Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich Including Lake Lucerne Cruise
Overview
Spend a day in the pretty city of Lucerne on a day trip from Zurich, enjoying a short introduction to the city, a cruise on Lake Lucerne, and plenty of free time. After traveling south through scenic landscapes, receive a brief introduction to Lucerne while driving into the city. Then enjoy roughly six hours at leisure to explore the city at your own pace. The day trip includes a ticket for a one-hour panoramic cruise on Lake Lucerne, where you can take in the beautiful lakeside scenery from the water. In 2026, the cruise will be operated by an alternative motor vessel while the Saphir yacht is being converted to a sustainable hydrogen-powered system.
What's Included
- 1-hour panorama cruise on Lake Lucerne
- Transportation by air-conditioned coach
- Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
- Partly guided tour by professional multilingual guide (English/Spanish)
- "Best of Lucerne" audio guide (available for download on your own device)
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Personal expenses
Meeting Location
Sihlquai Coach Parking
Limmatstrasse 4, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Zurich (pass by)
Luzern Altstadt
5 hours Admission Ticket Free
Lake Lucerne
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Zurich (pass by)
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- In 2026, the Saphir yacht is being converted to a sustainable hydrogen-powered system and another motor vessel will operate the cruise. No audio guide will be available.
- The tour includes accompaniment from Zurich to Lucerne and back. For the individual stay in Lucerne and the yacht cruise, tickets and a written itinerary are provided
- Please note that some shops in Lucerne may be closed on Sundays.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 48 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich Including Lake Lucerne Cruise?
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Activity code: C-3885SAPHIR
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- 1-hour panorama cruise on Lake Lucerne.
- Transportation by air-conditioned coach.
- Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate.
- Partly guided tour by professional multilingual guide (English/Spanish).
- "Best of Lucerne" audio guide (available for download on your own device).
- Gratuities.
- Food and drinks.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
- Personal expenses.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich Including Lake Lucerne Cruise is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich Including Lake Lucerne Cruise will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 1-hour panorama cruise on Lake Lucerne
- Transportation by air-conditioned coach
- Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
- Partly guided tour by professional multilingual guide (English/Spanish)
- "Best of Lucerne" audio guide (available for download on your own device)
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Personal expenses
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- In 2026, the Saphir yacht is being converted to a sustainable hydrogen-powered system and another motor vessel will operate the cruise. No audio guide will be available.
- The tour includes accompaniment from Zurich to Lucerne and back. For the individual stay in Lucerne and the yacht cruise, tickets and a written itinerary are provided
- Please note that some shops in Lucerne may be closed on Sundays.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 48 travelers
