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Interlaken boat trip guides

Everything to sort out before you book: which lake, which pier, which boat, what your Swiss pass covers and when the boats run.

Lake Thun or Lake Brienz Boat Ride 2026: Which to PickCastles and towns or turquoise water and falls: which lake to sailRead the guide →Lake Brienz Cruise 2026: Stops, Times, Cost & SteamerInterlaken Ost to Brienz: stops, times, fares and the steamerRead the guide →Lake Thun Cruise 2026: Route, Castles, Steamer & CostInterlaken West to Thun: castles, caves, the steamer and faresRead the guide →Swiss Travel Pass on Interlaken Boats 2026: What's FreeSwiss Travel Pass, GA, Berner Oberland Pass, Half Fare: what rides free and what doesn't.Read the guide →Interlaken to Lake Brienz & Thun 2026: Piers, Boats, TrainsWhich station, which pier, boat or train, and how to reach Bönigen, Spiez and Brienz.Read the guide →Best Time for an Interlaken Boat Trip 2026: Month by MonthSeasons on both lakes, steamer days, the turquoise colour and what to wear.Read the guide →

Tours

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The three trips most people choose between. Every trip has its own page with what it includes and what guests say.

Boat Day Pass: Lake Thun & Lake Brienz Official BLS ticket ★ 4.21 dayFree cancellation

Boat Day Pass: Lake Thun & Lake Brienz
Both lakesHop on, hop offSteamers

A full day on the scheduled BLS boats: Lake Thun from Interlaken West, Lake Brienz from Interlaken Ost. Get off at Iseltwald, Giessbach, Spiez or Oberhofen and catch a later boat.

What's included
  • Day pass on the Lake Thun boats
  • Lake Brienz boats too: early April to mid-October on this pass
  • Hop on and off at any pier
  • Food and drinks on board are extra
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$50per person Reserve
Scenic Jetboat Ride on Lake Brienz Most booked ★ 4.745 to 50 minutesFree cancellation

Scenic Jetboat Ride on Lake Brienz
360° spinsGiessbach FallsFree photo

The fast way across turquoise Lake Brienz: past Iseltwald to Giessbach Falls, with 360° spins and the captain's stories. Life jacket and splash jacket provided.

What's included
  • 45 to 50 minutes on the water, up to 11 guests
  • Life jacket and splash jacket
  • One free photo of your ride
  • Captain's commentary on the lake and villages
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$144per person Reserve
Lake Brienz Kayak Tour, Max 6 Top rated ★ 4.93 hoursFree cancellation

Lake Brienz Kayak Tour, Max 6
Small groupBeginners welcomePhotos

Three hours on the water from Bönigen: across the Lütschine outlet to the cliffs and small beaches of the north shore, below Ringgenberg Castle. One coach for every six guests, May to October.

What's included
  • Coach and safety briefing, 6 guests per coach
  • Sea kayak, paddle, neoprene and jacket if needed
  • Photo package of your time on the lake
  • Day and evening departures
  • Free cancellation up to 3 days before
Full tour details
From$139per person Reserve

Plan your date before you go

45 to 50 minutes across Lake Brienz past Iseltwald to Giessbach Falls, with 360° spins, a splash jacket and a free photo.

Check dates for the Lake Brienz jetboat ride