CGN Cruises departing from Nyon

Lake Geneva as a Playground, Departing from Nyon

From the CGN pier at Rive, in Nyon, you can board for a cruise on Lake Geneva. The Compagnie Générale de Navigation (CGN) operates modern boats as well as beautiful Belle Époque units, with their paddle wheels and period lounges. For children, boarding, feeling the deck move, and watching Nyon drift away from the water is already an adventure in itself.

What Your Children Will Discover

The boat offers a thousand little discoveries: the seagulls following the wake, other vessels, the line of the Alps and the Jura, the villages passing by along the shores. The more curious ones observe the wheelhouse, the moorings, and the movement of the water. On the Belle Époque boats, you also travel back in time, surrounded by woodwork and large paddle wheels.

It's an outing that appeals to all ages, from babies in strollers to teenagers, each finding their favorite spot on the deck.

What to Do There and the Atmosphere

The atmosphere is calm and refreshing. You can choose a short or longer cruise depending on the age and patience of the children, settle on the deck or inside, and let yourself be carried away. Picnicking on board is often possible, or you can enjoy the catering service depending on the boat and schedule.

CGN regularly offers family deals (like the Family Pass) that lighten the bill. The schedules are seasonal and change throughout the year: check the official CGN website for routes departing from Nyon, prices, and current offers.

Before You Go

• Recommended age: all ages, from babies to teenagers (short cruise recommended for very young children).
• Duration: from a few dozen minutes to several hours depending on the chosen route.
• Reservation and price: paid; family offers like the Family Pass available, tickets and schedules on the CGN website.
• Stroller accessibility: boats are generally accessible to strollers.
• Transport: Rive pier in Nyon, a short walk from the CFF train station.
• To bring: cap, sunscreen, a light sweater (wind on the deck), and a picnic if you wish.
• Ideal season: from spring to autumn, when the routes are most frequent.

Parents' Tips

• With very young children, choose a short cruise for the first time: it's better to want more than to have too much.
• Look at family offers before buying: the Family Pass can really lighten the bill.
• Settle on the deck side for fresh air, but keep an indoor spot in mind if it’s windy.
• Bring snacks: a child who eats is a child who waits patiently.
• Check the return boat time as soon as you depart, to align the outing with nap or snack time.

Useful Information

• Address: CGN Pier at Rive, 1260 Nyon.
• Official website: https://www.cgn.ch/ (routes, seasonal schedules, prices, and family offers).
• Schedules: seasonal, variable depending on the time of year; check on the CGN website.
• Access: pier by the lake in Nyon, accessible on foot from the CFF train station.

Why We Recommend It

Because here, the journey is the destination. A CGN cruise departing from Nyon offers fresh air, stunning views of Lake Geneva and the mountains, and the simple pleasure of sailing with family. With family offers and Belle Époque boats, it's an extraordinary outing without complications.

In Two Words

From the Rive pier, board for a cruise on Lake Geneva. Belle Époque boats, family offers, and picnics on board: a refreshing outing where the boat is the attraction.