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Wednesday, 24 May 2017

Panoramic Yacht Tour of Lake Lucerne


One of the most popular excursions in Lucerne is a boat trip on Lac des Quatre-Cantons (in English Lake Lucerne).

We preferred the tour of the lake on an elegant yacht of 49 meters instead of the culinary cruise on a steam boat steeped in nostalgia (this gourmet cruise along the water lasts about 4 hours).

Our 1 hour tour took us on the sparkling waters of the famous fjord-like lake, between pastures and steep slopes of the first Alpine summits.

We loved this “walk” through the beautiful bays of Lake Lucerne, surrounded by the majestic breath-taking mountain scenery, towering peaks, verdant forests and meadows and valleys.

This unique lake, which covers 114 square kilometres, is often referred to as the heart of Switzerland. It is surrounded by four wonderful cantons: Lucerne, Uri, Schwyz and Unterwald.

The price of this tour is CHF 25.00. An audio guide was at our disposal to learn everything about the landscape, the historical monuments and the sites around Lake Lucerne.



The excursion begins and ends on the jetty of Lake Lucerne’s Pier 7, opposite the Swan Place.

I hope you enjoyed this virtual tour as much as we did.

Lots of Love

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40 comments:

  1. Brian Joseph24 May 2017 at 01:41

    It looks like this was a wonderful tour. It looks like it was also a beautiful day. Boat tours can be so fun as well as educational.

    I really would like to get to Switzerland some day.

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    1. The Reader's Tales24 May 2017 at 18:29

      Thanks Brian! Almost everyone who goes to Lucerne takes a sightseeing boat tour on the Lake Lucerne... Well, I hope you can make it :)

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  2. Judy Krueger24 May 2017 at 03:15

    I enjoyed it immensely! It has been quite hot here for three days but your photos cooled me off-:)

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    1. The Reader's Tales24 May 2017 at 18:33

      I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying my travel diary post on Lucerne :)

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  3. The Yum List24 May 2017 at 04:07

    That looks just delightful and what beautiful weather.

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  4. ausiroo24 May 2017 at 05:16

    A beautiful cruise on a beautiful day.

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  5. Rebecca H.24 May 2017 at 05:37

    What a nice sightseeing boat tour on the Vierwaldstättersee!

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    1. The Reader's Tales24 May 2017 at 18:39

      Thank you, Rebecca! Have a great bank holiday weekend :)

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  6. Francisco Manuel Carrajola Oliveira24 May 2017 at 10:50

    Um belo passeio que deu fotografias maravilhosas.
    Um abraço e boa semana.

    Andarilhar
    Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
    Livros-Autografados

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    1. The Reader's Tales24 May 2017 at 18:41

      Muito obrigada Francisco pelas suas palavras. Um abraço !

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  7. Nava K24 May 2017 at 12:32

    Have had my share of cruises and touring lakes. Been to Fjord, basically I love travelling. Hopefully I can try this lake tour as well. Keeping my fingers crossed.

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    1. The Reader's Tales24 May 2017 at 18:42

      Welcome to my personal blog and thank you for your comment, Nava :)

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  8. Chantal G.24 May 2017 at 12:45

    Coucou ma belle! Merci pour ce tout du lac des Quatre-Cantons. Les photos sont très jolies. Gros bisous <333

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    1. The Reader's Tales24 May 2017 at 18:44

      Merci beaucoup pour ton gentil mot, Chantal. Passe un bon jour férié. Bises :)

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  9. Cresta Bear24 May 2017 at 14:06

    I love the photos of the grand houses on the hilltops I could do with a cooling lake breeze today!

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    1. The Reader's Tales24 May 2017 at 18:48

      Thank you, Cresta Bear! Have a great bank holiday weekend :)

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  10. Die Zauberin Zebulon24 May 2017 at 14:35

    Thanks for this voyage sweetie! A big hug ♡

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  11. Monica24 May 2017 at 14:51

    This is breathtaking. What a perfect day you picked for this cruise. Love the floor-to-ceiling windows on the boat and all that open beauty is incredible. My husband would love this so much. : )

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    1. The Reader's Tales24 May 2017 at 18:55

      Thank you so much for your kind words, Monica :) Well, you have to convince your husband to travel to Switzerland!! :)

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  12. Charles24 May 2017 at 16:06

    That sounds like a well spent day! Lol

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    1. The Reader's Tales24 May 2017 at 18:59

      It was a lovely tour, thank you very much, Charles :)

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  13. So Alice24 May 2017 at 17:26

    Spectacular photos my dear :-) On that kind of yacht is big chance to see a lot in the very short time, great recreation :-)

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    1. The Reader's Tales24 May 2017 at 19:03

      Completely agree with you... Thank you very much, Alice :)

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  14. Anonymous24 May 2017 at 18:35

    This looks magical!
    I really enjoy in this kind of posts. Love to write them and to read them! :)

    Kathy's delight I Instagram I Facebook

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    1. The Reader's Tales24 May 2017 at 19:07

      I'm glad you enjoyed this post! Thank you very much, Katarina.

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  15. Nevena Krstic24 May 2017 at 20:14

    Beautiful photos! It looks like a lovely place to visit :) xx

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  16. Beauty Unearthly25 May 2017 at 00:15

    Lovely post dear! Amazing landscapes!

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  17. Unknown25 May 2017 at 21:54

    Looks really interesting! Thanks for sharing)

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  18. Ana Freire27 May 2017 at 12:05

    Uma deslumbrante tour sobre as águas do Lago... como tão bem mostram as incríveis imagens...
    Um daqueles posts, para apreciar ao pormenor... As imagens estão formidáveis! Grata por esta partilha lindíssima!
    Beijinhos
    Ana

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    1. The Reader's Tales31 May 2017 at 13:55

      Muito obrigada Ana pelas suas palavras carinhosas :)

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  19. thecuecard28 May 2017 at 23:22

    Wonderful tour and photos, thank you! Someday I will have to get to Lake Lucerne. Beautiful.

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    1. The Reader's Tales31 May 2017 at 13:47

      Thanks Susan! Well, I hope you can make it :)

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  20. Caro *11 June 2017 at 16:25

    Tes photos sont vraiment sublimes ! Je veux faire cette croisière sur le lac ! Merci pour cet article qui m'a véritablement dépaysé et qui me donne envie de partir en Suisse ! Bisous :)

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