Lake Lugano Boat Trips
Lago di Lugano / Ceresio
Take a lake steamer that moves between Switzerland and Italy, linking lakeside villages such as Gandria, Morcote, and Campione d'Italia.
Lake Lugano is shaped like an inverted V, and part of its waters belong to Italy. Boats of the Società Navigazione del Lago di Lugano (SNL) depart from the Lugano Centrale pier in the city centre. In summer, they run sightseeing loops around the lake and scheduled services to Gandria, Morcote, Campione d'Italia, and Porlezza in Italy. You can hop on and off as you wish. The Swiss Travel Pass gives free or discounted rides, and the Ticino Ticket, which is free for hotel guests, also offers discounts. There are evening dinner cruises in summer. Winter timetables are much reduced, so check the schedule before setting out.
Opening hours
Multiple daily sessions Apr–Oct; reduced in winter
Nearby sights
- Piazza della Riforma
- Via Nassa
- Cathedral of San Lorenzo
- Santa Maria degli Angioli
- LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura
- Parco Ciani & Lakefront
- Monte San Salvatore
- Monte Brè