon Bleu Chef. Choose either a sumptuous buffet or set menu for lunch while dinner is always four or five courses with full service. High praise for the exquisite quality of meals is yet another constantly recurring feature in feedback from our guests.

Meet the Professor

From the Mongol hordes to Soviet times, Russia’s history is, like all of Europe’s, a complex web of political intrigue, war and peace, trade and treaties, as well as heroes and villains. Academics devote whole lifetimes to studying Russia’s long past and one of them presents a series of lectures shedding light on everything from Gorbachev to Chekhov, Khrushchev to Ivan the Terrible and of course, contemporary Russia. Our Professor is on board throughout the river cruise for informal conversation.

Beginner’s Russian

The Russian language can be rather beautiful and poetic and we know that many seasoned travelers enjoy trying their hand at different languages. Our onboard teachers provide an introduction to the riches of Russian, so guests can try out a few useful words and phrases on real Russians during the exciting river tours from Moscow to St. Petersburg or from Moscow to Volgograd!

Russian tea tasting

The drink we tend to associate with Russia is vodka, but tea, in fact, is the much more universal beverage of choice throughout the country. Guests will get acquainted with the Russian tea etiquette, a fundamental component of the country's social culture, and enjoy the traditional tea ceremony while cruising from St. Petersburg to Moscow or taking a Grand Volga river tour.

Russian Dinner & Vodka Tasting

All our dining is international but for Russian Dining night, the Chef includes a selection of traditional Russian dishes: Chicken Kiev, Kulebyaka and no Russian table is complete without Borsch. To add to the ‘Taste of Russia’ optional Russian dress, or at least a touch of Russian style, is provided along with enthusiastic help from our staff!

Russian Cooking Class

A plate of pelmeni might not look like much to the untrained eye, but it forms the heart of Russian cuisine and culture. Basically, it's a type of dumpling: small portions of meat and onion wrapped in a thin sheet of unleavened dough and boiled, a little like ravioli. Guests can join a Russian cooking class onboard the MS Volga Dream to learn how to cook this delicious Russian dish.

Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov Piano Recital

Some of the greatest classical music ever written comes from Russia. It’s hard to imagine a more fitting stage for a virtuoso solo recital by our resident concert pianist than the mighty Volga or a better backdrop than the heart of Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov’s own serene homeland.

Russian River Cruise Aboard Volga Dream

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Why Volga Dream

Family Owned & Operated

MS Volga Dream is Russia’s only family-owned river cruise ship. She can accommodate up to 100 guests, far fewer than most other cruise ships on the river making for a uniquely friendly and intimate atmosphere aboard.

Five-Star Central Hotels

We at Volga Dream are completely convinced that, our guests should stay in great 5-star hotels in Moscow and St. Petersburg within comfortable walking distance of all the major attractions, theaters and restaurants, rather than having to waste time in traffic.

Luxurious Accommodation

The MS Volga Dream is the most intimate and elegant 5-star cruise vessel in Russia. She boasts 56 cabins, all river facing, ranging from comfortable Standard Cabins to spacious Junior Suites and the luxurious forward facing Owner's Suite.

Russian Cultural Experience

Explore Russia's past with the help of professional tour guides. Our on-board program includes fascinating talks on Russian history and politics, Russian language lessons, a festival of Russian cuisine (including vodka tasting!), and much more.

Gourmet Dining

Our on board restaurant serves international cuisine to the highest standard, all freshly made by our Cordon Bleu Chef. For Russian Dining night, he prepares a selection of traditional Russian dishes: Chicken Kiev, Kulebyaka and Borsch.

Tailored Service

All our service crew members are native Russians who are fluent in English and handpicked by the Owner. Proudly, the Volga Dream is famous for her hard working and very hospitable personnel who take care of every aspect of your life aboard.

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Escape the hassle and bustle and add a satisfyingly informative element to your trip and bring together a colorful mosaic of people, history, traditions,  religion, music and art. These are the many strands that time has woven into what is known today as Russia.

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Lunch on the lake

Welcome aboard your gourmet cruise with Fine Fourchette! Enjoy a unique experience with our restaurateur who will use his know-how to give you a true culinary experience by showcasing regional products. Enjoy a delicious meal while taking in the stunning views. Bon appétit!

Catering prices (excluding transport and drinks) Plate "Echo du marché" : CHF 27.- 3 course menu Fine Fourchette : CHF 58.- Single tariff for the children menu (6 to 11,99 years old) : CHF 20.-

ECHO DU MARCHÉ

The fares below include the price of 2nd class transport and the type of catering chosen (drinks not included). Once on board, the amount paid for catering can be used for our other à la carte offers . Attention, à la carte offers not available on May 27th 2024.

Your cruise Between lake and mountain, the Riviera is the Swiss landscape par excellence. Come and admire it from the water! Its rocky and green hillsides seem to plunge from heights to stop right at the charming villages bordering the Haut-Lac. Just after Montreux, the Château de Chillon dominates the waves as the Dents du Midi rise up in the distance. A few more metres and you are next to the Île de Peilz and the nature preserve of the Grangettes. An essential escapade !

Travelers and prices

• Adult - + CHF 96.-
• Half-fare - + CHF 77.-
• Child from 12 to 15,99 years old - + CHF 77.-
• Child from 6 to 11,99 years old - + CHF 39.-
• General Abo 1st class - + CHF 58.-
• General Abo 2nd class - + CHF 58.-
• Horizon Card - + CHF 58.-
• Horizon Card - Accompanying child from 12 to 15,99 years old - + CHF 68.-
• Horizon Card - Accompanying child from 6 to 11,99 years old - + CHF 30.-
• Child from 0 to 5,99 years old - + CHF 0.-
• Adult - + CHF 65.-
• Half-fare - + CHF 46.-
• Child from 12 to 15,99 years old - + CHF 46.-
• General Abo 1st class - + CHF 27.-
• General Abo 2nd class - + CHF 27.-
• Horizon Card - + CHF 27.-
• Horizon Card - Accompanying child from 12 to 15,99 years old - + CHF 37.-
• Less than 6 years old Free

Timetable :

• Vevey-Marché : departure at 12:10 and arrival at 14:05
• Vevey-la-Tour : departure at 12:15 and arrival at 14:15
• Clarens : departure at 12:30 and arrival at 14:30
• Montreux : departure at 12:45 and arrival at 14:37
• Territet : departure at 12:52 and arrival at 14:52
• Chillon : departure at 13:00 and arrival at 15:00
• Villeneuve : departure at 13:08 and arrival at 15:08
• Le Bouveret : departure at 13:30 and arrival at 15:30
• St-Gingolph : departure at 13:43 and arrival at 15:43
• Everyday from 20.04.2024 to 13.10.2024

Passenger Ferry Boats on Lake Geneva in Switzerland & France

CGN’s Mobilité Lake Geneva passenger ferry boats provide transportation between Lac Léman towns in France and Switzerland. Ferries go year-round from Lausanne to Evian and Thonon-les-Bains and from Nyon to Yvoire.

Passenger ferries operate year-round to provide public transportation services between Swiss cities on the northern shores of Lake Geneva and French cities on the southern shores. Ferry boats, currently operating under the name CGN Mobilité, connect Lausanne with Evian (N1) and Thonon-les-Bains (N2) and Nyon with Yvoire (N3). These ferries are an integral part of the Lac Léman public transportation network but are also of use to leisure travelers, especially during the offseason when regular CGN Lake Geneva pleasure boats cruise only on weekends. Most ferry boats transport bicycles (not on the Navibus) but no car ferries operate on Lake Geneva.

CGN Passenger Ferries & Cruises on Lake Geneva

CGN operates three main seasonal timetables for Lake Geneva ferries and cruise boats – winter (mid-October to mid-April), summer (mid-June to mid-September) and shoulder seasons (spring from mid-April to mid-June; autumn from mid-September to mid-October). Always double-check the daily CGN schedule – being stuck on the wrong side of Lake Geneva can be very expensive, although the new Léman Express trains made it easier to get to Geneva from Evian and Thonon than was the case before 2020.

• On national holidays, the Sunday schedule is used, which often means no sailings on some routes and more departures on others.

Ferry boat tickets should be bought from ticket windows or vending machines (or online from CGN) before departure. CGN ferry boats are painted dark blue and white.

Tickets on pleasure boat cruises (usually all-white boats) are also available on the boat itself. Payment is possible in Swiss franc or Euro; most credit cards are accepted. See also Savings Tickets for CGN Boats for special deals that allow for cheaper tickets when cruising on Lake Geneva.

CGN and CGN Mobilité boats stop at Lausanne-Ouchy – from here, it is a five-minute metro (M2) ride to Lausanne’s main train station and city center, or a long, very hilly walk. In Nyon, it is a 10-minute uphill walk from the boat landing to the train station.

Passenger Ferry Boats from Lausanne to Évian-les-Bains

CGN Mobilité (previously Navimobilité) line N1 connects Lausanne-Ouchy in Switzerland with Évian-les-Bains in France in around 35 minutes (20 minutes on the Navibus services). With up to 28 crossings per day, this is is a great option for cruising in winter and the off-season when tourist pleasure boats are not sailing on Lake Geneva.

Passenger ferries on route N1 operate year-round. The earliest departures from Monday to Saturday are just before 5 am from Lausanne and 5:40 am from Evian. The first sailings on Sundays are usually around 9:30 from Lausanne and 10 am from Evian. The last regular boats of the day are usually 8 pm from Lausanne and 8:45 from Evian. On weekdays, Navibus services operate until 10:30 pm from Lausanne and 11 pm from Evian – these late boats are also operational on Saturday and Sunday during high summer.

On Sundays, the first boats from Lausanne are at 9 am (7:40 in summer) and at 10 am (8:20 in summer) from Evian. The last boats on Sundays are usually at 6:40 pm from Lausanne and 7:20 pm from Evian. During summer, Navibus services are available also on Sunday.

Second class (first class) fares on the Lausanne to Evian ferries are around CHF21 (CHF30) one way and CHF36 (CHF51) return. Buy tickets before boarding.

See also: Passenger Ferryboats from Lausanne to Evian and Thonon for more details.

Passenger Ferry Boats from Lausanne to Thonon-les-Bains

CGN Mobilité line N2 connects Lausanne-Ouchy in Switzerland with Thonon-les-Bains in France in around 50 minutes (27 minutes if a Navibus is used – mostly late night).

Line N2 generally operates only on weekdays – in summer, a few boats may be available on weekends but often as part of regular CGN Lake Geneva pleasure boat cruises, which will stop en route with significantly longer sailing times.

Line N2 operates year-round from Monday to Friday. The first (last) boat of the day sails from Lausanne at 4:40 am (10:30 pm) and at 5:40 am (11 pm) from Thonon-les-Bains.

Second class (first class) fares on the Lausanne to Thonon ferries are around CHF30 (CHF50) one way and CHF50 (CHF70) return. Buy tickets before boarding.

Passenger Ferry Boats from Nyon to Yvoire

Passenger ferry line N3 is a tourist favorite – it links the lovely Swiss town Nyon with the French medieval town Yvoire , a very popular day-trip destination from Geneva and Lausanne. Crossing Lake Geneva here takes only around 20 minutes. In summer, many boats also call at Nernier, a small French fishing village that is a pleasant stroll from Yvoire.

Passenger ferry line N4 connecting Nyon with Chens-sur-Léman in France has been suspended with the upside for visitors a great increase in the number of sailings on the more popular N3 route.

The Nyon to Yvoire timetables depends on the season:

• The winter schedule on route N3 is limited to weekdays with up to 13 sailings in each direction.
• During the shoulder season, up to 15 lake crossings are possible on this route on weekdays and around ten on weekend. Note that the last boats on weekends are around 18:00.
• During summer, up to 23 boats per day are available between Nyon and Yvoire. Last boats in summer are after 22:00.

First boats depart around 6 am from Yvoire and 6:30 from Nyon with the last boat 19:50 from Yvoire and 20:15 from Nyon. In summer, a few later boats may also be available but double-check schedules – other public transportation options from Yvoire are fairly limited and complicated.

Second class (first class) fares on the Nyon to Yvoire ferries are around CHF15 (CHF21) one way and CHF26 (CHF36) return. Buy tickets before boarding.

See also: Pleasure Boat Excursions to Yvoire on Lake Geneva for more details.

Organized tours to Yvoire are often available from Geneva:

Mouette Ferry Boats in Geneva City

Mouettes are small ferry boats used in Geneva city on four routes to cross from the right to the left bank of the lake and Rhone River. These yellow Mouettes boats operated by Unireso require a simple “Saute de Puce” (fly’s jump / short ride) CHF2 ticket (or any other public transportation ticket). It is a pleasant way to cross the lake without having to endure long detours when using buses or trams. The Mouettes operate year-round.

• See also Pleasure Boats and Ferries on Lake Geneva for an overview of boating options on Lac Léman.

More on Lake Geneva Pleasure Boats and Cruises:

• Pleasure Boats and Ferries on Lake Geneva
• Lake Geneva Boat Cruises in Spring
• Passenger Ferries on Lake Geneva
• Book Cruises at GYG or at CGN
• Passenger Ferries and Cruises from Lausanne to Evian and Thonon
• Savings Tickets for CGN Lake Geneva Boat Cruises
• Summer Lake Geneva Boat Excursions and Day Cruises
• Spring & Autumn Cruises on Lake Geneva
• Winter and Christmas Cruises on Lake Geneva
• Pleasure Boat Excursions to Yvoire
• See the Historic Paddle Steamers at the Parade Navale
• New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruises on Lake Geneva

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