Lucerne cruise port guide
Lucerne is a canton in central Switzerland, known for museums, lakes and peaks such as Mount Pilatus and Rigi. Paddle steamers cruise the waters of huge Lake Lucerne. On its banks, the capital, Lucerne, features a colorful Altstadt (old town) and 14th-century city walls, plus covered bridges including the iconic Kapellbrücke with its 17th-century art. Museum Sammlung Rosengart displays works by Picasso and Klee.
About Lucerne
Lucerne (Luzern) is a picturesque city on Lake Lucerne in central Switzerland, often used as a shore excursion destination from Basel or Zürich on Rhine river cruises. Known for its medieval Chapel Bridge, the Lion Monument, and stunning Alpine views, Lucerne is one of Switzerland's most visited cities. The lake is served by historic paddle steamers operated by Lake Lucerne Navigation Company.
Lucerne has a temperate continental climate. Summer (May–September) is warm and sunny, the best season for lake excursions and mountain trips. Winters are cold with snowfall possible.
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Cruises visiting Lucerne
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Showing 121 Lucerne cruises
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Riviera Travel | Riviera Travel MS Thomas Hardy | Aug 29, 2026 | 7 |
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Riviera Travel | Riviera Travel MS Thomas Hardy | Sep 9, 2026 | 7 |
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Riviera Travel | Riviera Travel MS Thomas Hardy | Sep 4, 2026 | 7 |
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Riviera Travel | Riviera Travel MS Thomas Hardy | Sep 18, 2026 | 7 |
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Riviera Travel | Riviera Travel MS Thomas Hardy | Sep 12, 2026 | 7 |
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Riviera Travel | Riviera Travel MS Thomas Hardy | Sep 26, 2026 | 7 |
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Emerald Cruises | Emerald Cruises Emerald Nova | Sep 14, 2026 | 10 |
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Emerald Cruises | Emerald Cruises Emerald Astra | Sep 19, 2026 | 13 |
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Riviera Travel | Riviera Travel MS Thomas Hardy | Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
from $2,899 $414 / night |
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Riviera Travel | Riviera Travel MS Thomas Hardy | Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
from $1,999 $285 / night |
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Riviera Travel | Riviera Travel MS Thomas Hardy | Oct 16, 2026 | 7 |
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Riviera Travel | Riviera Travel MS Thomas Hardy | Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
from $3,049 $435 / night |
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Riviera Travel | Riviera Travel MS Thomas Hardy | Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
from $2,949 $421 / night |
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Emerald Cruises | Emerald Cruises Emerald Nova | Oct 14, 2026 | 13 |
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Emerald Cruises | Emerald Cruises Emerald Nova | Oct 17, 2026 | 10 |
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Emerald Cruises | Emerald Cruises Emerald Nova | Oct 19, 2026 | 12 |
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Emerald Cruises | Emerald Cruises Emerald Nova | Oct 21, 2026 | 10 |
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Emerald Cruises | Emerald Cruises Emerald Nova | Oct 8, 2026 | 13 |
from $7,892 $607 / night |
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Emerald Cruises | Emerald Cruises Emerald Nova | Oct 1, 2026 | 12 |
from $7,209 $600 / night |
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Emerald Cruises | Emerald Cruises Emerald Nova | Oct 3, 2026 | 10 |
from $6,299 $629 / night |
