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paddle steamers in Lucerne. Photo zVg
As such the product portfolio and
the offer of different kinds of cruises
grew substantially and became
ever more attractive. The 700th anniversary
of the Swiss Confederation
in 1291 then proved to be an
all-time record year for SGV, as an
unprecedented 3.3 million passengers
were transported.
Modern refinement
As of today, the versatile fleet includes
5 historic paddle steamers,
14 elegant motor vessels, one catamaran
and one state-of-the-art
Panorama-Yacht. Annually more
than 2.4 million passengers are
transported over the lake. Thanks
to the support of the local preservation
society (Dampferfreunde
Vierwaldstättersee), all five steamers
have been carefully restored
and technically refurbished. They
may be considered amongst the
most beautiful and glorious ships
anywhere in the world! SGV’s very
own shipyard and technolog ical
competence centre SHIPTEC Lucerne
has managed all the successful
refurbishment projects as well
as designed and constructed the
ultra-modern new ships from
scratch. Tradition and innovation
are thus combined to create a
unique ambience and quality atmosphere
on all vessels!
SGV’s philosophy is to holistically
promote the complete experience
that a cruise on Lake Lucerne
offers, blending friendly service,
fascinating technology, superior
gastronomy, beautiful nature and
anniversary package –
a great gift idea!
Purchase our attractive anniversary
package for only CHF 175.–!
Treat yourself or someone else and
receive vouchers for these popular
cruises:
– Sunset Cruise by Paddle Steamer
Roundtrip on the new Panorama-
Yacht
– Steamboat Symphony
– Lunch on a Steamboat
– Catering voucher with a value
of CHF 75. – valid on all ships
Order your package online at:
www.lakelucerne.ch
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sophisticated culture all together.
Fun and entertaining offers like the
Fajita Cruise, the Thai Cruise or the
Sunset Cruise have become popular
fixtures, while the Steamboat
Symphony draws fans from all over
Europe. During the cold months of
the year, the cosy Advent and festive
gala cruises during the holiday
season make a visit on the lake surprisingly
attractive and magically
enchanting.
Since 2006, SGV’s very own catering
subsidiary Tavolago AG has
provided all culinary services on
the lake. Tavolago’s emphasis on
fresh regional ingredients, creative
menu compositions and dedicated
service has made it one of the recognised
leaders in the Swiss tourist
industry. As such, Tavolago’s
success has quickly spread from
the water to the shore, and the
company now is the official caterer
at various venues around Lucerne,
including such top destinations
as the exhibition centre (Messe
Luzern), the multipurpose facility
SwissLifeArena and the local ice
stadium.
Festive anniversary celebration
on Saturday 25 August 2012
Any big birthday deserves a proper
party and on Saturday 25 August
2012 SGV will mark the milestone
by celebrating together with invited
guests and the general public. A
festive parade fleet including both
paddle steamers and motor vessels
will embark on an early evening
cruise and perform numerous nautical
manoeuvres on the lake. Musical
entertainment and even a few
special surprises will also be included!
These parade cruises on 25
August 2012 are open to the public
and tickets are still available at:
www.lakelucerne.ch. SGV looks
forward to welcoming you aboard
as well!
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