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US Mailboat Tour

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Luncheon Cruise

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THE 5 BEST Lake Geneva Boat Rides & Cruises

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• 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• Good for Kids
• Good for Big Groups
• Good for Couples
• Adventurous
• Budget-friendly
• Good for a Rainy Day
• Hidden Gems
• Honeymoon spot
• Good for Adrenaline Seekers
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THE 10 BEST Lake Geneva Tours & Excursions

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• 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
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• Good for Big Groups
• Good for Adrenaline Seekers
• Adventurous
• Good for Kids
• Hidden Gems
• Honeymoon spot
• Budget-friendly
• Good for a Rainy Day
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1. Lake Geneva Cruise Line

2. Lake Geneva Ziplines & Adventures

3. Lake Geneva Scooter Tours & Rentals

4. Boat Elmers Boat Rentals

5. Lake Geneva Ghost Walks

6. The Lake Geneva Balloon Company

7. Clear Water Outdoor

8. American Classic Rental

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10. Guide Ide Inland Fishing Service

11. Neverboard Wake

12. Let's Roam Lake Geneva

13. VoiceMap Lake Geneva

14. Cassandra Anderson

15. Musky & PikeDreamers Guide Service

16. Women's Journey to Kenya

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• Family Fun Food Tour
• Lively Lake Geneva Scavenger Hunt
• Lake Geneva Ghost Walk
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• Lake Geneva Cruise Line
• Lake Geneva Ziplines & Adventures
• Women's Journey to Kenya
• Clear Water Outdoor
• The Lake Geneva Balloon Company

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Insider tips and recommendations on Where to Eat, Where to Stay and What to Do in Lake Geneva, Williams Bay and Fontana, WI.

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Lake Geneva Boat Cruise

Are you thinking of taking a Lake Geneva Boat Cruise? Below I breakdown all of the best Lake Geneva boat tours with insider tips so you know what to expect and have wonderful time on Geneva Lake !

If you only do one thing around Lake Geneva it should be a Lake Geneva Boat Cruise! The Lake Geneva boat tours are the BEST way to take in the beauty of the lake. There is nothing better than relaxing on a beautiful boat (cocktail in hand!) while learning about the history of the lakefront mansions and cruising around the lake.

Since my family has been around the lake since the 1930s I put together a breakdown of all of the best boat tours that should not be missed! From family friendly ice cream tours to Jazz dinner cruises, to full or partial lake tours, there is something for everyone.

*Cost and descriptions are subject to change without notice. Please always check the Gage Lake Geneva Cruise Line website here to confirm!

Insider Tips:

• Boats leave from the Riviera building in downtown Lake Geneva (boats are all the way in the back of the building)
• Allow plenty of time for parking- in peak times the area is packed and you may have to park several blocks away
• Tickets should be purchased in advance online HERE .
• Show the confirmation email on your phone to board
• Boats have cash bars and small snacks for purchase – no coolers or outside alcohol allowed
• Strollers are allowed and there are restrooms on board
• Boarding is 15 minutes prior to departure (except for the mail boat tour which is 30 min prior to departure)
• Tours range from 1.25 hours to 3.5 hours
• Non motorised wheelchairs can board however the restrooms are not wheelchair accessible

Best Lake Geneva Boat Cruise

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• Full Lake Tour
• Black Point Estate Tour- boat and mansion tour

Jazz Dinner Cruise

• Santa Cruise
• Sunday Brunch Cruise
• Lunch Cruise
• Fall Color Tour

This post is all about the Lake Geneva Boat Cruise.

This unique tour takes you on the journey of delivering the daily mail by boat! Around 75 homes around the lake still get their mail by boat from mid June to mid September. This lake geneva mailboat tour boat departs from the Rivera promptly at 10am (boarding at 9:30am) and here is the kicker……the mail delivery is done without the boat actually stopping! The mail runner jumps off the moving mail boat, runs the mail into the dock mail box, then jumps back on the still moving boat! This exciting narrated tour is a can’t miss which I highly recommend!

Length: 2.5 hours

Good for: older children and adults

Runs: Mid June-mid Sept

Price: Adults $50, Kids $33, 3 and under free

Portion of Lake: Whole lake

If you have kids this lake geneva ice cream boat tour is the best option. This family friendly narrated boat tour is shorter (1.25 hours), serves each passenger a HUGE ice cream sundae with cookie (either chocolate, caramel or strawberry), and has a cash bar and restrooms on the boat! My sons ages 3 and 11 both love the tour and we have gone multiple times!

Since there are usually a lot families on the boat if you really want to hear the narration or have a more adult focused ride I would recommend the Geneva Bay or Full Length boat tours over the Lake Geneva ice cream social boat tour!

Length: 1.25 hours

Good For: Families with kids

Runs: May 1st-end October

Price: Adults $43, Kids $29, 3 and under free

Portion of lake: Half of lake

This is one of the most popular cruises in Lake Geneva! This narrated tour will take our around the eastern side of the lake, called Geneva Bay. The shorter tour time make it popular with all ages and again snacks and cash bar are available.

Length: 1 hour

Good For: All Ages

Runs: May 1st- end October

Cost: Adults $38, Kids $24, 3 and under free

Portion of lake: Geneva Bay

Full Length Tour

Choose this Lake Geneva lake cruise if you want to be taken around the entire lake!

Length: 2 hours

Good for: 12+

Cost: Adults $48, Kids $32, 3 and under Free

Portion of Lake: Whole Lake

Black Point Estate Tour and Boat Cruise

Looking for something different? Take a tour of this historic mansion built by Chicago beer baron, Conrad Seipp in 1888. There were no roads at the time, so the family got to the house by boat. That is how you will also get there! The Geneva Cruise Line offers a Black Point estate tour which includes 45 minutes boat ride followed by an 1.5 tour of the first 2 levels of the home. You will return home by narrated boat tour as well. The entire tour takes around 3.5 hours. Inside tip: There are around 100 steps from the pier to the home so make sure everyone on your tour is ok with this!

Length: 3.5 hours

Good For: Ages 12+ who are comfortable walking the 100 stairs from the pier to the home

Runs: May- End October

Cost: Adult $49; Kids $32

Portion of the Lake: 3/4 of the lake

This Friday evening Lake Geneva dinner cruise takes you around the entire lake while listening to a live jazz band and has a cash bar. I thought the salmon was very good and it was a great way for my husband and I to end the week!

Good for: 12+ years old

Runs: Fridays May 1st-end October

Cost: Adults $80, Kids $65

Portion of lake: Whole Lake

Santa Boat Cruise

This is one of the top things to do in Lake Geneva in the winter! The Santa boat tour leaves from Pier 290 in Williams Bay and takes you on a magical journey to catch a glimpse of Santa himself. The cool thing is that all of the kids on the boat have their names on a list and Santa reads each child’s name from his nice list as the boat passes by! I mean, a personal shout out from Santa…..what could be better!? Adults will also enjoy getting into the holiday spirit watching the light displays and listening to the holiday story.

Insider tip: Before boarding get into the Christmas spirit by walking through the Festival of Christmas tree display which has multiple decorated Christmas trees and other decorations. There is a cash bar at the tree display but no bar on the boat. The boat is heated however remember it is winter in Wisconsin and cold out! Dress warmly with hats, gloves and coats because it can get chilly. Book tickets in advance because this tour sells out quick!

Length: 40 minutes

Good for: All Ages

Runs: Day after Thanksgiving – Dec 30th starting at 4:30pm

Cost: Adults $30, Kids $18, 3 and under free

Sunday Brunch Buffet Tour

One of the best cruises in Lake Geneva is the Sunday full lake tour with brunch buffet! Gluten free and vegetarian options are available upon request but must be placed at least 48 hours in advance.

Length: 2.25 hours

Good For: 12+ (no age limit but the length could be a bit long for young kids)

Runs: Sundays from May 1- end October

Cost: Adults $64, Kids $53, 3 and under free

Lunch Cruise Lake Geneva Wi

This narrated boat tour offers a view of the entire lake with a sit down lunch. Menu is classic/retro American and changes so view here . Gluten free and vegetarian options are available upon request but must be placed at least 48 hours in advance.

Good For: Adults (no age limit but audience is normally adults or retirees)

Runs: May 1- end October check here for exact dates and times.

Cost: Adults $60, Kids $50, 3 and under free

Portion of the Lake: Whole lake

Fall Color Boat Tour

This is one of the best things to do in Lake Geneva in the fall! Any boat tour in lake September/October gets to take advantage of the beauty of the fall foliage. Click here for all public tours options.

Which ever Lake Geneva boat cruise you choose, you are sure to have a relaxing time while learning about the mansions along the lake!

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Cherokee was built in Morris Heights, N.Y by Consolidated Ship Builders in 1924 for H.J. Heinz. In the 1920’s the well to do traveled to Manhattan by luxury yachts. Cherokee spent most of her life in Old Mystic, C.T a harbor with many vintage classic yachts rich in maritime history. After a refit in 2002 Cherokee was sold for $350,000.00 and made a trip to Fort Lauderdale, F.L, then returned to Old Mystic, C.T. She was purchased by Gerald W. Ford on April 7th the birthday of one of the current owners. Billy Joel and Henry Ford were owners of a Consolidated Ship. From 1940 to 1944 Consolidated built over 40 submarine chasers for the U.S. Navy.

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Founded in 1873, Lake Geneva Cruise Line is deeply rooted in the history of Lake Geneva. Our fleet of eight classic boats from a variety of historical eras, gets locals and visitors out on the water! We offer a wide variety of boat tours including narrated scenic tours; brunch, lunch, and dinner cruises; and private parties.

May through October you will find us at the Riviera Docks in Lake Geneva. Popular tours include our Geneva Bay tour featuring breathtaking historical estates, our US Mailboat tour including mail jumpers delivering the mail to lake homes, and our Fall Color Cruise flaunting beautiful fall colors.

• Group rates for 10-19 and 20+
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Late November and December you will find us at our winter harbor in Williams Bay. We celebrate the holiday season with families as we cruise over to Santa’s Hideaway aboard our Santa Cruise.

Lake Geneva Cruise Line is a Gage Marine Corporation business along with Gage Marine boat sales, PIER 290 restaurant, Lake Life Catering, and Lake Life Store. Lake Life Begins with Gage.

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Best Things To Do With Kids (Plus the Best Hotels) in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

L ake Geneva hotels are a must when looking to spend time in this stunning destination that's a short drive from Chicago. The perfect spring break destination or weekend getaway that offers a mix of relaxation, adventure, and beautiful scenery, Lake Geneva has become a popular vacation spot for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life without hours in the car or expensive plane tickets. We have the top Lake Geneva hotels and a list of the best things to do with kids perfect for your getaway.

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Things to Do in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

Lake activities.

Lake Geneva is known for its crystal-clear waters and offers a range of water activities. Rent a kayak, paddle board, or boat and explore the lake at your own pace. For more adventurous souls, try jet skiing or parasailing and get a thrilling view of the surrounding area from above (weather permitting). There are also a ton of great architecture and tour boats available (weather permitting, tours take place over spring break). 

Hiking and Biking Trails

Spring is the perfect time to explore the stunning natural beauty of Lake Geneva. The area offers numerous hiking and biking trails through picturesque landscapes and charming towns. The  Geneva Lake Shore Path  is a popular trail that takes you around the entire lake, offering gorgeous lake views.

Lake Geneva is home to some of the finest golf courses in the Midwest. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or a beginner, you'll find a course that suits your skill level. If you think golf and kids usually don't mix, wait until you see Barn Hollow, the 18-hole, Par 3 course at Hawk's View Golf Club , created entirely with families in mind. 

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Stroll through the streets of downtown Lake Geneva and explore the unique boutiques, art galleries, and antique shops. Treat yourself to a delicious meal at one of the many waterfront restaurants offering stunning lake views. Don't forget to try the locally brewed craft beers and wines for the adults on the trip.

Some top kid-friendly stops in Lake Geneva include  Kilwins  for ice cream and fudge, Kandy Cove for just about any sweet treat you can dream up, Nina’s Popcorn for freshly popped corn in unique flavor combos like salted caramel, peanut butter and jelly, and cheese,  Allison Wonderland for toys, and Treasure Cove for souvenirs.

Dining Out 

There are seemingly endless choices for eating out with kids in Lake Geneva, but these spots with kid-friendly perks stand out for families.

• Mars Resort (Lake Como)  With great lake views, a beachfront waiting area (kids can play in the sand), a kids menu, and a free boat ride around Lake Como after your meal, this spot should be at the top of your list. 
• Pier 290 (Williams Bay) The outdoor seating (with beach sand tables) offers amazing lake views, and kids can watch boats go in and out of the marina. The kids' menu does not disappoint, either! 
• Café Calamari (Williams Bay)  Located right in the heart of downtown Williams Bay, this kid-friendly spot is across the street from a park. 
• Chuck’s Lakeshore Inn (Fontana)  With great lake views, outdoor seating, a dog-friendly patio, free popcorn, a pool table, and darts, Chuck's Lakeshore Inn is a popular Lake Geneva destination for families. Be sure to arrive early for your dinner, as it switches to 21+ and up later in the evening. 
• Maggie Moos Dairy Ripple (Fontana)  No list wouldn't be complete without a classic ice cream stand! Maggie Moos also has hot food and features fun kids' flavors alongside the traditional ice cream shop sundaes.
• Joni’s Diner (Lake Geneva)  Looking for the perfect breakfast spot for kids? You've found it in Joni's Diner. 
• Next Door Pub (Lake Geneva)  If you don't feel like eating out, this is the place to order great pizza for delivery to any of the Lake Geneva hotels and resorts

Climbing in the treetops in Lake Geneva. Photo courtesy of Lake Geneva Ziplines and Adventures 

Lake Geneva Canopy Tours

For the adrenaline junkies, Lake Geneva Canopy Tours is a must-visit. Zipline through the forest, try the high ropes course or embark on an adventure-filled guided tour that includes hiking, biking, and kayaking.

Weather permitting, you can ski at the Grand Geneva Resort during spring break. Some years, Alpine Valley and nearby Wilmot will still make snow for spring break skiing depending on the weather and temperatures. 

Things to Do When It Rains

If you need a place to hide from the rain, the Geneva Lake Museum  is fun for kids. As soon as you enter, kids are given a scavenger hunt to find items as they look through the museum. Kids and adults will love learning about the history of Lake Geneva and the people who called it home throughout the 1900s (and before). There's even an old-fashioned main street with streetlights and a general store! 

Ten Pin in Walworth is another great option for indoor fun. With delicious pizza and bumper lanes for little ones, you might not even miss the lake.

If you're not staying at the Resort, the Timber Ridge Lodge Indoor Water Park does offer day passes and locker room access when availability permits. If the weather isn't great for boating or the beach, call their reservation line or check their website to see if they have day passes open for the water park. 

Best Lake Geneva Hotels For Families

The Cove is one of the best Lake Geneva hotels for kids. The Cove offers a prime location in downtown Lake Geneva. It’s directly across the street from Geneva Lake so many rooms also offer lake views. For the kids, there is a great outdoor pool with a small splash pad in the summer and an indoor pool and hot tub.

Even though the weather isn’t quite up to outdoor pool temperatures, the kids can have fun splashing in the indoor pool. With its prime location, you can walk to all the shopping and dining in Lake Geneva. This is great for warm spring days when you don't want to buckle the kids in and out of the car seat. 

Grand Geneva Resort and Spa

Nestled on 1,300 scenic acres, the Grand Geneva Resort and Spa offers a perfect blend of elegance and adventure. With two championship golf courses, a ski hill, a spa, and a wide variety of dining options, this resort caters to everyone, and you'll enjoy stunning views of the surrounding countryside and access to hiking and biking trails.

Timber Ridge Lodge Indoor Water Park

There is no better resort than  Timber Ridge Lodge with its indoor water park including body slides, tube slides, an indoor splash pad, spray ground, and more for families vacationing in Lake Geneva. There is also an arcade for when you need a pool break. Both resorts are located on the same grounds making it easy to take advantage of restaurants and amenities at both. They also offer a free trolley between the two properties. 

Double Splash Down at the Abbey Resort and Spa. Photo by William Prost via Flickr 2.0

The Abbey Resort and Avani Spa

Located right on the shores of Geneva Lake, The Abbey Resort is a luxurious option for your getaway. This is the only resort on our list of Lake Geneva hotels located right on the water of Geneva Lake. It’s located in the town of Fontana. Enjoy spacious rooms with lake views, relax at the spa, or indulge in one of the three on-site dining options.

The resort also offers a variety of activities, including golf, water sports (in the summer), and an arcade for the kids. Over spring break, you’ll have access to their indoor pool and hot tub.

Situated right on the shores of Lake Geneva, Geneva Inn offers a charming and intimate atmosphere for your vacation. Each room boasts a private balcony or patio overlooking the lake, allowing you to wake up to beautiful views. Indulge in the on-site restaurant's farm-to-table cuisine and enjoy the peaceful ambiance. Kids will love the large jetted tubs located inside the suites.

Lazy Cloud Inn

Escape from the world and indulge in a cozy retreat at the Lazy Cloud Inn . This cozy bed and breakfast offers suites with whirlpool tubs, fireplaces, and private entrances. There are two locations, one in Lake Geneva and one in Fontana.

The Ridge Hotel

For a modern and chic experience, check out The Ridge Hotel on Lake Como. This boutique hotel features stylish and comfortable rooms, an award-winning restaurant, and stunning lake views of Lake Como, a stone’s throw away from Geneva Lake. Take advantage of the indoor pool and Jacuzzi, or rent a bike and explore the area on two wheels.

SPECIALS & PROMOS

FAMILY FRIDAY

One youth (ages 4-17) rides free with a full fare adult/senior (limit four free youth tickets) on all  Best of the Lake Cruises*  on Fridays AND the first  Best of the Lake Cruise  of each day.

SENIOR TUESDAY

We offer a senior discount on all tours every day, but on Tuesdays the discount is more! Seniors receive 20% off the  ADULT  fare on all tours on Tuesdays. No code is needed when booking – the discount is automatically applied in person and online.

No other discounts are available with this rate.

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All current and retired military service members will receive a 15% discount. Must show proper identification when purchasing or picking up tickets.

$2 off per ticket with current AAA membership. Must show membership card upon arrival.

Discounts are not valid on Cocktail Cruises, Fireworks Cruises, Black Point Estate Special Events, and Santa Cruises.

All promotions must be applied in person at the ticket office or by advanced phone reservation. Promotions are not able to be redeemed through online reservation program.