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- French
Start your Lake Annecy cruise the easy way: a private driver collects you at your door - hotel, rental, or any address in the Annecy pickup area - and drops you right next to the pier for the 12:00 departure. No parking hunt, no rushing. Your exact pickup time is confirmed by WhatsApp the day before.
Then glide onto one of Europe's purest lakes aboard a quiet hybrid boat. From large panoramic windows, watch the shore unfold: the villas of Veyrier-du-Lac, the chateaux of Menthon-Saint-Bernard and Duingt, the cliffs of the Roc de Chere and the bay of Talloires. One hour later you dock in the heart of Annecy, steps from the old town's canals and restaurants - the rest of the day is yours.
Good to know: the vehicle is private to your group (2-7 travelers); the cruise is shared (50 seats, sheltered viewing) and non-stop, running rain or shine. One-way only: no return transfer after the cruise. Child seats on request, not guaranteed.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We confirm your exact pickup time via WhatsApp the day before - typically between 11:00 and 11:40 depending on your address, ahead of the 12:00 cruise departure. Your driver waits outside your address at the agreed time; please be ready 5 minutes early. This is a one-way service: after the cruise you disembark at the pier in the heart of Annecy, a short walk from the old town - no return transfer. Any issue on the day, call or WhatsApp +33 6 56 69 56 56.
Itinerary
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1Lake Annecy
Board a quiet panoramic hybrid boat for a 1-hour non-stop cruise on one of Europe's purest lakes. Indoor seating beside large panoramic windows keeps the views clear in any weather; the boat is shared with other passengers (max 50 seats).
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
(Pass by)
Watch the medieval Chateau de Menthon-Saint-Bernard rise above the trees on the eastern shore.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Cruise beneath the wooded cliffs of the Roc de Chere nature reserve.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Glide past the famous bay of Talloires, with the summit of La Tournette and the paragliding ridge of the Col de la Forclaz on the skyline.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
At the lake's narrowest point, see the Chateau de Duingt on its rocky peninsula before the boat turns for home.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Return along the west shore past the beaches of Saint-Jorioz and Sevrier, docking back in central Annecy.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child seats available on request when booking (not guaranteed)
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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