September Lake Geneva

Supporting the preservation and operation of paddle steamers Waverley and Kingswear Castle

September Lake Geneva

There are some changes to the rostering of the Lake Geneva paddle steamers this September:

Savoie arriving Montreux 26th July 2026

From Monday 7th September Savoie will return to service. She will take over the roster currently run by Montreux with two round trips of the eastern part of the lake from Lausanne at 11.20 and 15.05. She will continue with this throughout the rest of the moneth.

Montreux in the CGN’s floating Dock at Ouchy April 2026

From Monday 7th September Montreux will be out of service in the Ouchy shipyard.

Vevey’s starboard paddle wheel.

Throughout September Vevey will be based in Le Bouveret starting her days at 09.10 to proceed to Lausanne (10.50) before returning to Vevey for three round trips of the shorter eastern lake circuit at 12.00, 14.00 and 16.00 ending her days in Le Bouveret at 18.50.

Italie at Lausanne Ouchy February 2025

From Friday 4th Italie will be out of service in the Ouchy shipyard.

Rhone A/S Lausanne 26th July 2026

Rhone will continue to be based at Geneva until Monday 21st. She will run every day from Geneva (10.45) to Lausanne (14.30 – 14.55) and back to Geneva (18.40) followed by an evening cruise to Yvoire Wednesdays to Saturdays.

From Tuesday 22nd she will make the same Geneva – Lausanne round trips on Saturdays and Sundays but during the week will run two round trips from Geneva to Yvoire at 10.45 and 14.05.

One of the connecting rods from the engine of La Suisse

La Suisse remains out of service in the Ouchy shipyard awaiting funding for work on her engine.

Simplon at Cully April 2024 with emergency services in attendance

Simplon remains out of service in the Ouchy shipyard following her accident at Cully in 2024.

Aboard Helvetie

Helevtie, which has been out service since 2002 continues to be laid up. Built in 1926 this year is her centenary.

All these schedules are provisional. Do check with the CGN for the latest updates before travelling: Official Website of CGN