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Board the boat in Montreux and relax on the round trip across Lake Geneva. You will pass Chillon Castle and the nature reserve Les Grangettes.

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From Montreux: Riviera Tour boat cruise

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Montreux pier, Quai Edouard-Jacoud, 1820 Montreux

Discount: Guest Card, Halbtax | Swiss Half Fare Card

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optional stop at Chillon Castle

Entrance Chateau Chillon

• Enjoy a cruise along the Swiss Riviera on the beautiful Lake Geneva
• View of the Vaudois and High Savoy Alps, Chillon Castle and the "Dents du Midi"
• Get an insight into the nature reserve Les Grangettes
• You can download the audio guide "CGN Tours" to your cell phone for free and use it without roaming charges
• Plan your trip flexibly with an optional stopover in Chillon
• With the GA travelcard, Swiss Travel Pass and SBB Day Passes, you can travel for free

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This boat trip on Lake Geneva takes you past beautiful scenery and to the world-famous Château de Chillon. It's perfect for you, your family, and friends as a relaxing, culture-filled, and informative outing.

In Montreux, you hop on the boat. Your journey takes you along various vineyards, to the nature reserve "Les Grangettes" at the Rhône estuary, and to the beach resorts of Le Bouveret and St. Gingolph. It also gives you wonderful views of the mountain range "Dents du Midi" along the way. The round trip lasts about 2 hours without stops.

On the shores of Lake Geneva, the impressive water castle Chillon appears, which you can optionally explore from the inside. Over 300 objects are displayed in the tour. If you want to visit, you can get off and continue your round trip two hours later. Please check the current schedule for that.

Practical Information:

• This trip is free with the Swiss Travel Pass.

Boat Trip Route:

• Starting Point: Montreux
• Stops: Montreux - Château de Chillon - Villeneuve - Le Bouveret - St. Gingolph - Vevey Marché
• Exit Point: Montreux

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• Tickets are available at the CGN counter

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• Ships are wheelchair accessible for "normal-sized" wheelchairs, but only on the main deck (upper deck is only accessible via stairs)
• Width of passenger bridges at all major docks; at smaller docks, wide (electric) wheelchairs may not fit through.
• Can stay on the main deck if you want to visit the upper deck.

Restaurant areas

• With first class tickets, restaurant areas on the main deck and the upper deck are accessible at any time
• With second class tickets, the restaurant area can only be accessed during meal times
• Restaurant reservation is optional at info@cgn.ch or by phone at +41 (0) 848 811 848

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• Please note current timetable
• The last departure does not allow a stop at Chateau Chillon

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Burgundy, the River Rhône & Provence River Cruise with Lake Geneva & Golden Pass Extension

11 days from only $3,698pp

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Experience more with so much included

• Seven visits and tours, including Lyon, Arles, Avignon and Vienne; a wine tasting in Beaune, and excursions to the Ardèche Gorges, Popes’ Palace and the Pont du Gard 
• Four additional visits and tours including Chillon Castle, Lake Geneva cruise, Glacier 300 visit and Golden Pass train
• Seven nights on board in your choice of luxury cabin or suite, with river views 
• Three nights in an centrally located hotel in either Lausanne or Montreux
• All meals on board from dinner on your day of arrival through to breakfast on your day of departure, including a welcome dinner and the Captain’s Dinner
• B&B and one lunch on the extension tour
• Five-star service from an English-speaking crew and knowledgeable local guides 
• Complimentary on-board tea and coffee 
• Complimentary on-board Wi-Fi

Make the very most of your vacation in this spectacularly scenic region with a three-night stay on the elegant shores of sparkling Lake Geneva with its chic lakeside towns, Mediterranean flavor and incredible Alpine backdrop. Soak up the old-world charm of picturesque Annecy, cruise the sophisticated palm-fringed Montreux Riviera and experience the thrill of Glacier 3000 and the magnificent Golden Pass, one of the world’s most scenic mountain rail journeys.

Your Itinerary

• DAY 1 EMBARK IN AVIGNON
• DAY 2 AVIGNON
• DAY 3 ARLES & PONT DU GARD
• DAY 4 ARDÈCHE GORGES & TAIN I'HERMITAGE
• DAY 5 VIENNE
• DAY 6 BEAUNE & BURGUNDY
• DAY 8 ANNECY
• DAY 9 CHILLON CASTLE AND LAUSANNE
• DAY 10 GLACIER 3000 AND GOLDEN PASS
• DAY 11 EXTENSION CHECK-OUT

EMBARK IN AVIGNON

Arrive in Avignon, where your five-star floating hotel is moored in the picturesque historic center. The dedicated English-speaking crew will welcome you on board and help you to your cabin. After settling in to your spacious and tastefully furnished accommodation, there’s time to familiarise yourself with this five-star floating hotel.

The light catching the red roofs of Avignon’s majestic skyline is a sight to behold over breakfast, after which we embark on a guided tour of one of the most extraordinary and intriguing cities in France. Avignon’s destiny changed during the 14th century when the Pope’s court moved here to avoid strife in Rome. Igniting a century of prosperity, the pontiff commissioned a host of ambitious building projects, and today the city is immaculately preserved, nestling behind its almost intact 14th-century walls and boasting more remarkable monuments, superbly decorated buildings, churches, chapels and convents than you can possibly count.

Most important is the stunning Popes’ Palace, made up of two buildings that together form the largest Gothic palace in the world. With turrets, towers, parapets, and other fortifications, its exterior resembles a mighty fortress, while the interior is a tour de force of medieval architecture and ornamentation, adorned with priceless frescoes, Gobelin tapestries, and graceful sculptures. The ceremonial hall, chapels, cloisters, and private apartments are all unmissable. But to truly embrace the feel of papal Avignon, imagine yourself here during the Middle Ages amid the Palace’s rich furnishings and extravagant decoration, with cardinals, princes, and ambassadors milling about its candlelit halls and corridors, while in the streets below countless pilgrims eagerly anticipate benediction. This was Avignon’s brief golden age when it was truly the center of Christendom.

After lunch you’re free to explore as you wish, perhaps visiting the nearby Petit Palais, the former home of the archbishops of Avignon, to cast a critical eye over the remarkable collection of over 300 paintings and sculptures from the Middle Ages and Renaissance, including works by Botticelli and Carpaccio. Or take a stroll on the iconic Pont d’Avignon, which, dramatically, ends halfway across the river, made famous by the melody we all recall from our first French lessons. You may wish to do some shopping, or just find a quiet café in a shady Provençal square to watch the world go by. Perhaps though, return to the luxurious surroundings of our ship, finding a quiet spot to contemplate the many wondrous places you’ve seen and experienced over a quiet cup of tea.

Returning on board for dinner, the ship sets sail towards our next destination, Arles arriving later that evening.

ARLES & PONT DU GARD

You awake under the azure skies of deepest Provence, amid the warm stone colors of Arles, many of whose historic monuments are UNESCO World Heritage sites. Although small in size, it was the key stronghold on the Roman road to Spain, one of the empire’s richest possessions. Seagoing ships could reach here and the city became a regional capital, briefly ruling over Gaul, Spain, and Britain. Our guided tour will help you appreciate the finer points of Arles’ magnificent Roman remains, including the splendid amphitheater, one of the best-preserved in the world, the earlier theatre built during the reign of Augustus and the Alyscamps, the ancient necropolis with its extraordinary atmosphere. The disturbed but great genius of an artist, Van Gogh, lived in Arles for just over a year, from February 1888. It was his most prolific period and, inspired by Arles and the light and beauty of the Provençal countryside, he produced around 300 works, including The Night Café , The Sower and, of course, Sunflowers .

After lunch, we visit the amazing Pont du Gard Roman aqueduct, one of the wonders of the ancient world. No amount of fame can diminish the first sight of this 2,000-year-old structure, which was the highest bridge built in the Empire – the Romans themselves considered it the most important testimony to their greatness. Its statistics are staggering: over 900 feet long and almost 160 feet high, with its stones each weighing up to six tons. To put this in perspective, the span of the Pont du Gard is greater than the width of the River Thames at London Bridge – and no mortar was used in its construction! The situation is lovely too, with pine- and cypress-covered hills adding to the harmonious setting. Re-joining the ship in Avignon, we cruise towards Viviers during dinner.

ARDÈCHE GORGES & TAIN I'HERMITAGE

Ardèche Gorges

This morning we disembark after breakfast and whilst our ship effortlessly cruises upstream towards Le Pouzin, we will explore one of France’s most outstanding landscapes – the Ardèche Gorges, whose scale is a fitting reminder of Mother Nature’s awesome power. Sheer limestone cliffs plunge almost 1,000 feet to the river’s blue waters, which elegantly snake their way through stupendous rock formations, culminating in a huge natural arch, the Pont d’Arc. We enjoy marvellous views at every turn of caves, grottoes and natural sculptures before returning to the ship moored in Le Pouzin.  

Tain l'Hermitage

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon on board – perhaps catching up on some reading or just lazing in the sun as the temperature rises, before we arrive in Tain l'Hermitage, surrounded by steep vine-covered hillsides, where another of the world’s most revered wines is produced. After dinner, prehaps take a stroll along the river and wander across the oldest suspension bridge in France to the pretty provincial town of Tournon on the opposite bank of the river, with its imposing castle and tree-lined avenues.

After dinner, delight in a ballroom dancing performance in the lounge with the opportunity to learn some basic steps of a French madison line dance!

Included experiences:

Guided tour of the Ardèche Gorges & visit to Tain l'Hermitage & live ballroom dancing performance.

During breakfast this morning, we’ll slip our moorings and cruise north through one of the most spectacular sections of the Rhône Valley, as the river squeezes and twists pasts Condrieu, Saint-Rambert-d’Albon, and Saint-Vallier, with wooded cliffs rising high on both sides. Traditionally these stretches were the most dangerous due to fierce currents and varying water levels but, with the waters now tamed by a series of locks whose complex mechanisms never cease to fascinate, you can relax on the Sun Deck taking in the exceptional views. After lunch we arrive in the ancient Roman stronghold of Vienne, first a Celtic settlement, then a Roman stronghold under Julius Caesar. Here you'll be taken by train for a captivating tour, hosted by a local expert. Strikingly located in a narrow section of the Rhône, where the river meanders dramatically around a steep bluff, Vienne is a treasure trove of historic remains, including the stunning Roman Temple of Augustus and Livia, and a walk around its streets really brings its heritage to life.

You will also have some free time to explore at your leisure before returning to the ship for dinner, during which we commence our cruise towards Chalon-sur-Saône.

BEAUNE & BURGUNDY

Overnight we have made steady progress north and mid-morning we arrive in and berth in Chalon, the gateway to Burgundy and the home of Nicéphore Niépce, the inventor of photography. On today’s tour, we see some of the pretty yet surprisingly small villages that produce some of the world’s most sublime wines – Meursault, Volnay, Pommard, Gevrey-Chambertin and many more. Nearby is medieval Beaune, Burgundy’s wine capital, which is wonderful to wander around. At its center is the Hospices de Beaune, also known as the Hôtel-Dieu. Originally built in the 15th century as a hospital for the disadvantaged, it’s a jewel of High Gothic architecture, instantly recognizable for its colorful glazed roof tiles arranged in dazzling geometric patterns. A prestigious annual wine auction takes place here each November, with proceeds going to benefit the Hospices and its charity work. Of course, you can’t visit Burgundy without sampling its amazing wines, so we visit the cellars of a leading traditional winemaker for a tour and tasting.

Later we return to ship and as we slip our moorings once again, enjoy an aperitif with newly made friends in the convivial bar before tonight’s dinner.

One of river cruising’s great pleasures is the fascination of waking in a completely different location and on waking this morning, the ship arrives in Lyon. After our last splendid breakfast, we’ve a leisurely start enjoying a guided tour of Lyon, one of France’s most fascinating cities. The Rhône Valley had been the route of choice for marauding armies and peaceful traders for centuries, and Lyon’s current site, at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône Rivers, cried out to be fortified. In 43 BC the Romans founded the city, which subsequently grew in importance; Emperor Claudius, conqueror of Britain, was born here. There are many Roman remains to see, but it was the production of silk that brought Lyon to prominence during the Middle Ages, and throughout the city you can see signs of the wealth that poured in – Renaissance buildings, imposing churches and Europe’s largest pedestrian square, Place Bellecour, with a statue of Louis XIV as its focus. The Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is crammed with antique shops and intriguing traboules – narrow covered passageways enabling silk merchants to transport their wares to the river without getting wet – that today are a joy to amble through. As well as its glorious architecture, Lyon is generally acknowledged as France’s (and to locals, the world’s) gastronomic capital. In fairness it has much to commend it: nouvelle cuisine was invented near here and the city boasts a huge array of speciality food shops and eateries, including 20 restaurants with one or more Michelin stars and countless little places to eat.

It’s our final afternoon in which you are free to explore Lyon further or perhaps though, return to the sumptuous surroundings of your ship, head up on to the Sun Deck and just contemplate the wondrous places you have seen and experienced over a quiet cup of tea. This evening the Captain’s dinner takes place, serving specialities of the regions you have visited during your voyage of discovery through this fascinating country.

For those continuing with our three-night extension, we depart the ship in beautiful Lyon and head northeast to Geneva into the Bugey region. As we leave the city behind for the landscapes of the Haut-Rhone you’ll enjoy some of Europe’s most wonderful scenery so have your camera at the ready. The views are breath-taking, with gorges, lakes and marshes, interspersed with rich forest and pristine meadows and the world-famous alpine backdrop on the far horizon.

We break for some free time and lunch at leisure in the delightful alpine town of Annecy where Lake Annecy feeds into the Thiou River. Wander the quaint cobbled streets of its charming old town where its winding canals weave their way amongst the pastel-colored facades. The beautifully restored medieval stone walls and terracotta roofed turrets of the Château d’Annecy, once home to the Counts of Geneva, stands proud over the town. Today it contains a museum with a substantial collection of religious artworks, furniture and regional art and natural history exhibits. 

Sample some typical Savoie cuisine – a hearty bowl of gratin de crozets , a take on macaroni cheese with lardons, cream and local pasta made from buckwheat or perhaps indulge in a classic fondue! Afterwards you might want to walk it off with a visit to the art and history museum housed in a medieval prison in the middle of the canal.

We continue our scenic drive this afternoon arriving in Lausanne or Montreux on the edge of spectacular Lake Geneva, the largest lake in Switzerland. The chic Montreux Riviera is renowned for its picture-perfect landscapes of glass lakes, pristine meadows and a sensational mountain backdrop that has attracted artists, writers and travelers through the ages in search of tranquility and inspiration. We arrive at our hotel for the next three nights in either Montreux, or Lausanne. Enjoy dinner at leisure this evening and perhaps take a lakeside stroll along the palm-studded shores of this glistening lake. (B)

CHILLON CASTLE AND LAUSANNE

After breakfast we take a scenic drive  to Chillon Castle. This striking medieval fortress dating back to the 12 th century is dramatically located on a rocky promontory, enjoying exceptional views over the crystal water. It was once the residence and toll station for the Counts of Savoy and today is the most visited historic building in Switzerland. We enjoy a guided tour with a local expert learning more of its fascinating past and exquisite surroundings. Later we embark on a superb cruise of the lake. Enjoy lunch as we sail these clear glistening waters encased by high snow-capped peaks, whose fertile foothills are draped in row upon row of lush, neatly terraced regiments of vines and the views simply take your breath away.

The rest of the day is at leisure for you to explore Lausanne under your own steam. Home to the International Olympic Committee headquarters, you might fancy visiting the Olympic Museum or head for the old town with its medieval labyrinth of narrow cobbled streets lined with traditional little shops, at the center a fine 12 th -century Gothic cathedral with strikingly ornate façade. Perhaps head for the 19th-century Palais de Rumine, an elegant Florentine Renaissance building housing impressive historic, scientific and fine art collections or simply unwind with a little café culture over tea and cake in the sun in this most refined city. If staying in Montreux, a return transfer to the hotel is included.

Enjoy dinner at leisure; seek out a cosy restaurant serving locally inspired dishes, a fusion of French and Swiss cuisine – try papet Vaudois , a sausage with cabbage in it and leeks and potatoes cooked together, or malakoff, pieces of cheese battered and fried. Don’t forget to sample some of the exceptional local wines, the best known is produced from the white Chasselas grape; wine production in the Lavaux dates from the 11 th century and today these painstakingly tended vineyards, creating a striking pattern on the landscape, are UNESCO protected. Only 1% of Swiss wine is exported - and when you taste it, you’ll realise why it’s such a well-kept secret! (B, L)

GLACIER 3000 AND GOLDEN PASS

This morning we head to Col du Pillon and take a memorable cable car ride into this world-famous alpine landscape. Prepare for an onslaught of jaw-dropping views from all sides as we climb 3000 meters to Glacier 3000, the highest point of the Vaudois Alps, their lofty summits iced with snow. Excitement mounts as we reach the summit with increasingly stunning views of the most iconic peaks in the world - the mighty Eiger, Jungfrau and Matterhorn. When we arrive there’s free time for lunch and to enjoy some of the activities on offer in this winter wonderland. Not for the faint-hearted, try the exhilarating Peak Walk – a 107 meter suspension bridge and the only one in the world linking two summits! Enjoy a thrilling ride on the Alpine Coaster or a fun sleigh ride drawn by huskies as you take in the dazzling panoramic vistas.

Later we take a short but stunning drive to the smart resort of Gstaad in the heart of the Bernese Oberland to board the magnificent Golden Pass train, one of the world’s greatest rail journeys. Sit back and savour the views from the train’s panoramic windows of this exquisite mountain scenery – a fairytale landscape where the sheer mountainsides are cloaked with dark pine forest and laced with surging mountain streams, bubbling springs cascade into the valley below, and dotted here and there, picturesque mountain villages nestle into the slopes as we journey over high bridges and through incredibly engineered tunnels. As we pass through the Jaman tunnel, you’ll spot the names of the villages change from German to French and we begin to descend into a lush Mediterranean landscape once again as we approach Montreux.

On arrival in Montreux departures staying in Lausanne will take the short drive back to the hotel.  

Tonight, enjoy dinner at leisure after which perhaps a final stroll by the lake to soak up the views before a digestif in the hotel’s bar. (B)

EXTENSION CHECK-OUT

Today we check out of the hotel at the appropriate time after a truly fascinating and memorable tour into one of the most unspoilt corners of Europe.

Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a twin cabin with a limited number of Sole Occupancy cabins available on all decks, at the relevant supplement. The price includes: 

• Full board from dinner on your day of arrival until breakfast on your final day; if you choose to travel with us on any of the full day excursions by coach, a packed lunch will be provided. Anyone choosing to stay on the ship may of course have lunch in the restaurant.
• Morning/afternoon tea and coffee on board the ship
• All visits and excursions as mentioned
• Coach travel as mentioned
• The services of a Riviera cruise director

The Extension:

• Three nights in a hotel in Lausanne or Montreux with breakfast. 1 lunch included on the lake cruise.
• An expert Riviera tour manager

Useful Information

• Currency: Euro & Swiss Francs/CHF
• Language: French
• Country: France & Switzerland

Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship for the duration of your cruise. Please note that speeds may vary.

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We want to ensure you make the correct choice before you book your vacation with us. If you have any concerns regarding the suitability of the vacation due to reduced mobility we would encourage you to call us to discuss these concerns. General information on mobility in connection with our tours can be found here .

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Cruise on Lake Geneva (CGN)

For a romantic or a gourmet cruise or simply to cross Lake Geneva, the ships of the General Navigation Company are a must during your vacation in Switzerland. Embark at Lausanne-Ouchy and travel to one of the forty ports on the Swiss or French shores of Lake Geneva.

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Passenger Ferry Boats Cruising 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 cruise year-round from Lausanne to Evian or 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) or 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 interesting for 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 Mobilité currently operates three ferry routes on Lake Geneva:

• N1 — Lausanne to Evian (the best option in winter)
• N2 — Lausanne to Thonon-les-Bains
• N3 — Nyon to Yvoire (a popular day-trip route in summer)

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. In France, the stops are generally within very easy walking distance from the town centers.

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 Swiss 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 mostly 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.

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. With up to 28 crossings per day, this 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, 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.

Second-class (first-class) fares on the Lausanne to Evian ferries are around CHF22 (CHF31). Small discounts are given for same-day returns while big discounts are sometimes available when booking in advance and committing to a specific departure. 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.

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 (CHF42) one way. Small discounts are given for same-day returns while big discounts are sometimes available when booking in advance and committing to a specific departure. Buy tickets before boarding. 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.

Previous 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 depend on the season:

• The winter schedule on route N3 is limited to weekdays only 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 10 on weekends. 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. The 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 CHF16 (CHF23) one way. Small discounts are given for same-day returns while big discounts are sometimes available when booking in advance and committing to a specific departure. Buy tickets before boarding. 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
• Boat Cruises from Genéve to Lausanne
• See the Historic Paddle Steamers at the Parade Navale
• New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruises on Lake Geneva

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