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Lake Geneva Boat Cruise

Are you thinking of taking a Lake Geneva Boat Cruise? Below I breakdown all of the best Lake Geneva boat tours with insider tips so you know what to expect and have wonderful time on Geneva Lake !

If you only do one thing around Lake Geneva it should be a Lake Geneva Boat Cruise! The Lake Geneva boat tours are the BEST way to take in the beauty of the lake. There is nothing better than relaxing on a beautiful boat (cocktail in hand!) while learning about the history of the lakefront mansions and cruising around the lake.

Since my family has been around the lake since the 1930s I put together a breakdown of all of the best boat tours that should not be missed! From family friendly ice cream tours to Jazz dinner cruises, to full or partial lake tours, there is something for everyone.

*Cost and descriptions are subject to change without notice. Please always check the Gage Lake Geneva Cruise Line website here to confirm!

Insider Tips:

• Boats leave from the Riviera building in downtown Lake Geneva (boats are all the way in the back of the building)
• Allow plenty of time for parking- in peak times the area is packed and you may have to park several blocks away
• Tickets should be purchased in advance online HERE .
• Show the confirmation email on your phone to board
• Boats have cash bars and small snacks for purchase – no coolers or outside alcohol allowed
• Strollers are allowed and there are restrooms on board
• Boarding is 15 minutes prior to departure (except for the mail boat tour which is 30 min prior to departure)
• Tours range from 1.25 hours to 3.5 hours
• Non motorised wheelchairs can board however the restrooms are not wheelchair accessible

Best Lake Geneva Boat Cruise

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• Full Lake Tour
• Black Point Estate Tour- boat and mansion tour

Jazz Dinner Cruise

• Santa Cruise
• Sunday Brunch Cruise
• Lunch Cruise
• Fall Color Tour

This post is all about the Lake Geneva Boat Cruise.

This unique tour takes you on the journey of delivering the daily mail by boat! Around 75 homes around the lake still get their mail by boat from mid June to mid September. This lake geneva mailboat tour boat departs from the Rivera promptly at 10am (boarding at 9:30am) and here is the kicker……the mail delivery is done without the boat actually stopping! The mail runner jumps off the moving mail boat, runs the mail into the dock mail box, then jumps back on the still moving boat! This exciting narrated tour is a can’t miss which I highly recommend!

Length: 2.5 hours

Good for: older children and adults

Runs: Mid June-mid Sept

Price: Adults $50, Kids $33, 3 and under free

Portion of Lake: Whole lake

If you have kids this lake geneva ice cream boat tour is the best option. This family friendly narrated boat tour is shorter (1.25 hours), serves each passenger a HUGE ice cream sundae with cookie (either chocolate, caramel or strawberry), and has a cash bar and restrooms on the boat! My sons ages 3 and 11 both love the tour and we have gone multiple times!

Since there are usually a lot families on the boat if you really want to hear the narration or have a more adult focused ride I would recommend the Geneva Bay or Full Length boat tours over the Lake Geneva ice cream social boat tour!

Length: 1.25 hours

Good For: Families with kids

Runs: May 1st-end October

Price: Adults $43, Kids $29, 3 and under free

Portion of lake: Half of lake

This is one of the most popular cruises in Lake Geneva! This narrated tour will take our around the eastern side of the lake, called Geneva Bay. The shorter tour time make it popular with all ages and again snacks and cash bar are available.

Length: 1 hour

Good For: All Ages

Runs: May 1st- end October

Cost: Adults $38, Kids $24, 3 and under free

Portion of lake: Geneva Bay

Full Length Tour

Choose this Lake Geneva lake cruise if you want to be taken around the entire lake!

Length: 2 hours

Good for: 12+

Cost: Adults $48, Kids $32, 3 and under Free

Portion of Lake: Whole Lake

Black Point Estate Tour and Boat Cruise

Looking for something different? Take a tour of this historic mansion built by Chicago beer baron, Conrad Seipp in 1888. There were no roads at the time, so the family got to the house by boat. That is how you will also get there! The Geneva Cruise Line offers a Black Point estate tour which includes 45 minutes boat ride followed by an 1.5 tour of the first 2 levels of the home. You will return home by narrated boat tour as well. The entire tour takes around 3.5 hours. Inside tip: There are around 100 steps from the pier to the home so make sure everyone on your tour is ok with this!

Length: 3.5 hours

Good For: Ages 12+ who are comfortable walking the 100 stairs from the pier to the home

Runs: May- End October

Cost: Adult $49; Kids $32

Portion of the Lake: 3/4 of the lake

This Friday evening Lake Geneva dinner cruise takes you around the entire lake while listening to a live jazz band and has a cash bar. I thought the salmon was very good and it was a great way for my husband and I to end the week!

Good for: 12+ years old

Runs: Fridays May 1st-end October

Cost: Adults $80, Kids $65

Portion of lake: Whole Lake

Santa Boat Cruise

This is one of the top things to do in Lake Geneva in the winter! The Santa boat tour leaves from Pier 290 in Williams Bay and takes you on a magical journey to catch a glimpse of Santa himself. The cool thing is that all of the kids on the boat have their names on a list and Santa reads each child’s name from his nice list as the boat passes by! I mean, a personal shout out from Santa…..what could be better!? Adults will also enjoy getting into the holiday spirit watching the light displays and listening to the holiday story.

Insider tip: Before boarding get into the Christmas spirit by walking through the Festival of Christmas tree display which has multiple decorated Christmas trees and other decorations. There is a cash bar at the tree display but no bar on the boat. The boat is heated however remember it is winter in Wisconsin and cold out! Dress warmly with hats, gloves and coats because it can get chilly. Book tickets in advance because this tour sells out quick!

Length: 40 minutes

Good for: All Ages

Runs: Day after Thanksgiving – Dec 30th starting at 4:30pm

Cost: Adults $30, Kids $18, 3 and under free

Sunday Brunch Buffet Tour

One of the best cruises in Lake Geneva is the Sunday full lake tour with brunch buffet! Gluten free and vegetarian options are available upon request but must be placed at least 48 hours in advance.

Length: 2.25 hours

Good For: 12+ (no age limit but the length could be a bit long for young kids)

Runs: Sundays from May 1- end October

Cost: Adults $64, Kids $53, 3 and under free

Lunch Cruise Lake Geneva Wi

This narrated boat tour offers a view of the entire lake with a sit down lunch. Menu is classic/retro American and changes so view here . Gluten free and vegetarian options are available upon request but must be placed at least 48 hours in advance.

Good For: Adults (no age limit but audience is normally adults or retirees)

Runs: May 1- end October check here for exact dates and times.

Cost: Adults $60, Kids $50, 3 and under free

Portion of the Lake: Whole lake

Fall Color Boat Tour

This is one of the best things to do in Lake Geneva in the fall! Any boat tour in lake September/October gets to take advantage of the beauty of the fall foliage. Click here for all public tours options.

Which ever Lake Geneva boat cruise you choose, you are sure to have a relaxing time while learning about the mansions along the lake!

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Lake Geneva Cruise Line

The perfect group outing! Spend the day out on Lake Geneva!

Founded in 1873, Lake Geneva Cruise Line is deeply rooted in the history of Lake Geneva. Our fleet of eight classic boats from a variety of historical eras, gets locals and visitors out on the water! We offer a wide variety of boat tours including narrated scenic tours; brunch, lunch, and dinner cruises; and private parties.

May through October you will find us at the Riviera Docks in Lake Geneva. Popular tours include our Geneva Bay tour featuring breathtaking historical estates, our US Mailboat tour including mail jumpers delivering the mail to lake homes, and our Fall Color Cruise flaunting beautiful fall colors.

• Group rates for 10-19 and 20+
• Tour bus friendly
• Dining packages available 

Late November and December you will find us at our winter harbor in Williams Bay. We celebrate the holiday season with families as we cruise over to Santa’s Hideaway aboard our Santa Cruise.

Lake Geneva Cruise Line is a Gage Marine Corporation business along with Gage Marine boat sales, PIER 290 restaurant, Lake Life Catering, and Lake Life Store. Lake Life Begins with Gage.

• Largest Group Capacity: 200
• WebsiteAlternate: www.cruiselakegeneva.com
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