Private Lake Lucerne boat tour from Weggis: QUATAGIS ship

A wooden ship built for twelve, crossing the lake where mountains meet water.

A private boat tour on Lake Lucerne departing from Weggis aboard the QUATAGIS, a wooden passenger ship designed for a maximum of 12 guests, takes you across one of Europe's most beautiful Alpine lakes. The two-hour route passes the Bürgenstock (where the renovated Grand Hotel has hosted everyone from Audrey Hepburn to Sean Connery), and reveals the foothills of the Alps from the water. A live guide in English or German narrates the journey. The boat carries a restroom on board.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private boat tour on Lake Lucerne

• Board the QUATAGIS passenger ship
• Enjoy views of Pilatus, Rigi, and Bürgenstock
• Pass by the historic Bürgenstock Grand Hotel
• Admire the lakeside scenery of Weggis
• Relax and enjoy the gentle lake breeze

The experience

You arrive at the Weggis port and board the QUATAGIS, a ship built with precious wood and designed to hold no more than twelve people. The boat leaves the shore and turns toward the open lake, where the view opens to mountains on all sides: Pilatus, Rigi, Bürgenstock and the Alpine peaks beyond them. This is not a crowded ferry. The small group size and the wooden construction of the ship itself make the experience feel more like a private passage than a scheduled route. The guide speaks English or German and points out the geography and the landmarks as they come into view.

The tour passes the Bürgenstock, a peninsula that rises from the lake and holds the Grand Hotel, which opened in 1873 and was completely renovated in recent years. The resort now includes a spa, a golf course and thirty new buildings alongside the historic hotel. From the water, you see the scale of the place and understand why it became a destination for guests like Audrey Hepburn, Sophia Loren and Sean Connery. The boat continues across the lake, revealing the southern shore and the mild climate that has drawn spa visitors to Weggis since 1600. The two-hour journey gives you time to sit, watch the mountains, and let the lake and the breeze do the work.

The QUATAGIS is insured for commercial passenger transport in Switzerland and meets all safety standards. A restroom is on board. The boat departs from Weggis, which has public transportation connections if you need them. Children of all ages are welcome, and service animals are allowed. Beverages (mineral water, beer and wine) are available for purchase at the bar.

What’s included

• Private transportation on the QUATAGIS.
• a restroom on board.
• a live guide in English or German.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Apr 2027

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and German

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.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 28 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by QUATAGIS-BOOT Adrian Imgrüth

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a small group (max 12 people) on a wooden ship rather than a large ferry, and prefer flexibility within a two-hour window over fixed public timetables.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and German.

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.

What mountains will I see on the Lake Lucerne boat tour?

The tour passes views of Pilatus, Rigi, Bürgenstock and the foothills of the Alps, all visible from the water as the QUATAGIS crosses the lake.

How many people fit on the QUATAGIS?

The wooden ship is designed for a maximum of 12 guests, which keeps the tour private and intimate.

What is the Bürgenstock and why does the tour pass it?

The Bürgenstock is a peninsula on Lake Lucerne that holds the Grand Hotel, opened in 1873 and recently renovated with a spa, golf course and new resort buildings. The boat tour passes it so you can see the scale and setting of this historic destination from the water.

How long is the boat tour?

The tour lasts two hours and covers Lake Lucerne from Weggis, passing the Bürgenstock and the Alpine foothills.

Can I bring children or my service animal on this tour?

Yes, children of all ages are welcome on the QUATAGIS, and service animals are allowed on board.