Lake Geneva Cruise: Jet d'Eau & Wine with Solar Boat

Aboard a Solar Boat, Lake Geneva Reveals Itself in an Hour

You board a twelve-person solar boat on Lake Geneva and spend an hour drifting past the Jet d'Eau, the UN building, and the English Garden while holding a glass of wine. The route runs from Geneva's International District to Cologny, and the boat stays small enough that you're never crowded. Dress for weather, as the boat remains open in rain.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Lake Geneva1h · entry included
2. Palais des Nationspassing by
3. Geneva Water Fountainspassing by
4. English Gardenpassing by

Lake Geneva cruise with wine and sights

• Board zero-emission solar boat
• Enjoy wine and aperitif onboard
• Admire Jet d'Eau fountain
• See United Nations and international district
• View luxury hotels and gardens
• Pass by English Garden park
• Capture photos of Geneva's famous beach
• Snap pictures of green parks

The experience

The boat leaves the pier and the city starts to shrink behind you. You're on Anita or Greta, one of two solar-powered vessels that hold just twelve people, which means no jostling for the rail and no shouting over an engine. The water is quiet enough that you can hear the Alps across the lake, and Geneva's skyline sits low and clean against them. A welcome drink arrives (wine or an aperitif, depending on what you want), and you settle in for what amounts to a slow, floating tour of the city from the only angle that makes sense.

The route runs from the International District down to Cologny, and the stops aren't marked by a loudspeaker but by what's actually there. The Jet d'Eau passes close enough that spray catches the bow sometimes; the Palais des Nations sits white and formal on the shore, the place where actual diplomacy happens; the English Garden unfolds in green terraces, the kind of park that makes you understand why locals call Geneva green. Luxury hotels line the water, their gardens spilling down to the lake. You photograph what you want. Nobody rushes you.

The boat stays open in rain (you'll want a jacket), and strong wind can cancel at the last minute, which is the only real constraint. But on a clear day, which Geneva gives you often enough, this Lake Geneva cruise is the thing you do instead of walking the same streets everyone walks. It takes about an hour, the solar engine makes no sound, and by the time you're back at the pier you've seen the city from water, which changes how you remember it.

What’s included

• A zero-emission solar-powered cruise on Lake Geneva.
• a welcome drink and aperitifs.
• views of the Jet d'Eau, Palais des Nations, English Garden and surrounding parks.
• approximately one hour on the water with groups limited to twelve passengers.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday5 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 16:45

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 5

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Swisstours Transport

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Geneva from the water without a large group or a loud engine: the small capacity and solar power are what make the hour feel unhurried and the views feel like they're yours alone.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the cruise?

Approximately one hour on the water.

What's included in the price?

The cruise itself, a welcome drink, and aperitifs.

How many people fit on the boat?

Maximum twelve passengers per departure.

Does the tour run in bad weather?

The boat stays open in rain, so dress appropriately. Strong wind can cause last-minute cancellations.

Is the boat accessible for people with mobility concerns?

The tour suits all fitness levels. Check with the operator about specific accessibility needs before booking.

What will I see on the cruise?

The Jet d'Eau fountain, the Palais des Nations, the English Garden, luxury hotels, and views of the Alps across the lake.

What powers the boat?

Both boats run on solar electricity, producing zero emissions.